Retiring Mr L W Bucknell Ends 29 Years Service
Lionel Bucknell retires from the Department of Agriculture after 29 years as stock inspector with the Coonabarabran P P Board. Golding succeeds him at Pilliga Burren Junction. Bucknell born 1872 in St George served in South African War, worked as road engineer in Africa, managed mines in Brazil and Chile, then returned to Australia. 久 The Weekly sends best wishes for health and happiness to Bucknell and Mrs Bucknell.
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Department of Agriculture
Lionel Bucknell
Coonabarabran P.P
Golding
Pilliga-Burren Junction
Africa
Assintan
Johannesburg
Botmans
Uw Company
Brazil
Corralie
Messeo
L.W
Sydney
Coande
California
Herrat
Agricultural Department
Hungerford
Wanaaring
Brewarrina
Coonabarabran
P.P
Bugknell
Jette
Light Horse Brigade Competes in Orange Rifle Meet
Members from ten centres contest the Orange rifle range event with Gilgandra sending a five man team plus Hotchkiss Gun crew. Parkes wins both rifle and Hotchkiss Gun events as Gilgandra places sixth and fifth respectively, while Lieut McKellar attends a regimental dinner at the Canobias Club. The unit may stay in Sydney for two extra days to be filmed for The Light Horse In Palestine.
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Light Horse
Orange Rifle Range
Gilgandra
D. Beveridge
R. Stanley
D McAlater
8. Thomas
W. Semmler
Hotch- Kian
A. McKellar
E. Hillyer
C. McKellar
Parkes
Canobias Club
Col. Barton
Sydney
Palestine
Et Cronulla
Wee
Vital statistics for Gilgan dra 1937 births deaths marriages
The 1937 figures show 123 births 33 deaths and 44 marriages. Births by quarter: Mar 42 total 11M 21F. Jun 92 total 10M 17F. Sep 36 total 14M 20F. Dec 23 total 19F. Deaths by quarter: Mar 6 total 2M 1F. Jun 66 total 2M 4F. Sep 9 total 6M 0F. Dec 12 total 1M 4F. Mar to Dec marriages totaled 44.
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Gilgandra
Lees
C P.S
Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire At Higgins Residence
Firefighters arrived to find Mr. T Higgins’ home, behind the trucking yards near the railway, already guttered. The same block suffered a prior blaze in November 1944, destroying another Higgins property.
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Mr. T. Higgins
Higgins
All smiles all outstanding accounts paid at Chilgandra hospital
At the Chilgandra District Hospital board meeting the treasurer announced receipts of 1439 pounds 0 shillings 4 pence from the Back to Gilgendra Week committee, lifting the district from months of arrears to a credit balance of 230 pounds 16 shillings 2 pence, with 1022 pounds 5 shillings in a special fund and 1258 pounds 2 shillings 2 pence overall.
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Chilgandra District Hospital
Amiles
Gilgendra
Gllgandra
Talkies and Light Opera at Western Monageh Theatre
Maurice Chevalier stars in Folies Hergere with Ann Sothern and Merle Acheron in five musical numbers. Jack Stone and Jack Meskil present Rhythm of the Rain and You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth. Shirley Temple appears in Wee Willie Winkie on January 22 and 24 with The Secret Agent as associate attraction.
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Maurice Chevalier
Fo Zanuck
Monageh Theatre
Jackston
Jack Meskil
Rythym of
Harold Aramson
Burton Lane
Dave Gould
Rio
Boutish
Mitchiel
Jans Withers
Shirley Temple
Wee Willie Winkie
Hau
Sydney Reveir
Norman Von Nida Wins Philippine Open with 293
Norman Von Nida former New South Wales champion won the Philippine Islands Open with a four round total of 293 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club sharing £500 prize money. Japanese players Chinselwr and Toda were runners up with 296. Other scores included Mansuku 200 Montes 300. A possible tour of Antiva may follow. Special Shire Meeting Gilgun tren Shire Council to discuss finance and overdue accounts today.
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Norman von Nida
N.S.W
Gilgandra
West
H. Campbell
Philippine Islands
Chinselwr Vnd
Toda
Mansuku
Montes
von Nido
Afernoon
von Nida Wid
Aniiva
von Nida
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
Gilgun‘tren Shire Counell
Gilgandra debates baths amid regional progress gaps
The Gilgandra district faces a push to build swimming baths as nearby towns gain amenities. Coonamble and Dubbo area towns already have baths and water schemes, prompting concern that Gilgandra may lose status unless council supports a sound plan and fair rate impact.
