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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
5
A cryptic wartime notice warns Australians about Italian nationals possibly acting against national welfare. It mentions a Tuesday event at a Buster Compound and references alleged alien threats and potential information leakage to authorities or near military stations, signaling surveillance concerns and alleged subversion.
A fragmented list of names appears to document honor roll and enlistment figures across services. It includes numerous individuals from various towns and regions, with scattered mentions of Army Air Force and Australian Navy enlistments and weekly records.
The notice describes an EMA card party hosted by GWA at a hospital event. Attendees, including Mr. and Mrs. Poiriee, are noted with remarks on timing around 3 PM. The item highlights a social gift exchange and community participation with focus on hospital fundraising.
War and wool prices dominate early notes with European demand signals and potential shifts in supply chains. Forecasts suggest United States and British policy may impact wool exports and naval demands. Prices react to Franco-Belgian activity and Australian output expectations.
Market activity described as firm with rising prices for some items while demand remained weak. Notes include cattle and veal shortages, forward powers on some numbers, and several listed buyers and locations such as Narromine and Moglguiners. The report mentions a new fully motor mower and general trading conditions in a regional market.
Fragmented OCR outlines a traveling baby clinic operation in Fay and West Linden health scheme areas. Mentions staff Bier Smiths, arrival dates in June and July, and notes about locations such as Gilpandra and Gulargamon with scattered dates and terms.
Gilgandra footballers defeated Dubbo 7 to 6 at the Dubbo Show Ground, their first home defeat of Dubbo in 16 years. The match featured strong Gilgandra defense and a late advantage, with both sides pressuring for a decisive score as the crowd witnessed a tense, hard fought game.
The annual Catholic Ball in Gilganden Hall Tuesday night drew about 160 couples, with visitors from nearby towns. Judges selected Miss Jenn Sindh as winner. MC Tubksy and team led a formal evening with prizes and refreshments, the proceeds aiding charitable works.
A garbled scan lists many names, fabrics, and garments such as velvet capes pink taffeta and white satin. The passage mentions individuals like Miss Valerie Gatlin Callie Wine and Miss Kathleen Elariaon among others, with scattered notes on coats and accessories and no clear narrative or event.
A fragmented cinema page notes film showings at Western Monafeht and local venues. It mentions Dead End Bergoning, Hack Rogers serials, and a special screening with Ivy Douglas and Tony Blondell in Good Girl Ge To is. Dates include Saturday the 24th and June events, with references to screening schedules and emergency alerts.
A historical school event featured numerous children in themed costumes with judges naming winners. Attendants included several families and local organizers, highlighting community participation and the year’s costume displays.
An executive meeting of the Patriotic and War Fund in Gilgandra presided by G Christie reviewed district enlistment totals, agreed appointees to coordinate recruiting, and planned sustenance parcels for recruits. Debates covered local support, fundraising, and coordinating with Dubbo and council figures, with a move to reimburse recruitment expenses.
Two meetings at Collie discussed war effort aims and member participation. Members planned general meeting for July to organize patriotic activities and recruitment. An open meeting on Wednesday planned to outline patrol and civic duties with donations pledged and an organizational drive.
The Younger Sat Tennis Tournament concluded with the ladies doubles title won by Mrs. Caine and Mrs. Smithers. Mr. Cy and Mrs. Mescie took another prize, while Miss P. Smithers and E. Sufford claimed the minor event. The committee extended thanks to several supporters and the club for assistance.
A community drive reports early funds for a War Rally next Monday. Donations include £21000 from Mr J O'Brien to Gilvandes's Interest TM Weep and £100 from Ste P Nulder with others pledging similar sums. Organizers hope to mobilize volunteers and secure further contributions for the town fete.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Collie Women Workers League mention with unclear names and lines, including potential references to individuals such as R. STEWalr, MRE BROPHY, and Zqevemey, but details and context are garbled and unspecific.
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