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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
2
The article outlines preparations for a school pageant amid a community push for talent displays and fund drives. It notes dates, venues, and key participants such as William Baker and Mr McCute Di foe, with discussions of planning for the event and related fundraisers.
Fragmentary OCR item listing a name and contact detail for an architect in Coonamble with a phone number 160. The readable text provides no action, event, or context beyond the contact reference.
A messy OCR fragment outlines local Dubbo area happenings including public works, park concerns, charitable donations, and upcoming events. Mentions Mr Houtiak, Mee Loner at Pod Gitice, and Watbs Clorus, with notes on a June gathering and donations for a school. Mentions Sydney residents and various locals involved in community activities.
Readable fragments report council meeting plans for Gide araidra Shire Council and various community notices. Mentions Mrs Wilson of Sydney visiting Gilgansira with her son, Mr va Wee aon a Buney, and Mrs Garton of Dubie appointed to a committee. Also notes a dance, school event, and the potential resumption of duties for a local official after medical treatment.
The June meeting of the Alashire District Hospital Board convened at the War Memorial Institute with President Gould presiding. The session covered oxygen supply, funding from the Sub Subsidy Scheme, patient statistics, staff notes, and arrangements for hospital operations and public visits, with financial accounts presented and committee reports discussed.
Fragmented text reports a golf championship with mentions of players Link Pes and Mrs. DI lured, a play-off victory and a June Friday medal round at Gugendes Golf Links. It also references a church event and a Bristol meeting, plus government holiday notes and other scattered items.
A fragmented report notes a Sydney case where Ot Dios Arinoy and others faced court action over failure to preserve records. The matter involves costs and judicial oversight, with references to Kogarah and local officials.
A fragmented local notice lists church services and social events with scattered names and places. It mentions Gilganden, Sydney, and several individuals, signaling upcoming services and a community gathering with cake dish offerings and a party.
Italy declares war on Britain and France amid broadcasts from Rome radio. The foreign minister Count Cina notified British and French ambassadors as Italy moves to war during the World War era.
A garbled excerpt portrays British and Allied pages predicting Italy's fate, citing Mussolini and a World War I era tone. The fragment references Prime Minister and Allied leaders, suggesting dire warnings about Italian aggression and wartime consequences, though details are unclear.
Report recounts a New York visit featuring heavyweights and boxing figures with Dempsey in prime form and a Sydney circus attraction at Madison Square Garden. It describes ringside entertainment, notable guests, and an attempted long distance telephone call from Gilgandra to New York.
Recruit enlistment papers for the Royal Australian Air Force are available at the Shire Office via Mr Be Sword. It lists mustering roles including fitters, instrument makers, and electricians. Eligible ages range from 18 to 36, with up to 45 for fully qualified Alter officers, seeking men eager to join and pass the required standard physical and medical tests.
The Gilgendira Women's Amillary of the Patriotic and War Fund seeks a complete list of names addresses and military details of all local men who have enlisted for service. Relatives and friends of recruits are urged to assist by providing these particulars for forwarding comforts.
A youth group plans a village fundraiser this Saturday at 280 PM. The event includes a bake sale and games to benefit the club, with a bridge hour to follow and activities on both sides of the hall. Proceeds aid local births and community support.
The Gilgendre Red Cross Society organizes a sheep drive with the first truck load set for Tuesday toward Sydney. About 30 more sheep are needed, and donors are urged to assist. A list of received donations from local residents and businesses follows the appeal.
Fragmented OCR reports 90 000 wheat bags cracked during railway transit. Readable parts reference damage at a feed area and spring timing, but details are unclear. Entities such as locations or organizations are not clearly identifiable in the readable text.
Deep regret is recorded at the death of Mrs Emmie Alice Wake wife of BH Wake of Holmlets Gilgandra. Born in Kaiapoi New Zealand she lived in Sydney Gillgandra area for 27 years as a well known and highly regarded member of the community. She supported agricultural shows and was active in the Presbyterian church. Survived by two daughters and a son, the funeral was held in Sydney.
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