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Gilgandra
Gulgong Municipal Council
Henry
Works and Local Government
L.G. Department
Coonamble
Comell Yee
Spooner
Acta
Brent
Thoes
Coonabarabran
Gilgandis
Lenre
Cricket Teams Set for Sunday's Matches
The lineup lists Gigaddra vs Springetleta with Springfield, E Maloney, L Maloney, Bo Adams, G Clarke, R Fowls, W Strange, R Francis, J Hole, C Francis, J Francis, and A Childs. Cor: will leave at 9:45 aim.
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Gigaddra
Springetleta
As Springfield
E. Maloney
L. Maloney
Bo Adams
G Clarke
R Fowls
W Strange
R. Prancis
J. Hole
C. Francis
J. Francis
A Childs
Aim
Advertising Drives City Profits Says Board Chief
A Sydney firm chairman told a board meeting that advertising is not voluntary but essential to sell goods. He noted many firms spend over £200 daily and have tripled advertising contracts to boost profits, arguing advertising is the life-blood and cheapest path to larger earnings. The scene reflects broad agreement on advertising as a profit tool amid heavy public newspaper ads.
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Sydney
Chriatman
Jones Hewitt wedding at Dubbo Presbyterian Church
The marriage of A F Jones and B Hewitt was held at the Presbyterian Church in Dubbo on Monday 27 December. Rev FE H Vines officiated with Miss M W McMillan as bridesmaid and Mr E Hewitt as father of the bride who gave her away. best man was Gordon Jones. The couple left for Wollongong for their honeymoon and planned travels down the coast.
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A. F. Jones
B. Hewitt
Eumangerie
Dubbo
FE. H. Vines
Mrr W. McMillan
E. Hewitt
Gordon Jones
Wollenpong
Hospital Contribution Scheme Membership Grows in Gilgandra
A A Mudie, appointed Collector to the Gilgandra District Hospital, has more than doubled the Voluntary Contribution Scheme membership to 422 subscribers. At the board meeting, £587 3s revenue since the last meeting was noted, with Directors approving the report and a motion by Mew Adams and Myer.
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Gilgandra District Hospital
A A. Mudie
Calbeeburs
Mew Adams
Myer
Sheep and firearm incident reported near Tamworth
A fragmentary report notes sheep supplies and market moves including quoted names, with a traveling scene from Tamworth to Coonamble. A rifle test near a tree resulted in a rebound injury to Ken Garling in the left forearm.
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Tamworth Vo Coonamble
Ken Garling
Edgar Garling
Agier
Gilgandra Girls Crush Narromine To 206 Run Victory
Gilgandra’s women dominated Narromine as the visitors folded for 21, Jean Williams taking eight wickets for eight runs. Gilgandra replied with 206 with contributions from Tierney, Habgood, Acker, and Habgeld. The win extends Gilgandra’s season run as four players prepare for Sydney Country Work Carnival.
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Gilgandra
Narromine
Jean Williams
Sydney
Ivan Williams
Ovnes
New Zealand
Wwe
Gate
FE Tierney Waz Iso
Willow
Jean Acker
Ins Habgeld
The
Digger’s Death at Glen Galen Hospital
An obituary notes the death of Digger Hea oy Williaas Buch after an incident at Tree Alfred Hospital Sydney. The burial took place at Rookwood Cemetery with a graveside service and mourners nearby.
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Galen
Williaas
Fe Tree Alfred Hospital
Sydnow
Chew
Kane
Canatyy
Gilgari
Willan
Uckley Ccul
Warren Road
Gilead
Rookwood
Amd
Barraclough Optometrists at 785 George Street Sydney
Readable fragments show H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians at 785 George Street Sydney with references to a visit and operational details. The text is garbled but suggests a business notice or invitation relating to optical services and a potential event or tour.
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Optometrists
Opticians
George Street
Sydney
Neal
Cilcanta
Sip
Opea
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B Brown
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Vratee
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Avery
Amelia
Bere
Marshall
Habgood Janes
William Priddie
TY Holland
T J
Will Fish
Williams
Mab Oat Nediy
Fy Holland
B Willams
Ho Williams
Wiliame
Williame Pn
Willingen
Hinhgood
William
Toric
Barling
Willingus
Pened Hahgood
Holland
May Marchan
Priddis Ming
Foe Marchant
S. Barling
Barling Marchant
Harold William Buckley
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