Local Gilgandra Ashes Match Sparks Annual Fixture
The first Gilgandra Ashes cricket contest drew a large crowd and lively chatter as the Married and Benedicts sides clashed. D Ryan and H Williams starred for the Benedicts while J Whitton and K Williams bowled steadily for the Married, with Williams striking 63 and Ryan contributing 99 partnerships.
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Fleming
Hillites
Condon
D. Ryan
Langles
P. Cameron
H. Williams
D. Whitten
Teaders
Hugi
Jack
P. Reynold
Cameron
Whitton
G. Tiny
K. Williams
F. Smith
A. Childs
J. Light
Childe
J. Marchant
A. March
Benedicts
Ryan
D. Whitton
J. Williams
Williams
Obituary of Herbert Alfred Williams of Dubbo
Herbert Alfred Williams died in Dubbo after a lengthy illness. He was born at Wellington and lived most of his life in Dubbo. Survived by a widow and seven sons Alfred Balladoran Walvhing Wollongong Balladoran Richard Percy Stephen William Reuben. The funeral from the Baptist Church featured a Rev J Rixon service and graveside at Dubbo cemetery. Wreaths included from Baptist Church adherents and Dubbo Milling Company where his sons worked.
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Dubbo
Herbert Alfred Williams
Mr. Williams
Wellington
Alfred
Balladoran
Walvhting
Wollongong
Richard
Percy
Stephen
William
Reuben
Harry Williams
Sunnyside
Peak Hill
Baptist Church
J. Rixon
Local Function Coverage Declines Without Invitations
The report notes that future local functions will not be covered in the Weekly unless the office receives an invitation or a complimentary press ticket. It lists attendees such as Sutton, Conlon, Spence, Taylor, Day, and others, with performance quotes and bowling scores, reflecting a late event with mixed participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sutton
S. Conlon
Girvanes Rifle Club Elects Officers and Opens Season
At the annual Girvanes Rifle Club meeting officers were elected led by Captain A Kember and Secretary J Wilson. The season menu includes monthly shoots with prizes, handicaps, and coaching, plus a season opening contest where R Lewis led the field with a 70 total at 500 yards and 600 yards.
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Girvanes Rifle Club
A. Kember
J. Wilson
P. Hearn
W. Marchant
Noomember
R. Lewis
Ne HO
Enihal
Marchant
Kember
Johnson
Wilson
Curban Rifle Club Opens Season Amid Bad Roads
The Curban Rifle Club started its first season on Sunday with few shooters due to bad roads. The shoot used the 500 and 600 yard ranges with seven shots and two lighter allowances. Conditions were rough with strong crosswinds. Nalder led with 33 at 500 yards and 29 at 600 yards. Sears also scored notably.
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Curban Rifle Club
Narromine Pools and Gilgandra in Pool Debate
A reader defends Narromine pools while arguing Gilgandra has bigger weekend crowds. He questions the News stance on diving facilities, cites council inaction on improvements, and compares town populations and proximity to other towns. He praises Narromine progress but supports the editor’s town booster role.
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Imaly
Gilgandra
Newa
Boy Scouts
Narromine
Gilandra
Dubbo
Trangie
Peak Hill
Death of R. H. Smith of Homebuck at 68
R H Smith of Homebuck died March 25 at the Nome of the Dying Marrickville aged 68. A Mudgee native, he worked for the Western Australian Bank in youth, later with Alexander Forrest on an inland exploration, managed Danganilly cattle station in Northern Queensland, and ran a successful auctioneering business in Mudgee with George Stewart. He leaves a widow, three sons Rex Stewart Kevin and a daughter Mrs Faunce New Zealand. The funeral included Methodist and Masonic services led by Rev P H Curtis.
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Kk. WW. Smith
Homebuck
Marrickville
Ivecord
Mudgee
Willam Smith
Carlton
Barlow" Smith
Gilgatdra
Perth
Western Australian Bank
Alexander Forrest
Sir Alexander
West Australia
Queensland
Danganally
McIntyre
George Stewart
Smith
Methodist Church
P. H. Curtis
Wee. Bros
D. H. Spring
E. Home
Daugher
Rex
Goulburn
Stewart
Kevin
Sydney
Faunce
New Zealand
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Jas. Fleming
Fonat
Willams
H. Williams Cameron
Ie Francis
H. Williams Des Tibbis
Taylor
A. Ee
PF. Smith
EK. Wiliams
Noonan
N. A
N. F
B.w
March
Williams Ryan
Taylor ¢ Cameron
Teen Spence
P. Reynolls Smih
E. Tibbits
Aeee Ees
Bob Bowling
D.whitton
C. Francis
8. Taylor
P. Reynolds
Aresyggen
Air Force
Navy
Tweedette
Paton
Per Loz
Skein Bid
Ild, Per Loz. Ball
Wendy
Per Loz. Skein
Wer
Loz
Skein
Emerald
York
RK. Nalder
J. Weeon
A. McClure
J. Ross
BR. Lewis
Qt. Parslow
R. van Heuckelum
Kh. Links
R. Marchant
F. Brook
Tesim
F. Craig
E. Nolans
W. Johnson
W. Hausler
G. Walker
W. McClure
B. Gopeillit
A. Laws
Nalder
Aft
Champion
C Hughes
Rt Priddle
Priddle
Guthrie
Findlay Rogers
G Fallon
He Lyndon
W Guthrie
R. H. Smith
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