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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1947

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High School Play Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 6

Next Tuesday night will be Dubbo High School Play Night, when the five best plays selected from twelve plays now being prepared by High School…

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Eleven Schools in Combined Sports Geurie Wins Cameron Cup Great Keenness and Enthusiasm Displayed By Young Contestants Who Provide 1000 Entries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

COMPETING with outstanding success, students of Geurie School amassed a total of 180 points to narrowly defeat their nearest opponents, Suntop, by eight points in the competition for the coveted Western Stores Cup at the…

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District News Westella Annual School Picnic

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 2

The annual Westella school picnic was held at the hall grounds last Saturday…

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Schoolboy Breaks Wrist

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 6

Peter Nelson, a schoolboy, of Tambar Springs, was admitted to the Coonabarabran District Hospital on Wednesday morning…

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? High School West

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

? and lodging, together ? education is prev? Agricultural High ? for £1 per week…

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South Dubbo School Fete Realises £140

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 5

Those responsible for the organisation of the South Dubbo School Fete held in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon, have just cause to be proud of their efforts. This was the fifth annual function and returned £140. The Mothers'…

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Geurie School Wins Western Stores Cup

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

Students of Geurie School in scoring 180 points narrowly defeated Suntop by eight points in the competition for the coveted Western Stores Cup at…

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Galaxy of Talent at High School Play Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 5

The Theatre Royal was a full house on Tuesday night when the students of the Dubbo High School presented six one-act plays. The evening opened with 10 class,…

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In Memory of a Dubbo High School Hero

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 2

The State Government has presented a photograph of Flight-Sergeant Rawdon Middleton, VC, for hanging in the Dubbo High School, where the dead hero was once a pupil. That was announced yesterday by…

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Road Safety Formation of Junior Council for School Students Proposed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 1

"At last night's meeting of the Wellington Branch of the Road Safety Council, a committee, consisting…

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Primary School Notes School's Four Firsts in Jumping Events

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 3

AMONGST the competitors who did well for Wellington Primary School at the combined sports on the 8th instant was Shirley Dixon (2nd senior championship, but winner in her own age race). Shirley also won…

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School Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 4

The vigoro match played at the showground marked the opening of the season for the senior girls. The two teams were very…

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Homes for Teachers to Be Leased

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Trangie Parents and Citizens Association accounts amounting to over £18 passed for payment,…

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The Prioress of Preventive Medicine Heart Troubles May Start at School

The Western Herald · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 9

Examinations of Egyptian mummies show that rheumatism was fairly common under the Pharaohs. While this group of diseases…

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Hero's Picture will Hang in Dubbo High School

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 3

Presented by the State Government, a photograph of Flight-Sergeant Middleton, V.C., will hang in the…

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North Dubbo School Bazaar

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 1

The North Dubbo Primary School Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual bazaar on Saturday 25th October in the school grounds commencing at…

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South Dubbo Mothers' Club £10 For School Needs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 6

The Monthly meeting of the Dubbo South Mothers' Club was held at the School on Tuesday, October 21, at 3 p.m…

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Coalbaggie to Have School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 6

Coalbaggie's new departmental school building will be erected by a local builder. That was revealed by the Minister…

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Primary School Notes Evans Leading in Term Competition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 9

CLASS 6B won the Attendance Banner for last week, while 3A won the Class Spirit Cup. Winners of the Tables Cup were Classes 5A and 4A with 90 per cent. Class 4A was also successful in winning the Spelling Cup…

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Methodist Notes Sunday School Anniversary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 5

Wesley Sunday School is celebrating its Anniversary this Sunday, with special services at 11 a.m…

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