Building Society Notes Asbestos Cement Homes In Lidcombe
In Lidcombe, Sydney, rapid factory growth drives housing demand for workers. The Lilcombe Cooperative Building Society highlights that factory building valued at £1,200,000 was approved by the Lidcombe Council last year, with housing for employees a key issue. Asbestos cement homes exhibit high standards and modern fittings. averages show incomes supporting such homes, and readers may obtain a free booklet from James Hardie and Co. Pty. Ltd detailing better times and designs for asbestos cement houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidcombe
Sydney
F. Thornley
Lilcombe Co-operative Building Society
No. 5
Mr. Thornley
Lidcombe Council
Building Society
Quarto
Abestos-Cement
Oman
Thornley
Liverpool
James Hardie and Coy. Pty. Ltd
Boxana
G.P.O
Thin Hy
Homer
Man Pleads Guilty to Indecent Language in Gilgandra Court
Thomas Argach admitted two charges, one withdrawn, and fined £2 with costs for indecent language and insulting words toward Constables Dickson and Malvaney in Miller Street on June 28. He was described as unsteady and vocal, resisted arrest, and later apologized at the station. Fourteen days to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Argach
Gilgandra
Dickson
Malvaney
Miller Street
Pirat Clasa
Defendent
Enid
Mr. Cookson
P.M
Sheep breeders Association elects officers in Sydney
At the NSW Sheep breeders Association annual meeting in Sydney the new leadership for the ensuing year was elected. Sir Norman Kater was named president with multiple vice presidents and treasurers listed. The executive committee includes Sir Norman Cater WH Bell EL A Elliott G B Falkiner PF BL Fleming J H Fairfax A Hordern W G Lumby and Ga Trebock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NSW Sheepbreeders’ Association
Sydney
Ake
Sir Norman Kater
Messrs
HH. L. Austin
B. J. Body
G. B
A. Falkiner
FP. B
Fleming
A. Hordern
Woa
O'Neiil
Lato TL
Hon 'Vensurers
J. H., Fairfax
Trebec
Norman Cater
Heenzo Cough Remedy Praised By Famous Names
The ad claims world famous figures including Sir Harry Lauder and Captain Prenk Hurley use and recommend ArtNzo as a quick economical cough remedy. It promotes Heenzaq, priced at 3 shillings 1 penny, to mix with water for adults and children alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Mr. Pet, Dawson
Gladys Munchedena
Prenk Hurley
Vane
Wealth of Information on Gebestia Reanent Construction
Fragmentary note discusses Gebestia project, describing construction details and sources of wealth of information. Mentions stakeholders and potential timelines, though specifics are unreadable.
Public holiday debated for Tooraweenah area council meeting
At Gilgandra Shire Council last week a proposed public holiday within twelve miles of Tooraweenah was discussed. Dr Fallon and others questioned whether holidays affect school and shop closures, noting the district headmaster said no holiday was granted for recent hospital sports. The motion to grant was carried amid concerns about beneficiaries and potential bank advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
J. Kerr
Tooraweenah
Toorsweenah P.A. and H. Association
War Workers
Co. Fallon
Itas
Schoos
Fallon
G. Christie
Echor
Porker
Mr. Sword
Falon
Tibbits
Gilgondra
Ritchey
Call-Up for Air Force Leaves Gilgandra Leader
Gilgandra's F C Taylor received his Air Force call-up and will leave for camp tomorrow. He will begin air crew training on Monday after informing the council at Friday's meeting. Council offered best wishes while noting Taylor still has a medical exam pending and vows to uphold Gilgandra's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandre
Shire Clark
F. C. Taylor
Air Force
PF. Fallon
Fred
Gilgandra G
Mr. Taylor
Flo
Allo
Gillandra
Increased support pledged for Red Cross by Gilgandra fund
At a Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund meeting held Friday, members agreed that future funds should donate at least 40 to 50 percent to the Red Cross Society. A state appeal from NSW for July and August was noted, with NSW bearing 40 percent of overseas work costs and local commitments totaling £62,000 yearly. The committee voted £50 immediate donation and planned raffles and appeals to raise further funds by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund
Red Cross Society
Red Croat Society
G. Christie
New South Wales
Australian Red Cross Society
Fufl
Cal Authority
Christie
Red Cross
O. J. McCutcheon
R. d. Nelson
J. W. Wilson
Andrew
McCutcheon
Rniat
First Saddle Maker John Sedgman Dead at 75
The late Mr John Sedgman of Canbelogo, aged 75, was a saddler famed for making the first saddle used by jockey Robby Lewin. He ran a Canbelogo business for 34 years and formerly resided in Cobar. Falls short War Savings Certificates total for year ended June 30 reached 22.5 million pounds, with Queensland alone meeting its quota.
