Gilgandra Golf Club 1938 Championship Opens Strong
The Gilgandra Golf Club staged the first 36 holes of the 1938 72 hole stroke championships in ideal conditions with hard fairways and plenty of carry. F Munro and A Krohn lead A grade while A Holmes tops B grade and P Dignam leads C grade. progress remains tight across divisions with the final 36 holes this weekend likely to reshuffle the standings.
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Gilgandra Golf Club
F. Munro
A. Krohn
A. Holmes
P. Dignam
H. Campbell
Thiseriod
Campbell
Munro
Krohn
C. Sheldon
Curban Cup Rifle Match Narrowly Won by Gilgandra at Coonamble
In a Curban Cup contest at Coonamble between Coonamble Curban and Gilgandra Gilgandra edged the field by one point. J Ross top scored at the 500 yards and P Priddle led at 600 yards with 34. aggregate winner was J Ross with 66. A second match Baradine vs Coonamble had over 60 shooters present. Railway concessions: freight on power kerosene reduced from October 1, saving rural industries about 45000 pounds yearly. bulk loads and small quantities see scaled rate changes.
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Coonamble
Curban
Gilgandra
J. Ross
P. Priddle
Glee
Baradine
sineBcares Jf
Commissioner For Railways
Gate and Fence Barriers Up for Vote in Local Board
At Yarraghin on the Tooraweanah Road Mr W R Mills asks the P P Board to declare the gate and fence a barrier under the 7 P Act and erect a ramp before transferring the gate. Directors Brown and Nash move to send representations to Annet as Gilgandra Shire Council eyes gate removal by month end after 60 days’ notice. Local councillors intend to press for gate removal amid interboard disagreement.
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Coonabarabran
Gilgandra Shire
Hunter
Mills
Fi Gilgundra
Home consumption price of wheat debated by rural bank president
The Narromine Show opened with remarks from C. R. McKerihan president of the Rural Bank of N.S.W. who argued that home consumption pricing protects farmers and allows them to earn a reasonable living. He urged Australia to recognize farmers' income needs and anticipated higher prices could yield modest gains for producers.
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C. R. McKerihan
Bank of N.3
S.W
Austedia
Golf outing attracts new members for Gilgandra auxiliary
The Gilgandra Women's Trospital Auxiliary hosted a Thursday golf afternoon at the local links, securing several prospective members for next season. A second event is planned for Wednesday 28 inst with substantial attendance expected. a 12 hole stroke handicap for gents and a 10 hole event for associates, plus putting and approaching contests. Afternoon tea will be provided at the club house.
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Gilgandra
Trospital
Gulf Links
Nlvet
Hopper Menace Hatchings In Gulargambone And Tooraweenah
Rabbit Inspector C Anten reports grasshopper hatchings are rising in the Baradine district with light infestations in Gulargambong and expected outbreaks across the western Baradine area toward Tooraweenah. A BBDO grant is sought. further inspections will occur during the hatch period.
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C. Anten
Coonabarabran
Gulargambong
Antan
Baradine
Tooraweensh
Tom
Lad's finger torn off in ride near Gilgandra
Norman Ceasidy aged boy holidaying with A Holawich party at Mudge injured Saturday afternoon while riding a quiet horse. He attempted to dismount as another horse in the yard spooked the mount. His right hand first finger’s first joint torn away after finger caught in a tack. Treated at local surgery with anesthetic, sutures applied, Norman walked home afterward.
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Norman
Rene
Golf tournament aids Gilgandra Hospital Auxiliary
Organised by Mrs J L Veroli the Gilgandra Hospital Auxiliary held a pleasant golf day on the links with 48 entries and strong attendance. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Varcoe Mrs Johusten Mrs Godfrey and others in multiple events including novice and ladies putting and approaching contests. A tea was served afterwards and a profit planned for hospital funds.
