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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
8
In front of more than 500 spectators the Gular Rovers defeated Burra-Bee-Dee 19 to 8 in a hard fast football match for the silver trophy. Gular showed late surge with Fox scoring a great try as Nixon and Fox stood out in a high tempo contest.
Burra-Bee-Dee and Gular play a high tempo rugby match with multiple tries. Gular leads early 5-3 before Burra-Bee-Dee replies, bringing the score to 11-8, as Fox and Coney shine for Gular and Borby and Lathan contribute for Burra-Bee-Dee.
Mr Luckie of the Bank of New South Wales returns last Monday to permanent duties at the local branch after relief at several posts. The Gulargambone Rovers played at Tooraweenah Instacadar in a knockout. Gowang defeated them. Postponement of the big knockout to June 2 due to injuries. Women’s Auxiliary announce a ball on June bot, withMrs Armstrong’s orchestra. Kangaroo shoot planned at Denmy Station, 400–500 kangaroos targeted. Farmers near Yorrandalin report wallaby damage to crops. rains awaited to assess the impact. A car shooting event nearly caused a serious accident during fox hunting. Gular backs beat Nixon 24 to 8. Hammond kicked a goal in a fast, near-spectacular match.
The Central Western Co-operative Dairy Society's Dubbo butter factory reports six months of activity since December 1 with 17 suppliers rising to over 100. Output increased weekly with last week's production up nine boxes from two weeks prior and May payments projected higher despite price declines. The plant is described as the state's most modern and runs efficiently with low costs.
Sir Samuel Harder stated at the Trangi e Show that horses are regaining value after observing Sydney and country shows. He noted the animal's worth is being recognized again and the horse is returning to the sleeve.
The Minister for Labor and Industry Mr Dunningham said the government reduced unemployment relief funding by half after removing a fee and expressed hope unemployment taxation would eventually be unnecessary. He noted the timing remains distant and the tax is still required for now.
The Has Beens beat the Royal Blues 8 to 3 in a 20 minute halves rugby curtain raiser. Lemon scored a first try for the Blues, Reynolds and Press crossed for the Has Beens, with a final score of 8 3.
A small-field Sunday bogey competition produced a thrilling finish with three players tied for first. Scores listed include down entries from McDonnell Hodgson Newton Roberts Proctor and Francis, with a next week annual tournament planned on the grounds.
Jim Prince announces he has taken over a local shop and invites the public to buy at reasonable prices. The store offers confections, cool drinks and ices, fruit and vegetables, small goods, fish on Fridays, tobacco, and aims to satisfy customers.
Sparse crowd seen at Sunday hockey game as Coonamble shows superiority over their opponents. The team won by two goals to nil, with a focus on teamwork over individual play.
A new tennis club has formed at the hotel courts with twelve members. The move will not interfere with the Town Club as most members belong to both. The courts are in excellent order and meant for business people’ convenience, with a tournament planned in the future.
Police add Constable Clare to the local force after six months short-handed. Tennis sees Begula Chub beat Mendooran on the Inecal court. Annual show meeting reports a £190 receipts £170 expenses with a £10 honorarium. plans for ground improvements and district canvassing are pledged. Football: Mendooran defeats Gowangan 8 to 5. knockout at Cobbora ends in a 16–0 defeat for Mendooran.
A large crowd attended Curban rifle range for a two stage quarterly shoot held on Sunday under dull light and choppy wind. G Fallon won with a score of 62 including a 60 mark. several shooters posted notable totals amid rough weather. A linked charity event raised £2 for Gleandra District Hospital with Lydon winning the bull’s eye segment contest.
The Motor Traders' Association plans a price stabilisation scheme to end the petrol price war. Resellers will be allowed a reasonable profit as the plan takes effect on June 6. The text also mentions a cough remedy but lacks clear connection to the main event.
Premier Stevens announced a policy shift to postpone all arrears instalments for settlers during the current low mood period. If a settler has six or more years in arrears, they will not need to pay those instalments until the end of the term, and interest will not accrue in the interim. The move aims to ease financial pressure and stabilize settlements.
Poor Bunny Up goes the price of rabbit skins while hunters trap and poison rabbits in a ruthless market. Both professional and amateur alike roam the land with rifles and hounds, threatening a sharp decline in the pest as winter approaches.
Justice Long Innes in the Equity Court last Friday held that under the Lotteries Act it is not legal for persons to form partnerships regarding lottery tickets after a ticket for a specific lottery has been purchased. The decision clarifies the legality of shared ownership in state lotteries and affects ticket buyers and partners.
Bond's brand cardigans athletic undershirts and heavy work shirts offer bargain prices from 8/11 to 3/11. Men and boys receive fleecy lined items, silk and wool hose, ties, and ladies pullovers in various colors. Special offers include 1/6 to 12/6 yard fabrics and country orders prompt delivery.
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