Starving Children in Gilgandra: Call for Help
A report from Gilgandra highlights 35 malnourished children in the town amid plenty. The Far West Children's Health Scheme, led by Miss Duesbury, found evidence of malnutrition and urged hot meals daily. Local turnout for a fund appeal was low, prompting calls for monetary and food donations to Mrs H. Woodward to provide meals and support needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilgandra
Gilgundya
Miss Duesbury
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Memorial Institute
Cassidy shines as Catholic Club bowled out in Lewis Cup loss
W Cassidy top scored with 74 not out and took five Armatree wickets as Catholic Club, chasing Lewis Cup at Armatree, fell short by one wicket and 42 runs. Dowling took five for 19 to seal victory for Armatree with Cassidy and Noonan among key contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatree
W. Cassidy
Inings
Cassidy
Wid
Noonan
Willow
G. Dowling
W. Wrygold
G. Mode
Scarec
Fo Noonan
Tate
Dowling
Ay TA J. Creenaune
Bille
Dowling PR
Ryan
Stn
Trte
Twigg
Dowling L
Peart
Baron
H. Twige
Twigk i
T. McGowan
Dowlins
McCarthy
Dowling Sundries
Cotton growing proves profitable in Western districts
Miss Edna I Lawrence writes to the Dubbo Liberal recounting her father M E Lawrence’s 1924 28 certificates from the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. She notes a field near Gilgandra yielding nearly ₤700 from a small plot with plants three to four feet tall and flowering pink white and yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna I. Lawrence
Kacoola
Gillandra
Dubbo
Tiberel
M. E. Lawrence
Royal Articultural Society of New South Wales
Coten
Wool Appraisements Catalogue Items Listed
Wool appraisements published in our seventh catalogue include accounts for A W McLeich and Sons Kia Ors Quambone with multiple lots, F Kelly Norh Bullagreen Armatreey, D J Bonnington Woodvale Park Durban, Mrs N McConochie Bon Avon Girilambone, F B Morley Keeley Girilambone, Geo Fallon Iona Curban Widd and E G Ginan Melrose Gilgandra with various AAA and AA lot codes and broken entries. The measure notes several 14d to 18%d entries and several incomplete lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pity
Son and Badgery Limited
A. W. McLeich
N. McConochie
Bon Avon
Girilambone
sAccecum
F. B. Morley
Keeley
Geo. Fallon
Iona
Curban
Widd
Melrose
Gilgandrs
Wedding at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dughe
At St Andrew's Dughe the Rev BE A Vines officiated at the wedding of Miss Rety Elliott and Mr Edward Edwards of Narromine. The bride wore an embossed deep cream aik cloque gown with hand embroidery and a coronet of orange blossom. Her tulle veil was loaned by Mrs W Haddon of Narromine. she carried white carnations with satin streamers. Veil and bouquet details reflect local sponsors, including Mrs G Duncan of Fitzroy Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dughe
BE. A. Vines
Rety Elliott
Edward Edwards
Narromine
W. Haddon
G. Duncan
Fitzroy Street
Obituary for Clem Andrew Bailey in Gilgandra district
News of Clem Andrew Bailey’s death at 62 years follows a life in Gilgandra where he was known as a skilled contractor and builder. Survived by wife Miss Skinner, son Warren, daughter Wilma, and siblings J R Bailey Newcastle L E Bailey Gilgandra, service held at the Church of Christ and buried in Gilgandra cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem
Andrew Bailey
Great
Shack
Winny Geo
Wake
S. A. Baney
Dudley Street
Mr. Bailey
Ike Wan
Gilgaidra
Seoul
Pe Hubbough
Brothers Foming
Veeuns
Gilgan
Gilgandra
C. Anderson
Queensland
F. G Tubbard
Maryvale
F. Parer
Bathurst
Loco Church of Christ
Brash
Church of England
A. H. Ross
Christmas Gifts Selection Invitation
A festive notice promotes a fine selection of gifts and invites readers to call and inspect the items. The message emphasizes a welcoming invitation to view the presents in person.
