Gilgandra Light Horse Troop Shines in Parkes Camp Test
After nine days at Parkes the Gilgandra unit of the Light Horse returned by special train with high praise for efficiency and performance. Parkes won the Prince of Wales cup with Gilgandra finishing third. officers and Bishop Wylde lauded the regiment. The unit excelled in sword work, Hotchkiss gun events, and section jumping earning a Diggers Cup and ribbons. The commander praised the troops as the finest he had seen.
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Parkes
Gilgandra
Th Light Horse
G. C. McKellar
Prince of Wales
Gillandrs
Peak Hill
Wellington
Dubbo
Wylde
New South Wales
Parkes Race Course
Col. Johnson
Narromine
Ond
Eaily
Canowindra
Forbes
Narramine
Condobolin
Jocal Boys
Gilganden
Gilgandra Troop
EK. Beveridge
A. McKellar
A. Johns
L. McKaehnie
C Squadron
G. Thomas
C.C
Ath Light Horse
TRE FOR A GREAT SEASON OF THREE NIGHTS
The program runs Wednesday Thursday and Saturday March 17 18 and 20 at the Liberty Theatre Sydney featuring Edmund Lowe and Ina Vance in a top fa story. The event claims a large audience with over 400000 attendance and no price increase. Reserve seats by phone.
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Liberty Theatre
Sydney
Gilgandra
Rival routes push for state highway link in western NSW
Rival groups from Advanes Gulgong Association and Lithgow Goodooga Roads Association press for a two road proposals to declare a state highway. Minister Bremner plans a May 1 visit to Gulgong to discuss the matter and rally support from councils and town groups.
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Advanes
Gulgong Associaton
Lithgow Goodooga Roads Association
Gulgong
Lidsdais
Mulaley Road
Mudgee
Hatening
Torrawesnah
Liddall
Mudges
Mendooran
Tooraweengsh
Coonamble
Walreton
Goodooga
Lithmaw- Goodgcoco Roads Association
Rev Waterford
Queensland
Normenton
Gulf of Carpentaria
Australia
New South Wales
Walget
Wingadee
Gilgandra
Lithgow Town Council
Jaure
Dubbo
Galeone
Referendums Held in Gilgandra Electorate on Marketing and Aviation
Saturday referendums produced decisive majorities for aviation and marketing in the Gilgandra area. Local figures show aviation Yes 1082 No 1008 Informal 46. marketing Yes 1131 No 420 Informal 148. statewide totals list Yes 1,666,173 No 1,484,797 Informal 136,159 with Yes majority 181,496 and No majority 891,093.
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Moa
Gigandra
E. J. Jemith
A.R.O
Gilgandra
Cee Ee
Joss
Gilganera
Laeaeret
The
Commonwealth
Sive Lott
F. Morris
Miller Street
Gilwandre
Pre-Wedding Evening at Kickabil Hall
A pleasant March gathering at Kickabil Hall celebrated the upcoming marriage of Mrs. Flore Gilmour and Mr. Ruseill Parvis. Local musicians Walter and Andrew Lindsay, Clariry Dowd, and Angus McLennan provided entertainment as guests from near and far arrived. A chiming clock was presented to the couple, with best wishes from the community, and dancing continued until 2 a.m. after Auld Lang Syne.
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Kickabil Hall
M's
Flore Gilmour
Ruseill Parvis
Messrs
Walter
Andrew Lindsay
Clariry Dowd
Angus McLennan
Grace Wheaton
Gilmour
Ellia
Miss Griffith
Victoria
Ron Backett
McGrane
M'sse O'Briens
Spearman
Frrndale
Dave
Mire
William Tarci
Mary Jarvis
Purvis
Gilgandra Team Competes At Tamworth Fire Brigades Demo
Over sixty brigades from New South Wales competed in the Volunteer Fire Brigades Demonstration at Tamworth. Gilgandra posted competitive times across events despite not securing a place, with notable results in motor engine and hydrant tasks and several slowest-times noted.
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N.3.w
Tamworth
Gilgandra
Dennis
Narrandera
Cronulla
Wolfengange
Tenterfield
Enlion
Lockhart
Cormes
Hornsby
Garford Metor Faerie Colettu
Cileandra
Queanbeven
Gileandrs
Qanowindrs
Gilgondra
Morea Hurrah
Norranders
Derrigo
Gilzandrs
Garford
Suctin
Dorrige
Yass
Gilgendra
Music Successes for Misa Dalmain Pupils at Trinity Exams
Pupils of Mies Dalmain achieved passes and honours in Trinity College London theory exams held December 6. Senior Helen Burrell and Dorothy Butler passed with marks 78 and 70 respectively. Intermediate Tov Townsend earned honours 88. Advanced Junior Joyce Lithgow and Mary Jarvis passed with merit 86. Junior Margaret Hutchinson earned honours 92 while Beth Cooper passed with merit 0. All candidates succeeded and teacher praised.
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Mies Dalmain
Trinity College of Music
London
Helen Burrell
Dorothy Butler
Tov Townsend
Joyce Lithgow
Mary Jarvis
Margaret Hutchinson
Beth Cooper
Fragmentary note on local route project and approvals
The fragment references a planned route creation with Queensland concerns and a target date by March 7 for informing readiness. It notes support from Town Councils and Shires, plus a step toward prevention to the State and Redeye Perfiaments, with a cautious push to favor the Higher stone and public notice through newspapers.
