Gilgandra Dominates Springfield in 332 to 50 Victory
Gilgandra overwhelmed Springfield A with a 332 to 50 win on Sunday. D Whitton led batting with 83 and 4/24 bowling as Gilgandra’s attack restricted Springfield to low totals. P Reynolds and P Cameron contributed solid fifties as Gilgandra raced to 200 after the fourth wicket and finished inside three hours.
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Armaines
Gilgandra
Springfield
Jocala
D. Whitton
A. Raglus
Ferry
A. Childs
F. Semmler
G. Day
Whitton
Cameron
S. Ryan
D. Ryan
B.w
Raglus
P. Reynolds
P. Cameron
Reynolds
J. Williams
E. Townsend
Tent Mission Opens in Miller Street With Prodigal Son Message
The Methodist Tent Mission in Miller Street opened Tuesday night led by Rev. B O Donnel Finigan with aid from Mr W Arnolds. About 140 attendees heard a sermon on the Prodigal Son emphasizing loss of property, honor, and soul and the cross as redemption. The mission runs ten days with events including a women’s meeting Thursday at 4 PM on The Veiled Women of The East and Sunday at 3 PM on The Sentimental Bloke, closing Tuesday with a Lantern Service and Christ life slides.
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Methodist Church
Miller Street
W. d. Harper
B. O'Donnel Finigan
C.F
W. Arnolds
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ
Wedding Bells Tierney Drew 8 Gilgandra
A pretty wedding took place at Ambrose Church Gilgandra when Gladys May Drew daughter of Mr and Mrs Drew and Patrick Tierney eldest son of Mr and Mrs Tierney were wed by Rev Nettingale. The bride wore a white georgette gown with wreath and veil. Bridesmaids wore powder blue pink and lemon dresses with matching headbands. Best man Joe Smith. After the ceremony guests gathered at the I C C F Hall for a reception hosted by the mothers.
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Ambrose Church
Gilgandra
Nettingale
Gladys May
Mre. Worrall
Jean Smith
Nice
Ellen. Tierney
Zena
Daphne Holland
Joe Smith
1.C.C.F. Hall
Drew
Mee
Tierney
Balladoran School Picnic Draws Rainy But Cheerful Crowd
The Balladoran Parents and Citizens Association picnic went ahead despite showers. Events across age groups were keenly contested with winners named in boys girls and adult divisions. The dance was postponed to a later date while crowds enjoyed the day’s competitive spirit.
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Balladoran
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Lindsay Johnstone
Ned Fitzgerald
Max Stockings
Neville Purvis
Donke
Jim Sutton
Rei
Gilgandra rifle shoot faced wind and low scores
A Sunday practice at Gilgandra range, 500 and 600 yard lines, seven shots and two fighters per shooter. R Lewis led with 35 and 30 totals, while Curban and Cuban Rifle Club events shifted due to road conditions. Next Sunday the home club plans a return match with Curban on their range.
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Gilgandra Range
R. Lewis
Coonamble
Curban Range
Marchant
He Ias
P. Pridde
C. Hughes
Gilgandra Marksmen
Curban
Lainees
F. Nolder
Semimler
Ho Smith
J. Guthrie
Fo Naber
Hihes
Shire Council Inconsistency Draws Reader's Letter
A letter to the editor accuses Gilwandra Shire Council of inconsistency over a Lands Department permit for a private road near Deep Creek. The writer says Council previously supported the permit, then objected after a District Surveyor approved it, and questions the validity of the later motion and the councilors' conduct.
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Gilwandra Shire
Deep Creek
Lands Department
T. G. Hitchen
J. Nelson
Ip Creck
Mendooran Road
Hitchen
Foul Play Feared For Gilgandra Man Anderson Missing
Former Gilgandra resident George William Anderson, living at Coogee, disappeared after telling his parents he lost his job with a rubber firm. He was staying with his parents in Coorie and left from the Central Railway Station area on Wednesday. Police were alerted when he failed to return that night.
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Sydney “Sun
George William Anderson
Gilgandea
Warren Road
Capr Street
Cooren
Uburka
Anderson
Diebbe
Cooree
Cen Bal
Tate
Randwick
Sime
Local Talkies Advertise Weekend Film Lineup
The issue promotes Saturday screenings of The Lawyer's Secret starring Clive Brook with This Modern Age featuring Joan Crawford as the supporting picture. Monday and Wednesday bring the frothy Strictly Dishonorable, a tale of infatuation and escapism, followed by The Rio Grande as the silent main feature.
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Clive Brook
Joan Crawford
Arace
Epin
Convent Tennis Tournament Nears Final Stages After Delays
After weather postponement, the Convent tennis tournament continued Sunday with finals soon. Remaining players are asked to be ready at 10 am Sunday. Results from last Sunday include multiple doubles events with numerous pairings and scores, and trophies will be presented at a 5 dance in The Little Flower Hall on Tuesday, 4 October.
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Convent Courts
Genis
Fleming
Elsom
Light
Cassidy
Lewis and Walton
J. Marchant O'Brien
Wolland
Gavin
Paul
Miss Wenban
Christie
Gibson
J. Williams
Miss Noonan
Thomas
Alderman
Reynolds
Miss Donnelly
Hitchen
O'Brien
Y Noonan
Mians A. Williams
Mise Noonan
R. McLeod
G. Tyrell
M. Noonan
J. Marchant
Creenane
Creenaune
Mra
Carrell
McDonald
Roach
D. Tyrell
Miss McLeod
M. Fenton
J. Fenton
Collison
C. McLeod
M. MccLeod Y Light
Ve McLeod
M. McLeod
Lewis
F. Fenton
Gavin Aryl
Noonan
Rainfall Signals Strong Crop Prospects Across District
The article notes a record favorable month of rainfall with G dra's quota totaling 201 points from dates including the 4th 16th and 17th among others. It predicts good crops and ample feed for the coming warm months as reports from multiple areas confirm excellent yields and crop conditions.
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Dra
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C. McKellar
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D. Whitto
Ry Smith
G. Dey
T. Gilgandra
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R. Irvin
A. Ol An
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J. F. Ryan
W. Spence
A. Ragle
A Childs
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Balladoran School
Mavis Reichelt
Clorine McVicar
Emma Alchin
Marjorie Skinner
Jean White
Eileen White
Bessie Alderman
Ruby White
Clorine Moe Vicar
A. McGuire
Mrs. Craig
A. Dawes
T. Stanford
Eh. Johnstone
E. Craig
D. McVicar
Miss Earsman
Gilgandra Club
Th. Nh. A, RK. al Th. Ww. PL
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McClure Nalder Kember van Heuwekelum
McClure Rogs Linke
Hearn I. Johnston Linke
Gops
Curban Rifle Club
Shire Council
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