Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Schools, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1942

401 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 21

One Teacher Schools Interesting Statement by Minister for Education

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

In the Legislative Assumably this week Mr. Geo Wilscn, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Education (Mr. Evatt): Regarding the answer given…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Official Correspondence Repairs to Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

Mr. M. A. Davidson has received the following letter from Hon. dive Evatt, Minister for Education:-…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lack of Volunteers for School Trenches

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 6

The response of volunteer workers for the digging of air raid trenches at the Public School is most disappointing (says Wellington “Times”),…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dubbo Schools Additions to Dubbo High, South and North Dubbo Minister’s Decision

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

Recent representations to the Minister for Education (Mr. Clive Evatt), by Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., and various deputations,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Nations to South Dubbo School

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

At Tuesday’s meeting of the South Dubbo School Mothers’ Club, donations of 12 trees for the School garden from Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Donations to South Dubbo School

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 5

At Tuesday’s meeting of the South Dubbo School Mothers’ Club, donations of 12 trees for the School garden from Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Director of Education Approves of "Slit" Trenches at Schools Letter to Council Outlines Departmental Attitude District Inspector To Be Forwarded Copy Of Letters

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 1

In a letter to the Narromine municipal council on Tuesday night, the Director of Education (Mr. McKenzie) submitted departmental approval to the construction of "slit" trenches at schools. He stated that the provision of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

One-teacher Schools Question in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., questioned the Minister for Education (Mr. Clive Evatt) regarding one-teacher schools, in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Primary School Honor Roll

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

The Dubbo Primary School had brief ceremony at the school honor roll, on Friday, when the headmaster (Mr. C. E. Edwards), assembled the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

School Examinations

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Clive Evatt) said that if there were any serious deterioration in war conditions consideration would have to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Slit Trenches at Schools

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 3

In a letter to the Narromine Municipal Council on Tuesday night, the Director of Education (Mr. McKenzie) submitted departmental…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

School Notes for Parents and Pupils Card Party

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

A bridge evening, organised by Miss Park, will be held at the Intermediate High School on Wed nesday, 6th May, commencing 8…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

High School Shakespearean Night Pupils Perform To Large And Appreciative Audience

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The Shakespearean evening held at the Gilgandra Intermediate High School last Thursday was a brilliant…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country High Schools Mr. Renshaw Asks Question Regarding Bursaries

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The following question was asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. J. B. Renshaw, member for the district:…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

School Examination

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The Leaving Certificate examination this year will begin On November 17. and the Intermediate on December 1. The Health and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bourke Public School Anzac Day

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 4

On Friday last Anzac Day was celebrated at the Public School by a suitable ceremony. The Honor Roll (1914-18) had been decorated…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Teachers Move for War Loading Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 3

A war loading for public school teachers of 6/- a week was suggested at Saturday’s council meeting of the Teachers’ Federation. The president…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

School Examination Date

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The Leaving Certificate examination this year will begin on November 17, and the intermediate on December 1 The health and temperance…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Inspectorial System's End in Wartime Demanded by Teachers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

A meeting of Dubbo branch of the New South Wales Teachers' Federation on Saturday decided to ask the general secretary for full information…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ballimore Kiddies' Happy Day at School Picnic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 6

The annual picnic of children of Ballimore school, held on Saturday, was an outstanding success. Weather conditions were ideal and there was a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →