Exhibition at Mitchell Library Reveals Priceless Pacific Records
An Sydney Mitchell Library exhibition showcases manuscripts explorers missionaries and early printed books maps and portraits tracing Australia and the South-west Pacific from De Quiros in the 17th century. Opened March 19 the centenary of David Scott Mitchell’s birth the display runs to May 17 to allow rural visitors during Easter holidays to see these historic treasures.
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Australia
New Zealand
South-western Pacific
Mitchell Library
Macquarie Street
Sydney
Yea
DeQuiros
Great South Land
David Scott Mitchell
The
Public Library of
New South Wales
Mitchell
Tender advertising expected for Manilla tar work
The Main Roads Board will advertise tenders for tar penetration work in Manilla today after receiving official notice from the Department. Their engineer will visit Manilla on Friday to complete the specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Board
Department
Manilla
Manila Council Discusses Grants and Paving Timelines
The Manila Municipal Council, led by Mayor Bowman, considered a £25 grant for recreation grounds and a £424 advance for tar paving in Manila street, with tenders to be called immediately for completion by May 31. Officials noted urgent timing and expected works to finish within a fortnight once materials are arranged.
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Ald
B. C. T. Bowman
J. Coates
J. D. Kennedy
H. P. Baker
A. R. McLeod
C. L. Wilshire
J. N. Kennedy
Manila
Captain Chaffey
Minister For Lands
Ald. McLeod
Works Committee
Manilla Street
Chaffey
Spooner
McLeod
Main Roads Board
Kennedy
Sydney Morning Herald
Newcastle Herald
Northern Daily Leader
Messrs. M. Baker
W. A. Gardner
Southbrook
Ald. Coates
Department of Labour and Industry
Renty
Department
Blackheath
J. McDonald
Water Committee
E. J. Doak
McDonald
Manilla Rural School
Frank
Wilshire
Electricity Committee
J. Blair
Tamworth
Ald. J. Coates
Billiards Cup Match Sees Old Guard Hold Lead
In the Kearns cup billiards contest at Mechanics Institute the older players have won 15 of 25 with two matches remaining F O Neill versus Hayward and Kennedy versus Collier are yet to be played The cup handover will cap the event and a celebratory reception follows. The report also covers council matters on weed control street repairs tree planting and public works at Namor Street Church Street Namoi Street and the hospital works program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
F._ O'Neill
C. F. Hayward
D. H. Kennedy
E Collier
Willow Trees Grove
Church Street
Namoi
Court
Church Streets
Council Chambers
Manilla
Waterway Pollution from Tin Mines Prompts Council Protest
Water from Namol River turned milky by chemical discharge from Watsons Creek tin mines. Aldermen Wilshire and McLeod urge a strong protest to the Mines Department as stock, livestock, and thousands of fish are affected. Mayor to press Mines Engineer Salter. mining warden moved to head office. directed talks with Captain Chaffey.
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L. J. Smithers
Watsons Creek
Ald
Wilshire
Department of Mines
Ald. McLeod
Watson’s Creek
J. D. Kennedy
Water and Irrigation Commission
Department of Health
Mines Department
Armidale
Salter
Tovch
Sydney
Department
Chaffey
Easter Holidays Close Manilla Businesses on Baxter Day
Manilla business houses will close Thursday April 9 at 9 p.m. and reopen Tuesday morning April 14 for the Baxter holiday. Mr. John Bower of Glen Innes takes over the business of Mr. J Glaws in Manilla.
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Manilla
Baxter
John Bower
Glen Innes
J. Glaws
Busiess
Manilla Boy Chosen for Y A L Camp Trip
Alfred Ryan son of Mr and Mrs W Ryan of Market Street Manilla and pupil of the Convent School Manilla has been selected by the Manilla council to represent the town at the Young Australas League Easter Camp in Sydney. The selection came after a ballot of eligible district school pupils. The Y AL executive thanked the council for its interest.
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Alfred Ryan
W. Ryan
Market Street
Manilla
Y.A.L
Bydney
Ald. Bowman
Young Australis League
Sydney
The
Y.al
Neon signs proposed for Manilla businesses
At a Tuesday Municipal Council meeting applications were heard from the Post Office Vietel Royal Hotel and Court House Hotel to erect neon signs. The Main Roads Board opposed signs protruding beyond the footpath. Ald Wilshire moved to object but under inspection supervision the council decided to file an objection.
