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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1923

321 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 17

How to Improve Our School Playground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 6

I don't very often make suggestions in connection with our school, but this being a rare occasion, I am doing so, and will mention a couple of things that…

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Anzac Day. at Cobar Public School

Western Age · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

The Cobar Public School was closed on the 25th April, but on the afternoon of the 24th, the whole school was assembled under the flag. Addresses were…

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Narromine Public School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 6

Mr. W. Fuller, of Dubbo, was the successful tenderer for additions and new classrooms at the Narromine Public School. The contract price for the…

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Public School Magazine Conducted by the Pupils of the Wellington Intermediate High School Improvements to Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 8

In our town there are many pretty sights, which make the town a beautiful and impressive place. But what a more beautiful one it could…

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From a School Master's Desk the Boy and His Teacher

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 3

The inspector had the upper school grades before him, and was reciting Oliver Wendel Homes' poem, "The Chambered Nautilius." Quoth the great…

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Baptist Sunday School Concert

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 6

The final meeting, in connection with the Baptist Sunday School Anniversary services, was held in the form of a concert last Thursday night. There…

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School at Terramungamine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 2

After about two years of agitation, the residents in the T[?]rramunmaine district succeeded in convincing the Department of Education that a school…

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Agricultural Education. Discussion at Parents and Citizens' Meeting. Rural School Decided Upon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the Parends and and Citizens' Association held on Thursday night Mr. L. J. Astley, the President, Stated that since their last meeting their…

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Public School Magazine Concluded by the Pupils of the Wellington Intermediate High School a Trip From Bathurst to Quirindi

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

Some months ago I had occasion to take a trip by train from Bathurst to Qui[?]di and I must say that the scenery was both varied and beautiful…

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How to Improve Our School Playground

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

Our school playground is in a deplorable condition, and is at present very rough and dusty. The High School girls are in need of seats in place of school…

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School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

School has different meanings for different types of pupils. For the workers, it means another day for working out impossible problems, and school is…

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The Show and School Works

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

The show was held on the 17th and 18th April, and was a great success, considering the very bad season which preceded it. There were many exhibits…

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Cobar School of Arts

Western Age · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Cobar School of Arts was held at the institute on Tuesday evening, 8th instant. Present:—Mr. E. Pitt (chair)…

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School Improvements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 6

In connection with the decision of the Parents and Citizens' Association to cooperate with the teaching staff of the Dubbo District School in an effort to…

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Moving Pictures in Schools

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 1

The Director of Education, Mrs. S, H. Smith, recently agreed to the request of a deputation from the council of the Teachers' Federation to form a control…

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Dubbo District School Quarterly Examination

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 2

The following is the result of the quarterly examination at the Dubbo District School:-- GIRLS' SCHOOL…

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Primary School. Results of Recent Quarterly Examination

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 4

The following are the results of the recent quarterly examination at the Dubbo Primary School, the names being given in order of merit:…

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

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 8

A concert is to be held in aid of the school soon. Everybody who conies will be sure of a pleasant evening. The teachers ate working hard…

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 6

The annual picnic in connection with the Methodist Sunday School was held at Bliss' picnic grounds, Bushranger's Creek yesterday. Although the day…

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New School Buildings

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 6

Mr. Inspector Price has received official word that plans and speeitications for the proposed new High School buildings for Wellington are now…

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