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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1949

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'Spirit Of Xmas' Presented By Central Pupils

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 3

"The Spirit of Christmas" presented last night in the Roxy Theatre by the boys and girls of Central School under the leadership of Mr. J. Steventon, was well received by a packed house…

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Speech Night and Presentation of Prizes Gilgandra Intermediate High School

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 4

For the first time for many years, book prizes were presented to pupils, in lieu of certificates, at the "break-up"…

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Demand for Labor Responsible for Children Leaving School Early Comments By Headmaster Of High School

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 2

In presenting his annual report at the speech [?] for secondary department pupils at the Intermediate High…

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School Juvenile Outstanding Success

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 5

On Monday night members of the local Parents and Citizens' Association conducted their annual break up juvenile, and a…

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Sex Education for Boys at High School Maitland

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 1

With the approval of parents, Instruction in sex education will be introduced for all boys attending the Maitland High…

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Kindergarten Sunday School Xmas Party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 4

Holy Trinity Church Kindercarten en Sunday School under the of Mrs. C. M. Smith, held its Christmas Tree and…

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Central School Farewell to Sixth Class

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 4

Beautifully decorated tables complete with place cards and ladden with party fare, fruit and cordials were set out for…

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High School Speech Night and Prizegiving an Enjoyable Success. Stirring Address by District Inspector of Schools

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 2

AT one of the most successful and enjoyable functions for many years, Wellington Intermediate High School pupils received awards for scholastic and sporting achievements for 1949 at the annual speech night…

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St. Mary's High School Annual Report. Sisters of Mercy Review Successful Year. "My life is but a weaving Between my God and me."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 11

THESE are our thoughts as we come to the close of 1949. Another year's work has been woven into our life pattern, and, remember, the strands reach right into Eternity. To-night, in retrospect, let us examine the…

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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Whiting Farewelled. High Tributes to Splendid Work of Primary School Headmaster

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 10

SINCERE appreciation of good influences exerted upon children of his school and, of his efforts as a citizen of Wellington were expressed by speakers at a farewell to Mr. J. E. Whiting, headmaster of the Wellington…

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Bourke Intermediate High School Secondary Classes Party and Farewell

The Western Herald · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 10

On Monday 12th. at 5.30 p.m. the Secondary Pupils of the Inter. High School held a Christmas Party to bid farewell…

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Prize Giving At Narromine Rural School

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 5

Dux of the Narromine Rural School for 1949 is Colin Cale, who was presented with his prize by the president of the Parents and Citizens' Association, the Rev. G. N. B. Lennard, at the annual school prize-giving on Wednesday night. Colin was also…

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Holidays Start For Thousands Of School Children

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 3

With the break up of school on Thursday 370,000 pupils attending State Schools in New South Wales commenced their…

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Windorah School Xmas Party

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 5

On Saturday, 10th inst., at Comobella Hall, pupils of Windorah School held their annual prize giving and…

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Prize-Giving at Wellington Primary School Mr. J. E. Whiting Reviews Most Successful Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 4

"THE need to provide education for the profitable use of the increasing leisure hours grows greater, and wise parental control and good home interests are necessary to build the surest foundations on which to erect worthy lives. Without these foundations, the school cannot hope to succeed in developing the healthy…

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£8,600 Results From Appeal for New Convent School Organisers Praise Unfailing Generosity of Town and District Folk. Miss Mary Ward Crowned Queen After Winning Competition Which Raised £2,134

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 1

THE Wellington Convent School Building Fund Appeal, which was launched three months ago, concluded on Friday night last with a bright and happy carnival at which Rev. Fr. Corcoran announced that the net profit from the Appeal was…

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Ugly, Uncomfortable High School Buildings Deplored Need for Promised New School Stressed. Headmaster's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 3

AN appeal to the parents of Wellington to insist on the construction of a new High School to replace the present buildings, which he described as sharing "every attribute of ugliness, discomfort and inconvenience,"…

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P. & F. ASSOCIATION New Body Will Assist Yeoval Convent School

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 10

At a very representative and well-attended meeting of members of the Catholic community of Yeoval in the Convent…

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Eumungerie School Break-up Party And Farewell To Popular Teacher And Family

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 8

The school room at Eumungeric was a picture for the break-up party on Thursday afternoon, when about fifty…

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Teachers' College Be at Bathurst

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 1

[?] Minister for Education, Heffron, has announced at the Western Teachers' [?]llege will be established at…

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