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J. L. Veroli
Gilgandra
Women’s Hopital Auxiliary
Ales
EB. Townsend
F. Varcoe
Johusten
Godfrey Tlk
Juhnuln
McNeil
Skiller
A. Kember
G. Christie
Bo Tihits
Prise
B. Waterhouse
FP. Munro
Varevenett
Johnston du
Godfrey
Mr. Leggatt
Miss Campbell
Christle
Miss Townsendt
Hearts
Pibbits
Abrther
Mrs
Mrs. Christie
Mrs. Tibbits
E. Firman
Db. Waterhouse Nett
F. Munro C. Sheldon
Atoxwider E Firman
J. Williema
W. Higluld
I. Fortonella
Rabbits Decline In District Inspections Yet Slow Breeding Near River
During the month nineteen holdings were inspected by the Rabbit Inspector Mr C Antow. Five were relatively free of rabbits and fourteen lightly infested, with rabbits receding in most areas though breeding accelerates along the river between Gulargambone and Durban.
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C Antow
Coonabarabran
Gularyambone
Distriet
Gulargambone
Durban
Ted Ares
Robliee
Magpies Attack Children in Victoria Park
Several young boys and girls were injured by attacking magpies in Victoria Park Dubbo. The infuriated birds suddenly dive and peck faces and heads, with two boys suffering painful facial lacerations.
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Victoria Park
Dubbo
Hillside Defeat Gilgandra In Weekend Cricket Clash
Hillside defeated Gilgandra by an innings and toohns. Hillside 162 with FPyan 61 and I Rogers 41 not out. H Tribe took four for 16. Town 71 led by E Maloney 21. KR Edgar 4/16 and G Milgate 3/8 toplined Town bowling. Railway and Lodge posted notable bowling figures as the week end fixtures opened.
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Hillside
Gilgandra
Town
Recreation Ground
Fpyan
I. Rogers
H. Tribe
E. Maloney
KR. Edgar
G. Milgate
Seores Wert
Ay Sudyjes Rmone
Lodge Seconds defeat Catholic Seconds in friendly cricket
Lodge II earned a solid outright win against Catholic Club II at Lodge Recreation Ground. Lodge posted 168 and 17 while Catholic totals were 86 and 138, with standout batting from Ryan for Lodge and McCarthy for Catholic in the two innings. Emergent bowlers and tight fielding helped Lodge seal the match as Four sixes were noted in the contest.
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Lodge Recreation Ground
Lodge II
Lodge
Lodge KR
Ryan
G. Mitchen
K. McCarthy
Catholic Lans
M Buckiey
AL Foervyay Wid Beet
R. al
Nero
Catholic Club II
Firs
Alderton W. Buckley
Collison M. Buckley
Heiler
W. Cassidy
J. Pour
Vuthole Clu
Catholic Club
Noonan
Bills
Dowling
O. Noonan
Ceesee DO
Whygeld
Firse Linnge
R. Ryan
Lana Ho
E. Collison
P. McCarthy
R. Alderton
G. Hitchen
Ferry
Carthy
raLarac
Billy
W. Easman
C. Gagnon
Buckley
M Buckley
U Ross
C Buckley
B Gavin
New Catholic Church Opens at Gulargambone
His Lordship Most Rev Dr Norton presided at the 10 o'clock Mass opening the new Catholic church in Gulargambone on Wednesday the 14th inst. Rev Fathers Eviston McMahon and Doody assisted. the collection raised about £380. A banquet followed as locals praised the project and funded the church, seen as a growing beacon for the town and region.
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Gulargambone
Dr. Norton
Bathurst
T. A. Eviston
P.P
Gilgandra
McMahon
Coonambe
Doody
PennatiNs
Father Doody
Dr. Brophy
Coonamble
Evnston
Lndies
Sydney man survives crash near Coorabarabran
Keith Benni 87 a Sydney commercial traveller employed by W Ipex Lids of 14 Spring Street Sydney died in a car crash four miles from Coorabarabran on the Oxley Highway. Barr was knocked from his Ford V eight, rescued by J J Rohr and son Ron, and taken to Coonabarabran District Hospital with contusions and abrasions. Barr survived with luck and consideration, his ear not badly damaged.
