19 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary items report potential Supreme Court vacancy with Mr Walter Bennett MLA and other local political notes. The Brisbane to London air mail route starts December 12 with Christmas mail. Australia to enter car market with baby type models. Woods Peppermint Cure and Collis brand cited for cough relief.
Reports show Australia’s wool output and prices for the year ending June 30 with 41,080,546 bales sold bringing £21,975,901, down from last year by 197,999 bales though value rose. diverse items include politics, deaths, and social essays on children and women’s roles, with separate feature on “Strange but True” and commentary on parenting and partnerships.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at St Phillip's Church Sydney on Thursday March 1, 1904. The parties were Charles Llewellan, eldest son of Owen Evans of Coonambly, and Eleanor, youngest daughter of the late Mr W Petter of Coonambly. Gwendoline Evans, bridesmaid, and Mr W Rohinann were among the attendees.
The report notes the death at Manly of Samuel Rupert Wool and a wedding in Wellington, with local obituaries and community notices. It lists numerous local officials, club officers, and residents, plus incidents of injuries from drilling machinery, a shooting party accident, and a railway proximity development near Gulargambine. It also covers openings, appointments, civic matters, and population updates across the Dubbo region and surrounding towns.
The fragment describes a Kilanden bride Mrs Mudie and Leadvilla groom Me J Dougherty with Udlograph operator roles. It notes a ceremony performed by Rev Me Pleteher, a bridesmaid Mrn A Music, and music from Mr Woo Mure plus a choir.
Golf notes discuss two pitching styles to the green with emphasis on backspin. The ascending shot uses downward contact and ground help to land softly dribbling back, while the standard shot travels high then stops. It notes practice, especially for backspin, and cites Walter Mayer’s British championship finish utilizing an ascending shot.
The article details the explosion shot from a bunker, stressing sand control and head position. It notes only skilled players should attempt it, with quick club lifting and deliberate sand removal to avoid mishaps, while warning many struggle to master the method.
The text discusses golf swing basics emphasizing that strength is not essential. It advises proper stance, firm but not tight grip, and a smooth downward club path onto the ball. It warns against slipping and overemphasized wrist action, focusing on controlled contact for accuracy.
In a limited use, hominated rear plate devices are being tested on police cars to reduce rear-end collisions by enabling clearer identification. Transport Board studied their performance under normal running, with authorities noting potential benefits from an accurate plate count and visibility in adverse conditions.
A cabinet debate discusses beginning work on shale deposits at Newnus with a Mines report and a plan for an investment by police subscribing 300000 pounds in 6 percent shares. A nugget weighing 165 ounces is found at Sharnandoy mine in West Australia. The government opposes ban on certain obligations while Labor leadership backs electoral road map in New South Wales. A Tang Labour executive member discusses campaign strategies and a broader political shift. A Shela 4 official plan signals launching air routes to Pepa and New Guinea on July 24 with Me Vin and colleagues opening flights and setting schedules.
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