Manilla Express and Anzac Rail Notices and Appointments
A mixed local page notes farm finance cautions on risk and interest amid drought, with mention of Anzac Rail gallery seals opening and a hospital matron appointment. It lists April 28 rail prices and names Sister Elrick of Sydney as new matron of Man Me Wietnet Hospital.
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Anzac
Beott
Forthcamin
Anzac Rail
Elrick
Sydney
Thas
Man Me Wietnet Hospital
Marrickville
Manilla Rural School Adds Additions Tender Accepted
Minister for Education confirms tender by N Madyon of Hornsby for additions to Manilla Rural School including three classrooms. One tenderer Waterson died in Wales on Good Friday. A G Avis leaves Manilla Rural School for Whitton, with praise for his six years of service. Municipal Council to meet tonight to discuss matters.
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Minister For Education
FP. A. Chaffey
W. Sently
L. AT
Manilla Rural
Sehgal
N. Madyon
Haxland
Rien
Eastwood
Waterson
Wales
Maiill
A. G. Avis
Whitton
Murrumbidgee
Narrandra
Hay
Terigation
Griffith
Avis
Manilla
Central 4
Presbyterian — Church
One Man One Job Mr W Fileell Defends Mosquito Pool
Letter to the editor from Town Clerk Mr W Fileell disputing a previous Express article about a stagnant water pool in Church and Namoi Streets. He states the pool was dry on March 3, only water in the railway reserve, and that a drainage hole on Arthur Street fills for 9 to 10 months yearly. He notes recent rain changes and asks for corrective publicity to avoid false impressions.
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W. Fileell
Church
Namoi
Church Street
Tomme
Arthur Street
Strath Field and Wongo Creek Cricket Averages Season
Bowling and batting averages for Strath Field and Wongo Creek cricket clubs during this season’s competition matches. The report lists players, their runs, wickets, and averages, highlighting standouts for each club and indicating overall team performance.
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Strathfield
Wongo Creek
Rainfall Totals for the Quarter Reach Historical Highs
The first quarter rainfall totals reach 924 points with 1014 points year to date in Manilla. January 150 points, February 14, March 630 points. March remains the wettest month since 1908. The year 1925 saw higher annual rainfall by late year.
Shire Enquiry on Stone Theft Dispute Over Farm
A Wange Creek farmer, Nora Bowwan, disputes a Shire Council claim of stone taken from his Bowman farm paddocks. Ganger Bettison and workers admitted taking stone for a culvert and reef, with missing fence and ground stone totaling several loads. Council awards Bowwan £2 5s for 15 loads.
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Wange Creek
Stone Arm
Shire
Nora Bowwan
Bownan
Row
Rose
Bettison
Ife
Hettison
Pardpeck
A. Bettison
Shire Ganger
Bowman
Kirk's
New Mexico
Liddyshire
Keluher
Ganger Bettison
Bowman's
Home
Liddy
Shire Buys Lorry On Doctor Coote’s Recommendation
Dr Coote advised the Shire Council to inspect and approve a two ton Vulcan lorry later exchanged for two four ton lorries. The council, after Easter meeting, endorsed the order on Coote’s recommendation despite opposition. The lorry priced at 700 pounds plus 80 for a tipping apparatus, with a three month warranty and an offer of 400 pounds from Meagwarts John Stewart Ltd.
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Coote
Bydbrey
Connell
Meagwts
John Stewart, Ltd
Garnett
Local Land Board Meeting in Tamworth District Dates 7 April
The Local Land Board for the Tamworth district met at Manilla to review suspensions and grants. Decisions covered Crown Lease 22/2 suspension, various acre grants with rents, road enclosure requests, orchard refusals, and road purchase proposals. Several inquiries and confirmations were noted with postponements and recommendations to Barraba Board.
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Local Land Board For the Land District of
Tamworth
Manilla
Charles — Joseph Easterman
W A. Coote
Seti
W. Newton
Sp. Tse
Alexander Abberfield
Orchard
R. G. Reed
W. E. Hall Sp. Tse
Fewelliz
J. F. Myers
Joseph Ocp
Walter James Tufrey
John Chapman King
Barraba Board
Corella Reserve Trustees Gain Reappointment Endorsed
The Corella reserve trustees report last year’s lease income of £18 and expenditure of £3 10s 7d with a £9 credit balance. As their term ends the committee recommends reappointing trustees A Gardner Russell J Watts W E Kirk and C C Halling, with the Shire Council endorsing the move. Ma Veness is recovering from a severe attack of Tenene fever.
