Bren Guns Production Advances in Australia War News
The first batch of Bren light machine guns passed final firing trials at the Commonwealth Smag Arms Factory Lithgow and are now in production. Australia’s Bren Guns will be produced 100 percent locally with a large production increase plan. British munitions mission will take a Bren gun cartridge case as a souvenir. India’s war production expands, with pig iron, coal and timber shipments, jute and canvas orders for Britain and other destinations. Canada expands air defence and naval plans, aiming for 255 naval units by April 1942, with no new vehicle models to be made in Canada.
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Australia
Commonwealth Smag Arms
Lithgow
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
New Zealand
England
Ministry of Supply
Tthgow
Royal Small Arms Factory
Enfield
Hrno
Czechoslovakia
IDIA
India
Britain
Hong Kong
Haifi
Egypt
Sudan
Admiralty
Indian Defence Services
Middle East
Canada
Ormous
G. G. Power
House of Commons
Power
London
Water conservation funding pledge from State Government
State Premier Alex Mair replies to A W Yeo M L A outlining government efforts to advance water conservation schemes in North and North West New South Wales. He notes financial constraints and promises to expedite surveys and investigations for convergence with Keepit and related works, aiming for as rapid progress as possible.
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A. W. Yeo
M.L.A
Alex Mair
Gayer
Coonabrabran Shire
Tamworth
South Wales
Kew South Wales
Connabarnbran Shire
Raf
Wheat Stabilisation Extends Registration Deadlines
Flooded districts hindered wheat growers from completing registrations and licenses. The Wheat Industry Stabilisation Committee led by Sir Clive McPherson grants a 24 day extension, with lodgement deadline pushed to February 8 for flood affected growers. Growers urged to file promptly.
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What Industry
Sir Clive McPherson
Abs
Sir Clive
Hospital Additions Grant Offer to Gilgandra District Hospital
Mr A W Yoo MLA receives notice from Mr Ws Pits Limits Minister for Health and Chairman of the Hospitals Commission that the commission will grant one third of the estimated £889 cost for hospital alterations and additions. Amounting to £290, this follows earlier advice that no contribution would be possible. The decision supports Gilgandra District Hospital’s funding needs.
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A. W. Yoo
M.L.A
Ws.Pits Limits
Mmealth
Hocapitals
Cimmission
Gilgandra
Hasital
Canadian war effort aims at maximum wartime output
The Canadian Minister of Supply Mr C D Howe stated the wartime plan to shift tool makers toward jigs dies and moulds to support allied industries. He expects by the end of June Canada will produce the practical maximum of war materials and that wartime priorities will supersede ordinary civilian needs in power plants transport and manufacturing.
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Cpm
Me. C.D. Howe
Canada
Be at City Prices for Beat and Shoe Repairs
L. J. Conwary on Miller Street Gilgandre advertises Beat and Shoe Repairs and Tannin Racquet re strings offered at City Prices with quality service.
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L. J. Conwary
Miller Street
Gilgandre
War Savings Campaign Acknowledges Australian Effort and Urges Public Support
The notice praises Australians for contributing funds to the War Savings Campaign since May, noting £17,000,000 raised and the vital role of 22,000 savings groups. It commends newspapers, broadcasters, institutions, and employers for promoting certificates, urges continued group effort, and frames saving as both a duty to fund troops and a safeguard for postwar security. The message emphasizes investment over gift and warns against delays during the transition to peace.
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Australia
National
Commercia
Ines
Caedy
Didve
Middle East
Jst
Hillside Farmer Promotes Pasture Improvement and Weed Control
Mr V B Hall of Hillside Rudiungerie urges pasture improvement using edible trees such as caral beay and kurrajong. A former Nyngan graziers leader now seeks expert help from the Agriculture Department to combat noxious weeds, arguing weed control must precede pasture expansion to boost carrying capacity and stable pastoral production.
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V. B. Hall
Rudiungerie
Agriculture Department
Typewriter ribbons offered by Gilgandra weekly
The Gilgandra Weekly lists Sydney Fincombe Pty. Ltd. as suppliers of typewriter ribbons in all makes and colours, acting as agents for the Rawal typewriters.
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Sydney Fincombe Pty. Ltd
Rawal Typewriters
Silver wedding breakfast and social in Gilgan dra
A large turnout from Dubbo and Gilgandra joined Mr and Mrs C Madgwick for a silver wedding breakfast and social in the C W A Room Gilgan dra. The event, arranged by their daughter Sybil Furness, featured music, a decorated table spread, birthday wishes for Mr Madgwick, and tributes from friends and neighbors. The toast to the couple concluded with thanks to Mrs May for organizing support and the celebration of their many years in the community.
