31 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
1
A Gilgandra Rifle Range practice shoot was held with two stages and two firing points per stage. Strong winds affected the recon half but shooting remained solid across the event, with R McNeill A McClure and G McClure among competitors.
Friends from Gilgandra Balladoran Ermangerie and Dubbo gathered at Maiala to surprise Malcolm McLennan on his twenty first birthday. Allan Beveridge presented a wristwatch from the company, Gordon Cookson received a cigarette case, and a late night supper followed with music, songs and well wishes ending after Saturday dawn.
The Binnaway Comedy and Dramatic Society stages a lively farce featuring Normand Garland and Ron Swine in joint leads with their wives. A strong ensemble includes Merl Eidmond, Mrs Joe Cupp, Dori Wiggles, Dudley Munro, and Jack Cupp. Proceeds support the Binnaway and Mendooran hospitals at the Friday performance in April.
Mr and Mrs Bill Woodcroft of Coome rejoice at the birth of a bonny daughter Mrs Woodcroft née Miss Nake Mie Veen, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Vem of West Geonamble, with mother and baby both well. the family is known around Gilganire.
February statistics from Gilgandra Baby Health Centre show infant weighings and health checks performed by visiting sisters and staff. Attendance includes infants under one and under two years, plus mothers attending, with daily averages recorded for the centre’s services.
Health officials urge scheduled feeding for infants to prevent digestive upset and irritability. The article explains waking the baby for every feeding disrupts routine, increases chaos, and may harm mother and family. A fixed timetable is recommended to ensure regular, nourished feeding.
A resident asks Wingadee Shire Council to cover tyre and tube damage from a spike on a road between Gilwan and Gulargambone. The council rejects the claim, noting no fault in placement and acknowledging possible danger but ruling no liability.
Arnold Marchant ten, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Marchant of Gebe and Lown, died at Glebe and Bey Streets Glebe Witchester when a rammed Billy-cart with four wheels collided with a moving lorry. Two other boys injured include Michael Alegel eight and Reynold Cartut. Ambulance crews and Royal Princes Alfred Hospital treated the injured. Morchanlê taken to the Morgue.
The meeting of the Cabhors Skye Comnet discusses a proposed Easter public holiday for Wendooran on April 19. Debate centers on cost to the shire employees and potential impact on railway passengers and train services.
A new electric siren alarm was installed at Gillandra Fire Station and tested Monday. The device, mounted in front of the station, is claimed to project sound up to four miles and closely mimics a howling dam noise. Fire bells remain in use at focal points while the station undergoes extensive modernization including a nearly complete interior overhaul.
Narrabeen based Furlough House Celebrations Camp for country lads marks its 80th anniversary with a two week program from April 21 to May 4. Activities include entertainment on April 4 and 9, boating and health benefits, and a fundraising appeal through the Purlough Kinikon office at Pitt Street.
The Minister for Lands invites Crown settlers seeking drought relief under the Crown Lands Amendment Act 1932 to lodge applications for the year ending December 31 1937 with local District Surveyors by mid 1938. Forms are available at District Surveyors offices Crown Land Agents and the Department of Lands Sydney. Payment may be postponed or instalments allowed. the Board will consider favourable terms.
The article explains the historic debate over fixing Easter after March 21 and the role of a celestial but imagined ecclesiastical new moon in determining Easter Sunday. It details how the church defined the paschal full moon and the rule that Easter falls on the first Sunday after that moon, with adjustments if the full moon occurs on a Sunday.
A garbled OCR item mentions a Preemie and a fiat in a Hub area. It includes stray phrases about money and a forward motion, but lacks coherent names, dates, places, or clear actions.
A string of local items recount births hospital updates and visitors including Mr and Mrs Gilmour at the CWA Hospital where a soon to be released patient gains mobility. Families report travels to Sydney and Tamworth, while a water shortage and a sequence of accidents mark public concerns and community resilience.
The death occurred at Boule recently of Mrs Amy Smade wife of Mr Solm Smede. Formerly Amy Williams before marriage, she lived in Cobbore for many years and is survived by brothers and sisters. The funeral was held at Sofila with the remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery section.
Hillside residents anticipated rain as a hopeful change, but the forecast fell short. A debate organized by Wheatcrowers Union branches in Hillside, Durban, and Yarrandale will tackle horses and tractors, featuring Herold Hodge, Arnold Newton, Rudelp Sommier, and Le Sester with ten-minute speeches. The meeting aims to attract attendance and discuss local issues including future grazing and green feed shortages, while noting new injuries and local farm updates.
New stamp designs announced for April 1. Postal authorities plan to issue coin stamps featuring the King and Queen in full Coronation robes and a kangaroo inset on a map. Designs derive from photographs sent from England for approval.
A fragment notes an unusually calm election day with little disruption and a calm atmosphere across polling areas. Local meetings later announced a final monthly gathering, followed by a community supper and social events.
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