Local News Roundup from Dubbo District
Local column notes Mr B R Cornwall joins the Air Force and Sgt Allan Weaver in Palestine recovery. Dubbo shire president Gr P Fallon attends annual conference in Sydney. Promoted Norman McClure and several locals enlist for service. Hospital funding discussion and plans for next state hospital actions. Stock sale announced at Dunedoo with 1000 sheep and 600 cattle. Pacific postal and court staff changes noted. School concert fund drive and a street stall for June 27 proceeds to patriotic fund. Albert E Burrell dies at Wellington aged 73. survived by wife and family.
Local Notes and Community Updates from Gilgandra Area
Master Phillip Murray of Collie is under treatment at Chinnock private hospital Gilgandra. Two cars collided at Court and Miller streets last night with no injuries. Next Women’s Patriotic and War Fund Auxiliary street stall set for Saturday June 20 followed by July 20. Ray Durham transfers from Megdongan to Breelong School and begins Monday. A khaki scarf being knitted for the Red Cross lost at Mrs M Bakers gate on the Coonamble Road. Return to Red Cross Depot, C.W.A. Health Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Parents and Citizens’ Association
Patriotic and War Fund
Phillip Murray
Collie
Chinnock Private Hospital
Gilgandra
Court and
Miller Streets
Women's Patriotic and War Fund Auxiliary
Ray Durham
Coonamble
Megdooran
Breelong School
Red Cross
Gilgan dra Landowner Promises £1000 War Bond Help
Gilgan dra landowner pledges £1000 to the Gilgan dra a Loan Free of Interest campaign run by the Patriotic Fund executive to support the war effort. Nazi signs appeared over ticket boxes linked to a screening in Gilgandra, drawing attention amid patriotic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Patriotic Fund Executive
More Recruits Enlist Locally for A I F
The following have enlisted locally with the A I F in the past week with many passing the initial medical exam Lieut FE Tibbits KNAPE IRWIN D HITCHEN SERISIER F STEVENSON E ROACH A WILLIAMS H MCDONALD R JEFFERY G O GRADY PL D LOGAN R CREEFFR J JONES J TRENGROVE J R PHILLIPS F A At SHire OFFICE QUINN L T FERGUSON K D ALDERMAN G G RICHARDSON BR W DAWES C BR ALLEN PB J T HOLSWICH W NISBET T H CODD W G B
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.I.F
Lieut
FE. C. Tibbits
Knape
J. Irwin
D. Hitchen
Coonamble Diggers Race Club Opens With Record Attendance
Record turnout at the first day of the Coonamble Diggers Race Club meeting with visitors from across New South Wales. Gate receipts reached £156 3s 0d. An Evening Church of England Ball drew about 460 attendees. Key results include Romani Handicap 6 furlongs Intacta first, Posite second, Aurition third. Paronne Handicap 4 furlongs Mast Head first, Heather Lass second, Princess Eileen third. Diggers Cup Handicap 7 furlongs Chiswick first, Breedene second, Ovontes third. Gara Handicap first division Countresu, Countess March second, Exide third. second division Colorado first, Malesh and Silver Pan dead heat second. Ypres Walter Handicap Pinto Pote first, Sir Lorient Inderworks third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coonamble Diggers
N.S.W. Fiels
Church of England
Intacta
Posite
Aurition
Time
Peronne
Mast Head
Heather Lass
Princess Eileen
Chiswick
Breedene
Ovontes
Gara
Countess March
Exide
Colorado
Returned Soldiers Conference at Peak Hill July 3
Western District Conference of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League will meet at Peak Hill on July 3. Gilgandra sub-branch will be presented at the conference. The annual Gilgandra Diggers Ball is set for August 7 at the Australian Hall with all proceeds to the Red Cross Society. Ladies of the local branch will supervise catering, Mr. R Diggs named secretary, and decorations entrusted to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returned Soldiers
The
Retuneil Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League
Peak Hill
Gilgandra
Gilgandra Diggers
Proceds
Red Cross Society
R. Diggs
Pageant and meetings noted for Gilgandra region
