Bush Fire Brigade Urged At Gilgandra Meeting
Gilgandra Shire Council convenes a public meeting to form a Bush Fire Brigade amid growing grass fires across the district. A letter from the Bush Fires Advisory Committee and Shire Association prompts a 4 am public session on Saturday September 24 inviting interested residents to join and appoint brigade captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premt
Gilgandra
Shires’ Association
Cannell
Brigiules
Cro Christhy
Joe
Bertley
Fuel Storage Reserves Increased by 1000 Gallons
Gilgandra Shire Council enhances electricity supply security by adding two 1500 gallon tanks to the existing tanks, creating a four month crude oil reserve with potential five month coverage. The council also ordered six months of copper to prepare for price increases.
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Gilgandra
Police Court Captures a Range of Local Offences
Gilgundra Police Court convened with cases including William Eric Marki guilty of driving a motor truck with inefficient brakes on Coonamble Road, fined 2 pounds plus costs. Others admitted failing to return a number plate and driving an unregistered vehicle. penalties included fines. A settlement altered a cross-summons to common assault, with Wilson bound over to keep the peace for 12 months. The court also addressed electors revision, licensing plans for the Imperial Hotel, and a street access concern from Miller Street.
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William
Eric
Marki
Coonumile
Cunningham
Sotpam
Oon
Coonamble
Mar Wee
Ale
Evans
Thheru
Itela
A. Beveridge
Joseph F. Murphy
With & Easts
John Daniel West Wrigley
Astill
Cunningham Spli
G. Smith
Mov Flashi
Thanet
Wilson
Sire Revision Court
Shire Tkevision
Reig O
Ma J.B. Sword
Shire Choerky
Siter
Lmicensing Court
Livensing Court
A. Bonnington
Ed. FP
Williams
PLM
Up Yard
Miller Street
Spring Fair Showcases Competitive Fete and Displays
The Church of England Women's Guild held a Spring Fair with new competitive sections for fancy work flowers cooking and school children. Volunteers led by secretary Mrs Varrow reported strong patronage and a hoped for financial profit. Prizes covered crafts blooms and cakes with many entrants and judges delivering varied awards. In a separate note Mr F T Millarey offered RAF services, following a wartime family history in the merchant and naval services.
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Church of England Women's Guild
Taney Work
Amy Westin
Laight
A. Hy Smith
Kobbhardt
Marekent
Tibbity
Strahan
Johnstone
Brown
Donnelly
Mwwak
Cooper
Halagoerd
D. Brown
Lola
W.tibbits
Hollen
Coonabara Iin Pastures Protection Board
F. T. Millarey
Millarey
R.A.A.F
Mr. Millarey
Naval Reserves
Howard's Compound Mixture Promises Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Howard's Compound for coughs and colds. It urges readers to take the mixture that will stop a cough, listing prices 26, 36, and 46 and a phone number 108 Gilgandra.
Australia to Sell Entire Wool Clip to Britain
The British Government will purchase Australia's entire wool clip and surplus dairy and meat products. Prime Minister Menzies announced completion of the agreement with Australia and said Australia hopes not to sell Wheat surplus to Britain, though the UK may buy some exports. A Central Wool Committee will manage revival, sale, and shipment of wool to Britain and other destinations.
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Menzies
Great Britain
Kingloi
Dle Witwil Kityedoa
Associate Golf Friday Competition Dominated by Mrs Godfrey
In a local Friday golf event at the Ives Gholt Link, Mrs Godfrey led with a strong score. Mrs Hearn Log and Mrs Barton followed, while several players including Mrs Verall and Mrs Ackerui posted notable rounds amid a competitive field.
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Ives
Associaiies
Gindfrey
Steres
Pallows
Godfrey
Hearn
Barton
Verall
Laygeatt
Ackerui
Mirs Keormber
Witehen
Morris
Kier
Eumungerie Ball Opens With Regional Attendance
The Eumungerie footballers hosted a successful ball on Wednesday night with guests from Gilgatulea Trubbe and Collie. Mr Yeo MLA opened the event, North Dubbo FC received a pup, music by Mes Gibson's orchestra pleased attendees, and door takings reached £12.
