Easter Monday Sports At Gilgandra Race Course Event Day
Easter Monday events at Gilgandra Race Course organized by the 1.C.C.F. Lodge for Red Cross and Patriotic Younger Set drew modest support with an expected profit around £120. Highlights included fine horse racing and trots with entrants from Gulargambone Collie Balladoran and local centers. notable results in the five furlong canteen of cutlery race and tug of war. The day featured numerous officials, a luncheon and afternoon teas, a post-event dance, and a strong finish with a popular barrel of ale prize distribution amid broad community praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
1.C.C.F. Lodge
Red Cross Society
Owar
Fom Gularsembone
Collie
Balladoran
District Center
Sever
Finiches
C.F
O'Neill
Bogle
G. Herring
Gulargambone
Mallison
I. E. Collison
F. Paul
Lodge
Mesa I. Beveridge
F. Beasley
W. Boardman
H. J Collison
T. Markey
W. Foran
A. McKechnie
D. O'Neill
W. Hickmen
T G. Witchen
J. Williams
W. Williams
R. Laight
Eschiers
Red Cross Boviety
Roy Henry
F. Townsend
F. Brook
Bro
Fred
G. J. Perry
A. E. Holmes
T. Wrigley
Query
Wardrop
Winnifix
Ron Jackson
Milko
Berida Pastoral Coy. Pty
C.F. Grand Lodge N.S.W
J. K. Alexander
F. Bogle
J. Mallison
L. Wrigley
McKechnie
K. O'Connor
Finst Prize
Dubbo Ambulance Seeks Third Officer for Expanded District
The Dubbo District Ambulance committee approves adding a third officer to staff due to rising work and Gilgandra inclusion. The move would free the superintendent for organizing tasks and enable expansion to Gilgandra with a Dubbo town subscriber system. A substation at Gilgandra could follow once costs are covered and training for a station commander is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Gilgandra
Gileantra
Mackennan
H. G. Coleman
Gilgandre
Gilcondra
Local Field Day Prize Winners Amid Busy Track Events
A long list of winners from a local field day includes trophy prizes donated by Mrs. Bi and E Beveridge, and events such as Bending Race Tug o War and Handie Pootrsee. The page records multiple first prizes, team results, and a rich slate of children's events with names like Jim Whiteman, A. Copeland, K. Monk, and N. Morris across ages from under eight to fourteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Beveridge
D. Sefton
W, E. Barwick
J. Mealey
Gallo
Royal Hotel
Busy
W. Copeland
A, Copeland
K. Monk
DO. Tyrrell
N. Smithers
J. Wolland
J. Williams
W. Harland
J. Whiteman
B- Harland
Ton Jackson
P Pootrsee
G. E. Moss
Maloney
K. Wartick
Ol Paffers
M. McLeod Pty. Ltd
A. Gorliz
I. G. Bell
A. BD. Shaw
C. Heiler
Iuperial Hotel
Jim Whiteman
Dusbseh
Sefton
Imperial Hotel
H. Marchant
Hospital charges debated by Gilgandro District Board
The Hospitals Commission urged higher public ward costs while the Board previously rejected increases. Members note the state average bed cost of 10/2 per day and consider raising public ward to 6s, intermediate to 10/6, and private to 1/6. A motion to adopt the new charges was screened by Mr Gartick and carried without dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandro District Hospital
Gould
Mr. Bersley
Mr. Purdon
Mr. Garlick
Mr. Townsend
R. Ronsley
Mr. Gartick
Ted Oouk
Tobacco Research Grant Approved by Federal Cabinet
Federal Cabinet decided recently to provide another £ 10,000 grant for tobaccogrowing research. The funds will be shared by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the State Agricultural Department, with most money spent in Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Council For Scientife and Industrial Research
State Agricultural Department
tQasenland
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
School Notes Merit Awards At Gil Gundra District
Merit awards announced this week for the primary department include Kindergarten Henry Beasley Shirley Parvien Colling Gibzon Fire Class Reading Marie Thew Writing Aileey Herring Numhe Uhm Reloo Second Class Dictation Neve lle Morris Writtue Helen Laight Drawing Menv Eysen Third Class English Ron Foran Arithmetic Bill Landry Trewing BA McGowan Fowith Clase Dictation Mawid Beames Tables Tris Wrigley Geommar Beatrice Brown Fifth Class Composition Erin Jackson Dietation Bol Walker Arithmetic Cecil Coxsedge Sixth Class Arithmetic Norma Alderman Art Wal Skinner Spelling Max Alderman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgundra
Kindegraken
Henry Beasley
Shirley Parvien
Colling Gibzon
Marie Thew
Aileey Herring
Uhm Reloo
Nevelle Morris
Helen Laight
Menv Eysen
Ron Foran
Bill Landry
BA McGowan
Fowith Clase
Mawid Beames
Tris Wrigley
Geommar
Beatrice Brown
Erin Jackson
Bol Walker
Cecil Coxsedge
Norma Alderman
Wal Skinner
Max Alderman
Appointment Tabs Mr J Anderson to Shallow Boring Commission