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C.W.A
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Mra. C. Madgwick
Mra
Furness
Madgwick
Dave McCarthy
Remetta
Wick
Mrs. Mady
Tick Reynolda
Mrs. Madewick
M . Tol Tell
Mize Belle Ryan
TB. Campbell
R. McDeanwold
Jas. Fleming
Aid
Gileandra
Mrs. Madgwick
Mr. Diggs
Madewick
Gil Rendra
Clarrie
Tr Feengine
Madgwick Caid
Sybil
Oll
Riuch
Madewick Henlen
Gilgandra Dressmaking Class Examinations 1940 Results
The Technical Education Branch released the 1940 examination results for trade and miscellaneous courses on Thursday. Gilgandra residents achieved Stage I passes by G Smith R Hodge J Scholz M Convery E Brooks. Stage III passes by M Burell C Vaughan B Vaughan I Semmler. Stage III Grade B by T Markey Hitchen. Grade C by M Vaughan.
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Technical Education
Dresmmaking
Gilgandra
G. Smith
R Hodge
J. Scholz
M. Convery
E. Brooks
M. Burell
C Vaughan
B. Vaughan
I. Semmiler
T. Markey
Hitchen
M. Vaugan
Prolific Prisoners Mentioned In War Letter From Cairo
Captain Frank Hurley describes harsh desert travel from Sollum toward Tobruk, noting a frenzied bombardment cycle, brutal dust, and a strange abundance of prisoners. He reflects on the barren landscape, longs for green scenery, and sends regards to friends as the Sidi Barrani affair heats up with press coverage.
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Frank Hurley
ALF
H. E
Campbell
Tam
Cairo
Sollum
Warrumbungles
Bardia
Gilgandra Baths
Tobruk
Tom
Jack Estens
Roy Waterford
Sidi Barrani
Social gathering honors Mr Madewick with toast and dances
Mrs Furness thanked guests for attendance and hoped they enjoyed themselves. Dan McCardy toasted Mr Madewick and offered birthday greetings. The Chairman’s toast was given by Fleming and answered by Diggs. The room was cleared for dancing as songs were sung by Mr and Mrs Madewick and Miss Drennin, with dancing by Mussett and Miss Edna Kilby. Gifts were handed over by Diggs and the event closed at Siam with Auld Lang Syne.
A Bit Of Bombing From Libya War Diary
Cor poral Alan Weaver writes from Libya describing bombardment ruined towns. Italians abandoned stocks of goods, including machinery, food and clothing used by troops. He notes Italian boots and gear in use by Allied forces. He paints scenes of shattered buildings, fires, shells, and the harsh winter, yet mentions Christmas rations from the Mayor’s Comfort Fund and a modest beef and biscuit dinner while trenches are dug and operations continue.
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Alan Weaver
Gilaendra
Myra
W. Catlin
Dicbbo Street
Warren
Libya
Carper
Aviay
Paul
Tim
Movin Arsin
Jens Comfortabla
Inces
Hare
Wheat relief to help 7000 New South Wales growers
The minister announced that about 7000 wheat growers in New South Wales will receive part of a 320,000 pound Commonwealth drought relief grant. The funds will be distributed by the New South Wales Government through Rural Bank agencies, targeting farmers yielding six bushels per acre or less.
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New South Wales
Commonwealth
Mr. Reid
New Wheat Varieties Introduced in New South Wales
Three new wheat varieties Eureka Fedweb 1 and Bordan join 14 types recommended by the Department of Agriculture for sowing in NSW. The list names districts and specific sowing classes for Central Western and Western slopes, with notes on hay and grain sowing and early and mid-season timelines.
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New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Eureka
Fedweb
Rordan
Wie
Roneubhin
Boretta Woneer
Iste
Sowing
Chiter Byres
North Wietepn Fortin
Oraweenah Roubens
Gilganda
Gilgendrawend Dry Cleaning Opens Updated Plant on Miller Street
The business announces a new dry cleaning operation on Miller Street opposite the A.B.C. Gate. It offers wet cleaning for ladies' frocks and men's suits at moderate prices with full service on premises.
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Gilgendrawend
Miller Street
A.B.C
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Royal Air Force
Department
United Cinedom
MISS
Billie” Meehan
Gilgan
Dra
Coonabarabran
WAR Savings Campaign
H. L. Anthony
Aasistant Tresgerer
Eumungerie
THE
Gilgandra Weekly
Mrs. C. Madg. Wick
C.W.A. Room
Sqn
Captain Frank Hurley
Corporal Alan Weaver
Wes Hull
N.S.W
H. J. Collison
F.N. Bensley’s
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