12 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
1
A Turley's Miller Behat shop offers cordial supplies at 3 shillings per dozen. The note promotes Turley’s as a good source for cordials and references Sister Townsend and terms on application.
Gilgandra News reports another eventful weekend trip from Gulargambone to Gilgandra with multiple punctures. The Binnaway precinct honors Mr. B Jones with a gold medal. Western District Railway Picnic draws crowds. rugby league, boxing, and horse racing scenes feature local figures and upcoming meetings.
At a Gilgandra meeting Mr. PL Keely warned the institution faces a critical wood shortage. The Retugne League asked Chon to visit with wood donations, but only one came from Mr Ay Mudie. Locals urged organized drives to stockpile fuel and provide hospital support through winter.
A visitor reviews Gilgandra golf course noting its country limits and funding challenges. He praises progress, suggests bunker adjustments and fairway improvements, and highlights local players Byrne Krohn Campbell Edmonds Nelson Munro Colter Cornwall Garthey and others, with an eye to inviting new members.
The ceremony solemnised by Rev Father Michael Henry linked Grace Hearn and Alf MecKechnie on a Saturday in March at the Presbytery Dubbo. The bride wore an ankle length satin frock with a wreath veil. bridesmaid Mary Johnson in blue georgette. croom Wl McKachnie. future home listed as Inglewood Gilganira.
Mr Keith Wallace travels from Gilgandra to Melbourne via Sydney to compete in mid distance footrunning events at southern state meetings He will be joined by Constable Tarrant of Coonambie for sprint events Wallace hopes for prize money after losing weight and his first start is a 600 yard race at Melbourne Exhibition Ground He plans two to three meetings weekly and aims for Easter Stalwell Gift matches Local golf club notes urge course improvements to attract Open tournaments and larger crowds
An Irish National Concert will be held at the Australian Hall Gilgandra on Thursday with local artists and guests from Dubbo. Miss Kathleen McCarry elocutionist from Brigidine Convent Coonamble will perform, joined by Kathleen Robinson dancer. proceeds support St Joseph's Convent. Tickets include box plans at Seymour�s. Also notes on Crystal Palace film program Not So Quiet on the Western Front with The Song of Soho and The Golfers. World motor production 1930 figures show Ford leading 1,500,010 cars. Ford US sales about 1,100,000. WOSA 42 percent reseptions in 1920. Brown on leave. F B Peterswald fills vacancy at the Commercial Bank.
Now is the time to plant garden seeds with plants soon in demand. Agents for Yates and Coy offer garden hoses 3 ply 3 inch coils cut lengths 1d per foot, hose taps 5/8, hose menders 6d, brass caps and linings 1s6d, hose clamps 3d, spray nozzles 3d9d, Rain King Sprinklers 16s6d, garden forks 6d, garden spades 6d, long handled rakes 4s6d, insect spray 1s6d or 2s6d, long handle trowels 2d3d, piping fittings at low rates. For household and garden needs contact The Western Stores and Edgley's Ltd. Phones 3 and &.
An old advertisement extols Kruschen Salts for daily use to boost general health. It features testimonials praising improved vitality, stamina, and digestion, with references to men of various ages and repeated claims of lasting energy and fitness. The copy markets 90 per bottle and emphasizes universal safety.
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