Williams and Williams star in Gilgandra ladies cricket win
In the Mum ford Cup match at Gilgandra, Jean Williams scored 125 not out for the local champion as part of a 226 total. Maud Williams added 43 and took five wickets for 25 as Dubbo struggled. K Crawford led with 7 wickets for 64 runs as Gilgandra defended the target, while Dubbo’s E Cronin top-scored with 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Jean Williams
Brisbane
Maud Williams
Focal
Maud
D. Crawford
P. Warren
Sisted
Willow Wielders
Jean
K. Crawford
Clymo
H McLean
Glgandra
Cronin
E. Cronin
J. Williams
M. Williama
Crawford
M. Williams
Farris
Joyce Moore
M. William
Blanche Low
M. Wiliams
Joan Moore
J. Wiliams
B. McLean
H. Meredith
Judges Represent Gilgandra District at Dunedoo Show
Local judges including Mr W Rogers for miscellaneous horses and Mr J Johns for draught horses, Mr P Falon for ponies, and Mr D M Kennedy for hunters attended the Dunedoo Show. The show featured a one day format with potential for younger committee members to gain experience to sustain future events. The Dunedoo Show, praised by Mr Rogers, highlighted the town’s growing prominence in regional exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Dunedoo
W. Rogers
J. Johns
P. Falon
D. M. Kennedy
Rogers
L. “2 Wintey
O. L. Milling and
Kennedy
Dunedgo
COLLIE P W P EXTENSION LEASE REFUSED
At the Martha Bay Shire Council meeting Mrs Welsh sought a five year extension of her Collie P W P lease at £4 per annum. Councillor Brennan urged new water usage terms for irrigation at the Soldiers' Monument site. the motion to extend lease was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bay
Welsh
Collie P.W.P
Brennan
Collie
P.W.P
Munro
Gilgandra Bowler Visit Prompts Bath Petition
Gilgandra bowlers and residents toured the Dubbo Olympic baths gaining information on modern facilities. A large petition in Gilgandra supports constructing baths and paths, expected to be the town’s most signed local council plea, as the next council meeting looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Dubbo Olympic Baths
Next Shire
Cvie
Pasture Improvement Expands At Breslong Property
Gilmour and Gibert of Breslong between Gilgandra and Mendooran have extended pasture work. From one acre in 1928 sown with Jaceyne and Wimmera rye, 610 acres are now under the same mix with plans to sow 130 more this autumn. District inspector B M Arthur notes good stands and greatly increased carrying capacity for ewes and lambs. owners aim to extend the practice further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Gilmour and
Gibert
Breslong
Gilgandra and
Mendooran
B. M. Arthur
Centenary Lodges Celebrate Australasian Oddfellows
Over fifty members of the 1.0.1.F. Ledre gathered at the lodge hall Friday evening to celebrate the centenary of Oddfellows in Australasia. The event featured toasts to Bro. Moffitt and Grand Lodge, greetings to visiting brethren including Bros EE Bogie and W Creenaune, and notes on the movement’s local and national history and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ledre
Lodgy Hall
Australasia
N.G. Bro. B. Lewis
Bros EE
Bogie
W. Creenaune
Gilgandra T.A
Broa C
Ross
Gigandra M
N.G
Oddfellowship
Lsue
Sydney
Bro
Gidding
N.S.W
1.C. U.F
P.G
F. Paul
Bro. Moffitt
I. E
Collison
Grand Lodge
Bro C. Francia
Bro. Gidding
Bros. C
Gilgandra Bowls Team Loses Narrowly at Dubbo
On Sunday three Gilgandra rinks visited Dubbo for a grade pennant match and were defeated by 11 points after an enjoyable afternoon. Dubbo club president Mr. P Gordon hosted the visit and Gilgandra’s Mr. L D Serisier spoke on their behalf. Dubbo B grade remains undefeated this season with final scores listing players across both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Pieyera
Dubbo Club
P. Gordon
L. D. Serisier
Gilgardra
Easter Shopping in Gilgandra Stores Open for Local Easter Trade
Local shops in Gilgandra welcome Easter shoppers with new season stocks. Visit the town to explore a variety of offers and budget friendly prices as stores open for the holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esason 5 Woods
Gilgandra
Gunnawarra Shorthorn Breeder Frank Simpson Travels New Zealand
Western stud Shorthorn breeder Frank Simpson of Gunnawarra near Gulargambon travels in New Zealand. He notes strong sheep and horse stock, mentions high priced draught horses, and praises North Island cattle. He plans to adopt improvement methods and his Sydney Royal Show stock attract interest among grassers. The Gunnawarra property lies below the Warrumbungle mountains amid hurrahong trees and top stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Simpson
Gunnawarra
Warrumbunge Mountains
Gulargambons
New Zealand
Queenstown
F. W. K. Wise
Dubbo
Lamba
South Down
North
Jnland
Dominion
Simpson
Sydney Royal Show
America
Nooner
Public Baths Cost and Operation Details Stated by Gilgandra
Parkes council replies on bath project costs and layout. Main pool 60 by 40 feet varies 3 to 11 feet deep with a 2 by 12 foot children's pool. Bathes cost about £10,000 to build with dressing sheds and water plant. Monthly operating expenses run about £4 to £5. Revenue projected around £1,000 this year and £1,900 in a normal year. Admissions set per session and season tickets offered. Town Clerk Alfred E Ford invites inquiries and visits to comparable baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avex
Alfred E
Ford
Summer Competition at Gilgandra Rifle Club ends with McClure win
