30 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
1
An article urges strong local support for a 1936 Agricultural Show planned for August 11 and 12. It praises community spirit, urges exhibitors, and highlights preparations across cattle yards poultry pavilion and general pavilion to showcase the district’s talents and products.
The council chamber discusses postwar immunization for children with diphtheria precautions. A first batch of 127 children received the initial injection, followed by a second batch on Tuesday. A third batch of 121 children is scheduled for Friday and a fourth batch tomorrow. By week’s end about 280 children are expected to have completed both injections, with the county clerk coordinating records and school inspections to ensure progress.
The Chelme ford Hall tennis vocal tonight is expected to attract many patrons. A strong program includes good music and a varied lineup of local players. Admission costs 3 shillings for gentlemen and 2 shillings for ladies. The local team completed a weekend round robin with nine wins in five matches, Caldwell and Bre Williams posting strong results. Several players journeyed to Tooraweenah Sunday for an opening tournament won by A Fraser and Mio D. Fixynor, with consistent play noted. Kamungarie will visit Gugenders Wie this weekend, with a list of players and reserves announced for upcoming matches. The Fullside match features Brown, Warren, Brent, Pollett, Lewis, Strange, and Creenaume among others. Matches start at 0 50 8am. A new Indies doubles handicap tournament is planned for late May, and the men’s court championships will run with the ladies’ journey, with details to come.
Owing to Chetmaford Hall dale reserved for the Tennis Club there will be no Athletic Club meeting tonight. Future meetings will be held on Monday and Thursday nights. A noted player F. J. Perry emphasizes consistent physical training including practice, drills, Swedish exercises, deep breathing, skipping for speed and stamina, and general fitness. The Athletic Club provides training sites available to all who wish to participate.
A garbled note reports a ministerial inspection plan for a hospital. It mentions A W Yno MATA and Hon H Fitatins, a meeting with the Board of Firekacy at Gilgandre District Capital and travel to Coonamble on the morning of Wednesday May 20 at 9 am.
Unclear text discusses whether children under school age receive treatment at the Council Chambers and mentions the Department of Public safety and a committee at a specified time. The fragment hints at a municipal discussion or policy decision affecting early childhood services.
Gilgandra players showed good form in a Sunday match against Balle Dorm, winning 34 points to none. The report outlines squad options for positions, praises goalkeeper Weston, and notes eager prospects for forwards and wings as the club eyes a strong revival in western football.
Advice urges mothers to use nearest health centres, noting distance affects attendance and the need for sound guidance. The piece also reports cycling results from a local event and previews a 10 mile championship with anticipation of prize money on King’s birthday weekend.
Club members and guests joined a Sunday stroke handicap for the new links trophy. Coates and Tom Hayer led the field with nett 84 after 18 holes. Mr. F. Brook of the Western Morarme Theatre provided the prize trophies. One member, Mr. F. L. Pre of Ten Morvient, departed for New Zealand after a pleasant trip and rounds of golf.
The Gill Idee Cycle Club triumphs in a post noon event with McDonnell fourth for points, and a junior high mile heats producing mixed results. Spectators attend as senior and junior races draw interest. point totals show McDonnell leading seniors with 24, Ward and Ballantyne among others collecting points.
The Dubbo Show announces extended submission dates for all entries with schedules available. General entries close with revised Friday and Saturday deadlines, and organizers urge exhibitors to submit early through the secretary.
A rugged Dubbo meet saw rifle teams from Gilgandra Warren Nyngan and Dubbo contest the Montaresy Cup. Warren led with top 500 yard score of 24, while Tamykine HAT achieved a high recall and Gilgandra claimed the cup with strong finishes amid windy conditions.
Chesker Morrie stars in a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature with a detective plot and an ensemble cast including Lone Durymore and Aline McMahon. Broadway Melody and related acts headline evenings May 4 and 6, with previews cited as top entertainment and dance numbers by Dave Gould and Roy Del Ruth.
A Dubbo Rugby League meeting ended with disputes over club autonomy and league authority. Delegates claimed the league must respect clubs’ powers to oversee their own affairs while questions were raised about player acts and emergency measures.
A dinner event at Ausmtion Mall Saturday night honored the Returned Soldiers League and Digges members. Attendees included MP Kiely chairing, patrons Ro Stanley and W A Brown, with speeches praising the Diggers and urging continued support for veterans.
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