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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1948

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Dubbo North School Swimming Carnival Macquarie House Wins Business Houses' Cup

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

A very successful swimming carnival was held at the baths last Thursday afternoon. The enthusiasm of the pupils was sustained throughout, and hearty cheering greeted the announcements of points scores from time to time…

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Agrcultural Bureau School for Youth at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

"The lack of support given community affairs by young people is often due to ignorance, (through no fault of…

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School Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 1

CRICKET.— In the junior cricket match this week the Kingfishers defeated the Currawongs 77 to 49. The outstanding…

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New Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 4

We had a conversation with the District School Inspector (Mr. R. G. Jeffery on Saturday last and he stated a new school was necessary…

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Dubbo High School Produces a Newspaper

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1948 · page 2

Subbo High School has produced its first newspaper, a four-page bulletin of school activities, published with the aid of a Ronco…

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School Attraction for Parents

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 2

The Centenary of Education Committee has arranged for a school tour by parents and citizens on Tuesday, April 20, in…

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School Notes Cricket

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 1

The combined House cricket match between Cunningham and Phillip v., Oxley and Sturt resulted in a draw, both sides scoring…

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School Is Out!

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 7

"So you played truant again? What makes you stay away from school?" "Class hatred, father"…

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School Hostel To Be Discussed By Syd. Deputation

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 8

When a deputation from the Coonabarabran Shire Council visits Sydney in about a month’s time the proposed school hostel…

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School Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 8

SPORT. In the boys’ (senior) cricket match this week the Kingfshers scored 104 whle the Currawongs. who have just started their…

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Is Teachers' Leader a Communist?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 2

Is Samuel Phineas Lewis, president of the Teachers' Federation, a Communist? The fact that neither Mr. Lewis nor the Teachers' Federation…

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Presentation to Departing Teacher

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1948 · page 1

A most enjoyable afternoon was spent on Wednesday last. When a presentation was made to Miss P. Webb, of a silver entree dish suitably…

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Books for School Library

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 6

At its meeting last night the Coonabarabran Parents and Citizens Association decided to spend £25 on books for the school…

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Citizens Invited to School During Centenary

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 6

Headmaster of the Coonabarabran Intermediate High School, Mr. T. M. Perram, last night issued a cordial invitation to…

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School Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 10

In the tennis this week the outstanding players were: Tony Brain, Barry Brain, June Wood and Madge Blackburn…

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Combined Schools' Concert

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1948 · page 3

On Monday and Tuesday nights, April 19 and 20, a combined School, concert will be conducted at the…

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High School Fete

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 1

Next Friday week (April 16) is the date fixed for the Dubbo High School Annual Bete. There will be sweets, produce,…

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School Notes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 6

SPORT.—in the senior cricket this week Noel Markey's team played Peter Border's. Best players were Colin Harper and Noel…

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School Visits Coolah

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 4

Cricket and vlgoro teams from Binnaway Central School visited Coolah on April 2nd. The boys were successful in recapturing the…

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School Sports Luncheon Motion To Be Rescinded

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 1

At a meeting of the Warrumbhngles Shield Sports Committee held on Friday night the acting-chairman, Mr. J. T. Clare,…

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