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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1938

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Mogricuy Christmas Tree For School Children

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 4

The Christmas Tree, organised by the local Parents and Citizens' Association, was held on Saturday night, and was a great success…

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Geurie School Concert Personal Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 4

Mrs. S. Sicard has returned home after two weeks vacation at Orange. Miss Val Collins, who has been at Coonamble, where she goes to school,…

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Trangie Christmas Tree Sunday School Presentations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 6

All Saints' Sunday School breaking-up Christmas tree and distribution of prizes was held in the church grounds on Thursday afternoon…

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Boy's Great School Record

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 3

Colin Howard, 16-years-old school boy, of Gallymont, has established a remarkable attendance record. He commenced school at the age…

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SWIMMING Should It Be a Compulsory School Subject? Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

During a debate on swimming tuition for all children at the Teachers' Federation Conference to-day, it was stated that whether organised…

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Brocklehurst School Break-up Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 5

Mrs. G. Archer has purchased the local store and post office from Mr. J. Debbing, who has taken up residence in Orange…

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Speech and Prize Day Gilgandra District School Primary Classes £100 Appeal Has Made Gilgandra Famous

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

As briefly mentioned in last issue, the Speech and Prize Day of the District School Primary Classes was held on the Wednesday, the President of the Parents and Citizens' Association, Mr. E. Townsend, being entrusted with the…

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Biddon School Annual Prize Day and Xmas Tree

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

The annual prize giving and Christmas Tree in connection with the Biddon School was held last week, and it proved…

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High School Helper Farewelled by Auxiliary Presentation to Mrs. Clyne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 2

Members of the Dubbo High School Ladies' Auxiliary yesterday afternoon presented Mrs. T. J. Clyne, who is leaving shortly for…

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Wellington District News Exclusive News Dripstone School Children Entertained at a Party By Mr. and Mrs. Blackler

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 4

The hottest weather of the year has been with us for the past few days. Since Friday each day has been over the 100 degree mark. The…

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Annual Speech Night Apsley Public School Christmas Holiday Arrangements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 3

The Apsley School was taxed to the limit of its accommodation last Thursday evening when the annual speech night was held. Never In keeping with other business houses, the office of the "Wellington Times" will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next, December 26…

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Parents and Citizens Christmas Tree For the Public School Children

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 8

One of the largest crowds seen in the Picture Theatre for some time gathered together on the night of the…

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Bodangora School Xmas Tree Children's Enjoyable Evening

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 4

Hot, sultry days and oppressive nights prevailed throughout the week, the week end being exceedingly hot, the temperature on Saturday…

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Xmas Carols the School Band to Play Mr. Nigel Martin Has Them in Hand

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 6

On Christmas Eve carols will be rendered in the main street by the school band under the conductorship of Mr. Nigel Martin…

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Prize-giving Day Enthusiastic Breaking-up Ceremony Progress Made at Coonabarabran Public School

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

The distribution of prizes to pupils of the Coonabarabran public school was made by the President of the Coonabarabran P. and C. Association (Mr. C. Chappel) in the Club Hall on Thursday afternoon, in the presence of a representative…

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Christ Church Distribution of Sunday School Prizes Santa Claus Hands Out Presents

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 11

There has been a gratifying attendance of children at Christ Church Sunday School during the year. On Friday evening the…

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Geurie School Exam Home For Holidays

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 December 1938 · page 4

The following are the results of the term examination, held at the Public School:—Class 6, John Bracken 1st, Keith Webster and…

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