Gift Evening Honors Miss Audrey Trengove and Mr Stan Drabsch
Fifty to sixty Hillside district residents gathered at Hillscall on Friday evening to honor Miss Audrey Trengove and Mr Stan Drabsch on the eve of their marriage. The event featured dancing, cards, games, and an ample supper prepared by local ladies. V Fallon praised the guests of honor and offered best wishes for their future. A presentation of five carving sets was made, with remarks by George Mason, Reid, and W Semmier. The couple replied, and the gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne.
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Hillside
District
Hills Call
Audrey Trengove
Stan Drabsch
V. Fallon
Finther
Thrse
Messrs
George Mason
Reid
W. Semmier
Miss Trengove
Me Drobsch
Gilgandi Baby Health Centre monthly workings outlined
Report from the Gilgandi Baby Health Centre by Dr E Sydney Morrey details the month’s activities. It lists mothers visited by sisters, newborns weighed, new enrollments, test news given, expectant mothers advised, and attendances at the centre with daily averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandis
Director General Public Health
E. Sydney Morrey
Well spoken lad seeks vacancy in shop window
A well spoken boy asks to see the manager for a job in a shop. The manager reveals the vacancy was filled yesterday. The lad dismisses the situation with a humorous quip about removing a card from the shop window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Jesser
Wheelers Win Big Lottery Prize in State Draw
About fourteen years ago Mr E Wheeler of Maree and another man drew High Syee in a Pine Cup Sweep and gathered £ p 000. Four years ago Mrs Winwler won £1000 in the State Lottery. Now BE and G Wheeler nephews of the former have won £1000 in a State Lottery draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky
Wet meeting of Gilgandra P A Association committee
A Saturday afternoon session of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association was held at the War Memorial Literary Institute. President BR Stanley chaired as members including G Christie, W Wilkow, Tyrrell, J Parslow, and many others discussed renewals, audits, pavilion repairs, and show arrangements for the forthcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra P. and A. Association
War Memorial Literay Institute
BR. Stanley
Mesers
G. Christie
W. Wilkow
1. Tyrrell
No Parslow
LL. J. Creenaune
A. Hk. Burrell
G. Falyn
A McKechnie
FP. Fallon
J. Parslow
Messie
Murray
P. Fallon
Rife Clas
Standards for World Agriculture and Production
Professor Clunies Ross told the Agricultural Bureau conference in Sydney that raising living standards globally is the only solution to primary production problems. He warned that protectionism favors secondary industries while primary industries face cutthroat competition and diminishing trade, urging steady expansion of demand for exportable goods through economic research and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clunies Ross
Agricultural Bureau
Sydney
Ross
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Sydney University
Our Show Progress Report by P and A Association
At a committee meeting held Saturday afternoon the P and A Association expressed confidence the annual Show on 12 August will match past standards. Secretary G Christie noted strong sheep entries, including prize winners from the Sydney Sheep Show. He urged district residents to support the committee to ensure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. and A. Association
G.christie
Sydney
Land reforms aim to resume large estates for soldier settlement
Premier Mr W J McKell outlines government plans to take over 6,000,000 acres of Western Division land after 1943 and 1948 leases for settlement by returned soldiers. The program includes breaking up large estates via a graduated land tax with legislation to follow. Minister for Lands Mr J M Tay to tour the Western Territory beginning July 25 visiting Rourk and Cobar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McKell
Mizieter For
Mr 7. M. Tay
Wertery
Divtive
Rourk
Cobar
Twin foals born at Errowanbang station die young
A blood mare at Errowanbang Station in Careoar district produced twin foals by the orange horse Pinkenbah. Both foals died as premature births. Pinkenbah was raced with success by owner-trainer Dad Lancham. The Errowanbang foals are believed among Pinkenbah's first offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errowanbang
Pinkenbah
Lancham
Memorial Institute finances show small loss but solid position
At the annual meeting of the Gilgandre War Memorial Literary Institute the treasurer reported receipts of £117 9s 0d and outgoes exceeding income by £20, leaving a credit balance of £28 16s 6d. £249 12s 0d was invested in War Savings Certificates. The committee aims to carry on and keep the institute as a memorial to fallen men, with elected officers and plans to raise funds if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avast
R. J. Nelaon
Busling
TR. J. Nelvan
Gilgandre War Memorial Literary Institute
Mr. G. Christie
Messe
CW. Garlick
C. A. Murphy
Grrnall
J. Verell
A. E. Holmes
B. Gould
A Krohn
M. Godfrey
L. S. Ser Maier
R. L. Hole
A. B. Adame
J. Donovan
W. Coomber
Aexander and Wood
Alexander
Well Treated prisoners of war in German and Italian camps
