Ninety-Five-Year-Old Hogben Celebrated at Family Party
A Saturday gathering at Mrs. Jack Johnson’s home marked the 95th birthday of Mr. Hogben. Relatives included three daughters and two sons, ten grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus seven great great grandchildren. The cake was cut by W Taylor, a Hogben nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Hogben
Gilpaundva
Ted Johnam
Coonaberabran
Jack Drew
Gileandra
W. Hogben
Gigandra
Walter Ebglin
Teoravépenah
Ala
Railway excursions offer return fares to residents
The Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hartigan announced a series of excursions in September. Return tickets will be issued from Gilgandra to New South Wales destinations at reduced fares with a two month return window. The Sydney bound train departs Gilgandra on Wednesday 17 September, with station masters providing further travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hartigan
New South Watch
Gilgandra
More Babies Now Live
A report from the Director General of Public Health Dr E Sydney Morris notes infant deaths in Australia have fallen by about half over twenty years. The decline from 80 to 90 per thousand births to around 40 is linked to mothercraft education and Baby Health Centres, with media like press and radio distributing literature to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Totel
Director General of Public Health
E. Sydney Morris
Austra Hay
Baoy
Mint weed menace spreads in northern districts
Mint weed is spreading rapidly in northern districts says Mr A Pearson Weeds Officer two pounds of the weed could kill a sheep or a cow Immediate control would prevent a serious menace The Minister for Supply announced no further petrol rationing cuts and no change to any class of rationing for September It remains unclear if any rationing relief will come before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pearson
Lews
Best Ever Held Dominates Central District Meeting
Vice President Gray praises the Walgett led gathering as the Central Western District Hueing Association meets in Coonamble. Delegates debate Diggers Club prizes and voting rights while noting primary clubs face penalties under A P O C rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers Salent
A. R. Gray
Ol Walgett
Central Wester Disrict Hueing Association
Evon Jones
Carinda
G. Lemon
Gulargamboe
Bede Mooy
W. M. E. Skuthorpe
Ho McCullough
Cerriory
Walgett
Sealy
Algy
Makeig
Aly
Coonamble
Ve'ing
A.C
Deegutes
Walgett Delegntes
Ried
Faim Woigeett
DLRLA
ALC
Werw Lhse
Resoluti
Evan Jones
A.P OC
Coe
Maheig
A. E Fisker
Tragic air crash kills notable officials in North Queensland
A direct crash on the Cape York Peninsula, 200 miles north of Cooktown, claims the lives of Ex-Senator Charles Hardy Colonel Miler and WMlop Fo Kenrn. Hardy, known for Gilgandra visits and the Western movement launch in 1931, died alongside fellow officials on the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Cape York Peninsular
Cooktown
Charles Hardy
Miler
Wmlop Fo Kenrn
Hardy
Gilgandra
Dublo
Ma. Crd Wilson
M.L.A
Gordon
Dick") Wikins
M.la
Frank &. Walpole
Cousins Meet in Alexandria War Remains and Dog Fight Tale
News from Alexandria tells of two cousins meeting amid wartime events. Gunner Norman Hopwood, wounded at Tobruk on May 14, is treated at the Australian General Hospital and recognizes Dr. John Connell, a cousin, nearby. A London journey with the 41st F. also recalls a dog fight between a Luftwaffe plane and a Messerschmitt, ending with the German pilot captured after the aircraft he was flying was forced to land. The downed Messerschmitt is now exhibited in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
Inds
W. E. Barwick
John Connell
Moelbowrne
Wis
Gunner Hopwood
Sy. Clarel
London
Middle East
Messerschmidt
Gonnel
Herar
Australia
Conference motion on funds and revelations at UW meeting
The text notes debate over allocating funds for a race club and won by a narrow margin. Mr Makerg supported the position while the president clarified expenses and that only a portion was used. Messrs Gray and Lowen backed Mr Sealy’s disclosures as the motion heads to conference as UW expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makerg
Presilert
Jany Race Club
West Eemwon
Messrs
Gray and
Lowen
Sealy
Gilgandra Golf Association selects 1941 champions
The 1941 Gilgandra Associate Golfers championships concluded Friday with Grade AC won by Mrs Campbell 80-77 and BC won by Mrs Veroli 69-68 while Grade C saw Mrs Meehan victorious. Matches featured players such as Mrs Campbell Mrs Veroli Mrs Kember and Miss Meehan with scores listed for each grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgandra
Mise Campbell
Mrs. Veroli
Mins M. Meche
Wee
Mre
Caniuneton
Campbel
Acker
Vereli
Kember
Tuy
Re. Morris
Mre. Kember
Mya
Christin
God ‘Vey Ingmplete
Resignation Triggers Fadden Rise to Australian PM
Prime Minister resigns amid party leadership change as Mr. A. W. Fadden is elected leader of the United Australia Party and appointed to the Prime Ministership. Mr. Menzies announces he will resign his posts and hand power to the Governor-General, with the move following a Canberra meeting and parliamentary agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ig. Menzies
United Australia Party
Country Party
A. W. Fadden
Te Leanmdon
Menites
Gomie Tl
Fadden
Padden
Canberra
Rotten remarks spark debate at Wy er delegate meeting
Wy ett delegates at Coonamble discussed alleged misconduct during a recent gathering. Mr Makeig urged strict action against loiterers and proposed Mr Skuthorpe fine offenders, while Mr Gray and others supported firm leadership and clear charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Makeig
Wyett
R.A
Muetin
Shuthorje
Teu
Swaly
Skuthorpe
