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Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1954

Page

4

John Blar Handicap Rifle Stage Details

The shoot on Saturday was the 12th stage of the John Blar Handicap over 500 yards. Details show scores of 30 31-70 30 32 60-5 30 33 69:5.

John Blar

Barraba Bowls Win Chronicle-Express Cup in Narrow Split

Bowls Barraba retrieved the Chronicle-Express Cup from Manilla at Barraba on Sunday April 4 by six points. W J Byrnes led Barraba with several tight battles including his clash with A Geary Jnr. Barraba's side, led by Maskell Baldwin North and W J Byrnes, claimed victory in key rinks while Manilla was anchored by J Blair Mills Wirdey ey and C Hayward. Notable results included Les Dunn and Hayward’s 34-17 win for Barraba and a 25-19 Barraba triumph in the final match, with Jim Conway impressing for Barraba in a 34-16 win over Jack Cocling.

Barraba Chronicle - Express Manilla W. J. Byrnes Barraba Club A. Geary Jnr Geary Maskell Baldwin North V. J. Byrnes J. Thompson C. Fitch L. Taarratt Les ‘Dunn Harraba Hayward Les J. Blair J. Mills R. Wirdeyey C. Hayward L. Dana T. Jobson Toohey Ron Landoo Claude Miller Alex Faddy T. Stewart Carlyon J. Gore C. Miller A. Faint J. Simmons A. Doolan A. Faddy Norman Wiles Bert Kelaher Norman Bert Kelalter Wiles H. Howie R. Jackson M. Simpson J.murray G. Greaves S. Reading A. A. Kelaher Jim Conway Jack Cocling Tome H. Hindle Charlie J. Ewart R. Kirk D. Brett W. Martin D. Myers G. Rumbly A. Geary Snr G. O. Ss

Manilla Football Team Faces Tough Tamworth KO Day

Manilla travelled to Tamworth for the Knock-out weekend with all three sides showing promise. First grade lost 7-0 to North Tamworth, despite near misses and strong wing play by J Bell and R Bishop. Juniors reach final after two close wins, with North Tamworth edging their final 2-1. Next weekend, Weriss Creek and Boggabri visits promise home games, while a charity match at Wongo Creek to aid injured players fund. Manilla’s defense improves, with only 14 points conceded in three matches this year versus 158 last year, signaling a brighter season ahead.

Manila North Tamworth Bell A.trehearne J. Bell R. Bishop L. Orchard Norths Manilla Wests Armidale North Werris Creek Ion Boggabori Tamworth Nort Tamworth Wongo Creek

Wheat pooling harms local growers in drought hit district

F Smutty wheat was rung into local stacks of good wheat. The note laments pool system losses to growers and warns relief prospects may suffer in future trouble. The Manilla Barraba road sealing spurs cooperative effort and councillor involvement. Grasshoppers ravaged adjacent districts, driving drought and feeding crises as early sown crops fail.

Manilla Barraba

Parasite Dilemma Divides District and Branch

A district report discusses a parasite affecting stock and the debate over control measures. The writer notes a promising parasite as potential aid, mentions attempts to engage authorities with little response, and urges spray and support. The branch offers help and advice, with thanks to attendees and officers. the treasurer’s report is due and expected to be poor.

Pasea

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