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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1943

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Convent School Primary Examination Results

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 1

Following are the results of the Junior Primary Examinations held at St. Joseph's Convent School, Gilgandra,…

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Pretty Sydney Girls Join the Wrans New Educational Order Asked for Equipment is Poor and Teachers are Underpaid

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 4

Some of the prettiest girls in Sydney are members of the WRANS. Tram travelling on the Watson's Bay line is a pleasure these days, and even the faces of those who have to stand most…

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Schools Reopen After Long Vacation Staff Changes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 10

Both the convent and public schools re-opened on Tuesday, 2nd February, and the teachers and pupils are…

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Transferred to Coonabarabran Coolah Teacher Farewelled

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 3

Mr. Reg. Gardiner, senior assistant teacher at the Coolah Pablic School, has received notice of his transfer to Coonabarabran. Mr…

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Urgent Appeal to Parents Pupils for Kindergarten Classes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 5

In view of the [?] shortage of [?] and former out [?]…

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Mothers' Club Appeal Finds Teachers Homes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

Emphasis by the North Dubbo Mother' Club president (Mrs. W. J. Miles), through "The Liberal," on need for accommodation for teachers has…

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District News Wongarbon Brothers Share Honors in School Passes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

Len and Colin Batten, sons of Mr. and Mrs. H. Batten, of "Bonnie-fields," Eulomogo, are believed to have established a record in their…

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Shortage of Teachers

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 1

With 400 fewer teachers than last year it is reported that many State Schools in N.S.W. are now seriously overcrowded…

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School Notes for Parents and Pupils (Contributed by Gilgandra Intermediate High School)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 4

The present school population, compared with the corresponding period last year, is very much [?]ower. There are at present about…

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Permanent Rooms Aim At North Dubbo School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 1

Although erection of two portable rooms at North Dubbo Public School relieves the severe tax on accommodation which has been…

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District News Narromine Increased Attendance At School Wanted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 6

The urgent necessity to increase the attendance of pupils in the kindergarten classes at the Narremine Public School was fully emphasised…

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Bourke Public School. Notes Staff

The Western Herald · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 6

Mr. A. H. Wallen, who was attached to the staff of North Broken Hill School for a number of years, succeeds Mr. Elder as First…

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Remarkable Achievement Towards Australia's War Effort Public School Children Contribute More Than £200 Announcement to P. and C. Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

During the past two and a half years, the pupils of the Narromine public school have contributed £2[?] as a gift to Australia's war effort. The headmaster (Mr. D. C. H. Wood) told a meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association on Tuesday night that [?]…

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Rural School a Distinct Possibility Consideration Being Given to Narromine Application Announcement by Minister for Education

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

Readers of the "News" will remember that recently the Narromine Parents and Citizens' Association judged as application with the Education Department to have the states of the public school rained to that of a Rural School…

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Afraid of Losing Kindergarten Class at Public School Appeal for Children to Enrol

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

The present low attendance figures of the kindergarten class at the Narromine public school is seriously concerning members of the…

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Donation to Assist Public School Thoughtful Action by Local Resident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Narromine Parents and Citi[?] Assocation a letter was read [?] Mr. T. E. Perry, of…

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Westella School Still Closed Parents Disappointed Children Suffer

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 8

Miss J. South is home on sick leave with her parents. She has been employed at munition works at Wagga…

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Westella No Teacher Appointed So School Still Closed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1943 · page 4

The Westella school having been closed since November, par[?]ts of children throughout this district were most disappointed when it was found…

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School notes Fpr Parents and Pupils School Social

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 1

The usual welcome social to First Year students has been temperarily postponed owing to heat wave conditions…

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The School Lunch Box the School Lunch-box

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 11

With Christmas holidays over mothers are again faced with the task of planning school lunches, which, in their hurry…

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