A Good Investment by Gilgandra Council on Undertaking
The Gilgandra Shire Council reports that in ten years under council control light and power charges fell and the plant’s net debt at 1937 end stood at £1301 17 4. Since 1928 the project expanded from 140 hp to include Crossley and National engines, multiple dynamos, filtration, air tanks, and expanded mains, with total outlay near £10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Our Civic Fathers
Christie
WOSG
Council
Crossley
National
H.p. Ruston and
Hornsby
Fire scare saved by chemical extinguishers in Gilgandra
Gilgandra Fire Brigade quickly responded to a fire in large wooden buildings owned by L Semmler and used by J Donovan. Two chemical extinguishers subdued the flames after a 10 39 p m alarm, with strong wind threatening spread. Only minor damage to a post and nearby flooring occurred, keeping wider destruction at bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Fire Brigade
L. Semmler
Jim Donovan
Gilgandra
Youth Drowns Near Box Ridge Sawmill
Arthur William Bentley aged seventeen son of Richard Bentley owner of Box Ridge sawmill drowned in a dam at Gumin Station on Tuesday afternoon. Neal Petri tried to save him but failed. Body recovered about 1 hour 20 minutes later. water nine feet deep. Bentley buried at Parkes after moving from Gulargambone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur William Bentley
Richard Bentley
Box Ridge
Gumin Station
Neal Petri
Bentley
Edward Pancourt
Williams
Mitchell
Gulargambone
A. H. Ross
Parkes
Crowded Railway Ground Hosts Busy Local Cycling Meet
A large crowd attended at Railway Recreation Ground for a Sunday cycling program led by the Cyril Myera Cup three mile race won by A Krohn from W Walker. L Walker took the Mug's Race while M Madewick captured the Juvenile Quarter Mile Handicapped event. The 1 mile Scratch Race went to C Collison, with H Krohn and R Wilkinson in close order. Eight races total gave local riders vital practice ahead of next week's club sports at the Show Ground. An incident saw W Walker ride with handlebars detached yet finish safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Recreation Ground
Cyril Myera
A. Krohn
W. Walker
R. Wilkinson
Krohn
L. Walker
B. Collison
A. Raglus
M. Madewick
J. Krohn
A. Madewick
C. Collison
H. Krohn
Mr Myers
Gilgandra
H Krohn
Allen Walker
Ales
Gangnon
Wedding Bells for Olive Minnie Warren at St Brigid's
Olive Minnie Warren, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Warren of Milpa, wed at St Brigid's Church on Wednesday last. The bride wore a parchment Ince frock with medici collar and basque, carried a bouquet of lilies and narcissi, with a coronet of orange blossoms, and was supported by bridesmaids including Veronica Warren. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. O'Donnell, followed by breakfast at the Central Cafe and a reception at Bondi. The couple planned an extended overseas tour after the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brigid’ Church
Bublia
Olive Minnie
John Warren
Milpa
Mr. Searteeer
Dualbea Wet Bagi
Sofrid
Reijeys
Hennessy
William Hennet
Nriderraones
Breikfart
Soret
Willome
Warren
Mary Con
Deereenties
Jeff
Spending on Gilgandra Park Since 1932 Reveals Total Expenditure
Gilgandra Shire Council disclosed to Dr. Semmler that since 1932 a total of £1718 19s 4d has been spent on the Park. Expenditures included maintenance, repairs, and improvements funded largely by Emergency Relief Work schemes with government provision covering some costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmler
Gilgandra
Men Pounel
Trees Destroyed Spark Council Report in Castlereagh Street
A January council report notes three trees within Castlereagh Street tree guards were uprooted on 31 December. Police informed, inquiry continued. clerk Mr J B Seord stated damage suspected deliberate and names of suspects were sought as officers prepared charges. Protests over the vandalism were raised by Cr Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
J. B. Seord
Castlereagh Street
Sseorch
Christie
Newtown Town Clerk R P Hitchen Completes First Year
A Gilgandra boy, R P Hitchen J P Town Clerk of Newtown, completes his first year in office after acting from June 1998. He aided the re modelling and reopening of Newtown Town Hall and helped raise funds during the Mayoral term. He serves as Hon Tras of the Mayor's Relief Fund and assists the 160th Anniversary Celebrations.
