Manilla War Memorial Foundation Stone to Be Laid
Dr Earle Page the acting Prime Minister and Commonwealth Treasurer will lay the foundation stone for Manilla’s War Memorial on April 1 at 2 30 pm after a civic reception. A funds meeting will follow to discuss finances as the town honors soldiers who answered their country’s call in 1914 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Page
Manilla
Australia
Commonwealth
Mechanics’ Hall
Promito
Returned Soldiers’ League
War Memorial Committee
League
Mechanics’ Institute
Mauilla
Unies
War Memorial
Returned Soldiers* League
Paul
Public Works Office
Tamworth
Manilly War Memorial
Wange Creek
Pegewitt
Baldwin
Penman
Hatley
Obrien
Wood Byrnes
CIM
Muontine
Maxtor
Bowie
Draera
Tea Club
Attandanes
Getien Miner Liga
Australia Reaffirms Navy Ties Amid Defence Debate
The visit of the British Service Squadron sparks renewed public focus on national defence policy as figures from the Composite Government and the Australian Labor Party debate safeguarding Australia through closer cooperation with the British Navy, highlighting coastlines, costs, and security needs. The report notes political positions, upcoming events, and local items in a broad town-centre digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bre
Singapore
Hiri Eo
Mc Brice
Italia
Willis
Hera
Charion
West Wal
Austrata
Imperial Newy
Amstralann Labor Party
Ion Whin
Luli Parte
Tamworth Show Highlights and Local News Snippets
The report covers Tamworth Show events with Wiseman and Head dominating the earth class and a noted Durham bull pursuit. It mentions large turnout figures, railway car exhibitions carrying up to 24 people, and local shop references in Manilla and Newcastle linked to show week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Durham
Wiseman
Saliies
Caledonian Society Annual Meeting Highlights Efforts
The Caledonian Society reports a tough year with rain at the Highland Gathering but notes strong public support and full prize payments. A successful Highland concert in Manila amplified funds despite a loss, and £25 was donated to Pontas Homes. Officers include Patron Adam Park and Chieftain A Adie, with thanks given to retiring leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ki
McLeod
Nnally
Manila
Monn TM
Adam Park
A. Adie oChints
D. Kenedy
J. McDonald
Treasturer
MY. IL
Stoddart
E. J. Hamilton
Messrs
Allen, Mead, Moffat
Doak
Blaneh
Macnav
Tarner
Obituary of Ernest Charles Parsons 22 in Manilla area
The sad death occurred in Manilla District Hospital of Ernest Charles Parsons youngest son of Mr and Mrs Parsons of Manilla and Braeielil Gunnedah He was 22 years old He contracted foot injuries while bathing which led to infection followed by pneumonia Despite a heroic fight he died Friends and relatives mourn his loss with condolences from many including Wongo Creek Cricket Club wreaths and memorials noting his popularity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Ernest Charles
Rosy) Parsons
Ann
Parsons
Braeielil
Gunnedah
Eank
E. Graham
Wongo Creek Cricket Club
Funeral notice for Mrs Edith Adee Bailey of Tamworth
Mrs Edith Adee Bailey died recently in Tamworth after a long residence in the district. Born in Plymouth England she came to the colonies at age six and lived in Sydney Melbourne and Tamworth. She supported St John’s Church and Tamworth Red Cross and is survived by two daughters Violet and Amy Jiesley and her only son who died in France. The service was led by Rev Canon Fairbrother with Red Cross members present. She was stepmother to A E Bailey and Alf Bailey of Manilla.
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Griffin Tamworth
Edith Adee Bailey
Bailey
Oxley
Phymonts
England
Tamworth
New Zealand
Sydney
Melbourne
Darther
St. John's Church of England
France
Red Cross Society
Canon Fairbrother
Tudy
Mosars A. E
Alf Bailey
Manilla
Manilla Council Debates Electric Light Dilemma
At a council meeting AEL Wearne criticized the Manilla Express for raising the issue of the electric light plant as readers struggle with a weak 100 candle power lamp. Councillors debated delaying and delaying a formal agreement, with calls to reveal all information before the next meeting. Officials argued lighting quality endangers safety while petitions and potential ratepayer costs hung in balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneil
Mielt
Ael Wearne
Fion
Ald. Kennedy
Wearne
Thin Council
Lala
Mayers
Payli
Recens
Wearnes
Aml
Aml Morris
Kennedy
Morris
Kenedy
Ald Morris
Manilla council weighs sale yards health risk
A letter from A Adie urged removal of the Manilla municipal sale yards, citing air and water pollution from 11,000 sheep and persistent dust and noise. Residents complain of sickness risk, sleeping disturbance, and river contamination, urging council action despite prior approvals and police notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
A. Adie
Stockman
Ndows
Denie
Unity Coun
Ald. Byrnes
Adio
Ald
Kenedy
Byrnes
Adte
Wearne
Sonttal
Adie
Tamworth Council Debates Delegates for New State Commission
The Tamworth municipal council debated sending delegates to a meeting next Monday on bike arrangement and evidence for the forthcoming New State Commission. Ald. Wearne sought no action on political matters, while Ald. Veness proposed that the Commission provide information within its power. The council also noted an audit of books by Davin She and Co and reported on road and footpath works and plans for Stratford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieas Et Reat Bean
Leeward
Ald
Veness
Et Morris
Wearne
Kennie
Tamworth
Weere
Tamsworth
State Commission
Anedy
Wemess
Weerne
Woathy
Mmosers
Davin She and Co
Ogden
Malu
Worley
Stratford Street
Comteit
Gean
Market Street
Manilla
Namal
Nated
Post Opie
Strathl Street
Jon ’S
Prateo
Manilla Street
Coun IS
Chester
Manila
Worls
Weareo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manilla War Memorial
Kaa F Oi Lees A Limited
Empire Defence
Labor Party
Mwesen
Pan
MiNamarre
Wuekamah
Dootun
Mo A. Wissnan
Maxwell
Webel
Newcastle
el Deere
Caledonian Society
C. B
Boley) Parsons
BE. A. Bailey
Raen
Conon
Sione
A. Findides
Dwr
Sherwood
Tomlina
Woends
Fed
Tal Treaster
Byen Fixes
Ma Page
Ivy
Serine Sonside
Yindner
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