School Pageant on 27th June and a meeting of Farjmera and Set tlers' Association Gilgandra branch at Mr Townsend's office on Saturday afternoon. Also reports on Lodge of Past Grands Manchester Unity, Drumtochty Cup golf, church services and local committees. Experimental plots update lists crops and sowing sites across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Farjmera and Settlers’ Association
Townsend
Pesinke and War Fund Exective
Townsend's Garage Ad Promotes Engine Tuning Services
Advertisement notes Townsend's Garage has upgraded with latest engine tuning and testing machinery to improve efficiency and reduce running costs. Motorists are urged to inspect and call in. skilled mechanics in Inchar quote for any job, large or small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Inchar
Belle of the Ball contest at Catholic Ball
The Catholic Ball at Australian Hall on Tuesday night will crown a Belle of the Ball with a prize of £1 1s. 0d. Organizers promise a successful event and special poultry supper. A juvenile event follows on Wednesday with prizes for best fancy costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prim
Gieetat
P. Curran
M. Mortis
A. Hobbs McDermott
Buffet Team Patriotic Fund Thanks Helpers
The organizers express gratitude to all helpers and patrons who supported the fundraising function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Gilgandra Gymkhana Raises About £200 for Patriotic Funds
The Gilgandra Polo Club organized a gymkhana at the Show Ground to aid the District Patriotic and War Funds. Attendance was solid, with entrants from Surtomine, Yass, Tooraweenah, Cue, Kumungerie, Halladeran, Allugoran, and nearby districts. Entrance fees and club fundraisers, including a buffet tea and stalls, pushed receipts toward £200 for the fund, while officials supervised events and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Polo Club
Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund
Women's Auxiliary
the Patriotic Fund
Set Patriotic Fund
Suc
Kennedy
G. Christie
Surtomine
Yass
Alexander
Mar. Christie
Mr. Lienry
Bliss Ds Allun
Listwich Hospital
Bk. Toll
J. Freming
A. Krohn
Jife
Royal Hotel
Digges
Ht. Diggs
F. Brook
Mesarg
G. J. Lorry
A. J. O'Brien
J. L. Hole
Messrs
Beveridge
RK. Sammler
J. Do
J. Kerr
G. BE. Mies
B. Kerr
I. Beveridge
F. Pye
A. Beveridge
J. M. Campbell
Ex Towngend
G. M. McKellar
Rj, Nelson
J. Raleigh
A. BE. Audeanon
Drs. Wood and
J. Ralleigh
Secretay
S$. Gornall
B. Adama
Jd. Keen
J. J. BE. Andrew
Messra
H. McNuwill
A. J. Townsend
R. Porter
F. Varcor
W. Coomber
F. Astill
J. Dignam
E Stockings
E. Wilot
L. Walker
Death of Mrs Will Meers in Collie district
The Collie and Warren districts mourn Mrs. Will Meers of Mulrose Collie, aged 66, who died at home after heart trouble. Survived by husband William and three children Edna John and Keith. sisters Mrs G Meers Mrs T Graham Miss I Jones. funeral at old family cemetery Dick's Camp officiated by Rev Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collie
Warren
Wednnesday
Meers
William Meers
Mulrose
Andersen
Collie District
Thomas Jones
Merrigtt Station
Melrose
Deceas
Edna
John
Keith
G. Meers
Sunny Clime
T. Graham
Sydney
I. Jones
Smitruethers
Harold Jones
Wetella
William Jones
Silace
Dick’s Camp
Rey Cooper
W. Larcembe
Dulio
Gilgandra Patriot War Fund Meeting Sets Rally
The Gilgandra and District Patriotic Fund executive met at the Show Ground with G Christie presiding. A delegate was appointed to Dubbo for a Lord Mayor's Fund rep on a district across multiple shires, and a Win The War Rally was set for Monday June 17 with plans to secure a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra and District P.ttriotic Fund
Yestiijlay
G Christie
Messrs. A. Mudie
B. Gould
I. J. Nelon
Townsend, Astill
S. Beveridge
RK. Harden
J. 4
E. Andrew
L. D. Serisier
J. A. Sword
Sword
Dubbo
Lord Mayors
Coonamble
Coons
Barabran
Dubbb
Gulgong
Gilgundia
Nyngan
Wellington
Timbrebong
Shire
Jonnayone
Funi Wu
Radical change in The Weekly appearance reduces pages
The Weekly adopts a six page format due to newsprint restrictions from non sterling countries. Despite page count drop from eight to six, type size and column width are adjusted to maintain reading volume. Government and NSW country press caution urge conservation of newsprint, noting potential shortages and possible future rationing in Australia and allied markets.
