14 May 1942
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a meeting of a local council with references to filling vacancies and assorted names and places. The text includes mentions of Christie, Ave, chance of candidates, and various incomplete items tied to property and officials.
Sergeant Major Doug Haigh and Mrs W Haigh of Gilyandes Bigg retin are described as travellers connected to the AIF in the Middle East. The text references military movement, allegiance, and events surrounding Australian soldiers and their families during the conflict. The passage also mentions a figure named Rave Toile and interactions with authorities in Australia.
Fragmented OCR notes report rationing of clothing starting Monday after a Friday announcement. The text includes garbled phrases and references to markets, dates, and individuals, with unclear details but confirms government action on clothing controls and a related prior discussion.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Patriot Fund meeting led by Mr Christed and others. Donations, including 10 percent shares and 5 from Avmiateve UaWing, are recorded alongside figures, committees, and wartime relief aims in post conflict Britain.
council discussed a proposal to install suction gas power for the Gilgandra Shire power house. estimates showed costs around £1400 annually and about £500 for a wood-fuel suction gas plant, with a potential saving from reduced fuel use. debate focused on price, efficiency, and feasibility of the suction gas system versus existing fuel options.
Dr J T Geittith spoke at Talbraw Shire Council about road boundaries and traffic on the Newell Highway near Gilawadie and Shine. The council discussed delays and safety concerns, urging proper boundary alignment and traffic management on Main Roads.
Fragmentary report from Gligandro details a Friday meeting where P Cr G. Christie directed the Shire Clerk to comment on rail arrangements. Portions indicate possible delays and discussions about arrivals on Tuesday and Thursday, with references to the Gilgaivlin area and local council deliberations on commitments and schedules.
The Department issued a warning about terms sheets and coating materials used as substitutes due to shortages. The note references iron coated products and various substitutes, detailing risks and cautions for medical or clinical use and potential impacts on patient care and safety.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence describes a young woman named Peggy in Malta facing evacuation under bombardment. She recalls fear, rationing, and the impact on family and neighbors as the crisis unfolds during the siege. The piece touches on resilience and the wider air war and lists places and events in a documentary style.
Fragmentary OCR line mentions Convary Shue Repblis and technical terms with references to a singer machine party needles and oil stock, but the meaning is garbled and unresolved. No coherent event or entities to anchor a proper summary.
A garbled OCR style passage recounts a crowded scene with scattered names such as Shepherd, Stephen, and Watrson. Mentions a return to Angelia with keys, service, and a broader group including Myers and Le Raiye. The text is fragmented, offering little coherent narrative or clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmented text shows a health inspector leaving council circles amid unclear remarks and stilted phrasing. Mentions of officials and 30 percent figure appear garbled. No coherent events or named entities remain readable.
The wedding of Elrawhetly douit Betty third daughter of Me hid Miy NT Kenney at Coonabarabran and Berivlo ingen Terry vilvet voit of Me and Ma J W Jennings of a0ie atarabren and formerly of Men a eo late at dn Caphalic Church Coonabarabran recently. The Rev Father J McKeon officiated. Mrs Janainga lll 4idex Coonsbarsbra while her husband was serving with the forces.
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