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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1939

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Westella School Notes Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 2

Miss Betty Bruce has returned to Grange. During the week, Mr. L. Crane, Westella school teacher, received word that…

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High School Ex-students

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of the Dubbo High' School Ex-students" Union it was decided to donate £10 to the school prize fund. This is in addition to the gold…

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"The Bindyite' High School Magazine A Creditable Production

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 2

The 1939 edition of "The Bindyite." magazine of the Dubbo High School has been published. It is a creditable production and reaches a higher…

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Music Successes Miss Dalmain's Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 5

The following candidates of Miss Dalmain have been successful in gaining the following passes in connection with the Australian…

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Speech And Prize Day Gilgandra District School Primary Department Comprehensive and Interesting Report by Head Master

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 8

Yesterday afternoon was Speech Day for pupils of the Primary Department of the Gilgandra District School, and the large Assembly Hall was crowded with children, parents and citizens for the occasion. Prior to the distribution of…

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St. Stephens' Church Sunday School Anniversary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Anniversary services in connection with the Sunday School were held in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church on…

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Wellington High School School Notes Fourth & Fifth Year Scholarships

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 10

The Wellington Rotary Club has under consideration a scheme for the foundation of Fourth and Fifth year classes on a secure basis by the…

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Technical Education First Meeting Of Advisory Committee Dubbo School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 4

At the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee on technical courses established in Dubbo, Mr. R. J. Bates presided. Almost a full…

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News in Brief "Stratford" School, Lawson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 6

Stratford School has considerably improved during the past few years. The Church has taken over the property and the School is governed by a…

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Wellington High School Sportsmaster's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 5

The following report was presented by the sportsmaster, Mr. Stuart Willis, at the annual speech day of the…

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School Holidays

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

The Convent schools broke up last Thursday, and the public schools of Wellington and district will commence their holidays next…

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Wellington Public School Annual Report of Headmaster Year of Progress

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

At the annual speech day of the Wellington Public School on Thursday afternoon last, the headmaster, Mr. O. F. Wallace, delivered the following report:— It is with great pleasure that I…

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School Teachers and Mr. Drummond President Explains What Was Meant by "Disloyalty"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 7

In a recent issue. "The Liberal" drew attention to the action of the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) in refusing to have…

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Director of Education Defends Examinations Lot of Criticism Is "Humbug" Fitting Children For School of Life

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 6

At the annual Speech Night function at the Dubbo High School last night, the Director of Education (Mr. G. Ross…

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Girls Outstanding In High School Sport Review of Year's Activities Dubbo Basketball Team Meets First Defeat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 8

In sporting activities at the Dublin High School dining the year, the girls were outstanding, according to the report presented at the Speech Night function last night by Mr. H. P. MeCaffery, on behalf of the sportsmaster (Mr. H. Corliss), who was absent owing to…

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Dubbo High School Speech Night Over 600 Students Expected Next Year Headmaster's Comprehensive Report Presentation Of Prizes For Academic and Sporting Successes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

When the Dubbo High School re-opens for the first term next year it is expected that the number of students will be over 600, compared with 519 this year. As a result, accommodation difficulties will be increased,…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Tea Party for Scholars

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Departing from the usual custom of holding a Christmas service in the Church, followed by a Christmas tree in the grounds, the…

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District School Speech Night and Presentation of Prizes Director of Education Present and Addresses Gathering

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 8

A large and representative gathering of parents and citizens attended the Speech Night and distribution of prizes for High School students at the Gilgandra District School on Tuesday evening. The importance of the occasion was…

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Sunday School Presentation

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 6

On Monday afternoon a very large gathering of children and parents assembled at Rosser's Hall for the Church of England Sunday…

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Headmaster Appeals To Parents For Co-operation Primary School Break-up Successful Year's Work Reviewed Helpers Thanked——Presentation of Prizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

"The most important factor in this real education is the co-operation of the parents. Teachers can do little if parents fail to assist. Many of the pupils of this school are failing to realise their real and full value…

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