Fire escapes kitchen blaze at Chinnock private hospital
Fire siren interrupted mid day meals as a large wooden kitchen at the rear of Chinnock private hospital caught fire. The blaze, noticed by Mr Heiler, spread quickly but the Park tank supplied ample water and firefighters kept the flames under control. The building owned by Dr H Peet was badly charred and likely to be demolished. Seven patients were in the hospital but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinnock Private Hospital
Sister Hill
J. Heiler
H. Peet
The Talkies and Glamorous Stars At the Local Theatre
A lavish film bill features Connie Bennet Brian Aherne Ann Dvorak Billie Burke and Fred Stone in Merrily We Live plus Quick Money Passport Husband and Thunder Trail with Gordon Jones Dorothy Moore Pauline Moore and Douglas Fowley. Also includes March Of Time Speed Gordon’s Trip to Mars and What Price Safety. Lamb prices fall modestly as sheep values ease in Windham district with 120 crossbred lambs sold at 24 10 average 21 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie
Brian
Brian Aherne
Ann Dvorak
Connie Bennet
Billie Burke
M.G. M
Stuart Erwin
Pauline Moore
Douglas Fowley
Zane Greea
Paramount
Light Horse Dance Celebrates Gilgandra Troop Annual Ball
The Gilgandra Light Horses Troop held its annual Troop Dance at the Australian Hall on Tuesday night with about 150 couples attending. Profit around £4, nearly doubling last year’s take, shows the event’s growing popularity. Visitors from nearby areas praised decorations, music by Mrs Gibson’s four-piece orchestra, and the well run feast and floor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Light Horses
M. Beveridge
J. Andrew
Reading Derby colt eyes big prize after strong form
Mr F P Manusus great horse Majunga dominates Merry Emile in Juvenile Stakes build up. Reading, touted as the state's most promising Derby contender, gains attention amid owner Mr Luck F P Manusu, a Mendooran stock agent, who previously profited from Bulldozer in city handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majunga
Merry Emile
Mr. Thompson
Reading
F. P. Mamnusu
Mendooran
Captain Jay
Sunday Sun
Warren District Hospital board warns of resignations
At the monthly meeting the Warren District Hospital Board voted unanimously to inform the Hospitals Commission that they will resign their trust if immediate financial aid is not provided before the next monthly meeting. Prize money of 240 pounds will be given at the Warren Diggers races on May 18 and 19. Mrs Mary Dalgleish of Parkes died January 15 leaving an estate sworn at 27 964 pounds for her children and grandchildren. Mr J E Dalgleish of Ellersile Warren is a son. Miss Minnie Fitzell will wed Mr Oliver Goldsmith of Coonamble on Tuesday April 18. The bride elect is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S S J Fitzell of Boona West Condobolin formerly of Dubbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren District Hospital Board
Hospitals Commission
Warren
Mary Dalgleish
Parkes
J. E. Dalgleish
Ellersile
Minnie Fitzell
St. Andrew's Dubbo
Oliver Goldsmith
Coonamble
S&s. J. Fitzell
Boona West
Condobolin
Dubbo
Golsby Cup: Armatree Defeats Catholic Club by Seventy Two
Armatree cricket club defended the Golsby Cup defeating Catholic Club Gilgandra by 72 runs. Armatree, batting first, posted 101 with D Ryan top scoring at 42, while Wygold and Peart each took four and three wickets respectively. Catholic Club were bowled out for 173, O Tate scoring 50 and G Dowling 30, with A Childs 3/28 and P McCarthy 3/34 the leading bowlers for Armatree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatree
Catholic Club
Gilgandra
D. Ryan
W. Wygold
A. Childs
P. McCarrthy
F. Noonan
B. Richardson
E. Maloney
Richardson
Peart
Banae
Zepupay
Ryan
Wygold
W. Kelleher
C Peart
Law
J. Wynne
Ce Richardson
Wryrold
L. Ryan
Bill
W. “Twigee
W. Cassidy
Wyerold
Dowling
A. Ferry
P_ McCarthy
Wyrold M. Ryan
C Dowling
Rowling
A. Law
Wreeald
G. T Dowling
W. Twier
Childa Bills
L. Ryan Peart
L. Ryan Dowling
H McCarthy Fell
Powling
W Ganfire
Kelleher
P. McCarthy
T Rvan
Rwand
FE Noonan
Maloney
Selmo Blood Tonic for Nervous Troubles Promises Quick Results
An advertisement for Selmo Blood nerve and brain tonic claims to cure tiredness loss of appetite neuralgia and other nerve troubles. It promotes trying a bottle with prices listed as 2.9 and 4.6 for different sizes.
