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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1942

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No Instructions But Schools Plan for Raid Safety

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 3

Although no definite instructions are yet to hand regarding air raid precautions in schools, the members of the teaching staffs of the Dubbo…

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Air Raid Shelters for Mendooran School Work In PROGRESS

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Mendooran Parents and Citizens’ Association, held on Tuesday of last week , it was…

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Bourke District Hospital Proposed Training School

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of Directors of the above Hospital was held in the Bank of New South Wales on…

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Ballimore School Working Bee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 4

Parents in a working bee visited Baltimore school at the week-end and repaired tennis courts, gates and tences. Women did their bit also, they…

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Women's Fine Efforts for Public School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 4

Although the Central Dubbo Primary School women's auxiliary started last year with a credit balance exceeding £30 it soon…

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Western Centres Narromine P. & C. Association Does Big Job for School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 4

Although not largely attended, the utmost enthusiasm was displayed at the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association in the Public…

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School Auxiliary Wants Trenches For Children

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 4

Women of the Central Dubbo Public School women's auxiliary, at the annual meeting of that organisation yesterday, expressed…

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Dubbo Schools Precautions in Case of Air Raids Statement by District Inspector

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 3

Arrangements at the Dubbo schools in case of air raids, were referred by “The Dispatch” to the District, Inspector (Mr. A. H…

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Trangie Slit Trench Digging at Convent School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

Digging of slit trenches, as a protection against possible air action, has begun at the Trangie Convent School. The work has been undertaken with…

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No Slit Trenches at Dubbo Schools Says Inspector

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

Slit trenches will not be dug at schools in the Dubbo area, said the district inspector of schools (Mr. A. H. Jacobs), in the course of an…

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Shortage of Teachers Deputations Interview Minister Four District Schools Without Teachers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

During his visit to Gilgandra on Thursday last the Minister for Education was interviewed by several deputations…

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Air Raid Shelters to Be Constructed at Local Schools Big Working Bee Arranged For

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

An appeal is made to all men of town and district, and especially those who have children attending the local…

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A Proud Boy Helped to Unveil Plaque At Intermediate High School Celebrations

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

Neville Morris, had every reason to feel pleased on Thursday morning last, when he was unexpectedly called…

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School Progress Interesting Review by Minister Gilgandra's First School Was Established 60 Years Ago

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

..During his addresses in Gilgandra on Thursday last, the Minister for Education, Mr. Clive Evatt, gave some…

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Intermediate High School Official Ceremony Performed by Minister for Education in Presence of Large and Representative Attendance

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

Thursday last was a big day in the educational advancement of the district, for it marked the occasion of the visit of the Hon. Clive Evatt, K.C., Minister for Education, who performed the official ceremony in connection with…

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Water Supply for Gulargambone School

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Renshaw, M.L.A., has received the following; communication from, the Minister for Education: I refer to your person…

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Two Schoolboys Hurt in Minor Accidents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

Kevin Treay (9), of Carrington Avenue was treated by the District Ambulance yesterday for a severe laceration to the lip, caused while…

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Shelters at Mendooran School

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 7

Work on the school air raid shelter trenches was further advanced at Mendooran on Sunday last when a number of men again…

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Generous Donations to School

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 4

The Hon. Clive R. Evatt, K.C., M.L.A., Minister for Education, and Mr. J. B. Renshaw. M.L.A., each contributed £1/1/- towards…

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Bourke Public School. Additional Teachers

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Miss L. M. Bee, of the South Coast, has commenced duty at Bourke Public School. She has travelled considerably, is a V.A.D.,…

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