Wedding Bells at St Thomas Church in Auburn
A July 2 wedding at St Thomas Church Auburn joined May Unsworth and Edward Middleton in holy matrimony. The bride wore ivory satin with her sister-in-law as matron of honor and Miss Lyons as bridesmaid. Rev Johnston officiated. E Stone Street was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with friends in attendance. The groom, known in the Gileandra district, served overseas after employment at several properties.
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St. Thomas Chreeit
England
Auburn
Unsworth
Edward
Ted
Art
S. Middleton
Cliftes South
Johnston
Miss Lyons
Bell
E. Stonstreet
Best Mann
Frila
Gileandra
Erview
Pensions Increased By Sixpence per Week
The Minister for Social Services Mr Holloway announced a sixpence weekly rise in the maximum pensions for invalid, old age and widows from October 1. The increase aligns with the Wieher cost of living rates for the three months to June and adds sixpence to the Commonwealth Treasury, totaling 600 pounds per year.
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Holloway
Farewell to Rev Koch and greeting to Rev Miller at Gilconda
The Gilconda community bade farewell to Lutheran minister Rev Koch after years of faithful service. A wallet of notes was presented by congregants N Reichelt G Molkentin F L W Mackenzie Theo Reichel and E E Smeller. Rev Koch and Mrs Koch depart for Warrnambool Victoria with Rev Miller to succeed him, arriving Friday and to be installed next Sunday by Rev Noske. Weather and crops improve as shearing begins.
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Rew
Koch
Gilpendra and
Rideon
Messrs
N. Reichelt
G Molkentin
FL W. Sckenzie
Theo Reichel
E. E. Semmiler
My. N. Reichelt
Tev. Koch
Warrnmbool
Victoria
A Miller
Broken Hill
Gilcundea
Gileandra
Noske
Sydney
Car
Daylight Saving Time Set to Begin and End in 1948
The Federal Cabinet approved daylight saving to start at 2 am on September 27 with clocks moved forward one hour and to end at 2 am on March 28, 1948, when clocks revert.
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China
Labour Problem Looms Over Harvest Now In District
District Agricultural Instructor Rudkin reports July rains total 1291 points over three months, bringing hope for dry spells but highlighting labour shortages for hay and chaffing for the Army. Floods damaged onions and gardens on Wellington Flats. vegetable plantings delayed. War April Cultural Committee forms at Dulbha to address the labour issue. Dubho office gains a telephone.
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Sein
Rudkin
Sentox
Esse
Wellington
Dulbha
Dubho
Pool Petroleum Pty Ltd Formed for Wartime Oil Coordination
The Commonwealth government directs the creation of Pool Petroleum Pty. Ltd. to coordinate oil shore tank storage and ensure vital product stocks. The company aims to provide flexible distribution and conserve manpower during wartime, with operations starting August 11, 1942.
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Paol Patroleum Pty. Ltd
Commonwealth
Voot! Petroleum Iy. Ltd
Wator
Pool Petroleum Pty, Ltd
Heenzo Cough Remedy Endorsed by Noted Figures
Famous names including Harry Lauder Peter Tawson Gladys Moncrici and Captain Frank Hurley back Heenzo a4 as a quick acting cure for coughs colds catarrh croup bronchitis and influenza. A bottle of concentrated Heenzo costs 2 shillings and makes one pint when diluted with sweetened water, suitable for both adults and children.
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Harry Lauder
Peter Tawson
Gladys Moncrici
Frank Hurley
Tiuy
Trees on roads and council duties in Dubbo area
Letter from J McCutcheon criticizes Gilgandra Shire Council for permitting destruction of roadside trees near Dubbo. Urges Talbragga Council to act, contrasts with Gilgandra, and requests republication of H J Harvey’s August Dubbo Liberal letter to illustrate civic virtue and posterity concerns.
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Dubbo
Gilgandrs Council
McCutrhbeop
W. E. Noonan
Gilgendia
Nelson
H. J. Harvey
J. McCutcheon
Dubbo Letter Calls Timber Cutting on Roads Permitted
Mr Harvey's letter laments widespread timber cutting in Dubbo countryside amid rains and alleged orders allowing woodcutters to remove green timber on roads and reserves. He cites destroyed lanes and trees, questions government and Allied Works Council usage, warns of erosion and long-term loss, and quotes Cr. A. Wright on the slow growth of trees compared with rapid felling.
