Gilgandra Catholics win over Iuna Colts at Dubbo in tight match
D Ryan scores 85 as Gilgandra Cathol ics defeat Iuna Colts by 32 runs at Dubbo. Outstanding performances from Cole 50s and Williams 8 4 for Gilgandra bowlers Bennett 3 24 and Ryan the standout with 85 in a fighting innings. Colts bowled early for 166 while Gilgandra reached 198 with Noonan 50 and Williams 10 not out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ryan
Iuna Colts
Gilgandra Catholice
Cole
Triver
EB Dennett
Ik Ment
Williams
Gilgandre
Wiedhurs
Tob
Tati
W. Cassidy
M Noonan
P. Gilroy
J. Williams
N. Noongn
L. Ryan
P. McCarthy
Gilgandra Catholics
C Lavis
Forbes
Lomue
McKay
F. Noon
Presentation at Hill Side for Private H McKay
About 66 residents gathered at Hill Side on Friday afternoon to present Private H McKay with a wallet and wristlet watch. Shire President Dr Fay spoke for the revived group wishing Hector a safe return, and Mr C T Hughes distributed the gifts and expressed support from the Curban Coa body.
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Pstritt
Hille
H. McKay
Dr Fay
Revilias
Hector
C. T. Hughes
Frank Nal Sje
Local Auction at Homebush Figures in Wethers Sale
At Homebush last Thursday 90 wethers from J G Brown Gular sold to 10 1 averaging 18 11 at Winchcombe Carson auction. Supplies reached 29 388 with seller favorable rate shifts. An engagement is announced in Mika Legeera Meera noting early drupe of Mr and Mrs Meamy of Collie to Mr Braphrid Oliver hub etc.
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Homebush
J. G. Brown
Winchcombe Carson
Mika Leegeera Meera
Aacd
Meemy
Collie
Braphrid
Oliver Hubbine Acrand von
Bra
Ralhing
Dabble Conceneala
Wilt
Council Chambers Critics Call For Town Improvements
A local letter praises renovations in Gilgandra but denounces the council chambers as an eyesore for travelers entering via Warren Road. The writer urges 1940 efforts to tidy civic buildings and notes progress in baths, bowling green, park, and improved shop fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Road
Civic Fathers
Gilgandra
Disret
Inquest Returns accidental death Irene Veronica Smith
Coroner's inquest into Irene Veronica Smith's death after a car crash near Arthur Sleigh concluded with an accidental death verdict. Testimony cited driver miss Murray, brakes, tyre blowout, and high speed on a straight road before the vehicle overturned.
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Irene Veronica Smith
Arthursleigh
E. Townsend
Miss Hole
Court House
Alexander
Claude Mervyn Case
Coonamble
Miss Murray
Sydney
Hole
Tnown
J 1
Mole, Pragier
Arthurhoph
Aiogro
Mr. Case
Jack Halliday
Doris Smith
Dickson
Irene Clare Murray
Engaged: Miss Minne Vine Drew to Clarence R Stroud
Announcement from Gilgan dra Raymond Street family for Miss Minne Vine Drew and Clarence Robert Stroud of Newtown Mason announcing their engagement with congratulations from both families.
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Minne Vine Drew
R. J Drew
Raymond Street
Gilgandra
Clarence Robert Stroud
J& H. Stroud
Newtown
Matron Sharpe Resumes Duty at District Hospital
Matron Sharpe returns to duty at Gilgandra District Hospital after six months off due to an accident. On her first day back, Wednesday, she resumes responsibilities as Sister Haley had managed the hospital in her absence.
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Sharpe
Gilgandra
Haley
New Assistant Shire Clerk Appointed for Narrandera
Mr. Fred Taylor of Narrandera, formerly with Gilgandra Shire Council, is appointed Assistant Shire Clerk to fill the vacancy created by R. H. Smith leaving for Hillston. He starts on January 8. Christmas competition winners include D. A. McLean winning cutlery at Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd for forecasting 1002 grains on the cob, with seven correct forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Taylor
Narrandera
Gilgandra
R. H. Smith
Hillston
D. A. McLean
Western Stores
Edgleys Ltd
McLean
Jas
Jork Collison
Railway 228 for four beats Balladoran in Calopedi s Cup match
Railway cricket team scored 228 for four led by M Noonan 96 to defeat Balladoran who were bowled out for 124 at Balladoran on 24 December. A Lindsay and A Stockings top scored for Balladoran with 37 and 46 while F Williams took six for 30. Railway’s bowlers included M Noonan 6/27 and J Williams 6/30 in a decisive win.
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Railway
Balladoran
A. Lindsay
A. Stockings
F. Williams
M. Noonan
K. Williams
H. Williams
W. Lindsay
McKenzie
R. Dawes
N. Wheaton
J. Williams
G. Anderson
Turner
King
J. Wulliams
Waite
W. Dawes
J. Wil
Way
L. McKenzie
B. Noonan
T. King
A. March
C R. Dawes
Williams
Wheaton
F F. O'Connor
A Lindsay
Caevenmee
Noonan
J, Williams
Pennant Bowls Team Registers Win for Gilgandra Visit
Gilgandra Bowling Club with 17 players toured Narromine for A and B grade pennant matches. A Grade results: Thrall Tancred Tuck Barnett defeated Lindsay Evans Linke Serisior 27-17. Nolan Allison Libras Ensor defeated McKellar Mudie Christie Nelson 28-18. Lock McDermott Payton Barlow defeated Collison Godfrey Adams Creenaune 27-19. B Grade results: Beasley Evans Collison Linke defeated Oates Bourchier Radburn McNamary 32-18. Paul Christie McKellar Nelson drew with Hall Garnacy Guainsford King 27-27. Lindsay Williams Collison Christie lost to Stirk Peterswald Turner Golding 20-24.
