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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1939

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MARRIAGE Schools for Training

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 5

Germany's School for Brides is a rather militaristic place where young German Frauleins learn to become good helpmates…

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School Pupils at Play Parses Visits Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 2

On Saturday last a large number of pupils from the Parkes Public School, in charge of their teachers, paid a visit to…

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Attempted Suicide Teacher's Lapse Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 1

John Garran, aged 45, teacher of languages, was found in a shed near the Hotel Majestic, Medlow Bath, with two deep…

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Teachers' Federation Dubbo Branch Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

At a meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Teachers' Federation on Saturday, 46 members were present. The president (Mr. E. T. Wallace) was in the…

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Mothers' Club Infants' School Welfare

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Infants' School Mothers' Club was held at the school yesterday afternoon. There was a good…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

The Federal Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Spender, told a deputation from the Teachers' Federation last week that a Commonwealth grant…

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Convent Pupils at Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

On Tuesday last about 30 of the male pupils from the Convent School paid a visit to Dubbo in charge of the Rev. Father Howard to take part…

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Readily Given Council's Support to Secure Science Room at Cilgandra District School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, a request was received from the Parents and Citizens'…

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Wellington School Boys Visit Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

The Wellington Catholic school boys had a most interesting and enjoyable day at Dubbo on Tuesday. They engaged the De La Salle…

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High School Auxiliary Stall Holders For Fete

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the High School Auxiliary was held in the Library on Thursday. Mrs. G. Perkins (president) was in the chair…

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School Social

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

There was another large gathering of young folk at the Wellington Public School Assembly Hall on Friday night last, the occasion being…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 3

The School will close to-day for the Spring Vacation. The reopening date is Tuesday, September 12th at the usual hour…

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Emergency Plan School Arrangements

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 7

The Director of Education has issued to public schools a comprehensive plan for the protection of school children in time of…

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Display of School Work Wins High Praise From Visitors

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

The exhibition of school work displayed in the Assembly Hall at the District School on Tuesday and Wednesday, won…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE commissioner Horn to Open Scout Camp New School Courts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

A well-attended meeting of the local Group Committee of the Boy Scouts Association was held in the Scout Hall on Tuesday night, when…

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District Schools Amateur Athletic Association Inaugural Sports Meeting Splendid Achievement

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

The inaugural sports meeting of the Coonabarabran District Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held on the showground yesterday. From every point of view it was a splendid achievement and for making it such, the work of…

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School Wins Junior Cup Mollis Hellyer Lowers Record

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 9

Coonabarabran school children had a regular day out at the Kelly school sports, at Gunnedah, on Saturday, when they…

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Dubbo High and Primary Schools Building Extensions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

In connection with the representations made by Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A., on behalf or Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., for increased accommodation at the…

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Two-up School Raided By Police Nine Men Fined

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 1

As the result of a raid by the police on Sunday morning, a number of young men and an elderly man appeared before…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

The Headmaster and Staff would like to thank visitors to the exhibition of work last week for their many congratulatory remarks on…

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