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Corella Reserve
Mandowa
Ma. A.C. Veness
Obituary: Basil Ball Dies After Operation in Tamworth
Basil Ball aged 29 died following a serious operation at Tamworth District Hospital after a brief illness. The funeral left the Presbyterian Church in Manila at 3 pm on Sunday, with large attendance. He was a member of Enterprise Lodge Manchester Unity and was survived by a widow and children, with condolences and wreaths from local organizations and friends.
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Basil Hall
Tamworth District
Douglas
Manila
Presbyteria Cheech
Pan
Manilla
Brethers of — Enterprise Lodge
Manchester Unity
Elikiren
R. Peak
Austin Smith
J. Duncombe
A Bettivohy
R. D. Hall
Sydney
Hiscox
Meg
Claude Taylor
C. Duncombe
A. P. Johnson
T. Hiscox
Manilla Freezing Works
Mex
Caf. Coulton
Glenn
Albert Adnel
Enterprise Lodge
Manils
Stevens
B. Rickard
Plete c
Mes’ Minnley
and Duncombe
R. Hardcastle
Bascoe
R. Haydon
Auditors praise Mandowa Shire finances and clerk’s service
The Mandowa Shire auditors reported at Saturday’s council meeting that all council funds were properly accounted for and that steps to collect overdue rates should be strengthened. Shire Clerk Mr. Coates received high praise for his creditable books and diligent service. The retiring secretary Mr. J McDonald was honored with a fountain pen and mounted tobacco pouch for his long service.
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Theanna
Mandowa
Coates
Cy. Ratlit
Bowman
Shriteday
J. McDonald
Flower Show and Sales Week Set for May Sixth
The annual Presbyterian show and sale of work is planned for Saturday May 6 at St Patrick Day's Port. The committee reports events moved to Wednesday April 23. Hospital committee April meeting Friday. A showman is in custody after a shooting incident at Uralla Wright. Golf opens at Manilla club for 1926 season with interclub matches between Secretary and President teams. Deague fever delayed official opening. Shoots graded into two divisions A and B with monthly pots replacing old system.
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Manilla Golf Club
Good Business Day in Manila Crowded Streets and Sale
Saturday crowds filled Manila as vendors offered a huge sale of 10,000 steel items. Officials report vandalism and property damage at the rifle range with trespass warnings issued. Football meeting postponed due to officials' absence. training to start next week.
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Manilla
Weep Sake
Demgue
Bead Vale Post Office to be renamed Head Vale
Mr W K Kirk's Wongo Creek area will see the Bead Vale Post Office renamed Head Vale following news from the Postal Department. The Manila to Kirks telephone line is to be completed soon and the office opened immediately. Officials note poles and holes require adjustment with some parts needing deeper burial, prompting criticism of departmental delays.
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W. K. Kirk
Wongo Creek
Awe Head Vale
Vv. Thompson
Guednep
Mandowa Shire Trial Set Over Liabilities on Settler Arrears
Mandowa Shire and Coolah Shire contest liability of moondog settlers for arrears on settlement purchases. The case proceeds and will be heard in May at the Fall Court. The Crown has prepared appearances for the defendant Tuneen but concedes Duneen's title date. The year 1922-1923 arrears will be decided by the court with Mr Immo KC retained for the Council. The Mandowa Shire President voiced expectancy for a definite outcome. The Combined Carnival is scheduled for the Mechanics Institute on Saturday.
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Mandowa Shire
Coolah Shire
Coolah
Tuneen
Duneen
Immo
Mandown Shire
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Stoddart’s Ltd
Seasons Goods
MDOW
Manilla Express
Financi! Institutinng
Taemer
Prac
Manilla Rural School
In. Day
T. Abberfield
Abberfield
Ie Burgman
Wa Johnson
Gardner
Henshall
Take
Powting
Av. Rus. Wek. Hy F. Baker
A. Reeves
D. Henshall
Strathfield. I
A. Reynolds
Gilroy
Shaw
Byrnes
Ros
CPS
Wilson
G. White
Tixmore
Elaine Tammerstein
Dr. Goote
Local Land Board
Mr. Basil Ball
Patrick Day
Hospital Mostmy
Uralla von
Thomas
Bead Vale
Mechanics’ Institute
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