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Harvey
Dubbo
Hironville
Mitere
Shay Lane
Obley Pond
Mogo Forest
America
Central Asia
Africa
Australia
Palbrngay
Allied Works Council
Cr. A
Wright
Keep the Business Machine Oiled
Poor engineer habits risk rusting the business system. Maintain outlets and connections, store and stage machinery, and keep personnel stable as changes accelerate. Costs of neglect outweigh upkeep, so sustain readiness to avoid lost customers and smoother future operations.
Missing in Malayan campaign names in casualty list
Local and district A.L.F. members appear in the latest casualty lists with several names listed as posted missing in the Malayan campaign. The document includes numerous garbled spellings of service members such as Swivete C. T. Bills, Private Ley, G. Luckie, W. Haeusler, W. J. Bolrer, and others amid the scattered OCR text.
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A.lf
Films at the Western Monarel feature 1940s era stars
The ad lists upcoming screenings including A Woman's Face starring Joan Crawford and Melvyn Douglas, Rancho Grande with Dick Powell and Lea Carrillo, Road Agent with Dick Parel, A Ranger in Heaven with Robert Montgomery and Ingrid Bergman, plus other attractions Glamour Girl and They Met in Bombay.
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Monarel
Joan Crawford
Conraid Vojdt
Melvyn Douglas
Gene Autiy
Sisley Burnette
Rancho Grande
Dick Paren
Lea Carrillo
Andy Devine
Robert Montgomery
Gear Senders
Therid Bergman
Mr. Chine
Am Ebonbaoy
Council Considers Timber Cutting Power On Roads
Debate centers on whether green timber can be cut on shire roads amid dry fires. Councils seek clarity from the Department of Main Roads and Interior after a prior mission denial, with plans to escalate if needed while noting timber quality on Minore Siding Road.
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Cra. C. Kerlin
Ames
Department of Main Roads
Department of the Unite For
Cy. J. Roberts
Minore Siding
Department of the Interior
Australian Poet Theme At School Hall Social
House entertained with Henry Lawson poetry and school songs. Highlights include seventh class entertainment, future term on an Australian poet, basketball wins and tennis lessons, football match results, merit awards across classes, and staff changes as Miss MacTavish steps in.
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Cunningham House
Henry Lawson
Atuy
Eard House
Cunningham
Dorathes
Dorathes Mr Keller, Qsley, 0 Lawsons Philp
A. BR
Patering Stet
WM. Kendall
Khel
Veneal
Miss MacTavish
Kirkwell
a= tearler Aictaran
Gillerrod Wellington
W.a.agf
Oxley
Philip
Stur
Sturt
Gadenlav
RF Lew
Lene
ML Fieher
Nancy Rea
Ata v. School
Betwen
Mykney and Secondary Staffa
Evhad
Batrante
Miss Anderson
Cootey
Me Dixon
Devemee
Dixon
Spertuters
Steen House
Vio'et Roberts
UN Long
Teadhee
Price
Myo Muoutibes
Rey Ty
Madiden
Alee
Tryane
Mercedes
I Smit
No Ross
Ares Kindergarten
Barbara Morris
Arthur Tomlinson
Margaret Jasvin
Death of Gilgandra figure Deamond Jackson at 77
A tribute to Deamond Jackson of Gilgandra who died August 2 at his Randwick home aged 77. Born at Bobstal, he helped establish local life, served as a foundation NG member, and was famed as a top shearer and a champion runner with notable Botany racing memories. He leaves a widow and four daughters.
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Gilgandra
Maymotte Street
Randwick
Deamond Jackson
Trecessed
Givats
Bobstal
Bobarak
Bobarak Station
N.g's
Lwet
Wandicanhich
Runney Jackson
Gilgondra
Carden Growing Potatoes and Homebush Market Notes
Minister for Customs announces ban on garden growing of potatoes amid complaints that potato growing is less than productive. At Homebush on August 3, prices for deep and lambs totaled 38 81, market softer for prime sheep and lambs. Carson sale items include several xbred ewes and teewet to 27/4, averages 22/7. Estate notes list buyers and prices. Names and years listed: French, Inn Finch, Needlewerk, Tierney, Johnson, Lewis, Finch, Patten, Cassidy, Fisher.
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Carden
Hon Wood Beally
Homebush
Wireeheeme Carson
le RR. Rich
Bardine
Eatate W. A. Purdy
Barrdine
D. L Jones
Rinnaway
Inn Finch
Rene Tierney
Marion Johnson
Englier
Enid Lewie
Ian Finch
Almethio
Audrey Patten
Noel Cassidy
Margaret Fisher
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