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Iested
Tenia
Department of Trade and Customs
Customs Department
Oversea
Sydney
N.S.W. Country Press Association
England
Europa
Australia
United States of America
HH. EB
O Campbell
Campbell
America
sAmerwa
Car Victim Died in Dubbo Hospital
William Henry Baker eleven year old casualty of a motor car crash between Dubbo and Gilgandra died in Dubbo Hospital. He was eldest son of Mr and Mrs H Baker of Tid-l ater near Orange en route to Gilgandra to visit grandmother Mrs Baker. Interred at Orange Presbyterian cemetery as mourners sent wreaths. Other family members, including Mrs John Baker, remained seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Gilgandra
William Henry Baker
Melvi
Allen
Orange
John Baker
Auill
Bands Visit Gilgandra From Dubbo And Coonamble
Dubbo and Coonamble bands visited Gilgandra on Sunday to perform in the park and a night sacred concert in the Weeton Monarch Theatre. The event, led by Clit Brown and J Heines, drew a large audience and raised about £6, though hospital officials said no formal benefit was arranged. Mr. Stevens noted the visit aimed to foster music and aid the Gilgandra District Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Coonamble
Gilgandra
Weetarn Monarch Theatre
Dobbe
Clit Brown
Slogwart
Depuw
Jheines
E. d. Stevens
Gilgandra District Hospital
Stevens
Hospital
Heart
B. Gould
C. Ross
Gould
Morris McClure wedding at St Andrews Dubbo
Frances Jean McClure wed Mayford Morris at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dubbo in a burgundy wool frock with a rose spray. Attendant Mena McClure wore turquoise. Reception at Dunblane, home of J Costigan. Mr F Ballkwusen subscribes £250 to non interest loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dubbo
Frances Jean
S. McClure
Gilgandra
Wea
Mayford
Sandra
Mise Mena McClure
Wars
Boug McClure
Dunblane
J. Costigan
Narremine Inen
F. Ballkwusen
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Western Monarch Theatre
Fred MacMurray
Ray Milland
Louise Campbell
Eer Fey
Robert Montgomery
Virginia E Bruce
Amanda Duff
Kane Richmond
John Trent
Prescription Local News
Shaw Chemist
Beleebed
B. R. Cormwall
Gupence
Ian Air Force
Dra
Gr. P. Fallon
Seal
Allan ‘Weaver
Palestine
A.ipf
Kember
Allan
Jane
Norman McClure
Air F Fila Ip
Attara
Norman
Rose
Willare
Shipe
Ald. L
Berister
ALF
J. KR. Hazelton
Actfnew
Rs’ Union of
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Haselton
Benno
Moree Diatrict Hospital
Boach
Ite
Tale
Rend
Messrs. K. Buck
H. Buck
S& McLennan
Burnunwere
Dubho District
Paddy
O'Connor
Randwick Hospital
Sydne
Mesers. O. L. Milling and
Dunedge
Dunedoo Yi
Laurie Convery
A. Page
Griffith
Page
Lester Fell
Bubba
Valentine East
Allin East
Colin Roy McKenzie
John Thomas Alfred Foster
Allan Leonard White
Warrumbangle
Charles Henry Petterson
J. €. Teece
C.P.S
Wil
J. W. C. Lees
Justice Department
Wheatgrowers’ Union
Jagat
Garlick
Albert Ernest Burrell
Wellingtom
Judas
Spring Hill
Apenas
Burrell
Egig
William Burrell
Igandra
F.R.A
1. A
Phene
Ypres
Manchester Unity
Bro
C. W. Garlick
P.D.G.M
F. N. Beasley
Bro. W. Boardman
F. W. Purdon
Bros. M. Reynolds
B. Gopsill
Gilgandra Golf Sin
Lutheran Church
Biddon
2WG
Wagga
T. W. Koch
Eumungerie
St. Stephen
H.C
Coboco
Mogrigny H.C
Balladonia
Coalbaggie
Eumangerie
Methodist Church
Order of Knights
Mesérs
J. Parslow and Son
Department of Agriculture
Wheate
Bencubbin
Ford
Belor
Weston
Belle of the Ball
Matthews
Avian Wood
I Grimes
Lady Gardner
R. McKeehnie
Charlie Mack
Miss P. Perry
U. Stocking
A. Pagan
A. Trengrove
Nita Wilson
J. Wrigley
Thelma Wilson
Miss O. McCutcheon
Mina E Stockings
Erwin
Mrs. Trigex
A. Trenove
W Diggs
Mullows
Ray WeKechnie
F. Brodk
Miss Lithgow
E. Townsend
Miss Conventry
Dr. Wood
Wood
J. Campbell
Woods
Gordon Tri
Triggs
Mire MN
Cutcheon
F. Mack
Peter Raleigh
Mcfratchee
KR. G. McCutchert
M. Kennelly
Go Peery
J. Moss
Mrs
Will Meers
Gilgandra District School
In Aid of Patriotic and P. and C. Association Funds
Mr. Garlick’s
Dubbo and
Morris—Mcclure
Tattersall’s Hotel
Roy Henry
Prietor
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