23 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
1
Mr A W Yeo asks if the Lands Minister can indicate progress on proposed settlement in the Gularam bone district for sheep settlement. debate notes a dispute over price between the owner and advisory board, which refuses a higher figure than previously recommended.
Mr G B Thome directs fencing and clearance for the new playing area at Gilgandra District School. Minister D H Mond M L A approves the repairs and work to start at the earliest opportunity. Honorary secretary of the Promots and Citizens' Association is Mr F W Purdon, Gilgandra.
A tractor trailer overturned near Dubbo killing the driver Orie Sunderland aged W1 and fatally injuring a boy. Fifteen picnic party members were thrown clear with several injured. some relatives and bystanders were detained at hospital and later transported home while one child remained in care.
On December 15 Curban and Milandale pupils staged a combined concert under Mr Samuel and Miss Butcher. The program featured songs, duets, piano pieces, monologues, and a Christmas tableau. Prizes were awarded for several classes and achievements, with teachers noting progress and diligence.
The Mendooran Chamber of Commerce discussion focuses on funding and delaying measures for a proposed water project. The secretary reports the Department of Lands and Mining will be asked to help with grant reversals and evaluation of suitable options.
A.W. Yeo MLA asks the Minister of Justice about delaying a proposed billiard table licensing bill and the renewal period. He notes opposition to immediate reform and expects legislation before the year end, acknowledging impact on proprietors in small towns and the operation advantages for Kentish authorities.
A heated discussion over municipal swimming baths grips Gilgandra and Forbes with strong turnout and civic debate. The Forbes Advocate cites high attendance at other centers, noting a 2000-plus Sunday crowd and substantial spending, urging public support for a local pool project.
A farewell gathering at the Tooraweenah Memorial Hall honored Mr J Heley of the Bank of New South Wales on his departure for Welling von. Friends and associates praised the guest and life he leaves behind as he begins a new position.
The Western Monarch Pictures announces a holiday program headlined by Xuigs Eve and the musical Gold Nigger of 1937 starring Dick Powell Jon Uhin Vell. Also shown will be Horlovss Heiress and a sequence of features including Boxing Night screenings and a new 1937 production by Sony Or Kine Som. Boxing Night and New Year showings promise a lavish seasonal program with multiple stars and audiences await further details.
The piece discusses bulk news ink distribution and savings from modern printing practices. It notes Melbourne newspapers experimenting with new methods to lower costs and improve efficiency, replacing older, bulky routines. The article highlights shifts in supply chains and production efficiency affecting daily print runs.
The Railway club dominates at the Railway ground on Sunday tallying 485 runs, a local record, with H Williams scoring 268. The visitors’ bowlers struggled as L McKensie led with four for 31. Railway defended the trophy to finish 657 total runs. A Taylor to Williams partnership boosted the innings, while a last wicket stand added 80 runs.
A memo describes a Memorial Institute committee of 40 meeting on Thursday. Attendees include Christie Crescent and others listed with initials. discussion covered a reading project for a museum catalog and a card table for subscriptions. The text notes invites to the Yorke Committee and mentions Works Continue activities.
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