Dash, Mr Ebenezer
During his teaching career Dash became the second President of the NSW Teachers Federation. In 2018 his grandsons donated material about his public life to the Federation's library. The relevant material is listed at:
library.nswtf.org.au/libero/WebOpac.cls?TERM=%27DASH*EBENEZER%27&KEY=kc&TYPE=C&ACTION=RELATE&VERSION=2&TOKEN=TPFVxe8Ey45609&DATA=TFB
There are links to a couple of articles about the donation:
news.nswtf.org.au/blog/news/2018/12/serendipity-forges-deeper-knowledge-unions-history
news.nswtf.org.au/blog/news/2019/03/dash-history-be-preserved-library
Mr R E Dash - Obituary
Mr Ebenezer Dash, B.A, Headmaster lf the Burwood Intermediate High School, died suddenly at his residence, Carrington Avenue, Stratfield, On Wednesday evening. Born in Hamilton, Victoria in 1870, the son of a pioneer clergyman of the goldfields, the late Mr Dash came to NSW as a young man and entered the Education Department, graduated at the Sydney University, and ultimately became headmaster at Yass, Dubbo, Granville and Burwood.
He was President of the NSW Teachers' Federation from 1920 to 1924, President of the State Services Confederations, president of the Australian State Teachers Federation in 1922, and a former president of the Headmasters' Association. He was also teachers' representative on the Departmental Appointments Board.
Mr Dash took a prominent part in the foundation of the Church of England hostel in Dubbo, which initiated the hostel movement in Australia. He is survived by Mrs Dash, two sons and two daughters - Misses Marjorie and Doreen Dash, and Messrs K.M. and B.M.Dash
[SMH 8 Oct 1927. p.19]
Obituary. Ebenezer Dash.
We deeply regret to announce the death of Mr. Ebenezer Dash, B.A., who came to Dubbo as headmaster of the District School about 18 years ago, and occupied that position up to and for a while after the separation and establishment of the High School.
Mr. Dash was a leading citizen of this town, highly respected and held in high regard, participating in all the works and joys and sorrows of the community. He was prominent in the activities of the Caledonian Society, Mechanics' Institute, and other bodies, and in the welfare and well-being of all his pupils. He had occupied the position of President of the Teachers' Federation, and, generally speaking, made a success of any work to which he put his hand. When war broke out he was one of the earliest and most earnest of workers, sparing himself not at all. Everybody who lived in Dubbo during his time amongst us will sincerely regret to hear of his death, which occurred at his home, "Ille-wong," Carrington Avenue, Strathfield, on Wednesday night last.
Mr. Dash's University career was distinguished by his taking highest honors in History. His work in the Teachers' Federation of which he was President for a considerable time, was characterised by unremitting effort to benefit every individual teacher. Every appeal was answered with all his energy, and those who knew him intimately knew that this service was the direct cause of his breakdown in health some two or three years ago. He leaves a widow and three children — son and two daughters — all grown up, with whom all Dubbo will be in deep-est sympathy.
Telegrams of sympathy with Mrs. Dash were despatched this morning from the Primary and High Schools, and the pupils in both schools stood in silence for a minute as a tribute to
their old master.
[Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate, Friday 7 October 1927, page 6]
Schools
- Yass Public School
10/1906 - 12/1909