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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1931

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High School's Big Score Sports Defeated 150 Is Jack Strahorn's Knock Bowling Trounced

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

Mainly owing to the magnificent batting of Jack Strahorn, High School decisively defeated Sports by 144 runs in the Whitney Cup…

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High School Banquet Farewell to Fifth Smart Speeches by Students

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 1

On Friday afternoon the Assembly Hall at the Dubbo High School was the scene of Fourth Year's farewell banquet to Fifth Year. Treaties were…

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Bourke Public School. Armistice Day

The Western Herald · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday, November 11th, Armistice Day, was specially commemorated in the above School. Appropriate songs were sung by the children—…

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Fresh Air and Exercise Necessary for Pre-school Child

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 2

The importance of personal hygiene and clean habits in childhood has been pointed out by the Director of Maternal and Baby…

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Mr. and Mrs. Preston Presentation at School of Arts For Good Work, Well Done

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

LAST night, at the School of Arts, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Preston, who have been ardent supporters and workers on behalf of the School of…

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To Help St. Andrew's Church Building Fund Recital by Mrs. Rae's Pupils and Local Artists

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

To augment the St. Andrew's Church building, fund, a[?] musical recital by Mrs. J. Rae, assisted by local artists, will be held at the…

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Sexton Carrie[?]s Bat for 81 Sports Lead Lodge High School and Waratahs Should Fight Close Finish Whitney Cup Competition Proceeds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

With 81 not out, Sexton was the top-scorer in Whitney Cup matches on Wednesday afternoon, when he rattled up the rune in…

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Red Propaganda Distributed in Schools Allegations by Sane Democracy League

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

Allegations that teachers are engaged in instilling Communist propaganda into the minds of children were made by speakers at a big…

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Director of Education Entertained Mr. Ross Thomas, B.A., in Dubbo High Praise for Town its Schools and Teachers Visitor Lover of Good Music

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 5

In Saturday's issue, "The Liberal" dealth with the Director's day at the school with the students, and a good day it was…

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Dubbo High School the Prize Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

A meeting of Indies will be held at the High School to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to make final arrangements for the card party…

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Musicial Recital Mrs Rae's Pupils And Local Artists Please

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

An enjoyable concert was given by the pupils of Mrs. J. Rae, assisted by several local artists, in the Presbyterian School Hall last…

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Red Propaganda Distributed in Schools Allegations by Sane Democracy League

Western Age · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

Allegations that teach are engaged in instilling Communist propaganda into the minda of children were made by speakers at a big…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers School of Arts Caretaker Protest by Returned Soldiers' League Large Meeting of Subscribers Discuss Important Question

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 6

"That this meeting of members of the School of Arts and Soldiers' Club request the committee to declare the position of caretaker vacant as from the 2nd January, 1932, and that applications be called for the position, to close on the…

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Successful Convent Pupils

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

The following is a list of successful theory candidates, held at the Convent of Mercy, Narromine:— Grade IV.—Delia Newbound, credit…

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Convent Pupils' Good Work. Display in Primary School. Another Successful Year

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

Xmas holidays are quickly approaching and last Sunday parents of the pupils attending the local Convent of Mercy were afforded an…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE School Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 4

The teachers and pupils are arranging a grand concert, which is billed to take place in the Town Hall on Friday, December 11. The proceeds are to be…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers. Eminent Counsel's Opinion to be Obtained. Agreement with School of Arts

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the Wellington Sub Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held at the School of Arts hall on Saturday…

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School of Arts Billiard Championship

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

A big billiard championship is to be run at the School of Arts during the next few days. Games are 200 up, and the final 400. The first prize…

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Convent Pupils' Concert Splendid Entertainment. Large Attendance

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 3

IT is said that a postponed entertainment is never a success, but this cannot be said of the annual entertainment by the pupils of the Sisters…

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School of Arts and Soldiers' Club (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 4

Sir.—As one who knows the facts, I would like to pass the information on to the public. On or about July or August, 1927, the President and…

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