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Gilgandra
Narromine
Tee Tue Ph Gence
Tileale
Go! Ai
Ater Ore Hk
Ware Pitertan En Mem
Sotromine Club
Beduial
Thrall
Tancred
Tuck
Barnett
J. Lindsay
A. Evans
H. Collison
B. Linke
Oates
Bourchier
Radburn
McNamary
F. Paul
J. Christie
G. McKellar
R. J. Nelson
Hall
Garnacy
Guainsford
King
W. Williams
J. E. Collison
G. Christie
Stirk
Peterswald
Turner
Golding
Talkies Preview and Coming Attractions at Local Theatre
The cinema showcases a slate featuring Owf t he greatest Sheep Dog picture with Glyn and Storm as Owd Bob and Black Walf. Also presented are A Nation Built from Broken Hill to Kosciusko, Victor McLaglen in Pacific Liner, The Pyjama Girl Murder Mystery, The Girl Downstairs, Over She Goes, Bachelor Mother, Stablemates, and Mickey Rooney in upcoming runs with dates in January.
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Will Fyfe
John
Margaret Lockwood
Glyn
Collie
Owd
Bob
Storm
England
Australia
Broken Hill
Kosciusko
Victor McLaglen
Franchot Tone
Francizka Gaal
Flo
Stanley Lupino
Ginger Rogera
Mickey Rooney
Far West Appetites: Tom Blackman’s Sixth Year as Cook
Mr Tom Blackman marked his sixth year as cook at the Far West Home Manly by serving a postponed Christmas dinner. Ten turkeys seven plum puddings five vegetables peaches and cream and apple charlotte fed 111 children who were traveling on Christmas Day. The meals were finished with grateful praise as one boy claimed three helpings of pudding.
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Far West
Manly
Daily Telegraph
Tom Blackman
Tom
Mr. Blackman
Gulargambone
Wedding at St Stephen's Gilgandra Weds Linda Copelin and William Beck
A December 26 ceremony at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Gilgandra united Linda May Copelin and William Edward Beck with Rev W Beck performing. Bride given away by her brother Albert Copelin, bouquet of cream gladioli and pink carnations, bridesmaid Una Copelin, best man H Beck. After a reception at Cedarside the couple left that evening for a touring honeymoon.
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St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Gilgandra
W. Beck
Linda May Copelin
W. d. Copelin
Albert Copelin
K. Stiller
Cryon
Una Copelin
H. Beck
Cedarside
Beck
Leap Year Dance Delights Gilgandra Red Cross
The Gilgandra Red Cross Society hosted a lively Leap Year Dance at the Australian Hall on Monday attracting about 400 attendees. Admission surpassed £80 amid hot weather. music by Mrs Gibeon, Mr Creenaune, and Mr Arnaudon complemented a well received supper and festive novelties.
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Gilgandra
Red Cross Society
Mrs Carlill wins Cameo prize in custard powder competition
Mrs. Carlill wife of K Carlill wood work teacher at Gilgandra District School won first prize of 250 pounds in a Cameo Custard Powders contest. The winning line read Cameo Custard Powder Brings new delights to appetites.
Excellent Flour From Gilgandra Impresses Bakers
A Gilgandra visitor, Mr. C. Francis, Sydney representative for Meskers M. McLeod's Pty Ltd, said Gilgandra flour is of excellent quality. Leading bakers use it with great success, and bread from Gilgandra won three gold medals at annual exhibitions.
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Gilgandra
C. Francis
Sydney
Meskrs
M. McLeod's Pty, Ltd
Castlereagh
Francis
Gilgandr
Gilgandron
First Aid Student Miss Hole Praised by Doctors
Mr Townsend praised Miss Hole for her recently completed first aid course and the ready help she gave to the injured man. He noted that medical men complimented her work and valued her assistance highly.
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Mr. Townsend
Hole
Miss Hole
Gippsland Post Office Records 1939 Rainfall Totals
The Gilgandra Post Office records show year 1939 rainfall totaling 2609 points, the best yearly total since 1934. April was the best month, with monthly figures listed following in the report.
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Gilgandra
Fire At Tattersall's Hotel
Fire aboard Tattersall's Hotel interrupted Emas Eve festivities when a blaze broke in Mrs Bassett's private room. Fire Brigade arrived quickly and chemical extinguishers checked the flames. curtains blinds and personal effects suffered damage and investigators suspect a discarded match or cigarette caused the blaze.
Busy Xmas Eve Trade Sets Gilgandra Records
Gilgandra crowds on Xmas Eve topped recent years with strong trade as buses and shops moved goods despite no wheat cheque usage and only half wool cheques. Local hotels showed high patronage, suggesting brisk consumption of the cup that cheers.
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Gilgandra
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Catholic Club
Dubbo
Ryan
M. Driver
C. Phipps
C Noonan
Cassidy
P. Driver
Gilroy
R. Mackay
E. Bennett
Noon
K. Bennett
N. Stratton
O Noonan
A. Louis
St Ryan
J. Forbes
A. Logue
Williams P. Lumsden
L. Ryan Sundries
Tatassia
Tingey Forbes
Phipps
Driver
A. Logue Bi al Lavie
Lamaden Koonety
Ro Mackay
Hill Side
H. Meek
BY Garrutt
Miller Street
Fe the
E' Holmes
Mr. F. Taylor
F. O'Connor
the Talkies
Cook
Bock—Copelin
RED Cross
Reese
Ventas
Tattersall's Hotel
News OF the World
Fise Radiola
Townsend's
Gilgandra Motor Garage
Oxford
Sturtle
Antes
Zephr
Men's Outfitter
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