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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1939

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Donation to School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

Mr. E. J. Bullock, Bodangora, has kindly donated fifty-seven books for use in the school reference and fiction libraries. It is a gift of this…

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Local and General. School Street Stall

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

In conjunction with the Street Stall held last Saturday week, the [?] trophy disposed of was won by Mrs. Coleman and the fruit cake…

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Going Home to England High School Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 2

Miss I. Robinson, an exchange teacher from England, yesterday said good-bye to the Dubbo High School. She will be returning to her home at…

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International Friendship Would End War—worth Effort to Get Rid of an Ugly Disease Splendid Address to Younger Set Teacher from England

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 6

"If there are small groups of people in different countries when believe in peace and hope and work for it, them since the power off good is greater than the power of evil such work must eventually grow and be a real creative force for good!"…

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Off to Parkes High School Students

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 7

To-morrow, tennis of boy and girl students or the Dubbo High School will visit Parkes, and engage the students of the…

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Money For Guns, But Not Enough For Education Need for More Accommodation at the Dubbo High School Comment by Presbyterian Minister

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 7

"It is appalling to know that in this town of Dubbo next year many pupils from the Public School probably will be denied admission to the High School because of lack of accommodation."…

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High School Sport Dubbo Visits Parkes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 6

Dubbo High School teams visited Parkes on Saturday to meet the Intermediate High School Students at that centre in sporting contests. Parkes…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 8

The tuckshop conducted by Sixth Class pupils last week raised over 17/-. The concert on Friday afternoon was well attended and…

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Teachers Federation Quarterly Meeting of Gilgandra Branch Many Matters Receive Consideration

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 8

The second quarterly meeting of the Gilgandra branch of the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Federation was held…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE School Tennis Courts Minister To Be Invited To Open Them Wheat Stabilisation Scheme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the Committee of the Parents and Citizens' Association at the School on Tuesday night, it was decided…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 4

The tuck shop conducted by Phillip House on Wednesday of last week was the unost successful to date, the sum of 28/1 being…

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School A.A. Association Committee Meeting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 6

A committee meeting of the Coonabarabrara and Gwabegar District Schools A.A. Asociation was held at the local public school last…

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Quiet Year. Heavier Costs and Rates. Trangie School of Arts

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Trangie School of Arts was held in the Institute on Monday. Those present were Dr. Maclean (chair)…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 8

The response the collectiton made by pupils for the maintenance of the Schools' bed in the Gilgandra District Hospital…

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 4
Also in The Wellington Times

State schools will close on Thursday, August 24. About that time return tickets at the ordinary, single fare (minimum 7/6…

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Brocklehurst School Re-opened Personal—Tennis

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 8

The Boothenba school, which has been closed since January, 1935, was reopened on Monday, Miss Griffith being in charge…

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Bodangora School Tests Lower Division Postponed Due to Sickness

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 4

The weather over the past few days has been very cold, with a couple of light showers on Monday, Crops are looking well, and the…

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Gollan School to Be Re-opened

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 5

Following representations by the Gollan branch of the Farmer and the Settler's Association, through Mr. W. F. Dunn,…

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High School Sports Wellington Visits Parkes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 6

Last week students from the Wellington Intermediate High School paid a visit to Parkes, where the pupils engaged in…

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