The Summer Competition conducted by the Gilgandra Rifle Club concluded Sunday with A. McClure winning and B. Smith second. The event used seven shots per stage from 300 yards with Mark VI bullets and no coaching. Weather was fair with a left-right tail wind. Final scores show McClure 64 65 66 46 57 for 28 25 50, ahead of rivals such as H. Smith and P. Nash. The prize list included a £1 1s 0d first prize, silver spoons for runners-up, and total scores recorded for handicap and grand totals. The notes mention ongoing weekly shoots and upcoming cups, with the club hosting the Wooded Memorial Cup and Michigan Cup events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Rifle Club
A. McClure
B Smith
J. Wilson
R. Johnstone
A. Kember
K. Johnstone
J. Rows
P. Sutton
C. Horwood
T. Tompkins
G. McCoure
B. Smith
C. Heritage
P. Hearne
KR. Marchant
R. Parglow
al P. Nash
H. Smith
P. Nash
McClure
J. Roxs
A. Kembe
Baby Health Centre Progress Report
The report from the Baby Health Centre, provided by the Director General of Public Health Dr. E Sydney Morris, details monthly work. Mothers visited by sisters for new born babies, total visits, attendances at the centre, new cases enrolled, babies weighed, test meals given, expectant mothers advised, and daily average attendance are listed with figures though some entries are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health
E. Sydney Morris
Meeting in Mendooran for Cobbora Shire council
The Cobbora Shire approves change of venue to Mendooran for the next council meeting. Mr Baker, Main Roads Board divisional engineer, will attend. Citizens have urgent matters to present. The Bendigo level bridge will be finally inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbora
Mendooran
Baker
Main Roads Board
Beni
Racing dates allotted by Central Western District RAC
The Central Western District Racing Association lists racing dates for multiple clubs in April and May. Carinda P R C and Mendooran ATC set April 1 and 2. Quambefe Rail April 1. Tooreowernah AT C April 2. Binnoway RC April 11 and 13. Martha gay P R C April 15. Colle ATC April 15. Burren Junction JC April 10 17. Carinda Diggers RC April 5. Collarenebri JC April 23 24. Walgett JC April 29 10. Walgett APC May 7 and 3. Coonamble Diggers BC June 9 10. Australian notes of a new design issued by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Thursday. The notes are smaller, color bright orange red, replacing brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Western District Rating Association
Carinda P.R.C
Mendooran A.T.C
Tooreowernah A.T.C
Binnoway R.C
Marthaguy P.R.C
Colle Atc
Burren Junction
J.C
Carinda
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bhoen
League of Nations Union notes growth of Australia as a nation
The Gilg odia Group of the League of Nations Union reports on the recent win of public faith in the League after the Peace Ballot and criticizes the Laval Hoare episode. A meeting is set for Friday March 30 at 8 pm in the Memorial Institute with speaker Mr A W Schumaker on Australia’s rise and role as a nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue League of Nations Union
Ns.w
Wainua
Jaun
Ttaay
Abyssiltea
League
K.nu
Beaverbrook
Betain
League of Nations
Baldwin
Beck
Laval-Hoare
Samuel Hoare
Anthony Eden
Gilganera Leers Group
League of Nations Union
Memorial Institute
A. W. Schumaker
Australia
Special Cattle Sale at Orange Saleyards
Leeds Bros. Ltd advertise a sale at Orange Saleyards on Monday March 30 featuring 1800 well bred store cattle including bullocks steers heifers and growers all beef breeders in excellent condition. Cattle come forward for genuine sale and restockers are urged to note the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Leeds Bros. Ltd
Orange
Howard Cup Draw As Springfield Holds Balladoran
The Howard Cup match at Springfield ended in a draw with Springfield in a strong position. Balladoran were all out for 123, Lindsay top scoring with 43, while A McKellar and F Semmler provided a solid start for Springfield and McKellar remained not out on 57 as play paused with three wickets down at 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Balladoran
Wollow
Lindsay
W. Lindsay
Trundlers
A. McKellar
F. Semmler
McKellar
W. Dawes
R. Irvin
R. Dawes
A. Stockings
J. J. Gemb
G. Anderson
W Lindsay
A. Lindsay
R. McKechnie
A. Raglus
B. Richardson
D. Mc ¥Icar
R. Devin
K. Richardson
L. McKechnie
T. Anderson
BR. Irvin
G. Hitchen
Calopedis Cup Falls To Merrygoen Cricketers
Merrygoen cricketers traveled to Eu mungarie Sunday and won the Calopedis Cup. Local figures G W Grahamy Ted Hewett A E Jones Jas Alderton and others were noted visiting or on holidays. Match details include W Strahorn and J Watt leading bowling for Merrygoen with Scorers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Grahamy
Kumungerie
Ted Hewett
Bathurst
A. E. Jones
Jones
Eumungarie
W. McMillen
J. McGee
R. Davis
W. Loren Y Tow
J. Watt
A. Rossitter
Ren Kerdavid
D. Mewit
E. Hewit
Bb Condon
F. Dobnt
Watt
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Century
C. Ryan
K. Fish
Low
E. Tierney
A. Noonan
P. Priddis
Subsitude
K Crawford
Holland
C Moore
Yas R. Carter
M. Marchant
Tetas
Pices
M Williams
A. Williams
Lucerne and
Wimmera
Breelong
LODGE
G. Larcombe
Douglas
Weardsworth Mulcay Creenaune
Strange Gould
Bentley Healy
Andrews Lark
Hall
C@ison
Barnes
Pearce
Cornall
Morandini White
Golzby
Wiley Iacecy
Coe
Cornwall
Nelson
Fleming
Parkes
T. H. Farrance
Warren
Dibbo
Baby Health
Cobbora Shire
Springfield - McKeller
Semmier
Si. Cox
R Dawes
W Lind
McKechnie
K, Richardson
W. Tiawes
Richardson
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