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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Extend Education To Military Camps Dubbo High School Head's Proposal Urges Vocational Training For Life After War—Auxiliary Request to Minister

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 2

The need for continued technical and general education of men in camp was emphasised by Mr. G. H. Perkins, headmaster of the Dubbo High School, at a meeting on Thursday afternoon of the Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Astley Cup Postponed Eastern Towns' Views High School Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dubbo High School Ladies' Auxiliary on Thursday, the headmaster (Mr. G. H. Perkins) announced that the Astley Cup…

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Dubbo High School Tuck Shop Proposal Miniature Rifle Range

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 4

Members of the Dubbo High School Ladles' Auxiliary on Thursday afternoon finalised arrangements for the conduct of a tuck shop on Tuesday…

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Many Patients. Dubbo Hospital Work Air School's Application

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 6

The daily average number of patients in the Dubbo District Hospital during June was 90,866, Matron McKnight reported to the…

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Geurie School Repairs Approved

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 6

Following his representations regarding repairs to the Geurie Public School, Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., has received…

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Items of Interest From Tooraweenah Public School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 5

At the recently completed halfyearly tests the following pupils did the best work:—First Class Colin Fegler 1, Kevin Skinner 2,…

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War Effort Gollan and Saxa Schools

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 3

The Gollan and Saxa schools combined held a very successful juvenile fancy dress ball at Gollan, on Friday evening, 5th…

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School of Arts Will It Close?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 5

The fate of the Wellington School of Arts will be decided at the annual general meeting, to be held in the School of Arts…

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MOGRIGUY Men Cut Wood To Burn Charcoal Promising Industry School Children's Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 6

Several men are at present engaged chopping wood in preparation for the burning of charcoal to be used in the manufacture of producer…

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Inter-school Visit

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

On Friday last a large contingent of boys and girls from the Parkes Public School paid a visit to Wellington for the purpose of taking…

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School of Arts Annual Meeting To-night

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Wellington School of Arts will be held in the School of Arts hall to-night…

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The School of Arts. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 2

Sir,—At the School of Arts meeting to-night, which is advertised to commence at 8 p.m., I am informed that the committee is definitely…

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Willandra School Teacher Farewelled Parents' Eulogies of Work For Children

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 6

Before her departure from Willandra subsidised school, Miss Doust the teacher, was farewelled on Monday afternoon, July 15, by the parents and…

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Western District Centres NARROMINE Red Cross Branch Successful Year Resident's Record More Planes for School—Rain Urgently Needed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 6

It was revealed at the annual meeting of the Narromine branch of the Red Cross Society, held on Thursday last, that the branch had…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 5

The teams to represent Gilgandra in the Castlereagh Shield at Coonomble will be finalised this week. At present it is…

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School Arbor Day Postponed For Week

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 8

Arbor Day, which was to have been celebrated at the Dubbo Infants' School to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, has been…

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New Fence for School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 6

The Minister for Education has given authority for the provision of a new park rail fence at Dubbo High School. The fence will be erected…

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Narromine Fear of Water Shortage Cut Off Air School If Necessary, Says Mayor Delayed Construction of Weir

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 6

As the Macquarie River has ceased to flow, and because of the additional demands on the supply made by the Air Training School…

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R.A.A.F. Strength Now Five Times Greater Increase Since War Schools Working Hard To Troin Additionel Men

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 7

The strength of the Royal Australian Air Farce has increased five times since the outbreak of war. There are now 1,250 officers and…

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Wellington School of Arts Annual Meeting Position Discussed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 5

During the past few years the annual meeting of the Wellington School of Arts has not caused much interest in Wellington, but, due to the present state of the finances, and talk of having to close the institution…

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