25 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
1
Members of the Volunteer Corps paraded at the Show Ground in Gilganara on Sunday morning under Sergeant D Turner and Lieutenant G G Kohliant, marching two hours. Five men failed to pose in salute. next parade is scheduled Sunday week August 4 at 10 34 and all returned men are invited.
Fragmentary notes discuss a rare parrot described with blue cheeks and pale plumage. The writeup mentions a ground-dwelling habit, a tendency to perch on grass, and potential extinction concerns tied to rustlers and habitat changes.
A 14 month old girl Pamela Bray drowned in a tank at her home near Tooraweenah Road while playing unseen. Found by her siblings around 4 30 pm the child had been submerged in about a foot of water. Attempts at artificial respiration failed. The Bray family, including three other children aged 1, 3 and 4, have suffered multiple losses this month. Funeral arrangements announced with services at St Ambrose Church and burial at Gilgandra Cemetery.
A detailed account describes the wedding of Joye Cecilia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tanewelle of Brskinn Br Die Jor, to Mr Slime Lynehe of Ciljnnulrs. The ceremony featured white satin and orange blossoms, with a reception at the bride’s home before a short honeymoon in Bennbah, Nymngse.
Auction notice from missing data lists stock items and coefficients with names like Clarke Gulur and Hall VOGYRIS. Fragmentary date hints include 24/11 and 1922 8 with references to Weekly Ottley and 172 watts.
Mrs Alice Butlin Lindsay aged 72 of Creytown in the Soublang Valley United States died after a long illness. She was the wife of Andrew Lindsay and mother of Meggan, Mel, and others. Funeral details announced by relatives who mourn her passing, described as highly respected in the community.
A scrambled report from Gilgandra Baby Health Centre outlines recent visits and staff activities. It mentions Dr E Sydney Meranil and various health workers visiting Ly. Sietues, with references to locations and times, though the text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
A fragmented report describes Reading and Reading figures discussing prizes, bets, and outcomes across races. Mentions Mendoorin, Lurentin, Stokes, and Rendwick tied to a wagering and horse racing scene with references to rewards and long-term betting implications.
Incomplete OCR shows a proposed Sydney to Charleville air service with stops at Yoorawevnah and Trotnwednab. Names and places are garbled but imply a weekly round trip with departures on Monday Tuesday and Friday and a return on Tuesday and Friday, pending route confirmations by CARLING Toong CHRISTIE.
Readable fragments show committees organizing a show with prizes and a judge list. Names include G McKullar J Pyestowy Ke Farlow A Lithgow MW W Anderson C Snelden and others. Discussions cover funding, arrangements, and a plan for a Saturday event with a prize pool and secretary oversight.
Gilgandis boxer Jack Brander scores a fourth round stoppage against Australian welterweight champion Hockey Bennell at Leichthardt Stadium. Les Brander also wins earlier, defeating Bill Connelly. Crowd of about 4000 watches Bennell stumble after a hard opening, but Brander dominates with body work en route to victory. Bennell vows to defend the title in three weeks.
The Gilgandra Patriotic Younger Set hosted a Thursday night Patriotic Ball at the Western Monarch Theatre with about 500 dancers. Guests included local air force members from Narromine and visitors from nearby towns, enjoying music by Mig Gittero's orchestra. A large fire later damaged Coonamble’s Royal Hotel building and adjacent properties, owned by Mir Greg Methe, with a boarding house run by Mrs. Colless and a bakery shop. The blaze, which caused significant losses, likely started in one of the shop areas.
The article describes a public gathering: a procession by the Gileandra Patriotic Youngser Sut with Mississ McCutcheon and Andrew 38 Feercuriey attending. It notes a use Tanda, retention of Forte Torloo boys, and an enthusiastic committee led by Me F. Brook. Festivities lasted until four, with a balcony marquee buffet offering Fortising cul-e and good service.
The death occurred July 11 at Farite Hospital Sydney of Mr Patrick OConnor aged 35. Survived by widow and large family including Owen Collie Willing Tom Michael Elizabeth Collen Christis and Bultic with brothers Joby OConnor Orca Nor Michael OConnor Edward Connor Newcastle Turner Warron and Mrs Hens Narrunderu. Body at Cathalle Church Woltara with Benediction Requiem Monday. funeral for Catholic section at Noreen Suburbs courtary. Funeral arranged by W N Mull Newton.
Fragmentary notice notes shearers claims at a rural facility with terms on wages per week per man and per day. Mentions oil year 1100 fox flock and feed allowances. Details are incomplete but indicate weekly earnings and board conditions for workers amid brandish-era wording.
Weekend golf events drew players to SUF Links for Sunday competition. Morning stroke play saw Morris 272 and Hayden match 77.7 while Dignan and Gouhyy were among others, with Canary and Coy facing Tad J in a lively field.
H. A. Barraclough Pty Ltd Optometrists and Opticians, 386 George Street Sydney, announce a next visit to Silgandra at the Royal Hotel on Thursday, 1811 August from 10 am for points. The note states the firm has visited the town for our part and was discussed by Mr RJ Greg.
Market listings show multiple accounts from Chas Law Armatree and HD Bon, with 101 shorn x bred ewes and various lambs sold at prices around 17s to 30s and steers near 35s. Brands cited include Auckors and Campball. locations include Coonamble and Armative, with numerous consignments and averages noted.
Mrs AE Jones of Merrie Iir Glint Merrie region died after extended illness. The late Mrs Jones, born Grace Margaret Swan Bel in Fifeshire Scotland, married Mr Jones and resided at the Merrieal homestead. Survived by a large family including three daughters and several sons, the grief-stricken household mourns her loss with church rites and community notices.
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