Venomous attack sparks council meter dispute at Gilgandra
Local solicitor Mr L D Serister accused Dr Hitchen of a venomous attack over meter examinations. Council discussed his letter criticizing the council and the handling of privately owned meters. motions to test meters and refunds were debated and carried.
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L. D. Serister
Gilgandra Shire
Hitchen
Serister
H'tchen
Open Council
Foran
Townsend
Yeo
Saraler
Fallon
Nance
Serisier
Woods Great Peppering Cure For Children's Hacking Gough
A brief medical note discusses a peppering remedy once claimed to ease children's hacking coughs attributed to Gough. The report outlines reception in past popular medicine without endorsing effectiveness.
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Woods
Gough
Roads in Gilgandra Shire Report On Post-Rain Repairs
The Ene neer reports extensive repairs across Gilgandra Shire after heavy rain. Tenders are called for repair material on Carbon Silo Road while Curban and Gular-Tooraweenah routes receive fixes to drains, water obstructions, and degraded crossings.
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Ene Neer
Almenlay
Gilgandra
Curban
Gular Road
Tindale
Armatree Munnell
Gular-Tooraweenah
Shire
Fale Read
Daundeley
McMaster
McMarter
Sean
Castlereagh Street
Gilgandra-Dubbo Road
Kurrawong Creek
Luckie’s
Health Inspector Retaliates Over Local Ground Conditions
Mudie reports polluted water near the weather shed and lavatory at the school grounds. He urges a council notice to the Education Minister to remove the water and to arrange a garbage truck at the chapel. Repairs and supplies are discussed as necessary.
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Heart
Mudie
Giljpumbria
Education
Gia
Labor turmoil and rail workers amid mounting shortages
A historical report describes a strike era tension with calls to preserve funds or disband rationing as 1500 to 2000 workers face layoffs. It notes illness and service disruptions among laborers and details engineer concerns and responses shaping the industrial crisis.
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Membe Hegan
Ierla
Council’s Suspense Relieved Despite Contractor Delays
The city council reports relief from budgetary suspense as contractors face ongoing delays. Officials say timelines remain uncertain while project funds stay on track. Community leaders urge continued oversight to ensure completion and prevent future overruns.
Monetary Obligations What is the status of such contract with Wallmen?
Council questions the liability of workers paid by results under a contract. Mr Bluett defends costs and declares a standing policy for debts. The Industrial Arbitration Act is cited as the sole exception impacting contractor liability and enforcement.
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Gulganden Shire
A. I. Bluett
Sal'clity
W. Br. Bluett
Counnell Weeting
Relief Work Costs In Gilgandra Shire Meeting
A Gilgandra Shire relief committee report totals to September costs for Menlonvan Road works at £826 0s 4d with £779 10s 10d from the grant leaving £1, - evidence shows Mendooran Road Clearing £532 0s 4d Forming £287 0s 4d Travelling £204 17s 5d Urban Area Road Drainage £1 0s 10d. The council will settle unpaid wages when final payment is made. The engineer noted satisfactory work and a drainage position update from Nellaher's River. The explanatory letter prompted relief and relief committee to resolve, seeking counsel.
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Menlonvan Road
Gilgandra
Mendooran
Mendooran Road
Nellaher
Counelo
Counel
White Rise and the Great Peppermint Cure
The fragment hints at a poetic line about a character named White Rise and a winter scene with a summer flush. It mentions a beckoning invitation to "come with me" and a reference to a "Great Peppermint Cure" from Woods, suggesting a poetic or whimsical advertisement embedded in the text.
Gilgandra Shire Council Faces Severe Financial Strain
Gilgandra Shire Council last week faced sharp financial strain as funds thin and rates collection stagnates. Councillors debated sustaining year end, with cautions to cut non essential work and keep men on main roads maintenance while reallocating limited funds.
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Gilgandra
S‘rotto
Shire
Switc
General Fund
Townsend
Yeo
Fallon
Censtanty
M.R.B. Cw
Drs.Vou
Bradman Mania Sparks Odd Courtroom Tales
A Towral boy and echoes of Don Bradman influence local mischief as court anecdotes recount Bradman meter fines for taxi fare refusals and drunkenness linked to Test cricket totals. A Bowral rival faces police escort after a party turns into a disorderly scene as Bradman stories unfold.
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Bradman
Teumper
Tan Idelo
Don Bradman
Hut
Towral
Sydney
Bowral
Darlinghurst
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DR. Hitchen
Gil” Shire
Engineer's Comprehensive Review
Collie Road
Gular
Dubbo Road
Tooraweeshah
Tooraweensh Road
Munro
Drew's Ging
Uargon Creek
Boundary State Highway
Usigon Creek
Wallinoorgwonr
Waulomburlaweng Creek
Toaweenal-Mendooran Road
Tooraweenah- Mendoran Road
Aloedelap
Takin
Council
King Willow
W. M. Woodful
Dominion
Woodful Club
J. B. Hobbs
Rangoot
Harrow
the Club
W. J. Ponsford
Star Harrow
Stuart Surridge
Dave
Ke(pestouiates aGdaleys Fia
Ress
GIL” Council
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