Favorable Conditions for Spring Feed and Harvest Prospects
Agricultural instructor M A K McDonald reports June prospects in Bly district. Rainfall in May and early June boosted germination, though some dry sowing led to patchy emergence on heavier soils. Weeds like wild oats saffron thistle and Mexican poppy appear in places. Overall crops are clean and healthy but backward. some late sown crops with superphosphate show strong germination and growth. Oats for grazing look promising though growth varies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. K. McDonald
The Boys Abroad Bailey Escapes Greece Campaign
Corporal A J Bailey of the Royal Australian Engineers writes home about his escape from the Greece campaign. He describes delays before departure, time in hospital in England, and convoy duties at sea. He notes Australians endure much and laments missing a chance to face the Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bailey
Gilwandya
Dubbo
A. J. Bailey
Royal Australian Engineers
Greece
Bailey
England
Australia
Pre wedding party honors Kathleen Creenaune in Gilgandra
In Baradine at Carmel, Kathleen Creenaune of Gilgandra, recent head of the Carmel subsidised school, was toasted by residents before her marriage to Private Frank Press. The event, chaired by C T Hadfield, praised her community work and teaching, with pupils and families presenting tokens. the couple wed in Gilgandra last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privat
Frank Press
Kathleen Creenaune
L. J Creenaune
Gilgandra
Carmel
Baradine
D. P. R. Fitegerald
Miss Creenaune
C. TD. Hadfield
C. D. Hadfield
Johnston
D. P
Fitzgerald
Creenaune
Wheatgrowers Further Advances Arranged By Government
The government announced with the Commonwealth Bank an advance of £2000 to wheatgrowers. A final advance of 1/8d is planned for pools 2 and 3, plus a second advance to growers in pool No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minstey For Conquerve
Berle Page
Commonwealth Bank
Parkes League Tea Wins Johnnie Walker Cup Over Dubbo
Parkes League tea defeated Dubbo 16 to 14 on Sunday to claim the Johnnie Walker Cup. Dubbo's loss came from weak handling, poor kicking in the rucks, and strong defensive play by the Parkes fullback.
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Parkes
Dubbo
Comforts Fund applauds country women for vital aid
In a message to the Gilgandra Weekly the Comforts Fund secretary praises the district’s women for their superb response to comforts appeals. Last month country branches supplied gifts totaling 16,848 in value, with $617 in comforts and an additional $72 from materials. The article notes material shortages and urges cooperation to avoid waste while detailing operations and the impact on Australian troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Comforts’ Fund
Lorg Mayor's
Sydney
Comfors Fund
Australian Comforts Fund
Australia
Lord Mayor's Fund
Wiey
Ume
Uie
Auualia
Heenzo Cough Remedy Proudly Sold In Stores
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a fast acting family cough remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza. It claims one bottle yields a pint when mixed with water and costs two shillings and one pence. Order through local stores or chemists.
Active Year for Red Cross at Gilgandra Branch
Over fifty members attended the Gilgandra Red Cross annual meeting at the CWA Rooms last Saturday. The branch reported £504 sent to Head Quarters and numerous comforts collected, with Mrs. Varcoe re elected president and Mrs. Sword secretary. Members praised volunteers and outlined plans for an exhibition, knitting, spinning, and further fund raising including street stalls and a house to house collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Red Cross Society
C.W.A
Otalle
Varese
Sword
Mesdames
C. I. B. Douglas
McKenzie
Bises
Waterhouse, Koch, Lemon
Mics
Tut
Varceoe
Christie
Sue
Worewoe
Murray
Raleigh
Hillside
Wis
Bevstidge
Kenber
Aexander
Hiatt
Aminaire
Medemes Johnstone
Paul
Long
Samp
Miss Beverie
Mra Sword
Toormweenah
Bulga
Lodge Ju
Red Cross
the Press
Western Stores
Edgleys Ltd
Mir
Brook
Sree Ucreen
Re. Considy
Ips
St. Josaph's Convent
H. L. J Stune
M. Rendell
Red Crosse Ls
Mie. Varese
Tony Lefere
Migs Park
Comforte Fond
Sighnors
Bankesview Fural
Mars Varcow
Varcoe
UN Uing
E. E. Beveridge
Varcoo
Mire
Wand
Bothy
Johnstone
Carter
Alexander
Towser
Bureling
Varcer
Varco
Foran
House Fire Claims Boy Hilton Fenton Dying
At Borra Creek near Coonabarabran a weatherboard house burned down on Thursday afternoon. Hilton Fenton aged 10 died from burns after the blaze exploded while fuel was added. Brother Leslie aged 7 survived in serious condition. mother and two other children escaped unharmed.
