Old Pioneer Harry Irvin recalls Dubbo district life
An 85 year old pioneer, Mr Harry Irvin of Tooraweenah, shares memories of early Dubbo district days. He describes shepherding 1000 sheep at age eleven, native dogs, abundant wildlife, mail by Cobb and Co, and transport from Mudgee to Dubbo. He settled at Nullen in 1908 and reflects on Tooraweenah’s growth from a three-run settlement to a community with hotels and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Irvin
Noullen
Toorawenah
Dubbo
Gumin
Unis
Irvin
Fricay
Netily
Zicco
Yarlong
Calve Arena
Tue Dillies
Wongy
Cobb and
Telegraph
Court Street
Morris
Fred Turvey
Fisher
Smith
Macquarie Group Council Meeting in Coalbaggie Hall
About 70 delegates and friends attended the Macquarie Group Council meeting of the C W A at Coalbaggie Hall. The day featured tea and lunch hosted by Terramunga, with visitors from Eimungerie and Coboco branches, and a presentation of life membership to Mrs Fagan for long service. Preparations were made for the Sydney conference, and expenses for delegates and officers were outlined. A resolution for the next Dubbo meeting considered abolishing foreign schools and mandating English schooling for aliens after two years residence. Donations totaling £145 reduced a £70 overdraft. balance stood at £60. Younger members from Tulbragur and Balladoray were welcomed to assist their parent branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalbaggie Hall
Macquarie Group Council
C.W.A
Businesc
Sydney
Terramunga Mine
Eimungerie
Coboco
Linke
Trramangaming
M. A. MacInnes
MaciInnes
Crick
VY. Hole
Westo
Fagan
Gilgandra
John Tone
Kilby
Monk
Miss McGrane
Miss Travis
Ormerly
New
Weston
Ciroup
Mesdome
Collins
Butt Rworth Johnson
Olthera
Tiwan
Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund
C.W.A. Comforts Fund
C.W.A. Comfort
Crosa Ag
Lord Mayor's Fund
Dubbo P., A. and
H. Association
V.siter
Fairfax
Australia
Gular C.W.A. Hospital Ag
Tulbragur
Balladoray
Obituary: Leonard Miles Norton 42 in Tooraween district
Leonard Miles Norton aged 42 died last week in Gi gandra District Hospital. Born at Young he resided in Tooraweenon for eight years. Survived by brothers Andrew William Augustus Thomas John Joseph and C Wright and sister Mrs Les Friend all of Cowra and Coonabarabran. Funeral held Thursday in Catholic cemetery with Rev Eviston officiating. arrangements by A H Rose.
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Gigandra
Leonard Miles Norton
Young
Tooraweenon
Mr. Norton
Andrew
Cowra
William
Augustus
Coonabarabran
Thomas
Wellington
John
Joseph
Les Friend
C. Wright
Father Eviston
A. H. Rose
Early district days recalled by Mr Mel Lewie and Mr Irvin
Mr Mel Lewie and Mr Irvin reminisce about the district s early days. Their expressions reveal enjoyment as they recount experiences tied to the former post office location opposite the latter hotel and the neighborhood’s beginnings.
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Mel Lewie
Irvin
Killakorn Corn Cure Relief Claim
Advertisement for Killakorn corn cure promising removal of a painful corn within days and near instant relief. Priced at 1/6 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euffer
Killakorn
Donation to Red Cross by Gilgandra Jockey Club
At a War Memorial Institute meeting the Gilgandra Jockey Club approved donating two guineas from Boxing Day profits to the Red Cross Society. The secretary pledged four guineas of salary. The balance sheet was adopted and the group thanked the secretary for his conduct and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Jockey Club
Red Cross Society
War Memorial Institute
B. Townsend
AJC
AIC
Accidens Fund
C.W.D.R.A
Gilgandra Aulz
Council
F. Brook
Gilgsjadra Shire Council
Gilgundra
A.J.C
Sion
Fleming
Messrs. Highfield and Gould
Uhen
A. Townend
Messrs. Blacket and Wig
Mr. Gould
Meser, Morris and Gould
Gilgandra
Ed Cross Society
Highfield
Blacket
Rkobi
Out for 50 Runs by Wygold and Zell Destroyers
Wygold and Zell bowled unchanged as Arma tree trundlers dismissed Catholic Club for 50 at Recreation Ground. Catholic Club’s batsmen faltered against Wyneld and Zell with Creenaune the only double figure scorer. Wygold took five for 17 and Zell four for 26 in the first innings, the visitors posting 294 and 204, while Catholic Club stood at 107 for two at stumps in their second innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatree Trundlers
W. Wygold
K. Zell
Willow Wielders
Recreation Ground
Acore
Catholic Club
Amatree
Twigg
J. Wynne
P McCarthy
T. Bill
L. Ryan
W. Twigs
K. Kell
FP. McCarthy
A. Barden
E. Zell
J. Creenaune
L. Rum
Cage
G_ Dowling
Kelleher Wee
Billab ON
Noonan
Wee
N. Noonan
W. Twigg
D. Ryan
D. Billz
F. Noonan
Archbishop Gilroy Named Co adjutor Archdiocese Sydney
Archbishop Gilroy Dr Norman Thomas Gilroy D D Co adjutor Archbishop succeeds to the See of Sydney. Born at Gleb 44 years ago he worked in the postal service as telegraph operator in country towns. He served in the Great War and was at Gallipoli as a wireless operator. After returning to Australia he studied for the priesthood and rose rapidly in ecclesiastical rank. Prior to Sydney he was Bishop of Port Augusta SA.
