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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1944

402 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 16 of 21

Mumbil School Concert Good Performance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 6

On Friday afternoon the children of the local school held a concert in the hall. The following programme was…

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Official Correspondence. Hospitals for School Children

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 3

Mr. Davidson Will the Minister for Education, when considering the establishment of hostels for children, first give priority to those…

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School Sports Carnival Plans Completed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 2

Final arrangements for next Friday's annual sports carnival of Dubbo Primary School were made[?]at a meeting of the School Auxiliary last…

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School notes for Parents and Pupils (Contributed by the Staff of the Gilgandra Intermediate High School) CRICKET

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 4

In the first matches of the season some very bright batting was witnessel, particularly in the Cunningham v. Oxley match,…

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A Popular Teacher

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 2

A message from the Intermediare Figh School states: It is with deep regret that the school learut of the departure of Miss Fat…

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School Library Use of Room Approved

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1944 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Education (Hon. R. J…

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Brigalow Wins House Competition in Primary School Sports Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 2

Under ideal conditions the Dubbo Primary and Infants School annual sports day and carnival was held at the oval on Friday. In the boy's division Brigalow had a comfortable win in…

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School notes for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 3

PERMANENT, LOSS OF KINDERGARTEN TEACHER with the transfer of Miss P. purcell to Cowra came word the…

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School Essays on Visit to Printing Works

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 3

Recently First Year pupils of Gilgandra Intermediate High School visited the office of "The Weekly" wen the…

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Transport Restrictions on Country School Sports

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 1

"Because the application of road transport restrictions has prevented country school children from taking part in…

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Primary School Notes Cricket in Full Swing Mitchell Gain Lead for First Time

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 11

As a result of last Friday's matches Mitchell gained the lead for the first time this year. House Captain, George Keirle, and all the other members of the House are determined that this lead will be maintained…

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Transport Restrictions Country School Sports

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last week:— Mr. Renshaw: Because the application of road transport restrictions has…

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Bourke Central School Visit of District Inspector

The Western Herald · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 4

Mr. A. H. Jacobs, District Inspector of Schools, was a visitor to Bourke last week. He also paid visits to Louth and Byrock…

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Brocklehurst School Removal After 33 Years Closure

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1944 · page 4

Closed for 33 years the old school buildings, including the residence at Brocklchurst, recently sold, arc being demolished and removed by a…

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School notes for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 4

Mrs. Barden, B.Sc., of Gilgandra, has been appointed temporary in charge of the Kindergarten class. Presents are advised to…

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News From Stuart Town Convent School Pupils £57 Raised

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 7

On Friday night, 27th October, in the School of Arts [?]all, the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent staged their…

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Visit to Schools

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 3

On Thursday morning Capt. Hediey (Canada), Lieut. Robinson (US Navy) and Sgt. Sanson (British) visited the…

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High School Staff's Annual Social Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 4

The High School start's annual social entertainment held in the Assembly Hall hist night was most enjoyable. Screening of pictures covering a…

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North Dubbo School Effort Raises £50

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 4

North Dubbo School bazaar, held on Saturday, was well attended and yielded £50. After a half hour programme by the children, Mrs. Jacobs…

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Correspondence Mousing Delay Deplored Schoolmaster Dissatisfied (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 9

Dear Sir, May I have space to emphasise the remarks made, at the last Municipal Council meeting by…

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