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Keith Beni
Singe
Sydney
Spring Street
Coorabarabran
Oxley Highway
Barr
J. J. Rohr
Ron Rohr
Mr. Barr
Coonahara
Opening win for Biddon cricketers over Tooraweenah
Ross and Wynne led Biddon to a 76 run victory after Tooraweenah were bowled out for 94 at their centre. Players and scores are recorded with Voysey and McKenna among the bowlers and run scorers, while the Tooraweenah lineup includes A McGill V Goodfellow and others.
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Biddon
Tooramweenah
Tooraweenah Brand
Tooraweenah
A. McGill
W. Voysey
V. Goodfellow
T Barwick
B. McKenna
H Voysey
F. Fyfe
C W. Voysey
Ih. Vo
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A. J. Habgood
E. Tibbits
L. Convary
W. Johnson
Gould
Sheldon
Mudie
Parrance
Leggatt R
Hearn
Farrance
P. Dignan
J. Veroli
Jd. Hearn
H. Haynes
Dr. Alexander
P. Tignam
A. Habgood
C. Tepgat
J. Verelh
H. Gould
D. Farrance
B. Habgood
W. Highfeld
T. Farrance
J. Hearn
E. Couison
A. Wolmes
Eb, Gould
HW. Campbell
C. Legwatt
Ly. Alexander
Jd. Veroil
NW. Haynes
I. Dignam
B. Gould
OD. Farrance
C. Leggatt
B. Halgood
KE. Firman
Gilgandra Obs
R. McNeill
McClure Sutton
Dennis
Ce dl
As c Heritage
Ad He Horwood Ag
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Wilton
Manuel
Blackolt
Ayoub
Curban Priddle
Curnoy
Nalder
Il eKay
A Marchant
Smith
Guthriel
la Fallon
W. R. Mills
P.P. Board
Women's Auxiliary Active
Hopper Menace
Lad
Women's Auxiliary
Gilgandra Links
Inspector Antawon
Rabbit Pest
Gular
Dubbo Park
Edgar Hooney
Tyan
Mason
Or, Lewis
R. Edgar
Lung
Marchant
Nonele
Ayise A Rogers
J. Ryan
Parthey
Tomson
Rogers
Lawson
Hot Ok
Railway
A. King
King
A. Noonan
K. Williams
J. Wilson
A. Wakefield
Williams L. Heiler
Williams
J. Williams
M. Noonane
J. Giddens
C Ellis
J. Mercer
Williams E
E. Holland
J. Holland
McKenzie
Cer Ee
L. McKenzie
Tae Williams
B. Noonan
Taylor
M. Noonan
K. Willams
Wilgon
A. Taylor
King M. Noonan
Williams B. Noonan
I. Milson
W. Crbot
C. March
N. Norton
Ll. McKenzie
Williams FE
Siti
Bi Kimgi
L. Heiler
Oc McKenzie
Cabot
Mercer
M. Noon
XS. Norton
J. Wilon
A. Holland
T. Holland
Catholic
C. Dowling
J. Shields
Tole
Rowling
W. " Whygold
Meart
Armatree
Dantege
W. Whygold
Cassidy C. Twigg
Cassidy
B. Richardeon
Cannon
Cas WL
O. Peart
Kilby H
Ww. Cassidy
Sazizon
J. Ferry
Berinas
Barden
Bh Peart
Fundies
BR Richardson
Kilby
D. Gavin
P. Buckley
A. Ferry
RB Parts
J. Wynne
Alderton Tigagras
A. Nangle
Alderton
Easman
PP. McCarthy
Collison
Bensley
C¢ Heller
H Alderton
W. Buckley
TY. Gavin
R. Potts
de Vers Ines
Beasley
Pottr
Ensman
Pears
Hitchen
Heller
Mate BP
McCarthy
Gagnon
NEW Catholic Church
Father Eviston
Oxley
Binmon
C. Ont
W. Vovgrey
A. L. Barwick
Go . Rourke
McKenne
Ws Voysey
A. Wa McKenna
Yed & T
McGill
Ax Voysey
R. Valanea
Meigs
McKenna
Sidi
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