07 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
1
Agents for Cooper's Famous Dip and The Patriotic Assurance Co Ltd negotiate on Praebold and LeaseLeld security at low interest. For modern bungalows and all buildings, best quality cypress, fir, hard wood supplied. Large stocks of joinery and moulding always on hand.
A man named John O’Brien died in a shooting in Innisfail. Police investigate the incident as a fatal shooting case with inquiries ongoing. No other victims or suspects are yet publicly identified.
District Coroner inquiry reports a fatal accidental shooting of John Daniel O’Brien at Innisfail Station on July 29. Witnesses describe the double barrel gun discharging while being lifted over a netted fence, with the hammer struck by wire netting, concluding the death was accidental.
The Gilgandra rainfall table lists monthly totals since 1882 with data sourced by the Government Meteorologist. It includes latitude 1 deg 42 win long 143 deg 41 min and a long numeric ledger of figures, notes, and summaries referencing 1886 through 1991 and various local observations.
A Gilgandra Paton and Chitivenet Association meeting condemns hygienic neglect at a local school yard. Calls to write to the Department of Education and seek district MP aid to expedite action amid rising illness among children. Inspector reports swampy grounds, poor maintenance, and calls for urgent repairs and funding despite limited local finances.
The Gilgandra Parents and Citizens Association held its monthly meeting with Rev T E H Jones and members presenting. Discussion covered debts of £7 to Western Stores, fundraising, and parent concerns about child welfare and school drainage. A dispute over council drainage responsibilities and water issues at the school prompted calls for proper infrastructure and funding, with emphasis on accountability.
A grainy notice lists MAWENs DANCE ORCHESTRA performing at an upcoming event. It mentions five box seats, CPO Seeley Thene FX GTA, and voter details. The fragmentary item hints at a local arrangement or program but lacks clear context or date.
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