Charcoal burning car trips 1000 miles to Broken Hill
Kelvin Anderson and Jock Lawrence completed a just over 1000 mile car journey to Broken Hill and back using a charcoal burning device invented by Anderson. The Ford based car covered 500 miles each direction in about 18 hours out and faced rough roads on the return due to rain. They have applied for patent rights for the device.
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Broken Hill
Kelvin Anderson
Jock Lawrence
Silver City
Young Anderson
Lawrence
Ray Anderson
Bearbong
Anderson
Gilgandra
Patents Office
Anderson and Lawrence
Coonamble Bowls Narrowly Defeat Gilgandra In Friendly Match
Coonamble bowlers visited Gilgandra on Sunday for a friendly match and were defeated by one point 73 to 72. Final fours featured L Blucheut A Mule L D Serier W Irvin and Gilgandra players. Gilgandra beat Doyle Firth Doumani Clark 26 23.
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Gilgardea
Doyle
Firth
Doumani
Clark
G. McKellar
P. Cornwall
Linke J. Fleming
Gilgandra
May Rainfall Registrations Issued by Meteorologist Watt
Official rainfall registrations for May issued by the Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr W S Watt show varied totals. The report lists several stations with notable rainfall and highlights periods of strong showers across districts.
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Comjonwealthy Meteorologiat
W. S. Watt
Kitchen Tea for Miss Joma Leslie Before Marriage
A kitchen tea for Miss Joma Leslie was held at Ulanambri Hall before her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Doug Brown of Gilgandra. The event included a large attendance, a supper by ladies, and generous presents while Mr. Doug Brown could not attend.
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Joma Leslie
Ulanambri
Doug Brown
Gilgandra
Church of England
Ulamambri
Dick Brian Wie
Mere. Hutchison
A. South
Davin
Roma
Mrs E A Collits Entertained Before Departure
The Kugowra Golf Associates hosted Mrs. Collits at the Club House on the eve of her departure for Tworaweenah. A teholes competition and afternoon tea were enjoyed as flowers and decor brightened the tables. The president and officers spoke warmly, presenting a glass trophy to Mrs. Collits, who expressed gratitude for many happy years at the club.
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Kugowra Golf Associates
Dart
M. Douglas Feaptainy
Wenezel
Marvey
Uwger
Collits
Assoc
Farewell Party for Miss Marion Hughes at Hillside
A farewell gathering at Nilma the Fallon home on Monday night celebrated Marion Hughes as she prepares to become a governess in Trangie. The event featured community singing a dainty supper and gifts including a boosh comb and mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilma
P. Fallon
Marion Hughes
Trangie
Fallon
Amazing Ford V-8 engine dismantle demonstration at Townsend's Garage
Two Ford mechanics showed the Ford V-8 engine being dismantled and reassembled in about 20 minutes eight minutes for taking apart twelve minutes for reassembly. The display highlighted Ford design for fewer parts and lower wear and service costs using common dealer tools.
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Ly Iodarge
Townsend
Ford
Aiw
Compound the Mix That Will Stop a Cough
A chemist advertises a cough remedy claiming three formulations 2 6 3 6 and 46 plus a phone contact 108 GIL GANDRA for orders. The message presents a compact sales pitch with no further detail on ingredients or efficacy.
Associates Golf results and Monthly Meeting notes
Friday golfers competed in a caman foursome with winners Miss Campbell and Mrs Leggatt. Scores listed: 7 16 Abs Dignnim and Mes Dearn 68. Mrs Christig and Miss Dein 54 1/2 2/8 1 1. Mrs Jones and Mr Veruli 69 2. Lydgate Miss Coventry and Mrs Dhwten 1 3 45 2 3. Mrs Johns and Mrs Taha 2 4 46. Miss Kember and Mrs Marr 8 22 2/5 10 1a. Association monthly meeting held. accounts presented. Friday's competition not aiding the TB Soldiers Fund. Tees and irons repaired.
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Gilgoandya
Cama
Bein Msp
Campbell
Johns En
Taha
Kember
Marri
Assuchtes Hell
Uswil
Wiese
Includi Mesa
Verali
Preside Euth
Lepgont
Hearn
Barton
Acker
Chri Highfield
Habroot
Jones
Soluson
Morris
Fmitchen
Godfrey
Misses Kepler
Keir
Covent Meehan
Campbel
T.B. Seldhivsariel
Fim
Gilgandra P and C Association Monthly Meeting
The Gilgandra Tarents and Citizens Association held a meeting at the District School on Alon night with Mr EB Townsend chairing. Attendees included Messrs O dr listheniuigstery F Diekuan Wo Thahnelo and others. discussions covered district letters, ministerial appeals, library and hospital matters, and a forthcoming District Council ballot. A district council delegate was named F Dickmin, and a balance sheet and payments were approved. A social cricket or ballette date was set, with a visit by Colandidea Catholic Club yielding a 14 set 115 games victory for the visitors.