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Fumungerie
Gilgatulea
Trubbe
Collie
Yeo
M.L.A
Pup
North Dubbo Football Club
Mes
Gibson
Anll
T. Whiteley
Mac
Cmd
Hal
Sydney
Taree
Muddor
Wheaton
Well
Cuwl
Whenton
Gin
Sneddon
Ltt
Sen
FB Duhit
Noreen
Mirs Ohm
A. Doh
Howe
Tothenham
Eumangerie
North Dubhe
County Council Electricity Proposal Debated at Gilgandra Meeting
Deputy President Cr G Christie and Dr Tibbits attended a delegates meeting with Coonamble Wingadee and Gilgandra councils at Gulargambone to review the independent engineers report on the County Council Electricity Scheme. The report remains confidential pending further information and will be discussed at the next meeting.
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Gilgandra Shire
Cr. G. Christie
Tibbits
Delgates
Coonamble Municipal
Wingadee and Gilgandra Shire
Gulargambone
County Council
Newsprint shortage looms citing war impact and costs
The notice warns of severe newsprint shortages due to international tensions and shipping curtailments. Past wartime price spikes and reliance on Denmark and Canada are cited, with plans to cancel free papers and reduce delivery to match paid orders. Overdue subscriptions risk disconnection as actions are taken to conserve materials. Committal to naval service marks farewell to Shire Clerk G A Gould amid local wartime support.
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Denmark
Canada
Austrstia
Liewt
G. A Gould
Coonabarabran
Geulil
Coommbarabran
Counabatahici
Ith Bine
No Conscription for Overseas Service Debated
The House of Representatives passed the National Security Bill 32 to 26 after 18 hours of debate. A labor amendment to restrict overseas operations to one year failed by two votes, while Labor criticized the measure as giving the Government emergency powers without Parliament.
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House of Representatives
Labor
Menzies
Ed Ward
Nsw
Pauliament
Treaurer
P. C. Spender
Baths Opening Date To Be Announced Soon At Gilgandra
Gilgandra's swimming baths near completion with filtration plant installed tiling underway and outer fence up. The Engineer Mr. Hunter said opening may occur in five to six weeks and the official date could be set at Friday's Shire meeting. The pool and surrounds impressed inspectors and the baths are expected to draw visitors this summer.
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Gilgandra
Hunter
Council Opts to Buy Higher Priced Tractor
Gilgandra Shire Council debated buying a new tractor for road maintenance and construction. The higher priced Caterpillar option at 2170 plus sales tax was chosen despite concerns, with officials noting local livery and speed patrol needs and imports from America.
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Gilgandra
Sauu Coutedllers
Ae Jurt
Couner
Invedtigne
America
Rifle Monthly Prize at Gilgandra Range
Sunday’s competition at the Gilgandra Rifle Range tested shooters from 700 yards with 16 shots per stage on a 24 inch bull. Handicap used 7B bursting point and wind fluctuations affected results. Best aggregates reached 76 by C Harwood and 74 by BR McNeill amid rough conditions.
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Gilgandra
Patel
R. McNeill
A. McClure
C. Harwood
BR. McNeill
Far West concert to aid Kay’s long recovery journey
Kay admitted to Far West Home four years ago suffered a birth injury and gradual improvement followed tonic, baths, and exercises. Now able to sit and speak faintly, she uses calipers and walking drills. Fund drive supports further treatment at a concert in Western Monarch Theatre Gilgandra on Tuesday the 18th and Majestic Theatre Gulargumbone on Wednesday the 20th.
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Kay
Far West
Sig
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Western Monarch Theatre
Gilgandra
Tuesaday
Majestic Theatre
Gulergambone
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CTEM
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Howard
A. E- Holmes
Britain
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Sultan
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McClure
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Gigandra
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