Gilgandra Delegates Slug It Out At Electricity Conference
Gilgandra Shire delegates attending a Sydney conference on electricity supply described the session as a “dog fight.” The President Dr G Christie condemned the event as heated with diverse opinions and pre-judged resolutions. Delegates debated options including a thirteen member State Electricity Committee, an independent Electricity Power Board, and maintenance of status quo. The Minister promised reports and estimates for councils, while the conference yielded no concrete resolutions.
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Gilgandra Shire
Sydney
G. Christie
Sword
Electricity Advisory Committee
T State Electricity Committee
Railways
W. H. Myes
Electricity Power Board
Central Power Board
Great Britain
Christie
Martin Tide
Gilgandra
Myers
Syers
Richardson and Wearing Children wed in Dubbo ceremony
Robert Richardson son of Mr and Mrs A Richardson Lindley Balla foran and Margaret Wearing daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wearing Flumingerie were married in Dubbo recently.
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Robert
Tree planting proposal to memorialize on highways
The Shire Council discussed reviving a tree planting scheme as a memorial tied to the Patriotic Fund. Plans include planting trees along the Collie section of the Oxley Highway and other highways with tree guards funded by donors or the fund. An expert visit to the western division was arranged to inspect the Collie route and related highway areas.
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Christie
Shire Council
Pge Council
Flont
Petriotic Fund Committee
Oo Memorial
Patriotic Fund
Warren Road
Wilson
Sommier
Kennedy
Min Roads Board
Collie
Oxley Highway
Sword
Hole
Main Roads Board
Gilgandra
Objection to confirmation of minutes at Shire Council
Dr T G Hitchen objected to confirming the Finance Committee report at Friday’s Shire Council meeting. He questioned the Health Inspector appointment claiming the candidate provided incorrect age information and refused to forward certificates. The president said the selection had been made three months ago and the man had been offered the post. the motion by Cra Wilson and Tibbita passed with Dr Hitchen recording a vote against confirmation.
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Shire Council
T. G. Hitchen
Finance Committee
Cra
Wilson
Tibbita
Cleaning H. J. Collison Opens New Dry Cleaning Plant
H J Collison announces a new dry cleaning plant in Miller Street opposite the ABC Office Gilgendra and District. Ladies frock and gent’s suit services are offered at moderate prices with all classes of work undertaken.
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H. J. Collison
Gilgendra and District
Miller Street
A.B.C. Ovfe
Gilgandra Club Opens Season With Strong Start
Golf season kicks off at Gilgandra with good turnout despite warm weather. New and old members praised the links after weeks of preparation with mowing for fairways and rough. Winners include C W Garlick B Kerr in four ball, J Bartley Mrs Kerr in Canadian foursome, and J Kerr in nine hole stroke.
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Gilgandra Golf Club
C. W. Garlick
B. Kerr
J. Bartley
Mra. Z. Kerr
J. Kerr
Kerr
L. Kember
Fayers
Tom Farrance
Dan
Coonabarabran
Mears
J. Nelson
A. Beveridge
H. Haynes
J. Morris
Burr
Econolueton
Murray
Associates
Misfre
E. Tibbits
J. Moris
J. Acker
J. Williams
TD. Parrance
J. McGarry
T. Farrance
H. Awynes
J. Partley
Mrs. Kerr
Hitchen
Mra. Murray
T. Farance
Acker
R. Kerr
Veroll
H. Waynes
Mra. Godfrey
McGorry
Tibbitson
H. Campbell
Kember
J. Mors
Beveridew
J. Willings
C. Garlick
Secretary Leads Gilgandra Show Budget Debate
Mr Gordon Christie was elected secretary for the 28th consecutive term of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association. He sent a letter proposing a 25 percent salary cut if the show proceeds, while prize money cuts were debated to keep exhibitors and event quality. A vote on reductions was deferred to the next meeting as budget revisions proceed.
