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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1920

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Wellington School of Arts. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Wellington School of Arts Committee was held on Monday night. Present: Messrs. E. Collins (chairman), Robinson, Truman…

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The School of Arts Library

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 4

From all accounts the School of Arts possesses no up-to-date catalogue of its books, and it has no record of what books are actually in the shelves. From…

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Dubbo High School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

It is expected that when duties are resumed at the Dubbo High School it will be with a very great change in the personnel of the staff. The belief is…

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Cobar School of Arts. Mr Hackett Elected President

Western Age · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the committee of the Cobar School of Arts was held at the institute on Tuesday evening, 13th inst. There…

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District School Items

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

The District School opened on Tuesday last, there being a large attendant of new pupils, added to the roll. The higher school opens on Monday next…

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School Holiday for To-morrow

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Although to-morrow has been gazetted a public holiday in connection with the opening of the new bridge, there is some doubt as to whether a holiday…

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At the District School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

After the opening of the bridge the Ministerial party drove to the District School, where they received a deputation from the Parents and Citizens'…

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Wellington School of Arts. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Wellington School of Arts was held at the institution on Monday night last, the president (Mr. A. T. Smith)…

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Ballimore Public School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Long has it been contended that the Education Department has been neglectful in regard to the Balli[?] public school, and [?]tte[?]ly [?] of the…

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Convent Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The Sister of Mercy at St. Patrick's College are fully staffed for 1920. Special classes are in operation for painting in oil and water colors…

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Water Tanks for District School

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

So far nothing further has been hoard of the promise made by the Minister for Works to have water tanks placed in the District School. At…

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Local and General School Closed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

Beni Public School has not been reopened since Christmas holidays. Miss Maggie Kilfoyle, the teacher, received notice of removal during the holidays,…

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School Tennis Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 1

The sports committee of the Dubbo High School has decided to spend about £70 in making a tennis court, and an appeal is now being made to…

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Teachers' Association. Annual General Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Teachers' Federation was held at the High School on Saturday, Mr. J. Lydon presiding…

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Wellington School of Arts. Monthly Committee Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Wellington School of Arts was, held at the institution on Monday night, the president (Mr. A…

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Teachers' Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Teachers' Association, held at Dubbo on Saturday last…

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School Honor Roll

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 1

In the Empire Picture Stadium on Thursday night a picture show will be given in order to raise funds to assist in the cost of erecting an honor roll in…

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School Honor Roll

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 1

The groan proceeds of a picture entertainment held last night to raise money to supplement the School Honor Roll Fund are about £36. As a result…

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Hamilton Falls School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 1

Mr. Ashford has been informed by the Under Secretary of the Education Department that a teacher has been appointed to the provisional school at…

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Public School Items

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

Owing to the small attendance at the Apsley school it has been decided to close the school, but children who have been attending this school may come…

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