Golf Club annual meeting elects E Townsend president
Gilgandra Golf Club reports a 1937 38 season deficit of £26 14 10 despite strong receipts and good social activity The dry weather delayed course improvements but members expect a successful 1938 season Townsend elected president with a strong committee and plans to cut costs and raise revenue through prizes and social events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Golf Club
E. Townsend
Messrs. E. Townsend
H. Campbell
A. Bevaridge
Ardell
Lees
T. Collison
A. McGowan
A. J
Iow Western Stores
Edgieys Ltd
Mesures
McGowan and Holmes
W. M. Johnston
Western Stores
Edgleys Ltd
L. Kember
McGowan
A. Krohn
Holmes
Drumtechy
E. Collison
Sheldon
Farrance
Sengson
Walgatt
Balance
Townsend
Habgool
Mesers Lownten
Campbell God Jember
Jimeoslf
Dr. Alexander
Messia
A. Townsend
L. D. Scriver
T. Farrance
Tressurer
W. Highfield
Mesars
A. J. Hubgood
E. Tibbits
J.doherty
Len
Mayarkee
Gilgandra Light Horse Troop Triumphs At Parkes Camp
Gilgandra Light Horse Troop returned from Parkes camp and arrived at 1 pm after departing at 4:40 am. They finished third in the Prince of Wales Competition with a near miss due to a hotchkiss gun casing. the sword charge drew praise from Col. Barion and Major Hilless. The troop won jumping and tug of war in sports, with Corporal A McKellar praised for turnout and McLennan praised for fighting in a hard bout. The Governor and officers observed events, with Parkes police mounts drawn from the horses of Troop members. The troop leader expressed thanks on their return for the exemplary conduct in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Light Horse
Parkes
Prince of Wales
Gilgandre
Gigandra
D. Beveridge
A. McKellar
L. McKechnie
Cooper
Gilgandra
Trundie
Riley
Stanley
MccLennan
McLennan
Harding
A.D.C
Aess
Peel
Esawan
Hawkes Aeaudic
Ue Air Force
Davis
Liew
McKellar
Davie
Wiis
Litter of Puppies Bred by Mr Walters At Orange
Mr F Walters of Orange bred a fine litter by Cash Win Mice Gooser. The litter has 10 puppies aged 17 months, with five running and named dogs Rita Cash J Roach Gugandra native Crete entries: four mst, three atonnas, ule third. Lady Gunner with four seconds and one third. Mio h Wet with three firsts three seconds two thirds. Cash Gun with one five and two seconds across three starts.
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F. Walters
Orange
Cash
Mice Gooser
Pamelyi
Rita Cash
Mio H Wet
Cash Gun
Meeting set to inspect course after rain delay
The committee planned a visit to the course but noted no action until after rainfall. The secretary was told to convene the meeting when suitable and Mr Campbell requested a costed list of the clubs plant for presentation at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Dubbo A grade claim pennant over Gilgandra in season finale
Dubbo A grade bowlers visited Gilgandra last Sunday and defeated them easily on the local greens. It was the final pennant match of the season with Gilgandra proud after a strong season, while Dubbo secured the pennants. club president R. J. Nelson and visitor spokesman Mr. Astley praised the season and urged continued good sportsmanship.
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Dubbo
Gilgandra
R. J. Nelson
Wellington
Xeson
Astley
Man Falls 35 Feet From Bridge At Dubbo
H T Jones of Bishop Street Dubbo fell 33 feet from the Coalscene Creek bridge while sleepers were being laid. He trapped through decking and plunged to ground suffering scalp wounds a fractured left forearm a fractured right arm and shock. Ambulance took him to District Hospital.
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Eumungire
H. T. Jones
Bishop Street
Dubbo
Jones
Dubie
Hudison
Catholic Tennis Club Gilgandra Holds General Meeting
The Rev Father Eviston presided at the Gilgandra Catholic Tennis Club meeting in the Memorial Institute. Attendees included D Fenton J Graham T Creenault K Jones N Noonan and others. opening day set for March 27 with a fixed doubles American tournament planned and membership set at 15 men and 4 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Eviscon
Gilgandra Catholic Fennis Club
Memorial Institute
Messrs. D Fenton
J. Graham
T. Creenault
K. Jones
N. Noonan
C. Cannon
E. Hobbs
Ryan
F. Noonan
McGowan
H. Krohn
J. Curran
G. Noonan
F. Skiller
T. Harris
J Creenaune
Graham
Skilter
Misses Hausler
J. Merehant
Stafford
Roach
J. Fleming
Kelly
M. Creeman
FE. Llantis
KR. McGrane
Government Savings Bank
Father Eviston
J. Creenaune
C Cannon
D. Ryan
J. Grehan
Messrs
F. Skier
I. Ryan
Vishays
Debt Collector Appointed by Hospital Board
Gilgandra District Hospital will have outstanding accounts reviewed by the Finance Committee then handed to a debt collector for those able to pay. At Tuesday's Board meeting the move was approved to place such accounts with Mr Mudie on a percentage basis, with potential use of an outside collector if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra District Hospital
Board of Directors
Gould
Mr. Mudie
Finance Committee
Mudie
Godfrey
Stevens-Bruxner Government Tackles 1932 Crisis
Facing a £14 million deficit and £18.6 million in Treasury commitments, the Stevens-Bruxner government began rehabilitation in 1932. The Rural and Government Savings Banks were closed, unemployment rose, and social services lapsed under a Labour administration. The new government vowed to restore social services and pay widows and orphans the money due. A W Yeo, M L A, endorsed United Country Party, Castlereagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Stevens-Bruxner
Friends of the Worker
Labour
Laoour
Labour Party
A W. Yeo
M.la
United Country Party
Castlereagh
Stevens- Bruxner
Official correspondence on Wheatgrowers Union aid request
Mr A W Yeo M L A receives a communication from Premier Steven's stating that proposals to aid settlers suffering crop failures are being considered. Applications for advances to cover essential cropping requirements will be reviewed carefully. Forms available from Rural Bank branches in Dubbo and Coonamble or from Rover Bank Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Yeo
M.lla. Ia
Stevena
Wheatgrowers' Union
Spencer Trengave
Hillside
Durban
Tiana Bank
Nike
Ural Industrie
Wages tax cuts praised by NSW M P for Kogarah
Mr Ross, UAP member for Kogarah, says a further wages tax reduction expected in the Premier's speech will place New South Wales in outstanding favour versus other states. Feathers for beds and pillows advertised as cheaper than kapok from Australian Feath ers Mills.
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Ross
U.A.P
Kogarah
N.S.W
da Globo
Tahebe
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MR. E Townsend
F. D. Munro
H. E. ©. Campbell
Munro
Mastro
Nyngan
Trangie
Narromine
Gulargambone
Coonimble
Coonabarabran
H. E
A. KR. Townsend
B. Campbell
Mr. Serister
Krohn
Tibbie
Tibbite
Morris
Mainvon
Avery
van Len
Poli
Srp
A. loWnsund
Gowd
Kroan
Habgood
A. Kivhn
Western District Golf Association
F. Munro
Collision
Campball
Mrr. Munro
G. OD
Eumungerie
Catholic Tennis
Fawher Eviston
F. Skilfer
J. Wynne
Doin
Serretanes
Campbell’s
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