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Gordon Christie
Gilgandra P. and A. Association
Christie
RJ. Nelson
Wilson
Wake Acid
Butell
Gilpandia
Harris
Gilgandy
Prise
Christian
Dawes
1941 Show Dates Set By P and A Association
Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 and 13 have been chosen for the 1941 Show by a unanimous committee decision. Sub committees to revive the schedule were left to the secretary. A ball will be held on the Show's second night to raise funds for patriotic purposes as in the prior year.
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P. and A. Association
Curban Bridge Plans Advance for Castlereagh River Repair
Gilgandra Shire Council moves to replace the Curban Bridge over the Castlereagh River after flood damage. President Dr Christie reports efforts in Sydney to secure Ministerial support and flood relief funds, with plans and tenders to follow to determine grant share and borrowing needs. The Enfiteer backs a lower bridge, with completion expected within two months once materials arrive.
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Gilgandra Shire
Castlereagh
Curban
Dr. Christie
Sydney
Yeo
M.L.A
Hearter Lefoe
Gllgondra
Durhan
Christie
Fallon
Tibbits
Semmler
Welcome Gift Boosts Hospital Staff Salaries
At a public meeting Mrs Veroli of the Hospital Women's Auxiliary handed a note to Hospital Secretary A R Townsend. Townsend announced funds were arriving and the Auxiliary had donated two weeks' salary for staff, roughly £54, prompting applause. The Auxiliary has regularly aided the Board of Directors.
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A. R. Townsend
Praise for Baths Manager Walker in life saving work
Mr. Walker, secretary of the Royal Life Saving Association, commends W. Walker, Baths Manager, for exemplary life saving training at Gilgandra Bath. He praises instructional quality, notes trainees ready to handle immersion cases, and urges Council to recognize the servant with high ideas. Dr. Christie and Dr. Hole echo praise and request the letter be shown to the Baths Manager.
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Walker
Royal Life Saving Association
Sydney
W. Walker
Gilgandra Bathe
Mr. Walker
Council
Christie
Baths
Hole
Old Friends Meet at Narromine Bowls Match
At the Narromine Bowling Green two longtime friends, Mrs E R Crawford of Narromine and Mrs J Murray of Gilgandra, reunited after twenty years. Mrs Murray’s visit with her husband accompanied a Canowindra wedding party. Mrs Crawford had been bridesmaid at Mrs Murray’s 1916 Canowindra wedding, the first A L F wedding there during WWI. They were both born on the same night at Canowindra.
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Narromine Bowling Green
E. R. Crawford
Naromine
J. Murray
Gilgandra
Murray
Duganira
Sis Boyd
Qhonowlndra
Moree Race Club Profits From Greek Day Appeal
Donors contributed 1/1 each to support the Greek Day Appeal. The Moree Race Club reports a profit due to these gifts, avoiding a loss that would have occurred without the aid drive.
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Moree Race Club
Mick
Ullime
The Search for the Golden Boomerang
A children’s serial to be broadcast from 2GZ starting April 15 about an ancient river formed by a rock and a frog tale. It features Ng'rai Moch the Wild Cat Man Peggy and Tuckonl aiding the Aboringinee boy in adventures beside the mythical river.
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Tiddalick
Ng’rai Moch
Wild Cat
Peggy
Tuckonl
2GZ
Civic Council Discusses Horse Drawn Vehicle Offence
At Friday's Civic Fathers meeting a police advisory letter about a horse drawn vehicle parked on the wrong side of the road was read. The committee noted prosecutions rest with the Council, and it was decided to issue a severe caution to the offender in lieu of legal action.
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Our Civic Fathers
Gilgandra
Tennis Mixed American Tournament Ends With Harwood Victory
At Gilgandra Tennis Courts on Sunday the mixed American tournament drew a strong entry and was won by D Harwood and Miss McClelland. Final saw Harwood McClelland defeat Law Law 5 2. Also notes delegates appointed to Sydney for water talks and updates on locals joining the AIF and RAAF.
