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04 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
1
Chemist Gilgandra offers prescription dispensing by phone 108.
B. C. Somers, secretary, reports executive views on wartime advertising. They deny free advertising while continu ing to urge compliance with wartime controls. The policy aims to preserve revenue while maintaining newspaper business and editorial support.
At a meeting of the Dubbo and District Recruiting Committee it was stated that enlistment from Eumungerie was nearly 100 percent of the district’s eligible young men.
Ammunition shortages affect Curban Rifle Club events. Eight members appeared and produced good scores for the Best chhige of the N RvAs Medal. The annual morning meeting is set for Sunday with limited practice due to scarce ammo.
Reading like a century old board meeting, the document records a council gathering at the district school on Monday night led by Mr C G Koullardk. It praises the association, notes a report by Maddern on finances and school support, and expresses gratitude to staff, pupils, and volunteers for concert preparations and district hospital improvements.
The report reflects on a busy week at the school with student achievements noted across classes. It lists numerous pupils by name and term results, honors in the Primary Department, Second Class, and beyond, highlighting merit in exams and classroom work.
The article notes a severe drought with only 452 points of rainfall at Cilgandra Post Office in the first six months of 1940, well below 1838’s 1816 points. It warns the situation is serious for agriculture, with ground moisture low and stock at risk as drought persists across districts.
Over forty Indias attended Gilgandra Red Cross Society’s annual meeting at Memorial Literary Institute. The annual report shows members contributing, with Comforts Fund credit of £1916, to grow toward £270 from sheep proceeds. President Varcoe chaired the session as reports, receipts, and proposed allocations were reviewed, noting extensive community support and a plan to extend Red Cross aid in coming year.
Dunedoo visitors pushed Gilgundra to the limit in a marked Wakefield Cup match. The locals edged ahead late, but Dunedoo equalized before half time. Gilgundra pulled clear in the second half to win 8 to 3 amid injuries and crowded scenes.
An improvised report notes a War Fund Women's Auxiliary gathering in Gilgandra on a Saturday in late autumn. Officers including a president and treasurer were appointed to oversee fundraising for ongoing war relief efforts.
In Sunday golf at Gilgandra Links the 18 hole stroke event saw J Morris win with six under par and claim the afternoon stake. Mrs Morris won the 12 hole stroke while H Haynes trimmed his prior week’s deficit. Other scores note Dignam and Tibbits with varying results and several incomplete entries.
Mrs Hearn and Mrs Dignam again lower handicaps in a nearby golf event. Hearn posted a 69 for the 4 holes, while Dignam shaved strokes, with other players including Mrs Christie, Mrs Garlick, Mrs Murray, and Mrs Johnson posting scores ranging from 26 to 93.
Incredible community effort at Mendooran Int week rally raised £10 986 for war efforts and enlisted thirty recruits. Four trucks carried sheep as a large turnout supported Captain Boones Wir Alepiv Whiteley and local committees in a two hour event that energized wartime fundraising.
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