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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1923

321 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 11 of 17

Telephones in High Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 6

It was recently stated that, in pursuance of a policy of economy, the telephone at the Dubbo High School was to be disconnected. Mr. Brantnell, in the…

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School at Toongi

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 6

At the meeting of farmers at Wambangalang on Saturday, Mr. Thurby, M.L.A., explained that in connection with the agitation for a school in [?]…

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Dubbo High School Hospital Fund

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 6

For some time the classes at the Dubbo High School have been raising money for the Dubbo District Hospital. The senior classes have organised a…

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High School Annual Sports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 6

On Wednesday next the Dubbo High School will hold its annual sports carnival. The proceeds are to be devoted to the reference library fund. A…

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High School Sports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 2

Arrangement are well in hand for the annual sports of the Dubbo High School, to be held at the school grounds to- morrow (Wednesday). Special…

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School News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 6

The weather is beginning to change now, and every school pupil hopes that we will soon be able to do without fires (although they are a great…

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Public School Magazine a Visit to the Clouds

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 6

One night I could not go to sleep and I crept out on to the window sill and there before me was a chariot made of clouds and in it was sitting…

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Raid on Two-up School

Western Age · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

A police raid which took place outside Newcastle rececourse, during Saturday's races, resulted in nine two-up players being arrested. Forty got…

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High School Sports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 6

Oh Wednesday afternoon a successful annual sports tournament was conducted by the scholars at the Dubbo High School in aid of the school reference…

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High School Sports Astley Cup Football Match

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 7

The grounds of the High School were "en fete" last Wednesday, the occasion being an afternoon of sports and games, the proceeds to be devoted to a…

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Extending Dubbo Primary School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the Parents aud Citizens' Association on Thursday night, the need for enlarging the Dubbo Primary School was again discussed. Mr. W. F…

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Proposed Rural School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association last week Mr. L. J. Aslley stated that, with regard to the proposal to establish a rural school…

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School Beutification

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 2

The Rev. Theobald spoke appreciatively at the meeting of the Parents and Citizen's Association of the work that was being carried out at the…

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P. and C. Association. School Accommodation Mistake

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 4

Those present at the Committee meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association held on Thursday night last were Messrs. L. J. Astley (President),…

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Public School Magazine the School Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 8

No event of the year is of more general interest than the entertainment tomorrow night, because the man and women of to-morrow are to appear…

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Public School Concert a Great Success

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 5

The public of Wellington must have anticipated something good of the pupils of the Wellington Intermediate High School at their annual concert…

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Public School Magazine Conducted by the Pupils of the Wellington Intermediate High School School News

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 8

No one seems to have noticed that the fires in the class rooms have been recently suspended, but, of course, one cannot expect to have them (however…

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Can You Beat This? Records Set Up by Schoolboys

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 2

There are many famous records in sport which are still held by boys, since no man has yet managed to equal, let alone surpass them. Records in…

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School Holiday

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 6

Mr. H. V. Thorby, M.L.A., writes as Follows:—"School holiday granted by Minister. Best wishes successful day. Hope to attend" This telegram was…

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