Gilgandra Parents and Citizens Meeting Notes Illness
The Gilgandra Parents and Citizens Association held its monthly meeting at the District School with Vice President Kohlhnd presiding due to the President E Townsend being unwell. Attendees included Rev. Taylor headmaster O R Jones G Cooney J McDermott J Morris and secretary W D Smith. apologies were offered for W Highfield and F Pickeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Townsend
Gilgandra Parents and Citizens’ Association
Kohlhnd
Rev. Taylor
Messrs
O. R. Jones
G| Cooney
J. McDermott
J. Morris
W. D. Smith
W. Highfield
Fo Pickeman
A. W. Yeo
M.L.A
Gilgandra
Jones
Mendooran Doctor Arrested in Gilgandra
Francis Robert Guinane a Mendooran medical practitioner acting as locum tenens faced three charges in Gilgandra. He was remanded on bail of £100 with one surety, while police pursue further inquiries and additional charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Robert Guinane
Mendooran
C. H. Wood
Cunningham
Dickson
G. Frankish
Dubbo
Mes. Jere
G. Christin
J. B. Sword
E. C. Tibbits
J’s.p
Gilgandra
Edna Myra Cornwall
Andrew Dunsmore
Noel Norton
Andrew Dinsmore
Frankish
Wlao
Mon ‘Oo
Medical Board
Pennant Bowls: Gilgandra A grade beaten in Dubbo
Gilgandra A grade bowlers traveled to Dubbo Sunday for a pennant match and were comprehensively defeated. Listed players include Morandini Basher Tark Wheeler Oo T Linke Evans Serisier Cresnose Andrews Perkins Gordon Von Schill Collison Gould Rowke Gordon Fleming and Gordon several scores shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Opening Event Wins in Gilgandra Swimming Club Meet
The Gilgandra Swimming Club point score opening event for 33 metres was won by H. Gozzard with the senior title awarded to him and Noel Mott taking the junior. Final results show D. Graham and T. Stewart among early heat winners, with times around 18 seconds for the distance and 24 4/5 seconds in the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Swimming Club
Barhe
H. Gozzard
Noel Mott
Firet Hest
D. Graham
Eerateh
T. Stewart
Morris
Graham
Goxtard
Hay
Govyard
N_ Fteas
Eerands
Fleming
Milldale workshop destroyed by Monday fire at Gilgandi
A fire at Milldale near Gilgandi destroyed a workshop and contents owned by Linke Bros. The shed, partly covered by thatching, contained tools, machinery, a motorcycle, space parts and three old cars. Fire spread amid strong winds and dry grass before the brigade, drawing water from a nearby dam, quelled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milldale
Gilgandis
Messrs. Linke Bros
Mearaner
Cantenta
District wool sale under appraisement scheme at Tooraweenah
Wool from Wee district offered under appraisement by Mr Chas Rohr of Quandalli Tooraweenah. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency handled sale with prices including 11 bales AAAW 194d 7 bales AAAE 18d 11 bales AAW 163d 4 bales AEW 179d and 14 bales bin and bin E 14d. Clip opened showing good quality staple and soft, well styled wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Kenneth Rohr
School finances and plans discussed at Gilgandra meeting
Master and local officials interview Mr Yeo during his Gilgandra visit to push for a new room. The meeting heard there would be over 20 Third Year pupils next year and approved up to £5 for second hand text books. The head master may buy English texts after consultations. Accounts were passed and the treasurer showed a £91 5s balance with deposits on books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Yeo
Gilgandra
Mee Morris
Taylor
Sedaey
Cooney
Jones
Association
Kohlhardt
Beast
Fire at Holmlee destroys 1200 bales of oaten hay
A fire at Holmlee near Mr. P H Wake damaged 1200 bales of pressed oaten hay and 30 bags of oats in a 100 acre stubble paddock. Volunteers arriving within minutes contained the blaze, saving the standing wheat crop. around 370 bags of oats were also in the area but most survived. No insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Wake
Holmlee
Wake
St Stephens Church Anniversary at Sunday School
St Stephens Presbyterian Church held anniversary services on Sunday December 3 in connection with the Sabbath School. The event drew a well attended congregation and featured a children choir under Miss Dalmain with hymns from Child Songs and the Church Hymnary. Alma Coxsedee and Margaret Smith sang solos in morning and evening sessions. Prizes were distributed by Rev. W Beck, and Miss Dalmain trained the children and decorated the church with flowers, with Mrs Weston presiding at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church
Miss Dalhain
Alma Coxsedee
Margaret Smith
Prives
W. Beck
Miss Dalmain
Weston
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Tatal
A. Law
W. Twigg
Armatree H. Twigg
Considy
T. Bills
C D. Ryan
Cassidy G. Hodgson
F. Noonan
Gapehtty
W. Wypold
I. Tate
Carsity
Tee Ah A. Barden
E D
Barton
M. McCormick
Rowling
TD. McGowan
P McCarthy
Qo, Noonan
L. Ryan
J Barton
Royal Agricultural Society of
N.S.W
MISS
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
Rossleigh Art Pottery
Cashmere Bouquet
Potter and Moore
Parke Davis
Gemey
Three Flowers
Dalon
E- Holmes
Plione
P. and C. Association
Wall
T “Mildale
Fise Radiola
Townsend's
Gilgandra Motor Garage
ST. Stephens’ Church
F N Bensley
Men's Outfitter
Bridge Street
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