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Gilroy
Norman Thomas Gilroy
Sydney
Gleb
Achogl
Postal Service
Gallipoli
Australia
Dl More
Whik Othere
Archdiocese of
Port Auguste
Swimming Notes Week end Races at Gilgandra
The Swimming Club held its usual point score meet at Gilgandra Bayhy on Sunday. The 66 2/3 metre race was won by Hay with 42 4/5 seconds, F Astill second. Other results: 84 1/3m Men's Open Balloon Race Hay first, Gorvard second. 33 41/8m Balloon Relay District School first, Swimming Club second. 533 1/3m Kindergarten Boys Balloon Race Robbie Johnson first. 33 1/3m Junior Boys Balloon Trusto J Digs first. Kindergarten Boys Race two pools Neville Morris and D Lindsay second.
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Gilgandra Bayhy
Hay
F. Astill
Robbie Johnson
Metrcs
J. Digs
Neville Morris
D. Lindsay
Ford Dealers Meet at Dubbo Western Zone Conference
The Ford Motor Company Western and North Western zone conference met at Dubbo with dealers from many towns. Townsend represented Gilpanora and a daylong session covered dealer matters. A Castlereagh Hotel dinner, led by S Brain, featured toast to The Ford Motor Company and remarks from E Fowler and H Rankin. The sales manager in NSW outlined company support to strengthen dealer relations and mutual benefits. Fleming received recognition for office assistance amid staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Qubbo
Gilpanora
Me E Townsend
Castlereigh
S. Brain
Coonalarabra
E. Fiwler
Warren
H. E. Rankin
Cobar
Cathertt
N.S.W
Fast bowler H Williams shines as Railway beat Combara by 95
Railway cricketers visited Combara on Sunday and won by 95 runs. H Williams took eight wickets for 18 runs to trigger Combara collapse. Readford led the Combara batsmen with 28, Crocker 20. Railway total 196, Maloney 56 and Williams 40 notable. Bowling figures spread among Williams and teammates.
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Railway
Combara
H. Williams
Comiasa
M. Readford
Hep
Wits
M. Crocker
FH. Maloney
H. Willias
Ombara R
Readford
K. Williams
J. Murphy
H. William
NK. Crocker
W. ‘Rogers
H. Williams M
N. Heas
W. Rogers
P Chandler
HO Williams
B. Crocker
E K. Williams
H William
M. Butler
H Williams
Crocker
Noonan
Arey el G. Ryan
A. Noonan
E. Hewsen
Hickane
Vees
H Willieyns
A. Noman
J Williams
Maloney
Railway K
Williams
Butler
Chandler
Ibw
B. Naoman
J_ Williams
C Buler
B. Gropker
Cade Dun
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR Harry Irvin
Kennon
Cornwall
Lennon
Eee
Coalbaggie
Mrs. Fagan
L. M. Norton
MISS
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
E- Holmes Chemist
RED Cross
Catholic
Armatree
Toral Iitices Ceeens Weeny Boe
W. Kelleher
Ryan
N. Nooran
P. McCarthy
W.ryan
Burden
Kell
FP. Noonan
Wyiold
J. Creenoune
Wygold
D. Bill
Ian Hay
FORD
Myr. Fleming
W. Nighfield
Kett
Fon Bensley
Men's Outfitter
Ridge Street
Silgandra
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