Campbell Wins Reid Cup at Dunedoo Golf Tournament
Dunedoo hosted a weekend golf event with Gilgandra players A Krohn B Gould A McGowan and H Campbell. H Campbell claimed the Reid Cup after 36 holes with 77 80 while E Lincoln finished 81 76 and Campbell won the three hole playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
A. Krohn
B. Gould
A. McGowan
H. Campbell
E. Lincoln
Lincoln
Campbell
O. D. Meers
Gould
McGowan
Davey Garling
Mendooran
D. Southern
Binnaway
Dunedoo
Dubbo Mayor E. B. Serister Linked to Town’s First Survey
At a Dubbo Show luncheon during Australia’s 150th anniversary celebrations, P A and H Association president Mr L Clerk noted that the town was first surveyed by Mr White with assistant Mr Serisier, grandfather of current Dubbo Mayor Ald E B Serister. The mayor is a brother of L D Serisiar of Gilgandra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
P.A. and H. Association
L. Clerk
White
Serisier
Ald
E. B. Serister
Clark
Australia
Inerderly
L. D. Sarisiar
Gilgandra
Important meeting for Tooraweenah P A and H Association
A special general meeting will be held at Tooraweenah on Saturday May 28 to appoint committee and officers and to arrange for the next Show planned for Wednesday August 31. The May 28 meeting aims to endorse the August date and review finances and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooraweenah
B. R. Buckley
R. L. Waterford
Golden Jubilee Celebrated for Sister Leonard at Dunedoo
The 50th anniversary of Sister Leonard’s profession as a teaching nun was marked with a Solemn High Mass led by Rev. Dr. Norton in Dunedoo. Attendees included 24 visiting priests and 32 nuns formerly allied with Sister Leonard, tracing her long service from Ireland to Australian towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Leonard
Dunedoo
Leonard
Gilgandra
St. Joseph's Convent
Dr. Norton
Hathurst
Father Kelly
Wellington
N. J. McKeon
Coonabarabran
Father Crowe
Gulgong
Father Evnston
Kelly
County Armagh
Ireland
Victoria
Essendon
Benalla
Northcote
Liguori
Condobolin
Wattle Flat
Sofala
Bodanfora
Leona
Manildra
Gilgadra
Buradine
Sisterhood
James Greer and Co Visit Gilgandra Market Same Location
Our representative will visit Gilgandra every Saturday starting May 21. They will pay the highest market values for rabbit skins, sheep skins, wool, and related items, and will be located at the Imperial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Imperial Hotel
Lawrance Johns Faces Charge Over Unpermitted Travelling Stock
The case against Lawrence Johns of Gilgandra for travelling stock without a permit, 27 horses, was heard at Coonabarabran Police Court. The Stock Inspector testified the stock came from Gilgandra to Toormweenah and Johns admitted lacking a permit. a £1 8s fine plus costs and professional costs were imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Johns
Gilgandra
Coonabarabran
Rogers
Beret
Golding
Gilgandia
Toormweenah
John
Costa Wus
Close Call As Old Well Caves In Sinking Worker Escapes
Gilgandra's Alf Fenton, a famed well sinker, was lowered into an old well at Allandale on W N Harris property. The boards bulged, he pushed free, and the bucket rose as the bottom caved in. He escaped with only sleepless nights, then returned to work soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Fenton
Gilgandra
W. N. Harris
Allandale
J. Fenton
Fenton
Snr
Mr. Fenton
Cattle and Sheep Market at Flemington Sees Small Turnout
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd reported 2 705 cattle penned at Flemington yesterday, the smallest in months, mostly medium to inferior stock. About 21 260 sheep and lambs were warded. Prices for prime cattle and good to prime sheep held firm with slight rate improvements on top stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Flemington
Golf Topics Weekend Competition At Gilgandra
Dunedoo players were short handed but strong turnout at Gilgandra on Sunday saw A and 1 erade par 18 hole contests decide in the morning and a 2 hole mixed foursome in the afternoon. Winners were L Convary and P Hearn with Mrs Leggatt. Junior players also featured in the TR hale stroke, with B Harvowd and Tr Farearice tying WS before Farearice won on count back. The Canadian foursome yielded a foursome win for Leggatt and Mrs Leggatt, while Convary and Miss Tayloe led the 12 holes. The theatre advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedoo
