Coonamble Shire Tourism Newsletter Page 4

Text Box: Coonamble: www.coonamble.org Central NSW: www.centralnsw.com Tourism NSW: www.tourism.nsw.gov.au NSW Events : www.events.nsw.gov.au Gulargambone: www.gulargambone2828.com Coonamble Photos: www.coonamblephotos.com.au two eight two eight: http://web.mac.com/gulargambone2828 Regional Events Live: www.regionaleventslive.com.au

Text Box: PO Box 249
COONAMBLE NSW 2829 Phone: (02) 6827 1936 Fax: (02) 6822 1626 E-Mail: tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au WEB: www.coonamble.org/TourismIndustry

Text Box: The Coonamble Shire Tourism newsletter is produced by Coonamble Shire Council to involve community and industry in the development of tourism in the shire. The Tourism Development Manager will provide the secretariat, distribute a monthly newsletter and form teams and team leaders as required for specific projects Forthcoming projects include New Coonamble Maps, Coonamble Heritage Brochure, Quambone promotional material, and a new Coonamble Shire brochure. For further information call (02) 6827 1936 or email.

Text Box: The Coonamble Hotel before the fire. Photo taken approx 1910. Photographer unknown. Provided by Paula O’Connor. Copyright Reserved. Courtesy Sedg White

Text Box: Promoting the Xmas Fair and fundaiser for the Coonamble Convent approx 1910. Photo provided by Paula O’Connor. Copyright Reserved. Courtesy Sedg White

Text Box: Headlines from the November Coonamble Times 20 years ago– November1987: 4th November 1987-The Coonamble Shire Council has transferred a block for the building of the Shire’s first Childcare Centre. The block is situated between the Orana Community College and the Pre-School Kindergarten. The Committee thanks the Shire President KevinKeady and the Shire Clerk Colin Pickup. 8th November 1987-Dedication of the new Coonamble Hospital Chapel 11th November 1987-Night Rodeo Fever hits town for the 2nd year ! Last year it was John Lundholm Senior riding and this year it’s John Lundholm Junior. Construction of Warrana Weir nears completion 18th November 1987-There will be a meeting of the Coonamble 2000 Group this week but the organization is concerned that this may be the last due to the lack of support from the community. 30 years ago– November1977: 2nd November 1977– Church on the move ! Last Tuesday was quite a day for the Combara Church of England when it was uprooted by the Lions Club and moved into the grounds of St Barnabas. 2nd November 1977– A Coonamble Shire Council workman had a narrow escape from death recently (24th October) when he was overcome by gas while sleeping in a council caravan at a remote work site. 2nd November 1977-the 50th Anniversary Scottish Flower Show and Faair a great success, and an exhibition by the Gulargambone Arts Group was held last Tuesday at the home of Mr & Mrs Noel Hubbard, Tarralea, Gulargambone. 50 years ago— November 1967: 2nd November 1967-Permewans had Specials on Arnott’s Scotch Finger Bsicuits 1/2 lb packets for 20 cents or OMO Economy size for 44 cents. 9th November 1967– Council Stays Hand– due to the non attendance of some councilors the recission motion against the motion to clear the camping area adjacent to McDonald Park was deferred till the December meeting. The 1967 Coonamble Show made a profit of $85.50. The presentation of the balance sheet at the annual general meeting of the Coonamble Pastoral and Agricultural Association last week disclosed a profit of $85.50 for the year said retiring President Mr VJ Dowling in his report to the meeting Courtesy of the Coonamble Times & Coonamble Archives

Text Box: Welcome to Mervyn Ward and the new team at the Commercial Hotel Farewell to Nicole Williams, Hospitality Teacher from Gulargambone Central School 5th December 2007- Women’s Gathering Organising Committee 1pm TUFF Office 6th December -Christmas Carnivale Meeting 1pm @ Sommo’s Takeaway 10th December –Welcome to Coonamble Dinner Planning, CWA Hall 5.30pm 11th December-Free Grants Seminars at the Bowling Club Click here for details