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Gilgandra Tennis Courts
D. Horwood
Miss McCleLland
E. Loy
Mia FE. Law
N. Jennings
B. Law
R. Beveridge
Miss Royall
Dr. Wood
Miss Landers
D. Harwood
J. Madden
Mre. Madden
M. Lewis
Mrs. Lewis
C. Harwood
Mra. Foran
Gilgandra P and A Society holds first committee meeting
The new Gilgandra P and A Association committee met at the War Memorial Institute on Saturday with Mr. R. Stanley presiding. A financial report showed £22 12 4 in credit and £86 11 4 in payments, including a £25 annual bonus to caretaker Mr. Keen. debate over continuing the bonus and other show plans followed.
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Gilgandra P. and A. Association
War Memorial Institute
Mr. R. Stanley
Messrs, J. Murray
Treapurer
L. D. Serister
A. H. N. Reichart
J. B. Lithgow
C. W. Sheldon
R. J. Nelson
Kilby
V. W. Wilson
J. Bartley
A. R. Burrell
J. Christian
BD. Rogers
J. G. Bell
A. Dewes
E. E. Semmler
A. McKechife
L. Creenaune
G. Fallon
H. Lummis
J. Beveridge
T. H. Harris
P. H. Wake
R. L. Hole
3. Gornall
G. McKellar
R. Se
Wilson
Keen
Ms. Wilson
Reichelt
Christian
Wake
Teachers Federation Meeting at Gilgandra District School
The monthly meeting chaired by President J Madden discussed Dubbo relation outcomes, adopting noncompetitive school exhibits, limiting district sports entrants to two per event, and restructuring cups for Sixth Class Schools to allow two competition cups including the Western States Cup.
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Teachers’ Federation
Gilgandra
J. Madden
Dubbo
Federation
Deegates
Madden
Wirley
Eringnerin
Piace
Tiwaa
Wool Appraixyement Report From Sydney Wool Market
Local firm Tanniboh Pty Ltd reports a Sydney wool appraisal last Friday listing Coonabarabran and Gilgandra buyers Geoffrey Knight Hubert Reynolds purchasing wethers and ewes with varied sixpence and pence values, categorizing figures for load and individual lots. The auction notes include wethers 164d 152d thd 14bd 143d and related ewes and ewen figures, highlighting buyers from Coonabarabran and Gilgandra.
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Tanniboh Pty, Ltd
Coonabarebran
Wethers
Ewer
Winchcombe Carson
Sydney
Geoffrey Knight
Coonabarabran
Ewes and Wethers
Tod
Ewes
Hubert Reynolds Gilgandra
Ewen and
Ground Improvements and Tree Replacement At Society Meeting
Members discussed Show day arrangements and exclusive telephone use by the society. Wilsop noted many planted trees died and urged the secretary to buy replacements. McLennan offered to donate 12 trees and was thanked. Harris announced limited ground improvements this year and promised cost-saving plans to be debated next meeting.
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Wilsop
J. Nelson
McLennan
Harris
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DR. Hitchen
Billie” Meehan
Women's Auxiliary
Royal Life Saving Society
Tuckoni
K. Kilby
F. Stockings
N. Kilby
M. Stockings
P. Law
M. Law
D. Stockings
D. Pagen
Mise J. Rosser
R. McNeill
Channon
D. Kklby
L. Lewis
L. Polland
Gular News
Guiangamnbone Progress Association
GG. Lemon
G Lloyd
A. J. Walker
Ginto
A. W. Bolger
P. Wheaton
Seare
Wingaree
Martin
Joe Donnelly
Jack
A.I.F
Tamworth
Gulargambone
Ken McDonnell
R.A.A.F
Lindfield
E. McDonnell
Gulorgambor
Dunedoo
Lithgow
Teachers’ Federation Meeting
Pelaco
F.n.bensley
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