Local notes mark deaths plans and events in Willoughby district
Obituary notes the death of Mrs M V Falconer of Willoughby near Armintree at midnight aged 61 with sympathies offered. Baradine visitors travel by Baradine Gulargambone Coonamble route while locals discuss early electric light. Warren footballers plan a trip to Gulargambone for the Dempsey Cup. Rovers aim to defend the trophy. Masters Bolger Heal er and Collins return for winter break from school. Mr M W Falconer plans to leave the district this month with no set arrangements. Country Women’s Association meetings held with no public detail. Parents and Citizens Association request via Mr Yeo appears to fail due to no funds for playground improvements. Ex-Students and friends hold a social at Rogser’s Hall with a euchre party and dance. Una Matthews wins ladies prize, Reg Lewis wins gent’s. A future ex-students play “The Smiling Cow.” F S Simpson of Gunarama named organising secretary for Warrumbungles Hall, promising a full meeting report later. A ball is planned at Mount Tenandra woolshed on June 29.
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Rogser
Una Matthews
Reg Lewis
F. 8. Simpson
Rovers Triumph and Evergreen Cup Victory At Coonamble
The Rovers defeated Coonamble to claim the Evergreen Cup, showing superior pace and teamwork from the outset. Scorers included C Groves, S Murray with two tries, and H Hammond with one, with B Masters converting three times. Ty Brandy, though toe injured, finished strong at full back. The Reserves offered little fight, trailing 2–0 at full time, as Teddy Ferguson stood out for the Rovers at scrum half.
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Rovers
Conamble
Othe R Lot
Coonamble
C. Groves
Hammond
S. Murray
H. Hammond
BD. Maeters
Brandy
Carney
M. Wright
W. Fuller
DO. Masters
Ted Fergus
Booker
Nixon
H. Fox
S. Hammond
Murray
F. Hammond
D. Brandy
Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Results Cheerful Opening Day
The first day of tennis featured lively play and elated visitors as pairs competed in a series of mixed doubles and doubles events. Matches showcased many close scores and featured players such as Golby Crocker Tin dell Hewson Ditchfield and Frazer Lewis Cassidy Brien Byrnes Rosser Ferguson and others with games ending 6/0 6/2 and 4/6 2/6 among several pairings.
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Messra Lewis
Simpson
Golby
Crocker
Messrs Lewis and Cassidy
Miss Hewson
Hitchen
Ken Ferguson
Miss Brien
Byrne
Tennis Excerpts From a Sunday Scene in Town
Our local course hosted a tennis day with visitors and residents alike. Players from town and guests spent the afternoon engaging in friendly matches and discussing the sport.
Gular Pictures Show Promises Strong Programme
SULAR PICTURES presents a highlighted next Saturday lineup noted for its quality. Both films have already played in Gilzandra and earned patrons praise for acting and presentation, with strong commendations from audiences.
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Sular Pictures
Gular Pictures
Gilzandra
Mendooran Brevities Recaps Deaths and Local Happenings
Regret follows the death of J J McCarthy of Gilgandra as locals note his years of shopkeeping. Mrs G I L Greenhalgh undergoes surgery at Clydebank Hospital, Dubbo. Railway detectives visit. goods reportedly missing from a trunk. A sleeper-pay total near £1,000 is paid. Timber touted as a district asset. CW A members to attend an American tea hosted by Mrs Dempsey. Tennis tournament opens with numerous competitors. Ida Marchant returns home recovered from appendicitis. Galvanic Burrweed noted in town and surrounds. Twenty three applicants visit the local police last Thursday. Red Cross organizer Grahame visits and speaks. Mr B Smith celebrated 21st birthday at Mechanics Hall. Cold nights persist. days bright. King’s birthday passes quietly. Football Club travels to Cobar for knock-out matches. Frogss Association to meet with local matters on agenda. Rev Dr Norton to confirm candidates on June 28. Coughs and colds widespread. Mr A Butler advertises Heenzo by plane. Kitchen tea for Ada Webster held with gifts and thanks. Dancing described as part of the evening.
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J. J. McCarthy
Gilgandra
Mra. G. IL. Greenhalgh
Clydebank Hoaptal
Dubbo
C.W.A
Dempsey
Pibbon
Ida Marchant
Grahame
Red Cross
Nemiers
B. Smith
Mechanics’ Hall
Cobbsra
Frogtss Association
Norton
R.C
Bathurst Diocess
Mendooran
A. Butler
Ada Webster
H. Webster
Jack Judd
McNulty
Miss Webster
Mr. Judd
Rifle Club Monthly Shoot At Gilgandra
A Gilgandra rifle club shoot Sunday produced lower scores due to a head wind and misfiring rifles. Best at 500 yards were J Wilson and A Kember with 33. Johnson topped 600 yards with 45. Full scores list participants and June handicaps include J Ross R Pare law A McClure Nalder Marchant W Johnson J Wilson A Kember B Linke P Sutton R Lewis W Marchant R Van Heuck elum T Barton P Hearn B Gobill.
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Gilgandra
Clu
Barraclough Ltd Opticians Visit to Sydney Schedule
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians visit Sydney at 365 George Street with next session Gilgamdra on Tuesday June 12 from 4 pm to 6 30 pm and another with Jane at the Royal Hotel Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm Represented by Mr P A Newell FLO Opticians and Optometrists 355 George Street Sydney The firm has visited this town regularly for over thirty years.
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Opticians
George Street
Sydney
Gilgamdra— Tueeday
Jane
Royal Hotel
P. A. Newell
FLO
After and before the presentation a large gathering enjoys songs
Music was given gratia by Mrs J Greenaway and others. Auld Lang Syne led the company to a happy end. Dry weather worsens harvest prospects as grasshopper plagues reduce water and delay sowing. A Bar Reef Islands cruise departs from Sydney for ten days. A knock-out football contest at Cebhora ends with Mendoran champions. Rifle handicap at the local range shows rising club interest with several prize winners listed.
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J. Greenaway
F. G. Jones
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