Warner
Skithorpe
Vpolgic
Saly
Makelg
Gray
Makeig
Day of Prayer Marks War Anniversary at Western Theatre
A day of prayer observed to mark two years of war with a service at 11 a.m. in the Western Monarch Theatre. The program includes hymns, readings, and an anthem, led by Mr. 1. 4. Chivell and others, with a benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Theatre
Jesus
Chivell
Hann
Enlistments listed for Gilgandra August recruitment
A local enlistment roll notes August month quotas furnished by Recruiting Officer J. B. Sword. The Gilgan dra in eight quota is cited with numerous names across Home Service ARMY and RALNR RALAP W.A.A.A.F. groups including J. Connell G. H. Portlock J. Mees O. Jarvis and E. Fish among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sword
Gilgandra
Plov
Harrie
Arnitree
A. H. Donner
Gulurgambone
J.J. Connell
Totruweerngl
G. H. J. Portlock
Hbgandra
J. F. Brophy
Cullie
J. Mees
Collie
O. G. Jervis
Ballytorn
G. V. Hodgson
Ari Atree
John Levisier
Gilgasdias
Sevisier
P. V W. Harvis
Armatree
F. Janes
Gipandra
AL Go Brunfield
Cl Gendra
J. W. E. Fish
Gigadeo
A. J. Commins
Gil
Mis. L PM. Carman
Givendiay
Mise AI T. Mevhun
Gilgaadr
Obituary of Lewis Bond president Wein dies in Whe old
The obituary notes the death of a former president of Lewis Bond, Mr Themes Wein, who lived at Lewis Poms and was born near Swallow Creek. He leaves a widow and several children, with funeral services held at a parish churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bond
Themes Wein
Swallow Creek
Lewis Poms
Widue
Universal Trainees Scheme Details Revealed for Six Month Camp
Eastern Command Headquarters released the six months camp plan for the Universal Trainees Scheme announced by the Army Minister Mr Spender. Camps start October 1 January 1 and April 1 at Walgrove Newrasthe Rutherford and Largs. About 15 000 men from Sydney Newcastle and northern sites will be trained. By January 1 trainees required to reach war strength come from prior three month camps.
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Eastern Command Headquart Are
Mr Spender
Walgrove
Newrasthe
Rutherfill
Largs
Sydney
Newcasthe
Weather Rains Key to Prevent Tragedy for NSW Wheat Farmers
Minister for Agriculture Mr W F Dunn warns restricted wheat policy may bring tragedy to many New South Wales farmers unless timely heavy rains arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dunn
N S.W
Farewell Evening for Private Bernie Davidson at Tattersall’s Hotel
On Tuesday night last week a farewell party honored Private Bernie Davidson who leaves. Attendees included Roy Henry Ray Diggs and Dr Christie. Gifts and acknowledgments came from the Patriotic Fund and Women’s Auxiliary as the crowd wished him luck and noted his past service. Davidson, son of an elk Digger and former local bakery operator, is the grandson of Mr and Mrs B I Cassidy who hosted him until two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Davidson
Jon
Tattersall’s
Bernie
Roy Henry
Ray Diggs
Or. Christie
Patriotic Fund
Women's Auxiliary
Davidson
B. I. Cassidy
Enrolment Notices Warn Australian Home Defence Duty
The Defence Ministry issues statutory notices about military service enrolment for home defence. Males must enrol within 30 days after turning eighteen, with special windows for those born in 1918 to 1921 and other specific birth ranges. If not yet enrolled, contact your Areas Officer and complete the registration form at local post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnepment
Attune Len Ig
Australia
Bern
ORL
Haea
PPS
Amd
Juy
Ares
Commonwealth
Iim
Parkes Show honors won by G J Austin Border Leicesters
The Parkes Show saw G J Austin of Warrambone Gular gambone top the deep auction with a Border Leicester ram team winning champion of champions in their sexes. He also impressed at Gilgandra and Melbourne shows with Sterritt bred sheep and a plan to showcase wool status to Scotland. A Melbourne ewe bred by Austin took championship and sold to Walcolm bone. The Warrumbungle region raised about £420 from a gymkhana ball and related events for patriotic funds and Red Cross, under secretary L Stockings and committee efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
G. J. Austin
Warrambone
Gulargambone
Austin
Gilgandra
Melbourne
Mesara
Starritt Brothers
Mr. Austin
Ale. Goldsbrough, Mor. and Co
Me'bourne
Scotland
J. H. Wake
Holmjes
Gilgandr
Wake
Warrumbungle
Red Cross Society
Warrumbungs
Mt Tenandra
Warrumbungle Hall
L. Stockings
Gulargambene
Tom Nah
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promotes Quick Safe Cure
An advertisement extols a cough remedy claiming rapid, safe relief for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, sore throat and flu. It stresses four points of a good remedy: speed, safety for all ages, economy, and wire-free access, with specific pricing for a pint made from concerted ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Reesrerrer
NSW beer consumption hits record high in 1940
Government statistician Dr. R. Carver estimates public expenditure on alcoholic drinks in New South Wales at £78,280,000 for 1940, up £21,610,000 from 1939, with per capita beer consumption rising annually since 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
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MR. Hogben
C.W.D.R.A. Annual Meeting
Billie” Meehan
Miller Street
Miss Campbell
Veroli
Meehan
Miss Meehan
I le
McCan Hy
MR. Menzies
Thomas Wright
B. Davidson
Warrumbungle Folk
A. Ferguson
Skinner
NM. Machattie
Mis M. Machattie
Miss E. Goodfellow
C. Herring
Miss C Macchattie
E. Herring
L. Stocking
Waters
A. Keble
A. Hammond
Sovereign, Akubra and
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F. N. Bensley’s
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