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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1948

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School Holiday Dangers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. make a joint, appeal to motorists to be careful when driving through residential areas during the school vacation, and also…

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NEUREA Combined Schools' Speech Night

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 10

The annual School Speech Night was held in the local hall on Wednesday, 17th December. The Neurea…

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Farewell to Popular Teacher. Mr. Leo Sexton Promoted to Cumnock

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 7

A goodly gathering of Wellington and district teachers and the Inspector of Schools (Mr. S. A. Lenehan),…

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Baradine School Celebrates Break-up

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 10

The school year came to an end on Thursday, 18th inst. and the break-up was celebrated at the Central School on Wednesday…

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Westella School Concert

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 January 1948 · page 2

On the 17th December the Westella children held a concert and much praise is due to Miss Butler…

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Leaving Certificate Passes by Narromine Pupils

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 1

Amongst those who gained their Leaving Certificate are: Dubbo High School: Bootle L. M. English B. French A…

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Teacher's Federation and Politics

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 1

"Some decisions of the recent Annual Conference of the Teachers' Federation of N.S.W. must fill tens of thousands of people with the…

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Teachers' Federation and Politics Conference Decisions Criticised

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 January 1948 · page 13

"Some decisions of this recent Annual Conference of the Teachers' Federation of NSW must fill tens of thousands of…

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Pupils Success

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 12

The following students of the district were successful in the examinatib[?] conducted by the university of Sydney All three…

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Teachers’ Physical Education School

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

6.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 7th January, 1948. The rising gong has Just sounded and some tom dozen teachers from all over N.S.W…

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School Holiday Dangers

The Western Herald · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. make a joint appeal to motorists to be careful when driving through residential areas during the school…

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WESTELLA School Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 2

On December 17 the Westella children held a concert and much praise is due to Miss Butler (teacher) and the pupils for the splendid performance…

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Dubbo Schools Intermediate Results SYDNEY, Wednesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

Results of the Intermediate Certificate examination held last year were announced by the Department of Education today. Names of successful candidates are published hereunder. A Certificate is issued to each pupil…

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Subsidy Approved Wellington - Cobbora Road School Bus Service

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 7

The Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron, wrote as follows to Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A.,…

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Tender Approved for Cumnock School Undertakings

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 2

Mr. B. J. Heffron, Minister for Education, wrote to Mr. C. G. Robertson, M.L.A., re Cumnock School…

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School Children Win Police Essay Prizes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 6

Bush fire havoc and desolation of a burnt-out countryside, suggested the formation of volunteer bush fire brigades over 30 years…

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Official Correspondence Application for Typewriting and Shorthand Teacher

The Western Herald · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 3

Mr. M. A. Davidson is in receipt of the following reply letter from Hon. R. J. Heffron:— "I refer to your further personal…

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The Motor World. News & Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Teaching Schoolchildren Car Driving

The Western Herald · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 5

Institution of a course in driving as a necessary section of the curriculum for secondary school students is urged by the general…

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Geurie School Fence to Be Repaired

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 3

Repairs to the school fence at Geurie would be carried out by local tender. That was disclosed by the…

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GEURIE. Schoolchildren Return Home

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 6

Juvenile holidaymakers are heading home, after spending part of the school vacation with relatives…

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