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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1944

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

Lack of Accommodation Worries Schoolteachers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 5

The plight of women schoolteachers who were unable to secure accommodation, and of a couple in particular who were able only to get bed and breakfast at an hotel, was mentioned at a meeting of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce…

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School Sports

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 6

The tentative dates selected for the various school sports are:—Bourke Central School: 2nd August Bourke Convent school: 9th August…

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Bourke Central School. Status of School

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 6

The status of Bourke Public School was raised to that of a Central school as from 1st January, 1944. It has how been…

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School Medicals for Dubbo Pupils

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 5

Parents who gave full attention to the questionnaire sent Dubbo homes by the Department of Education will realise immediately that the result will be most helpful to them and their children, a member of the Dubbo branch of the Teachers'…

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Strike of Parents At Sth. Dubbo School For Additional Room

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 6

In an effort to force the hand of the Department of Education in the provision of more adequate accommodation at South Dubbo Primary School, Mr. W. Pearce will urge a meeting of parents tomorrow that they keep their children…

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School Pupils' Strike In Fortnight if No Extra Room Given

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 6

Unless action is taken within two weeks to rectify the unsatisfactory position existing at the South Dubbo Public School, whore children are housed in an open weathershed, parents will withdraw their children from the school…

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

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

Merit awards for the week: Kindergarten: Myrna Herring and Ian Smith. First Class: Sums, James Hunt…

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Music in the Country Talent Warrants Government Aid Schools Important in Development

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 1

Mr. Vivian W. Peterson, well known conductor, speaks in high praise of the musical talent in country areas, which, he stated, was worthy of State-wide development. In some instances that talent warranted…

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Combined Schools Sports Association

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 4

All interested in the above Association are reminded that the annual meeting takes place to-night (Friday June 23) at the Bank of…

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School Accommodation Investigation Promised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 1

Writing to Mr. C. G. Robertson, MLA, the Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) states that he appreciates the thought behind the member's…

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Dubbo Trades School Said Worst in State

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 2

"Dubbo Trades School is positively the worst building being used as such by the department in New South Wales," the Dubbo Technical…

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Public School Needs Mr. Robertson's Interest Matters Requiring Attention

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A., who has been interesting himself, in matters appertaining to the Wellington Public School…

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Bodangora Public School Residence Repairs to be Carried Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 6

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

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FOOTBALL High School Union Team In Clash with Homebush

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 5

Homebush High School Rugby Union team will visit Dubbo on Friday and meet the Dubbo school team at the sports oval on Saturday afternoon. Dubbo has not had a visit from a metropolitan team since last year, when the…

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School notes for Parents and Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 3

The basket ball match played between Cunningham and Phillip resulted in a win for Phillip by 14—4. All played well The…

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Wellington Primary School 5A Class Notes My Garden

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 15

Bluebell seeds are growing Stronger every day; In my tiny garden In the sunshine's ray…

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Inter-School Football Draw with Convent School

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 11

Last Friday Rygate Park was the scene of the first primary inter-school match of the season, when the Convent…

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Teacher for Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Mr. M. A. Davidson has received the following reply from Mr. P. J. Hefferon, Minister for Eduction: "I refer, to your personal…

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Bourke District Hospital Discussion on Training School. Mr. A. J. Whittaker's Generous Offer

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 6

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

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Bourke Central School. Children's Work

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 6

Through the courtesy of the "Western Herald", it is hoped to publish each week an outstanding composition—the child's own…

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