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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Schools

Schools, 1971

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St. Ignatius School Swimming Champions

The Western Herald · Friday 19 March 1971 · page 9

The Annual Swimming Carnival of Saint Ignatius School was held on Thursday, 11th March, at the Olympic Pool. All grades took part in events and a most successful day was enjoyed by all. At the conclusion of the Carnival,…

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Boy Prefects for High School

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1971 · page 3

GARY HAND, JOHN BUSTER, TOM BUN WORTH and GREG HOWCHIN: Senior Prefect above are the student and teacher elected Prefects at the High School for 1971…

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High School Girl Prefects

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1971 · page 2

Pictured above are the girl Prefects, elected recently at the High School for 1971, by the pupils and teachers. They are (left to right): KATHY BOONE, JEANETTE SMARTT School Capt MEGAN GAITER and JUDITH TAYLOR…

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High School Drama Festival

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1971 · page 8

Following up the highly successful 1979 N.S.W. drama festival, The Arts Council of Australia…

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Bourke High School News Nyngan Visit

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1971 · page 5

On Wednesday, March 17, Zone A Swimming Carnival was held at Nyngan. The winners for the day were…

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Bourke Public School a Riddle for Class 2A

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1971 · page 10

Q. Which is the wettest animal? A. The answer will be given at school on Monday and 2A will be able to tell everyone else. THE SCHOOL BANK…

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Bourke High School News Art

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1971 · page 2

Several entries from pupils of Bourke High School were submitted to the Art Festival held at Canobolas…

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Bourke Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1971 · page 9

This week’s riddles are for 3B. Questions: Why did the balloon burst? What ball never bounces?…

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Bourke High School News Induction of Prefects

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1971 · page 7

The Captain, Senior Prefect and Prefects of Bourke High School for 1971 were inducted last Monday by Mr. D. Justice, representative of the Shire of Darling. Captain Justice, Smatt, Senior Perfect Greg Howchin, Prefects…

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Bourke Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1971 · page 4

Our riddles are for 3A Q. What coat has no buttons? Q. What never gets cold winter?…

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Subsidies and scholarships for School Children

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1971 · page 8

Readers’ attention is drawn to the article appearing on page ), referring to lack of…

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Easter Hat Parade Entertaining Effort at Infants School

The Western Herald · Friday 16 April 1971 · page 1

An enjoyable afternoon was had by all last Wednesday at the Infants School Easter Hat Parade. It was wonderful to see the large number of…

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Bourke High School Hews Careers (Continued from last issues General)

The Western Herald · Friday 16 April 1971 · page 6

Positions in this division are as follows: — Junior Signal Assistant, are employed in the Signal…

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Reduced Rail Fare for Travel During the May School Holidays

The Western Herald · Friday 23 April 1971 · page 1

Return rail fans will be reduced by 33 l/3rd percent for passengers travelling between any two…

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Extra Trains for May School Holidays

The Western Herald · Friday 23 April 1971 · page 1

The Railways will run 53 special trains to and from country destinations between May 5 and May…

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Bourke Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 23 April 1971 · page 6

A Riddle for 1A. What side of a cake do you ice? This week our Infants' Department has had a visit…

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Bourke High School News Visits

The Western Herald · Friday 23 April 1971 · page 9

Mr. A, Shockney, a member of the Rotary Study Group visiting Australia, visited the School on…

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Bourke Public School

The Western Herald · Friday 30 April 1971 · page 4

Riddles for 3C-4C:-What goes out but never comes in? What do you five, but Cry to keep? ANZAC DAY…

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Bourke High School News Anzac Day Ceremony

The Western Herald · Friday 30 April 1971 · page 2

Last Friday, the school took part in the ceremony Remembrance for Anzac Day at the school The…

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Bourke High School News. Examinations

The Western Herald · Friday 7 May 1971 · page 3

Examinations for Fourth and Sixth Forms commenced on Thursday and will continue during the coming…

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