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Gilgandra Tarents
Agsuc Mln Wie
Alon
EB. Townsend
Listheniuigstery
F Diekuan
Wo Thahnelo
We. Sroth
A. We
Yeu
Eduwithon
Dy Hl Drummond
Central Library
District Sports
Hospital Co
General
Wither
F. Dickmin
Te Gilgundis
Welson
Golden Jubilee Celebrations in Hawkesbury Circuit
A long article recalls the Golden Jubilee events for the Hawkesbury Circuit Methodist community. Rev Towner and Mrs Towner attended, with speeches from church leaders including Rev A. Towner and others, tracing the circuit's history. The anniversary featured sermons, solos, and reminiscences about early settlers and the Rhine of Australia metaphor for the Hawkesbury. The closing service emphasized fellowship and renewed faith.
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de Gilghattely
Nielsen
Hawkesbury
Sadik
D. Convary
Mae. Stiles
Towne
Mesias Stiles
Findlay
Anderson
Taylor
Towner
Rhine
Australia
Gilgandra council urged to reject proposal for new power plant
The Gilgandra Shire Council faces a referendum over a plan to establish a new light and power plant at Gulargambone and interconnect lines to Coonamble and neighboring areas. Critics argue the town would gain little beyond current rates, while supporters push for bulk supply prospects. The article notes discontent with council handling and cites remarks by President Dr Fallon on the electrical contractor agreement.
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Tig Jdiuister
Ale
Spoonert
Wingadee Shire Couteil
Gilgandis
Gilganden
Gulargambone
Coonamble
Gilgandra
Christie
Liv
Tara
Tre
Ell
Hitchen
Vie Council
F. Bieok
Wurselies
Gioduryeain
Gilpamden
Gilgandra Light Horse Impress at Regimental Bivouac Orange
Gilgandra Light Horse Troop performed strongly at the Regimental Small Arms Bivouac held by the Sixth Light Horse Regiment in Orange last weekend. The Barton Shield for best Hotchkiss Gun team went to Gilgandra, with Parkes and Dubbo in second and third. Parkes won the Peter Dawson Cup for five riflemen, Toogong second and Gilgandra third. Eleven teams contested the Barton Shield and fourteen for the Dawson Cup. Gilgandra's Hotchkiss team included Lance Corporal Hillyer and Trooper Schumler. rifle team members were Sergeant Beveridge, Corporals A McKellar and R Stanley, Troopers D McAllister and D Buchanan. Buchanan ranked among the top twelve in the King’s Medal competition, won by Sergeant Mejor Hennessey, who also claimed the aggregate. Gilgandra will train with a four‑day bivouac at the Show Ground on July 14–16.
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Gilgandra Light Horse
Sixth Light Horse
Orange
Gilgandra
Parkes
Dubbo
Toogong
Hotchkiss
Lance Crporal Hillyer
Schumler
Beveridge
A. McKellar
R Stanley
D. McAllister
D. Buchanan
Buchanan
Mejor Hennessey
Gilgandis
Gilgandra Team Defeats Trangia in Sunday Test
Gilgandra footballers traveled to Trangia on Sunday and beat the local side 3.1. Wilson scored both tries for Gilgandra with L McKenzie adding a goal. The visitors were not at full strength but showed good teamwork and earned a deserved victory.
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Gilgandra
Trangia
B Pointe
Wilson
Gilgandira
L. McKenzie
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Miss Lesslie
Gilgundra
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Eugowra
Tooraweenah
Hillside
Marion
Howard
E- Holmes
Gil
Gandra
Gilgandra P. and C. Association
Itais Yamtell
Vis-Itors Qeeig
Prade
Coleanidea Catholic
Visitwie
Sucessful
Ifohio Lug Geumies
Coonamble-Gilgandra Methodism
Revo A.C. Twater
Fuad- Wharfers
Muree
Lesa
Devi
Presbyterian Church
W. Hodgson
Church of Christ
Thoesom
Universal
Spowlich
Barling
County Council
Shire Council
Dr. Fallon
Gilgandra Team
Cosmopolitan
F. N. Bensley Men's Outfitter
Bridge Street
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