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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1950

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School Exodus Alarms U.s. and Australia

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 3

The exodus of children from school before they have completed their education is causing grave concern in the United States as well as in Australia…

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School Girl Paid "Protection Money" To Mates New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 1

At Rockford (Illinois) yesterday two girls aged 12 and 13 were handed into custody of the Juvenile authorities after they…

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Bringing School to the Disabled Child

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 2

A two-way telephone system that brings a sick child and his classreem into direct contact could possibly be introduced to…

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Books Wanted at Rural School

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 1

At last week's Narromine District Rural School prizegiving, visitors were shown the attractive new bookcases which are being…

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High School in Basketball Win

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1950 · page 6

Playing a good positionall game, High School proved too Rood for Checks In the main fame played on the Theatre…

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New Teacher at Eumungerie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 2

Alter four years on the staff of the Tumbarumba Central School, Mr. N. T. Armstrong has received notice of transfer…

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Tenders for School Units

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 3

Plane are complete and tenders are expected to be called soon for the erection of the proposed additional buildings at the…

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School Sports Are Important in Modern Education

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 6

While catering for the [?] needs of Narromine [?] Rural School is also played part in training them in [?]…

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Bursary at Dubbo High School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 3

R. F. Everson, who sat for his Leaving Certificate examination at Mallanganee, on the Far North Coast, has been…

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Minor Miracle in School Accommodation Sydney, Wednesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

Although some overcrowding and minor inconveniences might be experienced facilities would be provided for all…

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Music Successes Miss Dalmain's Pupils

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 8

Following are the deferred results for 1949 of Miss Dalmain's pupils, who were successful in Theory and Practical…

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118 Dubbo Pupils Successful in Inter. High Percentage Of Exam Passes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

One hundred and twenty-six Dubbo pupils sat for the 1949 Intermediate Examination and 118 passed, it was disclosed when results were announced this afternoon…

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New Bus Service to Gilgandra School

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. J. B. Renshaw, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Education (Mr. R. J. Heffron) that approval has…

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New School Residence for Cumnock

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 2

The contractor for the school master's residence, which is being built at Cumnock, is making good…

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Back to School Next Week After Holidays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 4

After six weeks of freedom to swim play and generally enjoy themselves, schoolchildren return to the classrooms on Tuesday. Harassed parents will be glad to see their…

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Dubbo Pupils Successful at Music Exams

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 4

Fifteen pupils at the Dubbo Convent of Mercy and 18 pupils of Miss E. Bewglass, Dubbo, Balked credits or honors at…

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Schools Erupt Into Action After Holidays Cheerful Chaos & Some Tears From Little Ones

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

After six weeks holidays Dubbo schools this morning burst into organised disorder at 9 o'clock, when teachers—many of whom had met each other only minutes before—worked…

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Long Queues at City Schools Record Enrolments In N.S.W. SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

Alarmed at reports that some young children might not be enrolled because of overcrowding, parents queued up…

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Church School Plan Is U.K. Election Issue London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

Cardinal Griffin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, last night urged British Catholics to "press the…

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School Resumes After Summer Holidays Six New Teachers At Intermediate High School

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 February 1950 · page 6

After the six weeks break for the summer vacation, school re-opeened on Tuesday. At the Gilgandra…

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