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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1939

423 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 17 of 22

St. Gabriel's Girls' School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 1

St. Gabriel's Church of England School for Girls, Birrell Street, Charing Cross, is under the management of the Sister of the Church,…

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School Ballette Outstanding Success ABOUT 150 Children Attend in Fancy Costume

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

Held in the Australian Hall on Friday evening last, the annual District School Ballette, under the auspices of the Parents and Citizens' Association, was an outstanding success financially, as well as a brilliant success as a spectacle…

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Australian Teachers Return to Saskatoon When War Breaks Out Sail on One of Last Ships to Leave Southampton

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 8

The following republished from the "Star Weekly". Saskatoon, Canada, of September 7, will be read with interest…

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Dubbo High School More Land Needed Council To Inspect

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

On Saturday, aldermen will visit the Dubbo High School in order to inspect the grounds in relation to a letter from the Department…

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High School Fete Another Success Enthusiastic Helpers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 2

The annual High School fete, organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary, held yesterday afternoon and evening, was largely attended. It…

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Maryvale Combo SCHOOl Sports Exciting Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

Everyone seems to be watching the clouds at present to see if rain is going to come in time to save some of the wheat crops…

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Australianalities the Old School Track— Giant Timbers of the Bush— the Mount Macedon Monster—an Accommodating the Old School Track

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 13

Come, schoolmate lot us wander down The pathway to the stream, Which oft we crossed in childhood's…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

The credit balance from the Animal Ballette, amcunting to over £20, is indeed very gratifying. The wisdom of aiming at as many pupils…

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Westella School Picnic Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

Master Alan Woodley of Wolaroi College, Grange, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Woodley of "Mountain View."…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Westella School Picnic Great Day Out Enjoyed By Parents And Children

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

Master Alan Woodley, of Wolaroi College, Orange, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Woodley, of "Mountain View."…

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Version of Mothers Schoolboy’s Essay

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 10

Mothers are ladies who stay home mostly all the time, and do nothing except look after things like getting the tea and making…

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Official Opening New Convent School at Binnaway

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 9

Sunday, October 22nd, promises to be a red letter day in Catholic circles In Binnaway. The new convent school will be blessed and…

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Schoolboy Howlers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 8

Alibi is what your mother sings when she wants to put your baby to sleep. It is like this, “Go to sleep my darling slumber time…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

Accompanied by Rev. W. E. Taylor, Rev. John Tonga visiter the school on Thursday last and addressed the senior pupils on his…

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Bazaar at School North Dubbo Mothers' Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 8

At a meeting of the North Dubbo Mothers' Club final arrangements were made for the bazaar to be held in the Infant School grounds…

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High School Fete Auxiliary's Fine Effort Competition Winners

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the High School Ladies' Auxiliary was held in the High School last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. G…

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Park Land For Dubbo High School Additions Council Agrees To Transfer Of One Acre Aid Tink's Strong Opposition Grant Subject To Work Being Proceeded With By Education Department

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

Despite the opposition of Aid. Tink, the Municipal Council on Tuesday night decided to transfer an acre of Victoria Park to the Department of Education, so that additions could be built at the Dubbo High School, where…

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Apsley School Picnic Annual Event Enjoyed by All

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

On Wednesday of last week the annual school picnic was held at the eaves. A large crowd, of people attended, in fact, a record number…

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Binnaway School Opening

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

The new Catholic school at Binnaway will be officially opened and blessed by the Right Rev. J. F. Norton, D.D., Bishop of Bathurst,…

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More Fuel for Schools

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 8

An additional sum of £1.461 is to be spent on fuel in schools In New South Wales during 1939-40. The estimates do not show what will…

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