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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1940

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Geurie School Repairs

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. G. R. Thomas, Director of Education, in relation to repairs at the…

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The School of Arts (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

Sir,—What is wrong with the Wellington School of Arts? This is the question being asked by everyone interested in the institution. In…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 8

Mr. Inspector O. R. Jones, B.A., as anticipated, has been appointed to the Broken Hill inspectorate. In company with Mr. Inspector H. A…

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High School Prefects Sixteen Elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

Sixteen students—eight girls and eight boys—have been elected prefects at the Dubbo High School. The captains for 1940 have not yet…

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Air For Crews Imprisoned In Sunken Submarines Dubbo Man's Invention Schoolboy First in Field

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 5

A Dubbo resident recently submitted to the authorities plans of a device by which he claimed air could be obtained…

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Answer to "Ex-Teacher" (To the Editor)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

There are three English authors, and only three, who are universally known by their initials alone. They are R.L.S. (Stevenson), G.B.S. (Shaw) and G.K.C…

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Answer to Ex-Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

As an argument, the matter has fizzled out, for we are evidently on the same side. I agree with almost every word of your interesting letter…

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School News for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

Miss Woodhouse has received notification on her appointment to the staff of the Intermediate High School at Fonbe, and left…

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How U.S. Supplies Successful Convent of Mercy Music Pupils

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 8

Here are two brilliant students of the Dubbo Convent of Mercy. MARIE BOUFFLER (standing) was successful in securing the State Medal for Senior Piano. Trinity College of Music, London. Of her Mr. Mnllison, the examiner, reported: "This candidate's playing is to be…

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Western District Centres Narromine Air Force Training School To Be Established Ready by September

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

Narromine is excited by the news received yesterday that an Air Force training school definitely will be established…

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School of Arts

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 2

Following a public meeting held in the Wellington School of Arts on February 12th, called fort he purpose of giving the public an…

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School News for Parents and Pupils Farewell to Miss Woodhouse

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 3

At the general assembly of secondary pupils last week, the opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Miss Woodhouse. After the…

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An Active Body Gilgandra's P. and C. Association Last Year £120 Spent for Benefit of District School and Pupils Credit Balance of £67/18/2 to Commence Present Year

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 8

Well attended, the annual meeting of this Gilgandra Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the Assembly Hall at the District School on Monday night. The report and balance sheet disclosed a year of much activity…

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Schools' Picnic May 1st Selected As Date

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association on Monday night, Wednesday, 1st May, was selected as the date…

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Understaffed Gilgandra District School Protest to Be Sent to Department

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Gilgandra Parents and Citizens' Association on Monday night, it was decided to interview Mr. Yeo,…

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New Teachers Welcomed by P. and C. President Headmaster Offers Congratulations to Members

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

Prior to the commencement of business at the annual meeting of the P. and C. Association on Monday night, Mr. E…

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Narromine Selected for Flying Training School Accommodation to Be Built for 500 Men

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 6

After months of negotiations, an officer from the Royal Australian Air Force arrived in Narropnine last week to make…

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"Not Aasking for the Moon" But Something We Are Entitled to Deputation Interviews Mr. A. W. Yeo Needs of Gilgandra District School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 5

"We are not asking for the moon, but something we are entitled to," said Mr. W. High field at the end of an informal…

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Teachers' Pay Military Service Arrangements Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

The Public Service Board has decided that teachers who are called up for compulsory training may be granted leave of absence and paid the…

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Teachers Leave. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 5

The Public Service Board has decided that teachers who are called up for compulsory training may be granted leave of absence…

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