Mr J Anderson, a well known figure in the Gulurtambone Gil mapdra district, has been appointed to the sitn of the Shallow Boring Commission and has begun duties in the Dubbo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anderson
Gulurtambone-Gilmapdra
Shallow Boring Commission
Dubbo
NSW plans £23 million water conservation scheme
The New South Wales Government announces a £23,000,000 water conservation scheme across the South West and North West, a 15 year project with annual spending not less than £1,125,000. It involves dams canals and diversions on the Murray Lachlan and other rivers, plus completion of the 100 mile Berriquin Canal from Mulwala toward the Edward River near Deniliquin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Mair
Murron
Murrembidgeee
Lachlan
Xamoi
Trev
Century clashes over McKell Lang ties in NSW politics
A NSW political feud centers on Bill McKell and Lang, with Bruxner accusing McKell of politicking while denying Labour ties. The Century newspaper is cited as a Labour voice, with March 1940 and June 1940 items urging opposition to a national government and overseas troop embarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKell
State Country Party
Bruxner
Lang
McKell
Pentieman
Labour
Mr. Lang
New South Wales
J. T Lang
Parlinent
Labour Party
Elevon
Lendete
Diggers Hold Valedictory for Post Master Kohlhardt
Local post master O G Kohlhardt, after four years in Gilgandra, was honoured at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday night in a valedictory event. Speakers praised his efficient service, loyalty to the Diggers and Volunteer Defence Corps, and promotion to Crow's Nest. Guests wished him success in his new posting and expressed appreciation for his courtesy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Kohlhardt
Crow's Naat
Tattersall’s
Kohlhardt
League
J. W. Wilson
E. C. Tibbits
Koahlhardt
Crow's Nest
Apar
Gilganera
Remgns
Volunteer Defence Corps
N.C.O
R.A A.F
Dickson
Kohlherdt
C. Christiansen
Sach
Kohlhardt Saeking
Hospital
Volunteer Defence Corp
Wilson
Diggers
de Hill
Gilgandra
R. Henry
Jerry
Greece
Libya
Dry Cleaning Plant Opened in Gilgandra District
H J Collison announces a new up to date dry cleaning and steam cleaning plant at Miller Street opposite the ABC Gate. Specializing in ladies frocks and gentlemen’s wear with all classes of work at moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H- J- Collison
Gilgandra and District
Miller Wrest
A.B.C
Patriotic Fund Meeting Plans Fund Drives and Motions
An important meeting of the Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund will be held at the Wer Memorial Institute. Agenda includes Lord Mayor's Fund, Comforts Fund Appeal, Armatree War Workers, Younger Set enlistments, and parcels. Notices of motion seek freedom of action for controllers of individual funds and for patriotic bodies within the Gilgandra War Fund committee. Collie Patriotic and War Fund seeks registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund
Wer Memorial Institute
Tooraweenah Social Committee
Comforts
Armatree War Workers’ Association
O. J. McCutcheon
Gilgandra Patriotic Fund War Fund Committee
Gilgandra Committee
Austerlia
Collie Patriotic and War Fund
ARMS FACTORY TO BE ESTABLISHED IN NEW SOUTH WALES
The Minister for Supply Senator McBride said a factory is being built in New South Wales to manufacture rifles. He noted a second factory will be erected in another locality to expand production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Senator McBride
Camel trek and long‑serving solicitor mark NSW tale
Mr Dick Wilton Halgh, 86, grazes 3000 Shorthorns on Crown Land near Alice Springs. He and mate J. Gummina moved camels near Sydney after travel from Mount Broun through Barwon and Namoi rivers to Coonamble and Walgett. Also noted: John Matthew McDonald of Narrabri, longtime solicitor, marks 60 years since NSW Supreme Court admission in 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilton Halgh
Crown Land
Alice Springs
J. Cgummina
Sydney
Mount Broun
Barwon River
Namoi River
Walgett
Coonamble
Coonabarabran
Buradine
John Matthew McDonald
Narrabri
N.E.W. H
Supreme Court of New South Wales
McDonald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dge
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
Gilc Andra
A. Mallison
N. Morris
Julie Holland
Norma Wilson
Albert Holland
Billy O'Neill
Rita Rankmore
Chodcee Mealey
Pauline O'Neill
Roya
Noel Williama
John Morris
Phylis Rankmore
Iris Bell
B. Priddis
Iven Marchant
Girla
Una Mallison
Alma Coxsedgy
N., Mealey
Joan Davis
B. Stafford
M. Herris
Enid Holland
Pat Curran
Ivan Maorehart
Tony Johnson
Noel Johnson
MR O. G Kohlhardt
Arms Factory
F. N.bensley’s
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