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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Boy Sleeping Beside Stolen Goods Found in School Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 1

A 15-ycars-old boy was found asleep in the Mosman Intermediate High School early yesterday morning when the cleaners entered the…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 5

During the past fortnight meetings of the Gilgandra P. and C. Association and of the District Council of the P. and C…

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Local News Pillar Box Near School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 4

The Postmaster advises that a pilar box, erected near Mr. Galvin's Store, opposite the District School, was put into use as From…

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Teachers' Federation Meeting of Gilgandra Branch

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 1

On Saturday morning last, a meeting of the Gilgandra branch of the Teachers' Federation was held at the Gilgandra District School,…

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Donated £140 to High School Splendid Work by Ladies' Auxiliary Fete a Record

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 8

A grant of £95 for books £75 for the supply of text books for 1939 and £20 to the funds of the very fine existing reference library: £20…

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Xmas Tree for School Children Parents and Citizens Decide

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 8

The Parents and Citizens held a meeting in the school rooms on Monday night to arrange matters connected…

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Street Stall for C. of E. Sunday School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 8

A street stall, organised by Miss Joie Cooper, was held on Saturday afternoon last, and was most successfully carried out…

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Methodist Sunday School's 66th Year Report Reveals Progress

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 5

In the 66th annual report of the Dubbo Methodist Sunday School, the minister and superintendent stated that while not all their…

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Local Jottings School Social

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 2

The last of a series of socials, which hav4e been held throughout the year by the present and past students of the Wellington Public…

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Original Verses. by Trangie Public School Pupils. "The Old Sword."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 8

It hangs in its sheath forgotten—A relic of days of ld; Worn by men who've departed, Worn by the brave and the bold…

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Unemployed Dubbo Youth to be Given a Chance to Make Good Will be Financed on Poultry Farm Has Been Unable to Obtain Permanent Work Since He Left School Fine Gesture By District Resident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 1

As a result of the generosity of a district resident who wishes to remain anonymous, a young married man who has been unable to obtain other than odds jobs since he left school at Dubbo, is to be given a chance in life…

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District News Geurie Picture Projector Purchased for School By Parents and Citizens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 5

The Parents and Citizens' Association has purchased a moving picture projector for the local Public School. The first screening will take place of…

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Speech Night School Prize Fund

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 3

Owing to the generosity of a number of parents and citizens who have subscribed liberally to this fund, it is possible to…

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Now or Never High School Classes Quick Action Imperative

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 3

If Wellington wants high school classes to commence after the Christmas school vacation, a quick decision on…

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Week's Camp. Flying Pupils At Narromine. "A" Licence Examination Next Week

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 5

In preparation for their examination for the "A" licence next week, advanced pupils of the Central Western Flying School will, for a week…

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Successful Concert And Fete. at Convent School Grounds

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 8

The Catholic School concert and fete was held in the school ground on Thursday last, the takings being approximately £60…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 5

The Intermediate Certificate Examination has now concluded. The headmaster desires to thank the many supervisors who have…

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For New School Big Land Deal Finalised DARLING St. PROPERTY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 1

The large block of land fronting Darling and Bultge Streets has been transferred from the executors of the Estate of the late G. H…

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High School Classes Now or Never People Must Decide

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 2

The onus is now on the people of Wellington and district to decide once and for all whether they want…

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Lockers and Seats for Public School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 13

Following representations by the P. and C. Association and Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., seating accommodation and lockers…

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