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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1945

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School notes

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

The school has introduced a new scheme to assist the war effort. Each pupil is asked to contribute ½d. a week (or 7d…

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School Swimming Carnival [?] success. Sturt House Wins Again

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 5

The marked feature of this year's primary school swimming carnival was the fact that there were 254 entries from 91 children for the 27 events. a distinct improvement on last year, and evidencs or the success of…

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School Bus Service

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

In an interview with the Watchman, Mr. C. Chappell, president of the Coonabarabran P. and C. Association, said that he was fully in…

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Bourke Central School NOTES

The Western Herald · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

The Headmaster, Mr. J. C. Sattler, is confined' to bed, suffering from quinzy. It is hoped that a relief teacher will be sent to assist…

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Infants School Mothers' Club Efforts for School Improvement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Dubbo Infants School Mothers' Club, it was revealed that £83 had been spent during the year on school improvements. These included a radio, the installation of electric light…

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Milk Distribution At Dubbo Schools

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) which reads as follows:…

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TRANGIE Central School Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 5

On Tuesday last the pupils of the Trangie Central School gave up their sport afternoon for the purpose of furthering the war effort. As a result…

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Dispute Over School Gradey: Commerce Chamber To Meet Auxiliary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

Strong opposition to any change in grade of the Central Dubbo Primary school, and an opinion that the present scheme to maintain the grade for the current year was a "blind" was expressed at Monday night's meeting of Dubbo Chamber of…

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Central School Aids Nation's War Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

A brochare has just been issued drawing attention to the good work of the New South Wales Public Schools' War Service Auxiliary. Among its…

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Trangie-central School

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 2

On Saturday last the pupils of the Central school gave up their sports afternoon for the purpose of furthering [?] war effort. As a result of an…

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School notes (Contributed by the Intermediate High School)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. Longworth, Mathematics teacher on the Secondary staff, resumed duty on Wednesday after a few days on sick leave…

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Interesting Lecture On Boomerang Throwing For Dubbo Schoolboys

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

An interesting and instructive address on boomerangs and the art of throwing this native weapon was given to a party of about 60 primary…

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School Boundaries Mr. Jacobs' Statement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 3

Mr. A. H. Jacobs (District Schools Inspector) has made available the following statement on the subject of school boundaries:…

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Primary School Notes Mitchell Takes Lead

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

As a result of a splendid effort last Friday, Mitchell has come from second place to gain a substantial lead. Outstanding swimmers were Roland Young (E) and John Cornish (S), who each gained two wins, while Brian…

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High School Auxiliary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 3

Mrs. A. T. Ellis presided at the monthly meeting of the High School Women's Auxiliary held on March 8. Before proceeding with the business a…

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North Dubbo School Auxiliary Raises £136

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 2

The North Dubbo School Women's Auxiliary has raised £136 in the past year. The auxiliary held its annual…

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Shortage of 10,000 School Teachers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 1

Adelaide, Tuesday—It is estimated that there will be a shortage of 10,000 teachers at the end of the war, the Minister for Postwar Reconstruction…

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High Schools' Swimming Carnival Dubbo Boys Make Good Showing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 5

A team of 12 boys, accompanied by the sportsmaster (Mr. Ward), represented Dubbo at the combined high schools' swimming carnival at North Sydney Olympic pool last Wednesday and Thursday…

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School notes (Contributed by the Intermediate High School) SWIMMING

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

Secondary pupils are showing keen interest in their swimming carnival to be held at the baths this afternoon. Some good times…

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Dubbo Primary School Swimming Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of the Dubbo Primary School will be held at the Olympic pool on Friday afternoon…

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