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Vietel
Royal Hotel
Court House Hotel
Main Roads Board
Ald
Wilshire
Ald. MeTend
Sydney
Palais Theatre Listings Evening Lineup
Kay Francis and George Brent star in THE GAND with Robert Taylor Chester Morris and Virginia Bruce in SOCIETY DOCTOR on Wednesday. Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler appear in FLIRTATION WALK alongside Tom Walls and Yvonne Armand in LADY IN DANGER. A large quantity of NSW wheat has been bought by Queensland.
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Kay Francis
George Brent
Robert Taylor
Chester Morris
Virginia Bruce
Society
Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Tom Walls
Yvonne Armand
N.S.W. Whest
Queensland
Palm Sunday services listed for multiple towns
The Holy Catholic Church Anglican outlines Palm Sunday observances on April 5 with services in Manilla at 7 am Holy Communion at 9 am and 7 30 pm Evensong Milliwindi holds 11 am Holy Communion and Wongo Creek 3 pm Evensong led by Rev A Battersby.
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The
Holy Catholic Church
Manilla
Milliwindi
Wongo Creek
A. Battersby
Methodist
J. Heywood
C. Moore
New Mexico
Wonga Creek
Manilla Travel and Building Progress Report
Times and locations show schedules for Manilla and surrounding towns with services to Sydney and New Mexico. Building in Manilla street advances rapidly with walls more than half up, promising improved appearance after completion. Excursion train to Sydney from Manilla at 4.50 p.m. Wednesday carried 72 passengers. First class 11, second class 61.
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Lew
Dengate
Manilla Street
Manilla
Sydney
Coming Events Schedule From April To September
A sequence of local events lists dates for meetings dances sales fairs and balls. Highlights include the April 4 annual CWA meeting the April 17 sheep sale and the April 28 hospital ball. May features flower show and ball events. June and August bring factional and Methodist community activities with additional fairs and dances through September.
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CWA
Hall’s Creek
Wongoreek
Wongo Creelow
R. ©. Ball
Anenst
Anzar
Fazaar
Methodist Tennis Club Corellia Match Deepens Local Rivalry
Corella defeated Methodist 6 sets 46 games to 3 sets 31 games in a home friendly on Saturday. Matches featured Miss P Haling and F Russell, Misa B Davis and J Anderson, and E Maunder with J Paterson among others, with Corella securing the overall win. The club also held a parish social evening raising funds with sketches recitations and a piano solo, followed by a supper.
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Corella
Miss P
Haling
Russell
D. White
C. Marsden
Mixx A. Russell
B. Maling
Misa B. Davis
J. Anderson
F. Russell
J. Watts
G. Nixim
E. Haling
Maunder
Parish Wall Mn
Ray Baker
Moore
Golf Notes Show Season Progress and Draws
Golf notes detail improved links under ground committee care. Ben Chapman praised as Wellnessday scored 70 32 in and 38 out. Sunday fixture tees off in club v par. lists draws for matches and member announces lessons for learners. Also reports Wednesday winner Mrs. W Pittman 70 nett with runner up Mrs. Elwood 78, plus Rooke Shield final set for Sunday May 5 between Garthowen and Waratahs. Waratah team selected for final. season trophies to be presented May 12 at the Association dance.
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Ben Chapman
Reg
J. Grantham
Anthoney
H. Roberts
V. Blanch
L. Blanch
Annis
Garthowen
Waratahs
Waratah
H. Coote
G. White
Arch White
A. White
I. Bignall
J. McTirath
E. Moffat
H. Watts
J. Hughes
J. Bignall
A. Gardner
J. Riorden
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Gowre
Moddarl & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Stephen's Pharmaocy
H. J. Stephens
Pi C
MPS
Syd. Univ
Manilla Breet
W. Enoll
Knoll
G.P.O
H. Barraclough Ltd
Optometrists
George Street
P. A. Newall
FIO
U.A.P
Country Party
Lyons
Council
Myme
Stoddart and Hayward ‘S
Tiwax
Namor Street
Old. Young
C. N. Scott
Neon Signa
Sotam
Mackenzie and Sons
Hall
Anglican
Mesdames Carlyon and Jackson
Ty MacKenzie and Sons
Presbyterian
Memorial Hall
A. McDongall
Palais Theatre
Church Services
Somerton
Methodist Tennis Club
Corellia
Golf Notes
Foozle
Mrs. Elwood
W Chapman
R. Chapman
M. Grantham
M. Mitchell
Balmain Presbyterian Church
Belmont
Lake Macquarie
J. Osmond
Rinzara
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