05 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
1
Local Gilgandra forecasters predict a bumper year as rain trends and “nought” theory suggest revival after tough periods. Wheat prospects look bright with germination underway and verdant fields across the district, while past droughts are expected to be countered by a favorable season.
Inquest into the Gwabegar death of Mrs. Ivy Beryl Anderson on May 17 hears Dr R E McClelland could not determine a definite cause. He notes a superficial skull confusion without fracture, a heart and organs suggesting poisoning, and stomach contents being analysed. The husband says they were happy. no suicide was reported. The inquest was adjourned.
D A MacLean Auctioneer of Miller Street Gilgandra lists modern bazaar and building classes, agents for Cooper’s Famous Dip and Patriotic Assurance Co Ltd. Loans on freehold and leasehold at low rates, large joinery and moulding stock, Hudson’s Perfection Doors, BALM Prepared Paints, branch sawmill at Albert.
The excerpt describes Collarenferi Gazette on the Barwon River 450 miles from Sydney and Wee Waa Herald formerly The Namei Echo. It notes a rich pastoral district with wheat timber potential, a planned electricity installation by 1929 and a population around 1000 in a 2800 person district, 872 miles from Sydney.
Second hand pianos thoroughly reconditioned and fully guaranteed offered with easy terms. For particulars write Paling's Sydney.
The Shell Company of Australia Ltd offers a new peat issue booklet for wool industry interest. It surveys current blowfly control methods including arsenic treatment and fly traps, aiming to help sheep farmers combat losses estimated at four million pounds yearly. Enquiries to Shell Company of Australia Ltd Sydney.
The advertisement touts Paling’s offering a beautiful radio range at all price points. It invites readers to write for particulars and details on available models and prices.
The report notes an aggregate of 993 points with 440 in January and sparse rainfall in April and May. It describes the recent copious downpour as a colossal sum, aiding wheat sowing, early growth, and pastoral land recovery, promising abundant herbage.
A rainfall table for Gilgandra 1883 lists monthly totals from January to December. The Coretatoes Meteorologist supplied the figures, noting coordinates Lut. 42 m Long 148 deg 41 min. The tabulation shows varied precipitation values across the year with entries for many months and years, reflecting historical rainfall measurements.
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