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John Sedgman
Canbelogo
Robby Lewin
Sedgman
Cobar
Queensland
Drumtetchy Cup Narrowly Won At Gilgandra Golf
In the Drumtotchy Cup final 36 holes at Gilgandra Golf Links J Nelson won by one stroke after trailing by six at the start. Morris rallied with 67 to a 74 in the second round, seizing afternoon honors as Bartley Beveride Kember and others posted solid scores through the 18 hole stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Golf Links
J. Nelson
Nelson
Au Nett
J. Morris
J. Nelean
A. Peveridge
L. Kembher
J. Bartley
WE Paynes
J Williams
TA —Irn
J. Acker
Cow, Garlick
Morris
J. Bartley Hi
A. Beveride
L. Kember
J. Williams
H. Haynes
C. W. Garliel
Hillside Red Cross Society Annual Meeting Highlights Departures
The Hillside branch held its annual meeting at Hillside Hall on Wednesday July 9 with Mrs Raleigh presiding. Officers elected for the next year include President Mrs Georg Fallen Treasurer Mr A Reid Secretary Mrs A Reid and Vice Presidents Mrs Kualelen and Mrs Roger. The President and Treasurer resigned after the meeting. Revenue from stalls and events totaled 84 10 0 with attempts to fundraise ongoing as members expressed hope for more volunteers and support amid war demands.
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Hillside
Red Cros Sistety
Hillside Hall
Raleigh
Nalder
Georg
A Reid
A. Reid
Kualelen
Roger
Red Cross
Funis
God
Dune
Oour
HMO
Sun Dune
Fallon
Reid
Nulder Y
Fereuror
Sefton
Benneit
Nelder
Apecia
Miis Hop
Patriotic Fund meeting plans registration and support
President G Christie chaired Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund in May at the Memorial Institute. Trustees were appointed for future war fund administration, with notes on Red Cross parcels, postage for troops, and a plan to welcome home overseas servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Christie
Gilgundra and District Patriotic Fund
Memorial Institute
Mesers
J. J. BE. Andrew
J. B. Sword
S. Gornalt
O. J. McCutcheon
Nelson
J Murray
J. W. Wikson
R. Digey
Mesdames Vareas
Christie
Sword
Veroli
Metres
McCutcheon
Murray
Sward
Andrew
Bury
Union Bank
A Irvin
Papage
Eora
Collie
Fai
Red Cross Society
Tard Mayor's Patriotic Fund
Balladorsa
Docker
Tad Manor
Ecutren Og Bla
Gilg Hdea
Eysaen
Halence
Younser Ser
Colbie
Bitley
Gilgandra Shire Council backs War Savings investment
At a Friday meeting Clerk J B Sword noted Gilgandra and district residents bought War Savings Certificates totaling £10 780 for the period ending 30 June. The council agreed to invest £200 of reserves in further certificates, aligning with other councils to boost war funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Shire
J. B. Sword
Gilgendra and
Petrol Rationing and Can Performance
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss petrol rationing and can performance problems. It mentions private movements, authorities, and various figures such as J. Fieldwry and Mr Fielder. The text references sugar-like supply issues, engine performance, and potential savings, with unclear specifics.
Stop Bunny Shire Counellors Propose Rabbit Purchase Plan
The Shire Counsellors of Avorn plan to ask the Gevevunwait to buy all rabbits at a flat rate to curb the rabbit problem. Dr Slater notes it cost him hundreds of pounds to deal with rabbits on his soil, and with high price of shine, few rabbits remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Counellors
Avorn
Wied
Gevevunwait
Slater Saiih
Donations and expenses for Red Cross fund drive
A historical financial summary shows donations including Shea and Wheat drives totaling £127 18s 1d with various line items such as Red Cross Art Union £3 and Ambulance Fund £52 5s 0d. Expenditures include Quota to Head quarters £15 and material costs £86 10s 0d. Credit balances appear as Bath £23 0s 11d and petty cash £3 10s 4d, all itemized to June 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Art Union
Savings Bank
Petty
Red Crom Art Union
Bath
Welcome Home Private Bill Turnbull Honored at Armatree
A large crowd in Armatree welcomed Private Bill Turnbull home from Tobruk on July 11. Friends from Durban Hillside Warrandale and Gulargambene joined in dancing and supper. Speeches by N Cradlock NM Hodge J Carruthers and gifts from the War Workers and locals capped a warm homecoming with notes of thanks and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home
Bill Turnbull
Armatres
Durban
Hillside
Warrandale
Gulargambene
Wied
N. Cradlock
Turnbull
Tobruk
AIF
Bill
NM. Hodge
J. Carruthers
Armatree and District
Turnhall
Armatree
Dolly
Smithy’s Plane Souwth ermroee to join Canberra memorial
The late Sir Charles Kingeford Buwilth’s famed feroplane Souwth ermroee is to be Chapel in the National War Memorial Museum in Canberra The Southern Cross, used in world’s pioneer aviation, was purchased by the Federal Government years ago and stored in a Kingsford Smith hangar. The cantilever wing must be transported by road due to its huge span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithy
Charles Kingeford Buwilth
Souwthermroee
National War Memorial Museum
Canberra
Southern Cross
Mehta
Federal
Governmen Severs
Kingsford Smith Aerodrome
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Sheepbreeders' Association
Ries
Billie” Meehan
Gilgandra's
MR. F.C. Taylor
Gilgandra Patriotic Fund
Hillside Branch
Commonwealth War Loan
Twa
Erskeneville
Cre
Tithirs
Patton
Gay Pol Rinkilings
Assochthan Cme
J. Fieldwry
Wilde
Tie
Fielder
Alriving
Mooleton
Specia
F. N. Bensley’s
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