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Newspaper

Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh

Location

Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1940

Page

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Drugs used let us dispense your next prescription

Chemist Gilgandra offers prescription dispensing by phone 108.

Wartime Advertising Policy From Country Press

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.

B. C. Somers Tiwae Teoh Bueneeses Faninol al Priseiay Ikelake Ews-Coluniy Konwruts

Eumungerie Recruitment Nears 100 Percent Enlistment

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.

Dubbo and District Eumungerie

Curban Rifle Club Sees End of Ammunition Shortage

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.

Cutan Bane Leon Nod Vande RvAs Brien Seornd Posible

Monthly meeting notes highlight school budget and thanks

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.

C. G. Koullardk UG Asoun Maddern Tyuin Loys Luis Maddow Alegunuloy Alexander Ull Fietheiy Dante Suherdile Madden Tly Stadt Twachon Maviden Ilven Mefisrmott Wii Nanibop Og Mnke Yulee

School News Recaps Last Week's Eventful Activities

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.

Wotly Howat Boy Leroy Idler Jour Fora Nosora Iva Fitch Dei Dorothy Com Vary Phyllis Prout Cay My Goon Mealy Uy Johmnesen Ilwned Wilem Kay Smilte Sh May Volko Bar UT Neville Telven Fuourd Moris Sty Len Bure Doig HL Naure Len Hasegua Joan McChmie All Pagan Ruhture Wixom Koha Donnie Ai Hetchison Nuyghow Ih Vines Departmeit Gwou Chives Shislay Smith Stev ‘Moore Bird Mending Beuce Wilson Yeenne Bailey Ja Moris Douglie Witton Compost Batsy” Bogean Baugh Chae Smiths Wentink Ben Horwood Gwen Digg Biwndi Sheila Wile Maer Charaotis Sonary Geonaply Norm Bowens Spelitigy Seudte Mt Kellney Syisung Olive Walioa

Severe Drought Reports and Rainfall Decline in 1940

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.

Cilgandra Athunet Amin Hani Neenkaary

Red Cross Gilgandra Branch holds annual meeting with strong fund drive

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.

Gilgandra Red Cros Society Memorial Literary Institute Comforts Fund Mya Varooe Ely Vurcor Peportal Tyywnaed Grovers Cuaratte Finnie Tyre Sng Mightich Boller CWA Fox Hanks Wunpie Yu Mata Navumbey Blow Alexander Ava Valance Cale Naval Aeeour Tatevest Uulwoer Styne Ab Nash Audit Stupea Wa F Bensley Douglas Ghul Storer Loa Owice Crows Gigi Weekly Wee Laligig Petty Ash Ice Lightey Bailie Vti Esis Hance Croxon Chiypen Auld Benarddhad Ala Gent Jocks Club Hillade Ned Cross GWA Birowlome Mins Jane Belladovny Eile Re M Diggs Sabards Vtie Tekon Smucetisi Dildeh Lutheran Church Uae Fleetsy High Goduut Varcou Beveridge Boerehany Paks Meaduluistune Mae Killes Murry Mini Beck Voli Everehi Sunting Furally Varco Ah Tweedale Samiaiuaily Conor Gilgondey Tungedis Sward Kay Luni Alezandey Mum Heveridge Ma Murray Shivrer Murray Hart Bon Agilvy Hevey Mro Viarcur A. Kembey Te Kewiber Ming Pearson

Gilgandray Triumphs In Wakefield Cup Thriller

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.

Denedoo Madra Vittorious

Patriotic War Fund Auxiliary Meeting at Gilgandra

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.

Gilgandra Patriote Aséerium Tormeend

Golf Week’s Stroke Wins Highlight J Morris At Gilgandra

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.

Gilgandra Links J. Morris Morris Ausocister Morrie Convary Stes Dignum Acker Tibbius

Associate Golf Friday Play Reduces Handicaps

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.

Endicey Dignam Hearn Mme. Hesen Birr Dignam Mra. Christie Men Garlick Az Murray Goifrey Tibi Kember Johnson Mr. Convary Verall Shivs Campbell Sydney Charleville Air Service

Win the War Rally at Mendooran Sets Record

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.

Mendooran Feunlepenter Boones Alepi

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