Neon beacon proposal gains council approval for Clifton’s Motors site
The Municipal Council approved a permit for Neon Ltd to install a beacon on Clifton's Motors premises, a thirty foot three sided tower with green light within two miles of an aerodrome and red beyond, flashing in sequence as per authority specifications. The beacon aims to aid pilots despite the town not being on a direct air route.
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Garland
Air High
Clifton’s Motors Ltd Manilla
Manilla
Opening of Manila Golf Club marks 1997 season
The Manila Golf Club official opening for the 1997 season was held on a Wednesday, March 31, with a 12 holes mixed foursome. Attendance was modest due to clashes with holidays. those who played enjoyed a fine afternoon and promising prospects for a successful year. Winners Mrs. W. Pittman and Mr. J. A. Bower posted 65, 15-50 in a strong overall field, with visitors from Barraba and Tamworth noted.
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Manila’ Golf Club
W. Pittman
J. A. Bower
Cera
Barraba
Tamworth
Rev. McDonald
W. D. Aartex
Miss Osborne
Fite-Henry
A. J. Osborne
E C. Pittmans
R. EB
Cadden
Chapman
M. Mackenzie
O, Scott
FW. Pittman
Grantham
L. Ridgewell
B. O'Connell
C. Kelly Fee
J.C. Turner
H. J. Roberts
M. T.stewart
N. J. Simpson
B. O’connel
I. Ridgewell
N. Simpson
Dr. Water
C. Turner
R. Cadden
JI C. Mackenzie
Mrank
BR. C. Kelly
Manilla Cattle Sale Planned Next Friday at Two
Auction to begin at 2 o clock with Mr V J Byrnes presiding. About 600 fresh cattle to be yarded, mostly for unreserved sale, with breeders represented and sale to be conducted locally in Manilla.
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V. J. Byrnes
Moore endorsed candidate for Gwydir at Narrabri conference
At the Country Party Conference in Narrabri Geoffrey S Moore of Corra Lynn Manilla was endorsed as a candidate for the forthcoming Gwydir election. Three others were selected from five contenders, including E Batchelor of Baradine and O Milling of Dunedow. Moore, a land professional and former Walgett district president, recently arrived in Manilla after purchasing Corra Lynn from L Ross late last year. He previously resided at Boggabri for 64 years and served in the first division of the second brigade of Artillery as a returned soldier. He will begin campaign duties at Inverell on Friday.
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Country Party
Narrabri
Geoffrey 8
Moore
Corra Lynn
Mauilla
Gwydir
Tree
Manilla
Batchelor
Baradine
Milling
Dunedow
Geoffrey S. Moore
L. Ross
Rylstone
Walgett
Boggabri
Artille
Inverell
Banks Public Service claim Mainland cricket title 1936-37
Banks and Public Service won the Mainland District championship for the 1936-37 season. They defeated Somerton early, then remained undefeated through last Sundays match. Anstey Coates and Dobbie starred with the bat, Vidler led with both bat and ball, and the final against Waratah showcased sharp bowling and fielding despite a wobble in the middle innings.
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Somerton
Gams
Sporting
Anstey
Coates
Dobbie
Salter
Barigiel
Jack ‘Brady
Ma Crickets
Ron
Banks& Public Lergies
Waratah
Hall
Mackenzie
Arch White
Thiel
Norman - White
Matey
Vidler
Finlan
Witller
Norman White
Qoates
Aubrey
Coate
Watts
Banks
Spf
White
Colbert
Dolbie
Lovinyy
Kennedy
Tilling
Returned Soldiers prepare Anzac Day events at Manila
President J Coates leads Manilla branch meeting of Returned Soldiers League. Settlement of last Gymkhana noted with over £4 paid to Hospital Board. Somerton proposes Aneug Celebrations. Manila to join Anzac Day in the afternoon. Junior Red Cross to recite a Kipling recessional. Battal School to provide wreaths. Music tenders received. two bands chosen for continuous music.
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J. Coates
Manilla
Red Cross
Repatriation Act Talks And Election Notices
The Hon Secretary of the Manilla Returned Soldiers League reports arrangements with the Australian Broadcasting Commission to host lectures by A B Roberts on the Repatriation Act and general matters. Sessions begin Thursday March 4 and recur monthly. Sub-branches urged to forward pension inquiries for broadcast responses.
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Manilla
Manilla Forms Baseball Club Aimed at Youth Exercise
A new Manilla baseball club is proposed to engage the town youth during winter months, with supporters noting baseball’s affordability and excitement. Officers are named for the District Baseball Association, including Patron Mr AR McLedd, vice presidents Kearns and Grady, and a secretary team with multiple signatories. A match against Dick's is planned for Sunday, and local papers promise further coverage in the next issue.
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Windsor
Ming
America
England
Sydney
Baseball Association
Ean
Digk
Mar. Crocker
Tamworth
Manilla
AR. ‘McLedd
Mesors
Ay ‘Kearns
J.grady
Snr
Roberts
W. ‘Rooke
D. Pirie
Young
Lt. Coorey
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