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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1929

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Teachers' Poor Pensions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 5

At the Teachers' Federation Conference in Sydney it was unanimously resolved that benefit accruing under the superannuation fund should be doubled…

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School Boy Howlers. Who Was Noah's Wife?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 5

The following "howlers" were among those selected from examination papers by Mr. Colin McIlwaine during a tour of English schools:—…

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North Dubbo School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

A letter was read from Mrs. E. Graham, thanking the Association for a letter of appreciation with reference to the efforts in regard to the North…

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Successful Pupils. at Convent of Mercy Trangie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

The following pupils were successful in the Dioceean Examination:— Senior Christian Doctrine:—Thora Marks, Joan McGee, Nelson Tipping,…

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School for Girls

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 5

Miss Gertrude D. Barton who is establishing a finishing school for girls over 16 years, who do not intend taking the University course,…

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Additions to Public School. Successful Agitation by P. AND C.

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

As the result of repeated agitation by members of the Gilgandra Parents and Citizens' Association, the Department has sanctioned the…

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School of Arts Committee Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 9

THE monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee was held on Tuesday night. Present: Messrs J. A. Preston (President),…

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Pleasant Social Evening School of Arts Committee Entertain Carnival Secretary. Farewell to Mr. T. R. Pullen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

A very pleasant and sociable evening was spent in the School of Arts Hall on Tuesday night last, when the members of the School of…

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Wellington Townsmen Honored. by School of Arts Members

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday night last the members of the Wellington School of Arts' Committee, together with a few friends, met in the School of Arts' recreation…

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School of Arts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

The final stages preparatory to the erection of the School of Arts building have been completed, and it is anticipated that the work will be started by…

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School of Arts Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the School of Arts was held on Friday, the 4th instant. There were present Dr. J. M. Machlean…

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School Gardens Destroyed

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

During the school holidays the gates enclosing the school grounds in Arthur Street have been removed from their hinges by some person…

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Fierce Attack in the Grip of a Shark School Boy's Awful End SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 1

Sw[?]oping through the crest of a Shot at Bondi Beach, a tea foot shark attacked Co[?]a Stewart, aged 11, a schoolboy of 22 Campbell Parade,…

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Extra School Holidays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 5

Mr. Les. Bartier, secretary to the Parents and Citizens' Association, is in receipt, of u communication from the Hon. H. V. Thorby, stating that…

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Shoplifting Teacher. Magistrate's Strictures. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Eliza Burnside, a teacher, was charged with stealing goods from Winns Ltd. The police prosecutor said that defendant…

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Dubbo High School Entrance Examination

Western Age · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 3

The following candidates have qualified for admission to the Dubbo High School:— Freda 11 Aldrige, Merrygoen…

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Secretary Teachers' Federation in Trouble. Charged with Stealing £2877 Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 8

Trevor Mervyn Doyle was remanded on four charges, including one of having, whilst Secretary of the N.S.W. School Teachers'…

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School Trees Are Lonely

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 3

The old buildings of the school, with its broken window panes and other battered features, are graced by the beautifying presence of a number of…

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School Holidays

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

Contrary to rumours which have been circulating in Dubbo, Trangic, and Narromine recently, the Dubbo Primary School will open on Monday, January…

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No Dressmaking Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

The Education Department said "No" to our request for a dressmaking teacher. We shall try again…

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