Local News Roundup From Gilgandra
A New Year storm cut power town wide with outages lasting into New Year’s Day. Mumford Cup cricket selections for Gileandra and Trangie clash listed with 12th players and umpires named. Xmas trade reported brisk with record takings and crowded shops. A farewell sermon at St Ambrose noted Rev Don Armour’s departure. A fatal fall in Coonamble leaves M F Brassill dead after an outdoor accident. Unopposed Gilgandra Shire vacancy fills by A A Maly after D Serisior resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gileandra Cricket Association
Trangie
Ryan
Captain Wanderers
H. Williams
Waratahs
K. Williams
T. Armour
Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd
St. Ambrose Church
Gileandra
Newcastle
Bratherhood
Coleries
Don Armour
A. L. Wylde
J. C. Feetham
Queensland
Gilgandra
Dd. Serisior
A. A. Maly
Rail Excursions To And From Sydney Announced
A broad program of December Ux redistions is followed by more excursion trains toward month end enabling distant state residents to visit the city and seaside for holidays. Anniversary Day falls on Monday February with races at Randwick and the harbour regatta. Return tickets to Sydney and intermediate stations available at single fare with break-in journey privileges and sleeping berths on some trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxredistons
Jamaey
Randwick
Sydney
Gilgandra Native Wins Five Thousand Pound Lottery Prize
J Collison of Parkes a railway worker and brother of Albert Collison of Myrtle Street Gilgandra won the first prize of £5000 in the New South Wales State Lottery drawn in Sydney on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Collison
Parkes
J. J. Collison
Atore
Gilgandra
N.S.W
Sydney
Lucky Man
Mer. Albert Collison
Myrtle Street
Balladoran CWA Annual Meeting and Members’ Farewells
The Balladoran CWA branch held its annual meeting on a Wednesday in December, reporting a balance of over £60 and £40 spent on cood works. Presentations were made to two departing members Mrs Edwards and Mrs Scott, with gifts and a crystal vase for Miss Sheila Stott. Officers were elected: President Mrs Johnstone, Treasurer Mrs Anderson, Secretary Mrs Willint, Assistant Secretary Mrs Fr N Craig, VPs Mrs Tawee, Mrs Reichell, Mrs Stockings, Mrs Wilrem. The branch also hosted a Juvenile dance on December 19 with about ninety children, Santa gifts, free ice cream and cake, and musical entertainment by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balladoran
C.W.A
R. Z. Edwards
R. Z. Edwards and Mra. Morman Scott
Estes
Johnstone
Anderson
W. Fllint
Fr. N Creig
Mra Tawee
Reichell
Mra Stockings
Mire Wilrem
CWA
W. Filliott
E. Nash
A. McLellan
Flossie Sutton
Patricia Nash
Memorable Christmas Service At Gieandra Lutheran Church
The Gieandra Lutheran Church held a crowded Christmas Eve service with festive singing, a bright tree, and an inspiring choir. Visitors from nearby towns attended as Sunday School children reminded worshippers of the true gift of Christmas God’s greatest gift to man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieandra Lutheran Church
Andres
Christina
Will Iinger Jong
Pres
Brendes
Gileandes
Ballydoran
Roorkione
Christine
Koch Vail
Gal
Norl
Isaiha
Bathirham
Bethleham
Immanuel
Biddon
Gillean Fen
Perial
Resp
Red Cross Society New Year Eve Ball Held in Australian Hall
A lively Red Cross New Year Eve function occurred last Thursday in the Australian Hall. Despite rain causing a damp floor, dancers persevered as Mrs Grih orchestra provided music alongside soloists Miss T Finch and Miss J Connell with others. Organizer Mrs Varese and helpers were praised, with profits expected to exceed £30 and thanks extended to all assisting gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Nomenine
Nomond
Grih
Henem
Experimental plots and public meeting call in Gilgandra
Fragmented notes describe experimental plots with delays in delivery of services, public dissatisfaction, and a call for a public meeting to pressure a minister and inspector. The text references Gilgandra and local officials, urging action to resolve intolerable conditions and improve governance. Also includes stock sale results from Flemington with cattle and sheep demand and prices.