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Preent
Queensland
Cape Mote
Neper
Obituary of William Homer 49 in Orange Hospital
Complications from arthritis led to the death of William Homer at Orange Hospital on Friday aged 49. Born at Mandurama he lived in the Dubbo Gilgandra area and had friends in Orange. A Returned Soldiers League member who served in the Great War with the 18th Battalion his funeral was held Saturday. Survived by a widow and family mother in Dobbo three brothers Charles Edward Michael and a sister Mrs Harvey. Remains interred in the Church of England section of the Orange cemetery.
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Orange Hospital
William Homer
Orange
Homer
Mandurama
Dubbo
Gilgandra
Returned Soldiers’ League
18Th Battalion
R.8.l
Hig
Dobbo
Charles
Grange
Edward
Sydney
Michael
Teeraweensh
Harvey
Church of England
Orenge
New and Forever at Gileandra Pictures Saturday Night
Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard star with Shirley Temple in a lively romance thriller about crime and sacrifice. Edmund Lowe Virginia Bruce and H B Warner co star as a twist filled tale unfolds amid a strong supporting cast. A color cartoon "Poor Little Me" and a Pepe Levy act complete the program.
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Gileandra Pictures
Gary Cooper
Carole Lombard
Woold
Shirley Temple
Gary
Shirley
W. T. Vance
van Dive
Phileo Vance
Palydebyne Tive
Edmund Lowe
Charingly
Virginia Bruce
H. B Warner
Pepeys
Local Diggers Set Ball Date And Back to Cilgandra Plans
Members of the Gileandra Sub branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a special meeting to arrange the annual Diggers' Ball for Tuesday 27 July and discuss the Back to Cilgandra Week. The meeting also covered nominations for the Western District Councillor vacancy, ticket purchases for the Veterans' Home fundraiser, and entertainment details including Donkey Ball and new reels.
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Gileandra
Returned Soldiers’ League
Cilgandra
C. Francis
Nee
Mesere Po Sutton
A- Moule Fon
E. Tibbits
Chinetiansen
C Sheldon
E Squirrel
0. Gavin
A Irvin
B Lithgow
R Simmons
J T. Morris
O. Jarvis
Reed L. Rendell
A- Monaghan
Woo Wott
J. James
al Digg
Renteman
Regrew
Ferrier
Western
C. Aseh
F. Bronk
Les Piper
Francis
Tare
Praneis
Connertion
Mn Digesy
Owml Diemer
Sheliland
Jemes
Wetern Monarelli Theatre
Cccacion
Cetetaur
Larne Lance Orchestra
Cartmans
Wife Saving Days Promoted by Gilcendra Husbands Club
A humorous notice reports the Gilcendra husbands group endorsing Wife Saving Days. Wives would golf or tennis while husbands stay home to handle chores. They urge buying a Lehmann Washing Machine from Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd to reduce wash day strain and keep clothes from damage.
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Otto
Pdeley: Ltd
Western
Edgleys Ltd
Silver Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Jarvis
On Sunday February 28 Mr and Mrs Stanley T Jarvia of Malvern celebrated their silver wedding in the home her father built. The couple’s daughter Mary helped craft a large silver themed wedding cake with ly of the valley spray and the bride’s veil. A section of the cake was sent to their daughter Nell at Putte High School as friends recalled the couple’s years since their 25th anniversary. Plans include a second honeymoon in Sydney to view the Royal Show.
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Stanley T. Jarvia
Malvern
Jarvis
Mary
Jervis
Gouneey Daugter
Nell
Putte High School
Sydney
Community Notebook Reports Births Visits And Local Events
Mrs G Gnardiney returned home after an extended visit with Mrs M A Lang and Mrs C Putland. Congratulates go to Mr and Mrs Ab Yeo on the birth of a daughter. Visitors from Alendvoran stay with Mr and L Hroughton. Births and visits noted for local families. A Lynn Seewhy meeting aimed to plan for an exhibition proceeds. A 10 mile cycle road race at Toc HBbes event won by Don Alias with Quinton and Melworald close behind.
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G Gnardiney
Ivy Lang
M. A. Lang
C. Putland
Yeo
Rita Monk
Ales
Thao
Bonne
Armautres
Boragii
Alendvoran
Stow
L Hroughton
Boyben
Budind
Gwupnber
Reid
Narrotay
Menum Bei
Cee Landey
Springfield
Cen
Pee Vietung
Lynn
Lor
Liu
Cunecton
Brisbane Wool Sale Sees Strong Japanese Demand
At Brisbane's Monday wool sale Pitt Sen and Badgery Ltd reports strong demand on Japanese account with practically complete clearance and prices improving across lots.
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Brisbane
Pitt, Sen and Badgery Ltd
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Ilo Vance
COMUG
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Carl Mous
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Noes
Flora Gilmour
Kickabil
Misa Dalmain
the Talkies
Mr. and
Mrs
Stanley T. Jarvie
Guy
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