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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Cumnock Pleasing School Concert by Convent Pupils Rain Spoils Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

One night recently a stranger who had occasion to use the local telephone at night commented strongly on the absence of a light outside the…

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High School Debaters The Strahorn Trophy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

The second round of debates for the Strahorn Trophy was decided at the Dubbo High School this week, when Brigalow and…

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Bodangora Again Successful in School Sports Bodangora on Top

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

We are still having some rather cool weather, especially at night, but one can easily tell that summer is coming, as the evenings have…

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Public School Class Attendance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 6

Following were the attendances at the Wellington Public School last week. The attendance banner remains with sixth class, which on this…

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Trangie News of Other Days Winners at 1905 CARNIVAL Opening of First School of Arts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 5

To-day Trangie is one of the most progressive and prosperous towns in Western New South Wales. This is largely due to the…

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School Boys Experiment Causes Trouble Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 1

While Jack Collins, aged 14 years, of Bellevue Hill, was experimenting with some gases in a home made laboratory…

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Trangle Public School. Aviation Club Notes. The Aeroplane's "Number Plate."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 8

When you go to the Narromine Air Pageant next month, you will see a large number of aeroplanes there, and you will notice that painted…

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New Head Welcomed. Mr. Wood at Public School. P. And C. Association's Greeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 2

Narromine's typical warm hand of welcome was extended to Mr. D. C. H. Wood, the new headmaster of the Public School, by the President…

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Convent School Successful Students

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 6

Students of the Narromine Convent of Mercy were successful in recent examinations. Results in the theory of music…

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Some Boys Waste Years At School Employers' President's Views on Education Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

The president of the Employers' Federation (Mr. T. H. Silk) said to-day that most employers would piefer to employ youths with a…

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Shocking Conditions Under Which Teachers Live Just As Bad In Australia As In New Zealand Cases Cited by N.S.W. OFFICIAL Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

Mr. T. A. Murray, president of the Country Committee of the Teachers' Federation, said that all the shocking conditions under which New Zealand teachers were said to live applied here…

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School Exhibits Earn Praise

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 4

"The exhibits in the school section are wonderful," will Mr. A. C. Innes, B.A., headmaster of the Coonabarabran District School, who…

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New School Tenders Called Last Thursday Provisions for Assembly Hall

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 10

Last Thursday, after we had gone to press, we received the following wire from Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A.: “Tenders called to-day…

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Convent School’s Golden Jubilee Memorable Gathering Pays Tribute to 50 Years' Progress Impressive Celebrations

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 6

Yesterday marked the golden jubilee of St. Joseph’s Convent School at Coonabarabran. The occasion was made a memorable day in the history of the church, when several hundred people from all parts of the State, including many…

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Trangie Public School. Aviation Club Notes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 8

Club awards for the week ending August 25 are as follows Weather Recorder: Stan Moore,…

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Local and General. School Vacation

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

The children of the Bourke Public School broke up on the 25th for a fortnight's holidays, and school will re-open again on…

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Catholic Schools In Austria To Close London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 1

According to the Vienna correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," Catholic schools in Austria have been forbidden to…

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Trangie. Public School. Aviation Club Notes. Aviation Club Awards (Continued). To[?]ographer.-

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 8

1. Must draw in ink and colour three maps selected from the following: (a) Air route between England and Australia; (b) air routes of…

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School of Arts Committee Disheartened by Lack of Support Nine Present at Annual Meeting Balanced Budget Despite Re-organisation. Many New Books, Good Librarian And Renovated Premises

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 4

Although £215 was spent on the School of Arts during the past twelve months- Although over 200 new books have been added to the library-…

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News From Western District Centres BALLADORAN C.W.A. Dance a Successful Function School Picnic Arranged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 4

The C.W., dance at Balladoran last Wednesday night was a success. About 50, couples were present. As usual, there was a majority of…

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