The Australian Red Cross says POWs in Germany and Italy are well treated. Delegates from the International Red Cross visited Summon camp in Italy and Oflag in Germany and found officers housed in a 1300s castle with modest meals and three daily servings. Prisoners could buy extra food at a canteen and do light work at Salmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Australian Red Cross Society
International Red Cross Committee
Oflag
Gilgandra Eyes New State Highway Route
Gilgandra Shire Council notes its junctions of three main highways and the Main Roads Board funds maintenance. The North Western Road Association pushes for a state highway along the Mudgee route, with final routing to be decided by interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Shire
Oxley
Newell
No. 18
Collie
Volunteer Defence Corps Trip To Dubbo Demonstration
Gilgandra Volunteer Defence Corps members are urged to travel to Dubbo on Sunday 27th for a full morning demonstration of demolition work with high explosives. Natremine and Wellington units will attend. Cars depart Milley Street Gilgandra at 7 80 am with members meeting at Dubbo Drill Hall next to the Fire Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Volunteer Defence Corps
Dubbo
Gilgandra
Natremine
Wellington
J. Murray
Milley Street
Gilgundra
Drill
Darling Street
Out of Debt At Gilgandra Hospital After Appeal
Gilgandra District Hospital directors praised a successful appeal that produced a credit balance of £1002 14s 5d, enough to cover commitments and leave £200 to £300. They agreed to pay outstanding accounts before the annual meeting, with accounts to be grouped and paid promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra District Hospital
Fensley
Lew Ing Ao Bank Credit Wlance
Mr. Purdon
Or. Curran
Olds
Townsend
Mr. Gould
Mr. Townsend
Curry
Bensley
Wren
Directore
Ao Ty
Lord Nuffield Donations Abroad Noted in Tale
A rumor circles around Lord Nuffield claiming gifts totaling more than 14,000,000. Andrew Carnegie, famed for library endowments, is cited as a contrast, though the exact value of the British donor’s generosity remains uncalculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nuffield
Andrew Carnee
Remarkable Doras Bloomfielt Supports War Work at 84
At age 84 Miss Doras Bloomfielt sets an example by knitting items for the Wellington Naval War Auxiliary draftee group. Her work earned first honors at the last Wellington Show, and she remains sharp without glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doras Bloomfielt
Te Wellington
N.W.W
Wellington
Heenzo Multiform Remedy Promises Chest Nose And Throat Relief
An ad touts Heenzo as a three in one cure for coughs colds and throat ailments usable internally as a cough remedy a naval antiseptic and a throat gargle. It claims quick relief from catarrh and smokers throat and notes a pint of diluted concentrate costs 2/1 for family use.
Rural fuel relief urged by Motor Traders group
Country members of the Motor Traders Association asked the Liquid Fuel Control Board chair to appoint an advisory committee in country centres to review petrol allowances. They pressed for larger allowances for primary producers and argued rural areas lack transport facilities. Mr. Neale promised sympathetic consideration and said relief would be provided soon to necessitous country districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Traders' Association
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Neale
Matron's Report to Gilgendra District Hospital Board
The May 31 hospital census lists 9 male and 7 female inpatients, 16 admissions, 19 discharges, 1 death, and a June 50th ending census of 6. The wards resumed duty June 20 and Miss Kelly took a month's annual leave from August. District schools and public notices mention assorted donations and school sports supplies including cakes, jam, pumpkins, pumpkins and oranges. The report was received on motion by Mussie Curran and YD O'Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgendra District Hospital
O'Neill
Hospita
Totel
Kelly Feook
Distriet School
Avipe Ping
Malk
Pagans
Pumpkine
Murjfo
Elises Iy Dietrict
Bottl
Murphy
Curhan
Bovisepee
Corben School
Go Chiemaller
Mussie
Curran
Ins
Wrigley Chewing Gum Ad Teases Fresh Breath and Alertness
An early 20th century style advertisement touts Wrigley chewing gum as a lasting refresher. It promises nerve steadiness, digestion aid, and tooth-polishing benefits all day, with three flavors including peppermint and Juicy Fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigley
P.K
Income tax rate likely to rise under upcoming budget
The article reports a probable steep increase in the income tax rate to be debated in Parliament within weeks. The new deductions scale expands to 44 weeks, with rates changing for dependents and workers, detailing specific weekly amounts set to apply from August 1 for employees with and without dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidler
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Hillside Hall
5. Drabsch
Centre 2
Ey Vee
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
Ilgandra
Tthe
Sssociation
Ebert
Sul Perlberr
Ion
Barling
Christian
Wilton
Out West
Memorial Institute
Myanthas
Megat
W. Adams
Gornal
A. Wood
W. F. Coomber
C. W. Garlick
B. Gowle
A Brohn
Mudie
Wooding
Mesat, Gornall and Gould
Sylney
RED Cross Society
ALF
Volunteer Defence Corps
Gilgandra Hospital
Town and District
al Ou
Mooleton
Specia
F. N. Bensley’s
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