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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Topical Aviation Course for Pilots at [?]ey Technical College [?] Ii. Cleugh Black, Public School, Trangie) No. 3

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 5

[?]return from an overseas [?] which he visited Eu- [?] Britain, Canada and United States, the New South…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 8

We have much pleasure this week in recording several gifts to the District School. To the donors hearty thanks are given. We recognise and…

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Seriously Injured Dubbo School Teacher Thrown from Horse

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

Thrown from a horse when riding at Mr. Bert. Montgomery's [?] property at Warren on [?]day, Miss Betty Morris, of the…

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Stuart Town School of Arts Dirty State of Hall Strong Condemnation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

We are still experiencing a dry spell, as the change mentioned last week passed over with only a few drops, not enough to register. During…

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The Story of Flight Trangie Public School Aviation Club. the Montgolfier Brothers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 8

In 1782 Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, who were French papermakers, discovered that paper bags held over a fire would fill with smoke and…

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Australia's First School For Detectives Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 1

More than 150 men will be trained at Australia's first detective training school, which opened at the St. Kilda Police…

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Mogriguy School Improvements Church Dance a Success Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 6

Mr. Harold Shumack, of Kogarah, paid a visit to his brother and sister-in-law (Mr. and Mrs. R. Shumack) last week-end…

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School Wrecked by Vandals

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 1

Described by detectives as "the worst instance of vandalism seen for many years," considerable damage was done by a gang of…

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The Story of Flight Trangie Public School Aviation Club. Notable Advances in Ballooning

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 8

The obvious drawback to ballooning was that the direction taken by the balloon was absolutely dependent upon the direction of the wind, and…

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Necessity for Agricultural High School in the Dubbo District Move By Chamber of Commerce Secondary Industries Surprising Figures

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce last night, it was decided unanimously to draw the attention…

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School News for Parents Anp Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 8

Mr. Edwin Townsend, president of the P. and C. Association, and the Headmaster formed a deputation to the District Inspector, Mr. H. A…

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School Teacher Shot

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

Suffering from a bullet wound in the stomach, Miss Peggy Drysdale (20), a school teacher at Coonabarabran, was admitted to hospital on…

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A Flower Plucked in Bloom of Life Tragic End of Young School Teacher Fatal Bullet Wound

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

As we went to press last week we were only able to state that Miss Edith Peggy Drysdale, the young lady teacher at Long Ridge public school, near Purlewaugh, had been admitted to Coonabarabran District Hospital, on Wednesday, 5th…

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Buninyong Bureau Monthly Meeting Proposed Agricultural High School For Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Buninyong branch of the Agricultural Bureau at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Douling, in Palmer…

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High School Fete Ladies' Auxiliary Records Another Success Opened by Mayoress

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 6

Held at the School yesterday afternoon and last night, the annual fete organised by the High School Ladles' Auxiliary was…

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Westella School Picnic Brilliant Success Children Have Day Out

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 4

Saturday, October 1st, the Westella School children hold their annual picnic at the hall grounds. Mr. Crane, the secretary, was the…

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Gollan School Concert Draws Appreciative Audience Credit To All Concerned

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 5

Dry weather is commencing to affect the wheat crops. Some are standing the dry pinch well, but others are burning off badly. Crops…

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School Library. District Scheme Not Favored By P. And C. Juvenile Next Friday Night

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

Although no definite decision was reached at the meeting last night, It appears likely that Narromine Parents and Citizens'…

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The Story of Flight Trangie Public School Aviation Club. Airships and Zeppelins

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 8

The first successful "dirigible" airship was built in France, being powered by an electric motor. The gasbag was more elongated than…

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News From Western District Centres EUMUNGERIE Progress Association Seeks Appointment of Resident School Teacher Successful Diggers' Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 6

At the Eumungerie Progress Association monthly meeting on Wednesday night, it was decided to send a telegram to the Minister for…

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