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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1917

237 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 12

The High School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

In conversation with Mr. Chrismas, B.A., headmaster of the Dubbo District High School, we were informed that the Education Department had given…

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Wolaroi Grammar School Orange

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 1

Elevation, 3000ft. Extensive Grounds. Boys prepared for University, Public Service, Commerce, etc. Wool-classing and Station Book-keeping by Experts…

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School Bazaar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 4

A very successful school bazaar, for the purpose of raising funds for providing pictures for the class rooms in the girls' department of the District…

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Dubbo School. Its Genesis

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 6

"Justice" writes:--"I have read with interest your series of articles under the above heading, and as you have invited criticism, I wish to…

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School of Arts Social

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

The Wellington School of Arts is in need of funds to place the institution on a sound financial footing, and with this object in view a sub-committee has…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, March 27, 1917. Local and General. School Children's Savings

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Education has received a report of the operations of the Public Schools Savings Bank, which shows an increase of £10,000 over the…

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GEURIE. Sabbath School Picnic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 4

At a recent meeting held at Mr. C. Taylor's it was decided to hold the annual picnic in connection with the Union Church Sabbath School on…

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Accident to a Schoolboy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 6

This morning Dud Barnett, one of the students at the District School, was the victim of a rather unusual kind of accident. The lad was one of several…

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School of Arts Social

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 6

A social dance in aid of the funds of the School of Arts was held at the Odd fellows' Hall last night, when between 50 and 60, couples were present. The…

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Dubbo School. (No. III. will be found on Another Page.). (No. IV.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 1

On June 16, 1874, the Dubbo School Board met, and decided to urge the Council of Education to vote a sum of money for the provision of firewood…

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School Entertainment

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 1

An entertainment of a novel and interesting character, presented by the pupils of fifth class girls, assisted by sixth class, took place last evening at…

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Dubbo School. Its Genesis. (No. III.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 3

In January, 1874, Mr. G. H. Taylor was appointed hon. secretary of the School Board, and in his letter to the Council of Education intimating his…

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National Spirit and Recruiting. What the Schools Can Do

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 3

Saturday was a day full of interest in connection with the District School, when Mr. E. Webster (formerly headmaster of the school), and Mr. P. J…

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The School Band

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

After the business of the Parents and Citizens' Association had concluded last evening a meeting of the committed of the School Band was held…

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Teachers' Association

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

The Dubboo Teachers' Association met on Saturday last. Mr. J. Lydon, B.A., presided, aud Mr. Inspector McLachlan was also present…

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Dubbo School. Its Genesis. (No. V.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

In November, 1875, the board explained to the authorities in Sydney that the accommodation was very inadequate, and strongly urged that a…

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Teachers' Appointments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 1

Mr. E. Court, from Eumore, will succeed Mr. J. McIIwraith as first assistant at the Dubbo District School, and Miss B. Maclurcan has been appointed…

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High School Sports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 1

The Dubbo High School held a " tryout" sports meeting yesterday, to test the athletic capabilities of the pupils. The whole programme was arranged by…

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Scholars at the War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 3

"The Guardian [?] from the [?] [?] writes [?] much intersting It is stated that in the [?]…

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A Woman School Inspector Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. James, Minister for Education. forecasts the appointment of a woman school inspector…

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