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Borra Creek
Coonabarabran
Hilton Fenton
Hilton
Leslie
Fenton
Tobruk Hero Private W Turnbull Returns Home
Private W Turnbull of Anmatree is the first local enlisted man to return from Tobruk. He spent time on leave in Giprolat and Gilgandra with the Daw son family. The Medical Board reports in a month. Locals regret the lack of notice for returning soldiers and no one met him at the station Saturday.
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W. Turnbull
Anmatree
Tobruk
Gihgandra
Turnbull
Armatres
Giporlealatt
Eric Laewson
J. Ers
Khe Wundo Armatree
Tobrak
Wheat Championships Seek 12 Varieties and Red Cross Fund Drive
The Royal Agricultural Society will limit this year's wheat competition to 12 recommended varieties plus five approved types. Divisional championships will determine winners who qualify for further events. A Red Cross fundraiser features show ball profits shared with the Women's Patriotic Auxiliary. Donations of frankfurters sausage rolls and cakes were urged. Mrs Varcoe and Mrs Sword will lead the drive with knitted items and sewing sessions weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society
Mitlee
Baldwin
Apollo
Eureka
Ford
Mab Varvoe
Red Cros
H. Beveridge
E. E. Bever]ridge
New Mem
Haddon Rig Stud Leads Australia Wool Sale Upswing
Australian graziers push to improve flocks by blood from recognised studs as Haddon Rig studs dominate Sheep Sales results. Prices peak with No 641 hammering records. overall stud ram and flock ram averages show strong demand and rising values amid a broad industry shift toward quality breeding stock.
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Australia
Rem Porehafiers
Haddon Wis
Haddon
New Zealand
Headden Rie Stud
Rome
Haddon Riz
Hadden
Prisoner of War Service Funding and Red Cross Support
The Australian Red Cross Society spent about £500,000 on Prisoners of War Service in the 1914-18 War. Red Cross bureaus for wounded missing and prisoners operate in all States with overseas Searcher Units. NSW bureau is at 34 Martin Place Sydney. Relatives may obtain prisoner location and status from a Red Cross bureau at no cost. Red Cross parcels supply food and comforts weekly and clothing parcels during initial release. Parcels from next of kin may be sent via Red Cross every three months. The postal system provides free transmission for parcels and letters. For full details contact the Red Cross Prisoner of War Service Bureau at 34 Martin Place Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros Society
Greece and Cret
Red Cris
Red Cross
New South Wales
Martin Place
Sydney
Red Crosse Hureau
Red Cros
Red Cross Inanity Bureau
Charcoal Bombshell Hits Gas Market Shift
A Sydney report warns of a drastic change in the producer gas sector as a well known acetylene maker plans a market entry at £500 per unit. The move, said to be far cheaper than current prices, promises highly efficient units and could overhaul the entire producer gas industry and bring charcoal gas within reach of most motorists.
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Sydney
Time
Hughes Prices Highlight Haddon Big Sheep Stud Impact
The Hughes remark on top prices contrasts with the need to sustain peak value. Haddon Big and Heddon Kig hissed appeal, with Abe Rams commanding respect through wool quality and quantity. The dominant Had ron Bigrime influence shows strong, lasting benefits for stud masters and flock owners.
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Hughes
Haddon
Sydney
Heddon Kig Hiss
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Kruschen
A. E. Bailey
MISS
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
Comforts Funds
Haddon Rig Stud
Prisoner OF War Service
Mooleton
F. N. Bensley’s
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