Record rifle meet opens Warren range with 66 shooters
Eighteen teams compete in Warren opening event as Corban A leads after a tight finish. Weather hampers scores with many 84s, while Roy Woodley is honored for establishing the Warren club.
04 Apr 1935
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
1
Eighteen teams compete in Warren opening event as Corban A leads after a tight finish. Weather hampers scores with many 84s, while Roy Woodley is honored for establishing the Warren club.
The death occurred at 250 Peet Street Bathurst on Thursday night of James Warwek aged 87. He came from Richmond and lived in Bathurst for many years, survived by four daughters Mrs Chamberlain Ryde Mrs Acland Binchhowth Mrs Elphin Gileandew and Mrs Maher Bathurst. The funeral was held Saturday in the Church of England section of Bathurst cemetery.
The tender of 84 pounds by Trangle was accepted for a new pavilion. Special mention names Connell My Ey 8 Youngman of Choma appointed to the engineey role amid plans and a review of Mr Georgr Howitt. The contract faces delays and possible changes as funds or permissions come into question.
Members of the Gilgandra Bowling Club held a farewell for Rev Towner on Friday night. President W Bentley led the gathering expressing high regard for Towner, who after joining the club had become a keen bowler and a valued friend, with best wishes for his future in the new district.
Full attendance at the Gilgand Club naval meeting on Saturday elected Captains A Kember Secretary J Wilson Treasurer P Hearn Committee members R Roser W Johnson R Nalder A McClure Auditors R Johnston F Brook Deputy Captain T Rows. A prize shoot and donations were noted with thanks to donors and Johnson for his campaign.
The Rabbi Inspector D Campbell reported rabbits were numerous on Gular Common. Trustees endings and possible handover to the Crown were discussed. Some supported settlement while others believed the land was misused and should be settled differently. The board noted increasing rabbit numbers elsewhere and adopted the report.
A long account describes a gathering in Gilgandra where local bowlers and townspeople shared fellowship. A visiting figure expresses gratitude, hopes for more country members, and pledges support for the club’s growth and future events. He muses on possible visits, future games, and shared memories.
The engagement is announced for Miss Movin, eldest daughter of Mrs. Iam bun and the thrunblin, of Rorewood, Trankir, to Frank, son of Mr. AleX Chinegon and the late Mr. Camron of Numgal.
Gole club opened the Cilgades season with an 18 hole stroke and a nine hole mixed foursome. A Krohn won the 18 hole stroke event with 67 strokes, while L Kembee and F Thbits tied for second. The afternoon mixed foursome produced a net 40 winning pair with Mrs Kember and Ira Kember among top finishers. A refreshed club room was unveiled after a tea served by the ladies.
ALB Luye's Church of England marries Gillgong resident Mies Jean Power to Walter Nott of Three Mile Greek. Rev Caldwell officiates with D Nott as best man. Bridesmaid is cousin to the groom. Reception at the Town Hall then honeymoon at an unspecified location. Couple plans Cob bore home.
The death of Mia Elizabeth Richardson in Dubbo ends a long life linked to the Yeos of Elon and Narromine. Born about 80 years ago, she married J Richardson in 1887 and lived in Elon and Belmont before moving to Dubbo. She was active in public and social life in Narromine and cherished by a large circle of friends. Her funeral, one of the largest in Dubbo, was held at the Presbyterian cemetery with many relatives attending.
A fragmentary report notes a quarterly meeting at a Methodist church where gratitude was expressed to Rev Grenfell, Rev Townes, and Rev Walle for their roles. Attendees discussed plans for the Susur Unilee Celebration and acknowledged efforts in organizing the event and related activities.
The Gallipoli League of Anzacs NSW invites all veterans who fought at Gallipoli and with allied British and Colonial troops to a bumper dinner at Emprem Hall Mark Foys Liverpo Street Sydney on April 4 at 7 pm. Early applications to A A Bloom 84 Pitt Street Sydney.
In a drawn contest at Hillside on Sunday visitors posted 124 for seven. D Ryan top scored with 7 not out and 24 helped by Rogers 90 not out as Hillside chased, finishing 126 for nine with Ryan 7 runs and seven wickets by Williams.
Beartong erickators traveled to Springfield on 5 lant in ghvent of the Fo but were edged in a tight contest by 20 June on e. The challengers collapsed to 120 all out as Skinner claimed five wickets for 5. Bent sor bowled well as the home side dismissed the visitors for 54 in reply, Anderton top-scoring with 22. A. McKellar took three wickets for 12 as the home bowlers sealed a 66-run victory amid scattered scores and late stand made by Mitchell and Marchant.
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