Birthday Party for Miss Betty Fleming Celebrated at C W A Rooms
Miss Betty Fleming marked her twenty first birthday with a gathering at the C W A Rooms attended by many friends and relatives. Mr Ty Christie presented gifts and offered congratulations on behalf of the guests. Betty cut the cake, there was singing and dancing with Mrs Gileon's Orchestra providing most of the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bary Fleming
James Fleming
C.W.A
Miss Fleming
Ty Christie
Christie
Malie
Mrs. Fleming
Betty
Mr. Fleming
Contioe
Common Causes of Jam Failure and Proper Boiling
A briefing on jam making notes that undercooked jam invites mildew due to excess water. It advises against adding water except to soften fruit for certain varieties and stresses boiling to dryness for a glossy firm finish. A Department of Agriculture leaflet offers free guidance on safe jam making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
G.plol
Sydney
Letters on loyalty faith and wartime prayer in Gilgandra
Correspondence advocates Christian duty to oppose evil, urges using Easter Sunday for prayer over air raid shelter work, and calls for peace through obedience to Christ. criticizes material armament waste as sin, questions leadership loyalty, and cites biblical warnings about fearing those who can kill the body but not the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Tang
Gilgandra
George VI
Jauc
Jesus
Christ
Hell
Outlook for graziers issues from minister Dunn statement
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Dunn said Friday the war has created despondency in the wool industry and wartime conditions must be faced. He noted New South Wales received about £22,000,000 from the wool slip season and Australia can move a large troop concentration, with no difficulty selling fat lambs at sheep stations despite export costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dunn
Trunn
New South Wales
Australia
Welcome Home Thirteen Local Boys Honored in Gilgandra
Town and district residents packed Gilgandra to welcome thirteen local AIF soldiers home from the Middle East. Music by Mrs. Gibsons Orchestra filled the hall as the group marched in, received by cheers and a guard of honor. Shire President G Christie voiced heartfelt welcome, and Sergeant Rae Moore expressed two words of gratitude on behalf of the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Middle East
Hangur
Pacviouv
Hey Cares
Me. G. Christie
Betwil
Christie
Tavis
KR. Bartley
Rae Moore
Les Anderson
Stan Anderson
Bruce Purdon
Gware Hitchen
Jock Wilson
Reece Stanley
Arthur Benaley
Alex Law
Frank Bartley
Harok Markey
A- W. Whitfield
Bla Adams
Apaiozy
T. Bartley
Flemington Sheep Sale Reports and Local Death Notice
Pitt, Sor and Budgery Limited report 61 538 sheep and lambs penned at Flemington on April 27. Sales include D J Bonnington Curban 62 bred lambs to 10/1 average 98/3. BTewes 10/-. A death occurred at Narri mine of Mrs Alice Burden aged 79, widow of George Thomas Burden. Born in Maitland, she lived in Dubbo and Gilgandra areas before settling at Moonbah with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Sor and Budgery Limited
Flemington
D. J. Bonnington
Curban
Narrimine
Alice Burden
George Thomas Burden
Maitland
Nuncarrew
Bourke
Dubbo
Gilgandra
Nayromle
Moonbah
Barden
Learn How to Fight Bombs Demonstration in Gilgandra
Scores of thousands in the N S W have learned from Fire Brigade experts how to protect homes from bombs. A demonstration and lecture on high explosive and incendiary bombs will be held in Gilgandra on Tuesday 12 May at 7 30 p m in front of the Fire Station under NSW Fire Brigade Headquarters auspices. Real live bombs will be used. All residents and country residents should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.5
S.W
Fire Brigade
Gilgandra
New South Wales Fire Brigade
Kvsene
Gilgandra Lodge Welcomes Bruce Purdon Home From AIF Service
A Gilgandra M A 1 O Lodge gathering at the ABC Cafe celebrated Gunner Bruce Purdon returning on leave after service overseas with the AIF. Breve Pardons addressed the company, praising Bruce’s service and wishing him a safe, permanent return. A silent toast remembered Private Sam Forsell who died at Tobruk, and the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra M.A
A.B.C
Gunner Bruce Predon
AIF
C. W. Gerlick
W. D. Smith
Brice Pardes
Stith
Gilgandra
Guner Breve Purdon
A.I.P
Middle East
Breve
Bruce
Brus
Gilgondra Bro
F. MN
Beasley
G. Cooney
W. Otvin
A.S.F
Bro. W. Boardman
Gilgandrs
Gilgandre
C. W. Garlick
Brur
Gunner
Sam Fors Rell
Tobruk
Pigeon Shoot Raises Funds at Gilgandra Raco Course
Windy Sunday crowd boosts profits to about £100 for the Prisoners of War Appeal and Gilgandra District Patriotic Fund. Local shooters and visitors, including Mr Norris and Mr Frecklington, competed in morning events while ladies supplied luncheon and afternoon tea. Organisers and judges included Townsend Brook Tivbits and Christie. Awards listed boast multiple trophies won by Ginty Norris and Frecklington with others going to Brook Norris and Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Press