Protest Meeting Objects to Rate Rise in Gleandra Shire
The Collie Graziers Association annual meeting, chaired by Messrs C J MacCatcheon and B K Murray, resolved to protest the proposed rate rise. They argued that arrears cannot fund the shire and urged a reduced works programme and tighter administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collie Graziers' Association
C. J. MacCatcheon
K. Murray
Weddings at Gilgandra and Randwick Recall Two Brides
A string of weddings unfolds across Gilgandra Randwick and Sydney with Audrey Lewis marrying Taner Smith at St Josephs Church Gilgandra Rev Father Eviston officiating bridesmaids Miss Kitty West Miss Girlie Sheehan Miss Joyce Young and Miss Jean Collison. The reception followed at Western Mall theatre then honeymoon to mountains and Sydney. The second ceremony Maguire OBrien Randwick sees Miss Dorothy OBrien wed Hugo Mannire with bridesmaids Misses Eileen and Kassie OBrien in Old World black taffeta. The couple later hosted guests at Pickwick Club before departing for their new home in Randwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Joyce Lewis
E. &. Lewis
Ti'gonadra
Taner Smith
W Smith
Tovere
Thibha
St. Joseph's Church
Gilmandra
Father Eviston
Kitty West
Girlie Sheehan
Peak Hill
Littl Joyce Young
Sydney
Jean Collison
Ron Lewi
Ken Buck
Wetana Sheehan
Mintor
Hive
Ereen
Exietan
Ordell
Af Dubius
Ing
G. Christie
Ron Lewis
A. Campbell
Father Aviston
Collison
Tiverell
Dubbo
Remah House
Mac Aavie Street
Maquire
O'Brien
Tulle Weil
Miz
Dorothy O'Brien
Mendooraud
Mra
A. O'Brien
Randy
Our Lody of the Sacred Heart Church
Randwick
Hugo Mannire
Fileen
Kassie O'Brien
M. Smith
Fath A. Bills
John O’brien
G. Turley
Jean Boxhell
FL Bonsley
Teward
Carlton Cafe
A. Boxhall
DL. Rovcall
Wadkin
Hapre Court
Sedeov
Ory A
Xmas Party at Drumlish School Fetes
Parents held a subsidised robe children’s annual Xmas party at Mr Laretee’s Wattle Glen home. Heavy showers kept four attendees away, but Dane- Ng and gamer entertained. Mrs E Nash read the year’s school report. Mr Craig gave prizes and a linen cloth set to teachers. Nach and Edwards received a silver teapot from the Drumlish Tennis Club. Fravater? relocated. farewell gifts acknowledged as Fravarer leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droumkich Tennis Club
Fleent
Fravarer
Wool sales lift bids as Japan presses demand in Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery reported 3684 bales offered at Monday’s Sydney wool sales with keen competition led by Japan. Heat fleeces rose five percent while overall descriptions of skirting climbed 10 to 16 percent on closing December rates. A new season record of 19ad per pound was set for AAA crossbred Jamba from Eringoarrah clip, Wactra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Son
Badgery Wire
Sydney
Japan
Wactra
District Wheat and Oat District Report by Bruce Arthur
Senior Agricultural Instructor Bruce Arthur Thabhe compiles a detailed report on the Agricultural Department wheat and oat plots in the western district. The upcoming issue will publish the extensive research comparing controls and collecting data, aimed at assisting local practitioners and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Arthur
Thabhe
Agricultural Department
Centre Viet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rewell
Paseless
Accareh
Paanersbys
M. F. Brassill
C.P.S
Coonamble
Club House
Appur
Balladoran Cwa
Gilgandya
AOA
Aline Sar Pal Rathho
Claire Trevor
Pauline Frederick
Kent Taylor
Jack Haley
Menace
Grace Bradley
William Frawley
OUR Post Office
the Editon
Wiley
Girardeau
Tye Tits
Servinie
Wog. Law
G. Colin McKellar
Ayonfy
Pitt
Fon and Hadeery Ltd
Flemington
Mordon
Pusp
Dunidre
Burke
Collie Graziers
Lewis—Smith
Tate DT. Maguire
A. Maguire
Mesere Stuart Maguire
John Walker
Pickwick Club
Xmas Party
Drumlish
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