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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1961

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Bourke Inter. High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1961 · page 14

The reports on the Half Yearly Examinations have now been given to the pupils and should be…

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Bourke Schoolboys' Football Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1961 · page 8

With the object of giving every schoolboy in Bourke a weekly game of football, a Schoolboys' Competition has been organised to commence next Saturday, the 15th July; and to continue for…

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St. Joseph's School Basketball Teams Visit Cobar

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1961 · page 1

On Sunday 16th three basketball teams from St. Joseph's School travelled to Cobar to compete with…

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Bourke Inter. High School This Weeks News Remainder of Davidson Shield Report

The Western Herald · Friday 28 July 1961 · page 8

The girls B Grade Basketball produced an excellent match. Bourke displayed superior teamwork and built…

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Successful Concert by Primary School Pupils

The Western Herald · Friday 4 August 1961 · page 10

A very entertaining Concert was staged by pupils of the Bourke Primary School in the War Memorial Hall on Thursday, July 27th. The programme was a varied one and each item met with prolonged…

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Conveyance of School Children by Rail

The Western Herald · Friday 11 August 1961 · page 3

The Hon. J. B. Renshaw, M.L.A., Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Agriculture, has…

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Byrock School Fete

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1961 · page 1

A very successful afternoon was held at the Byrock School on August 12th. A good crowd…

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Bourke Inter. High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1961 · page 8

School sport on Wednesday was run on different lines from the usual. Strictly for variety,…

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New Campaign for Free Country School Busses

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1961 · page 7

Leader of the N.S.W. Opposition, Mr. R. W. Askin, said this week that during the Parliamentary…

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Bursaries and Closing! Dates for School Examinations

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1961 · page 8

Seven hundred and eighty two bursaries will be available to school children, attending…

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Schoolboys Foobtall

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1961 · page 14

The finals of the Schoolboys Competition will now be played at the M. A. Davidson Ground…

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The School Lunch (Prepared by the Nutrition Section of the Department of Public Health)

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1961 · page 12

For the school child to be happy and alert in the classroom and regular in attendance it is…

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Training of Teachers — Teachers' Colleges

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1961 · page 13

A record number of 5,850 trainee teachers will be enrolled at eight teachers' colleges in New…

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Bourke Inter. High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 22 September 1961 · page 8

On Wednesday ideal weather conditions helped towards an enjoyable afternoon's sport…

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Bourke Inter. High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 29 September 1961 · page 6

Parents are requested to arrange for their children to arrive at school no earlier than 8.45 as they…

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Bourke Inter. High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 6 October 1961 · page 14

Owing to the pool being closed on Wednesday, normal sport was conducted…

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School Tuck Shop Reform Needed

The Western Herald · Friday 6 October 1961 · page 10

In an effort to improve children's teeth and health the Australian Red Cross Society…

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Bourke Chamber of Commerce Support Given to Proposed High School

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1961 · page 1

At Wednesday nights meeting of the Chamber of Commerce members expressed concern at recent news that the proposed High School for the Far West may be erected in another town in preference to Bourke…

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The Proposed High School for Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1961 · page 1

The fallowing letter received by the Hon. J. B. Renshaw from the Hon. E. Wetherell, Minister for…

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Bourke Inter, High School School Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1961 · page 6

School swimming began successfully on Wednesday. Each pupil is to gain a lifesaving award by the…

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