Walker
B. Racgalnon
Connamble
E. Freeklington
Wellington
Dick Findley
Lithgow
BP. Diggs
R. Marchant
Mersra
Townsend
F. Brook
E. C. Tivbits
May Monthly Meeting of Gu yana Parents and Citizens' Association
The May meeting at Inter huedate High School heard Mr Chivell preside with Madden Smith Laigat Cooney Gerlick Todgekins Morria Riv Koch among attendees. Treasurers reported income of £20 and total funds £65 40. textbook purchases discussed. a euchre party arranged for May 18 with prizes and admission set at 2 shillings. flour donated as second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Huedate High School
Chivell
Messia
Madden
W DB. Smith
R Laigat
Iensurer
Go Cooney
C. W Gerlick
W. Todgekins
J. Morria
T. W. Koch
B. Renshaw
Pf Neech
Ce Poony
Coonalaralin
Gilgandma
Renshaw
Messra Modickias
Cooney
Wallace
Pienia Ltd
Sime
Hodgekise
Koch
Holland
Julland
Farewell Evening For Gilgandra Couple Before Move
A large crowd gathered at the C W A Rooms on Monday for a farewell to Mr and Mrs Dan Ryan and family as they prepare to move to Sydney. Local officials and club members praised their 18 years of service to Catholic and sporting groups while presenting gifts. The event featured speeches by Shire President Mr G Christie and Father Brown, who thanked the Ryans for their work with the church and community, and concluded with personal gifts and expressions of good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Dan Ryan
Eris
Mick
W. E. Noonan
Dave McCarthy
C. Hollard
Errael
Evewthey
Ryan Eri
Ryan
Mr Christie
Sydney
Gilgardra
Christie
Father Brown
Sid
Gilpwandra
Gilgendra
Father Eviston
Cevn
Bt. Juneuls Convent
Alan
Catholic Tennis Club
Crcait
BE C. Tibbits
Dan
Bet
Tran
C. W. Garlick
50 Manu le
Gilgandre
Far West Sisters Use Bicycles Amid Petrol Rationing
In April staff discussed transport woes for Far West Sisters under the Far West Children's Health Scheme. Cedar donated four bicycles for Sister Stuart, Leeton provides one for Sister White, Nyngan seeks support for Sister Nichol son’s area. Additional bicycles requested for Sisters Bongley and Metcalfe. Riverina car support aids Sister White's duties. May 13 opens a Baby Health Centre in Hillston after talks with Jr Brake president. Federal Treasurer-approved sale of a site at Cobar for a home and clinic. Springwood secures a large playroom for wet weather. Endowment funds require parental collection despite direct payments to families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Cedar
Stuart
Leeton
White
Nyngan
Nicholson
Bongley
Metcalfe
Riverina
Hillston
Jr Brake
Cobar
Springwood
Federal Endowment Departmentingua
G. Drummond
Beasley Urges Broader Home Gardening
Mr J A Beasley the Food Minister spoke in a national broadcast urging widespread home gardening to boost food production. He warned that not all foods are plentiful and discussed possible government controls, rationing and bans as part of managing supplies for soldiers and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Beasley
Menon
Gig Civilias
Local Stock Yard Returns From Gular to Gulgandra
At Homebush last week numbers from buyers and sellers show prices and averages for lambs and suckers. Names like McKechnie and McMaster appear alongside districts such as Gular and Durban Ward with quantities reported and weekly averages indicated. The fragmentary list documents shorn lambs at 16/1 to 65 head, and suckers averaging 01 C with several consignments of lambs near 16/1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Salls Wineticombe
Carson Lei ‘Wied
D. Jd. MrAjury
Gildra
Fragmentary New Year Celebration Rites Recounted
A damaged OCR fragment describes a New Year event with singing of lows, three cheers, a served supper, and dancing that lasted until midnight. It notes the fusion with a tune resembling Auld Lang Syne and references a festive gathering ending late.
Appointments Arranged at Mr A E Holmea
A brief notice states that appointments may be arranged at the office of Mr. A. E. Holmea. The item gives a contact point for scheduling and indicates availability for consultations or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Holmea
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Betty Fleming
Bol
Stampa Far
Mami Macipe
Jean
MUMS
Nol Black
Gunner Bruce Purdon
Milgandr.a
Pand C Association
Mrs
FAR West Sisters
MR. J. A. Beasley
A. Townsend and Son
c/o Townsend
D J. Bond
Optician
Stevenson, Basses and Co
Imperial Hotel
Gallacher
Tattersall's Hotel
Peter's
Creenamne
Speedwell Cycles
Milfer
R.J. Nelson & Sons Pty. Ltd
Ee Bullda Ee
F. N. Beasley
Bagley
Ame
F. N. Bensley’s
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