Gilgandra Lodge elects officers and welcomes four initiates
The Gilgandra 1,0.0.F. Lodge held its half yearly election and initiation on Friday night at the Lodge Hall. Four new members were initiated and officers elected include N.G. Bro H Marchant as President, V.A. Bro G Holland, L.G. Bro Ree Harris, and Secretary Bro F P Paul among others. The meeting praised finances, welcomed overseas member AB Beasley, and stressed continued service by the younger members.
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Gilgandra
N.G. Bro
H. Marchant
V-A. Bro
G. Holland
Ree Harris
B.S.S
J. Woodley
L.S
Boo
J. Morris
R. Clark
Bro
DD. Brown
E. Collison
R.S
J. Marchant
Paul
AIF
Bro F. Paul
D.D.G.M
Bro. Tragglisen
E.o. Stevenson
Bros. Lynch, Weston and
Toll
W. Eagiwan
B. Beasley
Bensley
Oversess
Callison
Bro. C. Heiler
Bros
T. G. Hitchen
Rees
Heller
Marchant
Bro. W. Eosman
Secreary Fond
Bro. Paul
Lodge
Wheat Supreme Wins Milling and Baking Honors at Chicago Show
Gilgandra farmers swept the Milling and Baking Tests with three of the first four prizes. W G Law of Thistledown took first for Gular, Parslow and Son of Cooya Balladoran second, W H Lye of Red Range Loomberah third, and an entry of Pusa II earned fourth. H W Crammer of Curlewis took fifth. Law also received a prize rib and five dollars from the International Live Stock Exposition Association.
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H. C. Wilson
Chicago
Gilgandra
W. G. Law
J. Parslow
Cooya
Balladoran
3. W. Wilson
Praise for Our Town in Gilgandra
A visitor commends Gilgandra for progress in business streets, Baths, Park improvements, and a windmill rich landscape. He notes red brick principal buildings and a coal mine model at the Public School. The letter praises local courtesy and wishes success and rain for the coming season.
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Gilgandra
New South Wales
Gilgindra
Killakorn Corn Cure Promises Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Killakorn Corn Cure as removing painful corns in a few days with almost instantaneous relief. The price is listed as 1 shilling 6 pence per bottle.
Local council debates road work and funding decisions
The council discussed road improvements at Leep Creek and nearby areas, including funding, contractor roles, and potential early expenditures. Officials considered municipal finances and advisory actions while reviewing rural culverts and railway alignments for future work.
Gilgandra Shire Council to Issue Summons for Overdue Rates
Finance Committee in Gilgandra Shire decides to issue summons for overdue rates where payment plans are not made. Some ratepayers doubt Council’s seriousness while others expect prosecutions after April. Clerk to use default sections and pursue actions in District Court. no distinctions between ratepayers.
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Gilgandra Shire
Loyal Federal No 211 Manchester Unity Lodge Meeting
The Loyal Federal No 211 Manchester Unity Lodge held a fortnightly meeting at the Brotherhood Club Roots with members present. Certificates for sick brothers were passed for payment and several clearances between lodges were noted. Plans included a May 3 reception for visiting Grand Masters, a Gilgandra welcome, and travel arrangements to Dubbo on May 1. Three members took the advanced degree and the N.G. delivered the requlat Prayer for Peace.
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Bro
G. Styche
Wotgarbon
Gilgundij
R. McCumstie
Narrabri
Gilgandra Lodge
Bra
Eld. Boyd
C.W.A .Rams
Andac
Dubbo
N.G
Order
Work ethic charms on a pleasant evening
Paul expresses interest in his work, replying with warmth as the evening grows calm and pleasant, the moment lingering after a brief exchange with the bro.
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Bro
Paul
Dogs in Main Street Provoking Police Action
At the Shire Council meeting Dr T G Hitchen urged the police to destroy unregistered dogs roaming Main Street barking at cars. He cited three dogs and warned that delays could lead to a manslaughter charge as vehicles swerved to avoid them, risking pedestrian injuries.
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T. G. Hitchen
Gilgasidin Country Women Hold Meeting Amid Attendance Notes
A fragmented report shows the Gilgasidin Country Women’s meeting faced attendance issues with several officers and members listed as present or regretful. A letter invites Woo and others to attend a service on the 24th, while Mrs Philips and Rendell discuss the annual conference in Sydney and a balance of fare pays at 21/11/8.
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di Sie Stone
Eac
Mis
Townsend
Foveg
Dean
Christie
Varere
Woo
Bers
Philips
Rendell
Sydney
Aotve
Sho Yin
War Workers Tooraweenah and Ladies' Auxiliary Half Year Report
War Workers of Tooraweenah and the Ladies' Auxiliary report for the half year ending 1 March. Income includes subscriptions and donations totaling £68 with main items from Red Cross and local committees. Expenditure covers wool, material and other costs, with significant in kind support from the auxiliary and CW A. Volunteers contributed sewing, cartage, and services, with 55 ladies aiding in various tasks and free wool and transport support noted.
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War Workers of
Tooraweenah
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hed Cross
Uargon
C. Jai
C W
Teld
C.W.A
Jr. McWhirter
Mr. Skin
Sydney Charleville air service boosts Tooraweenah region
The Sydney Charleville air service serving Tooraweenah Coonamble Bourke and Cunnamulla operates on Mondays and Thursdays from Sydney and returns Tuesdays and Fridays. Local residents should book seats through Ivor Garling Tooraweenah or Chris Tie Bros Gilgandra.
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Tooraweenah
Sydney
Coonamble
Bourke
Cunnamulla
Ivor Garling
Christie Bros
Gilgandra
Dance at Boulladoran Hall Draws Large Local Crowd
About one hundred people attended the C.W.A. dance in Boulladoran Hall last Wednesday night. Mrs Gibson’s orchestra played well, Monte Wilson served as MC, and Anderson handled tickets while Sutton and Dawes checked entry. Mrs Healey thanks the volunteers and patrons for the success as Balladaran enjoys over three inches of weekend rainfall.
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C.W.A
Boulladoran
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