Gilgandra Links
L. Convary
P. Hearn
Mrs. Leggatt
TR Hale
B. Hahvowd
Tr. Farearice
TM Mearn
Boanade
Tignim
Hy Hearn
Mes. Jaorgatt
Luc
Convery
Wo Johnson
I. Firman
Mudie
Shublon
Mabgaeod
Tibbits
Witerhouer
Loewatais
Todheore
Henim Cos
Mooris
Dasgatt
Mra. Leggatt
Tayloe Fuk
Matis
Partan
Fo Munve
Mies Cimphel
Haline
Molmes
W Dehneer
Johnson
Sheldon
Bo Vircoe
Vircoe
Haband
Mixed Doubles Handicap Tennis for Hospital Fund at Park Courts
The American Mixed Doubles Handicap Tournament at Park Courts drew 30 pairs from Park club and surrounding clubs to aid Gilgandra District Hospital. Despite a warm day and few country players, receipts reached £8 12s 0d with £7 6s 6d profit after expenses. prizes and division results listed with M Lewis and Miss M O'Brien winning in Division I and other pairs in Division II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra District
Park Courts
Park Club
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Park Tennis Club
Mesdames Townsend
Alexander
Wood
Wyouell
Christie
Dunstan
B. Devoy
S. Curran
N. Barling
D. Darden
W. Cassidy
Gilgandra Rifle Club prize shoot reports mixed scores
The Gilgandra Rifle Range hosted a monthly prize shoot with 14 shots at 300 yards in two stages. Scores included Sutton 65, J. McClure 68, and G. McClure 28 35. police scores and numerous mixed results followed. Awaited club notes list a match against Warren next Sunday at Gilgandra with both ladies and gents in the lineup. play starts 10.30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
G. McClure
Sutton
R. Johnstone
Abondance la Ove
Wera
P. Sutton
W. Dennis
R. Nalder
A. McClure
J. Ross
Police
A. Evans
Gould
N. Taylor
Kimber
BE. Collison
Wood
DVA
Laight
Jewis
B. Heiler
No McLeod
J. Williama
Beveridge
G. Johns
Mise Stossi
KK. Johns
Meg Linke
Dr. Wood
Ab ‘Theler
N. McLeod
J. Williams
Hotty
Wf. Johns
Mise Rosser
Johns
G. Linke
Wea. Leight
Mra Tewsy B. Heiler
Mise
McLeod
Williame
Mrs. Beveridge
Nog
Rosser
Gilgandra Beats Gular in Dual Football Shows
Gilgandra firsts clinched a 23 10 win over Gular with Jack Wilson scoring five tries. Seconds also triumphed 3 0. H Furner coach injured, J Ryan scored for the visitors, L McKenzie and J Wilson led Gilgandra’s backs. Final tally reflects seven Gilgandra tries with one conversion.
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Gilgandra
Gular
Jack Wilson
Wilson
H. Furner
J. Ferry
J. Ryan
L. McKenzie
J. Wilson
B. Nixon
Huey
L. Kennedy
Ferguson
Nixon
Gilgendra
Yan
Unusual Tractor Back Fire Incidents Reported
Two similar back fire accidents involving tractors occurred in the week at Mendooran and Eumangerie. At Mendooran, Bev Jones suffered a facial wound requiring three stitches when a crank handle struck him during starting. At Eumangerie, Ken Buck was knocked unconscious, broke his nose, injured teeth, then drove to Dubbo for treatment.
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Mendooran
Eumangerie
Bev Jones
Ken Buck
Dubbo
Grazing Right Granted Over 150 Acres in Yaleoghin Parish
At the last meeting of the Coonabara bran P.P. Board the stock inspectors recommended a grazing right for Mr. N. Chandler over about 150 acres of TSR No. 28898 adjoining his property opposite portions 24nd Street in Yaleoghin parish. The right allows running 12 head of large stock on the land. The proposal was adopted on the motion of Directors Redden and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coonabarabran P.P. Board
N. Chandler
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Dunedoo Golf
Tooraweenah P.A. and H. Association
James Greer
Western Monarch Theatre
Pat O'Brien
George Brent
Doris Weston
Frank McHugh
Alan Danger
Red Head
Far West
Inion
Miss Weston
J. Currell
Mix
M. McLeod le Moy
M. Lewis
O'Brien
J. Kerr
Mrs. Kerr
A. Tayveoaul
Miss Williams
Ni Noatiit
L. Curcell
M. McLeod
Mra
Kerr
A. Taylor
Wiliam
I Barling
Barden
Mise Creenwon
W. Cabot
Mel Creepaune
J. Hols
K. O'Brien
Bartley
O' Brien
D. Ryan
B. Kelly
B. Hoven
B. Hoven and Miss §. Curran
Wilkinsm
T. Anderson
Miss A Kelly
C. Rose
Miss Creenaime
Creenaune
J. Bartley
Gilgandra Club
Wilkinson
Creenamny
LA. Ryan
Miss Kelly
Miss Curran
W. Carsidy
Hole
J MeCuteheon
Driffield
Mins
Phong
TL Tribe
Mrs. Tribe
Maddrell
N. McCutcheon
A. Christie
J. McCutcheon Joviev
Miss Cassidy
H. Tribe
Tribe
Madwell
M. McCutcheon
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