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Newtown
Sydney
Ald, Fowler
R. P. Hitchen
J.P
Hitchen
Newtown Town Hall
WH. R. Dunshea
Ald
FA Newnan
J. Fowler
Australia
Mr. Hitchen
Bolt
Andersons Sheds Burns In Severe Fire At Bearbong
Mr. G. W. Anderson of Ker Ringall Bearbong suffered heavy losses last Wednesday when several sheds on his property burned totally. The blaze destroyed machinery seed wheat and hay including a press two stand plant and engine and other farm gear. About 199 bales of hay and five stacks of hay totaling 100 tons were consumed. most contents were uninsured.
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G. W. Anderson
Kerringall
Bearbong
Worl
Waa
Anderson
Coonamble Solicitor Shot Found Dead In Gar age
Hector T Kort, 87, a longtime solicitor in Coonamble, was found dead in his garage Sunday morning by his son returning from church with family. A large head wound and a shotgun beside the body are noted, with no clear motive given. He leaves three sons and two daughters, wife previously active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector T Kort
Coonamble
Coontinble
Pohly
SEW STAMP ISSUES
The Postal Department will issue a new stamp at a fixed size as part of a permanent issue. The Koala stamp is highlighted as a popular native emblem and a likely collector item.
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Asia
Wedding Gifts and Plans For Future Home Celebrated Couple
A detailed account describes the wedding of Myr TD MeDhcem and her groom, with parents Mr and Mrs Eo Poley noted. Guests from Dubbo and Gadmere sent telegrams of congratulations as the couple prepare to establish a home in Wollomone and manage business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnedon
Eo Poley
Poldin
Collie
Warren
McDismnid
Wollormone
MeTarmid
Ceung
Venlo
Gileandea
Dubbo
Gilgandra Bowling Club Plans Night Play Upgrades
A well attended Gilgandra Bowling Club meeting at the Memorial Institute discussed installing a four 500 watt lighting system to promote night play. The club outlined pennant match arrangements for January and February and agreed to raise night play fees to 1s 4d per night with a weekly cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Bowling Club
Memorial Institute
R. J. Nelson
Messrs. T. Weston
S. Gornall
Baunts
G. A. Withers
J. Peares
W Strange
L. D. Lerisier
A. McGewin
Lo Blockett
Dunstan
Gchriste
Th Trenorry
Wo Creentyne
WH Colliton
J. Holmes
J. Fleming
B. Gould
Bowling Association of
N.S.W
Sydney
Hearth
Wellington
Leinster
Adams
Prevent
Mir Christie
My Garant
Ang
Fay Tag
Jed Ds
Gornal
Dual success at Mudgee Championship Tennis Tourney
Gileandra residents report a strong showing by Mrs. D. Fitzsimmons known as Mise Edna Fenton daughter of Mr and Mrs A Teoten of Lower Miller Street She won the ladies singles with doubles at the Mudgee Championship Tennis Tourney and reached the mixed doubles final partnered by her husband The women's singles final was hard fought with Fitzsimmons winning after a tough rally sequence and a first set loss she recovered to win the match 1 2 and 1 in a display praised as some of the best on the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gileandra
D. Fitzsimmons
Mise Edna Fenton
A Teoten
Lower Miller Street
Mudgee
Fitedmaudie
Barton
Myr E ‘Oeferter
Mo Raynor Moo Morsen
Douhter
Maal
Ran
Amousy Winiere
Fiteamnens
Wk Hurbod
Oly
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Titankow
Song
Shirley
Willie
Winkie
Victor MiLagian
Regent Theatre
Robert Young
Madeline Carroll
Peter Lorre
John Gielgud
Hennessy—Warren
Mediarmid—Camppell
Panhalin
Bondi
Daphne Bea
Campbell Afarmer Eieyl
Gilpindray
Lowray Cay
Cox's Avenue
Bondio
Mey Gg
Melanmid
Wallancom
Olan
Meade
Oman
Raver
TD Mewkin
Rondieich
Tan
Bond
Mr Campbell
T. Mediard
McDinemid
Lynchwin
Coonamble Solicitor
MR HT Korft
Mrs. D. Fitzsimmons
Maddie's Championship
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