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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1944

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Geurie School Residence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1944 · page 4

The following communication has been received by Mr. C. G. Robertson, MLA, from the Minister of Education (Mr. Heffron) regarding improvements…

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Dubbo Central School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1944 · page 2

"Speaking at the opening of the library at the Primary school yesterday afternoon the District inspecter of Schools (Mr..A.. H: Jacobs) said…

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Relieving Teacher Duties Begun

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 7

Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A. has received word from the Minister for Education (the Hon. R. J. Heffron), that in…

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Geurie Public School Repairs to Residence Approved

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. R. J. Heffron) has sent the following letter to Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A…

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

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 4

Merit awards for week:- Kindergarten: Modelling, Anne Barton; Writing, Edna Lucas. First Class: Drawing,. Merlyn…

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Former District Teacher

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 3

Death in Narromine recently removed an old and highly esteemed resident of the west in the person of Mrs. Caroline Agnes…

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Department Did Not Fix Dubbo School Boundaries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 1

There are no fixed boundaries for Dubbo schools, and pupils are not compelled to attend school within any set area. The department of Education has no knowledge of any such boundaries…

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Local and General Convent School Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 6

The annual Convent School Open Air concert will be held on Thursday evening, December 7th. The programme will comprise items by…

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Additional Staff for Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Mr. Davidson has received the following letter from Mr. R. J. Heffron:—"Adverting to your personal representations on behalf of…

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Closing of Schools in Ashburnham Electorate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 8

Is the Legislative Assembly, last week, Mr. Heffron told Mr. [?] MLA, that he would be pleased to give consideration to the question…

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North Dubbo School Raised to Fourth Class

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

No[?]cation has been received by the headmaster of the North Dubbo School (Mr. It. S. Harris) that the school has been raised a grade to fourth…

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LETTERS to the Editor School Boundaries (To the Editor)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

Dear Sir,-At the last meeting of the Dubbo South Mothers' Club con-cern was expressed at the attempt to Interfere with the progress of the…

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Apsley School Renovation Services

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 5

Mr. R. J. Heffron forwarded thee following letter to Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A. in which he states he has…

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Happy Evening for Presbyterian Sunday School Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 3

A social evening and presentation of prizes was held at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Sunday School on Saturday…

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Busy Time Ahead for Intermediate High School Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 3

The present school term is fast drawing to a close, and it will not be long before the children are embarking on…

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

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 3

Merit awards for the week: Kindergarten: Drawing, Nan Semmler; Number, Henry Riley. First Class: Rhythm, Beside…

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High School Concert 11th & 12th Dec

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 5

The pupils of the high school will present a Christmas concert on Monday and Tuesday nights, December 11th and…

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School Choir

The Western Herald · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 1

The School choir held its picnic recently. Thanks are due to Mr. H. G. Woods for providing transport…

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Bourke Central School EXAMINATIONS

The Western Herald · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 1

The Intermediate Certificate amination commenced on Tuesday last. The three candidates from the school are Elaine Wright, Lola…

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Local and General. Convent School Concert

The Western Herald · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

Next Thursday (November 11th) the pupils of the Convent School will hold their annual open-air concert in the school grounds…

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