Gate at Yarragrain Approved by Land Board
The Land Board at Coonabarabran recently granted the P P Board permission to erect a gate and ramp at W R Mills property at Yarragran. The plan includes a 12 ft wide ramp for 16 ton capacity and a 20 ft side opening gate with a covert for storm water. The hearing occupied considerable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Board
Coonabarabran
P.P. Board
W. R. Mills
Yarragran
Fenes
Advances on crops from the Rural Industries Agency
A letter from Colonial Treasurer Alex Mair informs Mr. A. W. Yeo that advances may be made to farmers secured by crop liens through the Rural Industries Agency. Share farmers may receive advances if they own stock and plant or have a guarantor. allowances exclude the southwestern area with existing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Yeo
Alex Mair
Colonial
Parliament House
Rural Bank
Rural Industries Agency
Southweern
Gilgandra Golf Club Opens 1939 Season
The Gilgandra Golf Club invites residents to the season opening this Sunday with a four ball morning and a mixed foursome afternoon. The course is in excellent order and clubhouse improvements have been made. Old and prospective members are urged to attend and may try golf on opening day to decide on membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra Golf Club
McClure Wins Sun Day Practice Shoot at Gilgandra
At Gilgandra Rifle Range on Sunday a practice shoot across 600 yards produced high scores despite a brisk rightward breeze and changing light. G McClure posted the best off the rifle with 78 and won the handicap event ahead of P Sutton while several shooters posted strong totals, including F Dickman C Heritage and W Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
G. McClure
P. Sutton
P. W. Sutton
F. Dickman
C. Heritage
R. McNeill
W. Dennis
A. Kember
R. Marchant
J. Ross
BP. Hearn
R. Lew
C. Gould
J. Woodley
Curban Rifle Club Opens 1989 Season With Windy First Shoot
Curban Rifle Club began its 1989 season with a two stage 300 yard match on Sunday. Wind troubled shooters and magpies were noted as eight shots per stage allowed two fighters. H Mackay led with 71 of 80 while scores for Sunday included B Smith 70 and C Hughes 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curban Rifle Club
H. Mackay
B. Smith
C. Hughes
Wedding Bells at St Andrews Presbyterian Wellington
Clarence Marchant and Linda Miller were married at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Wellington with Rev. Bowen officiating. The ceremony featured bridesmaids Frances White Heather Garnsey and Mitchell Norton as matron of honour. A reception followed at the School of Arts and the couple departed for Orange for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Wellington
Clarence Marchant
Mrs. Norton
Frances White
Heather Garnsey
Mrs. T. Norton
Joycee Norton
M. Miller
Art Marchant
Jack Miller
T. Norton
Cobb
School of Arts
Orange
Easter Holiday Hours at Gilgandra Post Office
The Gilgandra Post Office will observe Easter schedule changes. Good Friday closes all day. Easter Saturday opens 5 am to 11 am with street delivery at 9 am and mail close at 11 am. Easter Monday opens at 4 am with limited service and street receivers cleared by 9:30 am. mail available for 11:30 am for a half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Grasshopper Destruction Debate Under Graziers’ Confinement in Sydney
The Graziers’ conference in Sydney voted 47 to 27 to urge repeal of the Noxious Insects Act where it covers grasshoppers. Speakers questioned bait effectiveness, noted arsenic risks to birds, and cited Tamworth board spending £5000 saving crops and pasture for farmers.
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Sydney
C. J. McCutcheon
Berida
Councl
F. Firth
Warren
F. J. Graham
Council
Gundaga
E. Cadell
Tamworth
C W A Conference Programme Plans Sydney Meeting
The 17th annual general conference of the Country Women's Association will be in Sydney April 19 to 21 with sessions at 9 10 am each day and an opening on April 18. A dinner at the Carlton Hotel on April 19 honors executive members and group presidents, followed by lectures and a Showboat cruise. Memorial Gates for the late Mrs Moore Simms will be opened along with the Ret Room and Handicrafts Committee meeting. Business sessions occur at the Auditorium David Jones Buildings Castlereagh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Country Women's Association
Sydney
Carlton Hotel
Moore Simms
David Jones
Castlereagh Street
Grant For Forbes Tennis Centre In Large Local Scheme
A report states a £13,500 grant for Forbes as part of an £18,000 programme from the Minister for Local Government. The package includes £800 for tennis courts and £100 for a grandstand and clubhouse. The piece notes unequal treatment among centres, with Gilgandra receiving only a proportional share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Gilgandra
Tail Lights Rule Warns Night Parked Cars
The N R M A warns motorists to keep tail lamps burning on parked vehicles between sunset and sunrise. Regulations require a lighted tail lamp at night whether the car is moving or parked. Some owners have faced police attention for turning off lights, and the association urges conserving battery power over risking a booking or fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R.M.A. Mot
Pennant Bowls See Gilgandra Teams Fall to Dubbo Hosts
Gilgandra A and B grade bowlers visited Dubbo Sunday to finish pennant play. A grade lost 84 58 and B grade 102 40 as the home side dominated. Despite defeats Gilgan dra bowlers enjoyed the afternoon with players such as L Blackett E S Lewis J Veroli J Fleming and R Hawke among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Dubbo
A’s
L. Blackett
E. S. Lewis
Jd. Veroli
J. Fleming
Parks
Sewell
Rockliff
E. Hawke
D. Shaw
A. E. Holmes
B .Linke
B. Gould
Bailey
Wheeler
Dizon
Von
Schill
J. K.alexander
G. Christie
Don
E. Gordon
L. D. Serisier
W. Creen F
Paul
F. Long
P. Carnaval
A. Evans
Ley
Qd. Lindsay
Christian
Williams
A. Mudie
Bryant
Meliphant
Hall
Andrews
Ek Ee Mete Lovett
Kelly
Dee ‘Ast
H. Beveridee
War a Woman Fights at The Pasty May Show
A humorous stage sketch features Mrs Harrington opposing Mr Harrington in a mock battlefield spirit. The Country Women’s Association presents The Pasty on May 6 with Miss Dalmain and the Patsy Company delivering a twelve month of excitement and amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayath
Jon
Mure
Mr. Harrington
Country Women's Association
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Selmo
A’ E Holmes
Gilgandra Club
McClure
Post Office
Graziers
C.W.A
MR. Spooner
Rogers A
Priddle
Nalder
Guthrie
F. N. Bensley Men's Outfitter
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