Our wool industry and the age of upheaval in Europe
The text traces the early Australian wool industry amid late 18th century turmoil. It notes Arthur and the first merinos arriving in 1789 and 1795, the French Revolution and Napoleonic era, Britain's war with America, Irish unrest, and the shift to factory production. It explains England's dependence on Spain for fine merino wool and smuggling risks to obtain it.
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England
Australia
Macarthur
Napoleon
Europe
Britain
America
American
Ireland
Murest
France
Spain
Manilla Society’s First Show Praised by Local Bodies
Letters read at the show noted Manilla Business Men’s Association and Manilla Municipal Council congratulating the Society on its successful initial show. They praised the event as a credit to the organisation and beneficial to Manilla and District, and pledged support for future efforts.
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Men’s Jres
Manilla Business Men's Association
Manilla
Anglican Synod Opens in Armidale and Wool Week Message
The Annual Synod of the Diocese of Armidale opens Monday at 7.30 p.m. in Armidale with the Bishop delivering the Pastoral charge. Manilla parish is represented by the Vicar and Mr Walter Jackson. The Synod runs to Friday. The Anzac Ball is set for April 26 at the Memorial Hall with Moffat’s Gloomchasers providing music and supper by the Red Cross Society. Roy Maunder will MC. Box plans at Scotts. A Palais dance follows on Tuesday night. A long excerpt recalls Australia’s wool industry rise from hardship to global prominence, noting Wool Week as a tribute and a catalyst for prosperity.
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Anglican Synod
Diocese of
Armidale
Walter Jackson
Manilla
Memorial Hall
Moffat
Gloomchasers
Red Cross Society
J. H. Cameron
Roy Maunder
M.C
Scotts
Manilla Club plans and team selections for Gunnedah clash
At a Wednesday meeting Rev T Hunter Barratt presiding the Manilla Club outlined nominations and changes to the Sign Committee reducing its size to three. A coach was debated with applications held in abeyance and F Moffat offered a temporary retainer. The society called for transport tenders and gear purchases, and outlined selectors reports, trainers sought, and the Manilla team to face Gunnedah at Gunnedah on Sunday with replacements listed.
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Manilla
T. Hunter Barratt
FT Manila
Gunnedah
Ee Ee Olen
Mesers
J. Guyott
J. Moffat
J. Langford
F. Moffat
Messia Rabbett
T. Young
T. Jaeger
R. Baker
C. Bennett
J. Pike
J. Perry
J. Veness
K. Frater
J. Costelloe
E. Weatherall
H. Bennett
White
G. Kelaher
G. Rowlinson
D. Easterman
D. Kennedy
Chapman
D. Hartley
M. Hartley
C W A Younger Set Hockey Club Begins Season Training
Hockey News reports the C W A Younger Set Hockey Club started season practice under coach J Langford with two hours of drills and passes. They received an invitation from Bingara Hockey Club to play April 24 in Bingara and reviewed rules for the Bingara Ladies' Challenge Cup, with probable acceptance and a fortnight more training ahead against Ringarainh’s strong team.
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Hockey News
C.W.A. Younger
Hocckey Club
J. Langford
Bingara Hockey Club
Bingara
Ringarainh
Manilla Tobacco Growers Elect Officers in Meeting
At Manilla, 82 growers attended as H M Baker was named president with E Maunder and R Rowlinson as vice presidents, H P Baker secretary, A R McLeod treasurer. Parkes and A Quick attended. discussion covered Canberra delegation proposals and an alternative plan. Balance sheet showed £7 6s 8d credit. delegates to Canberra to be paid £11 10s. A vote of thanks to Parkes concluded.
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H. M. Baker
E. Maunder
R. Rowlinson
H. P. Baker
A. R. McLeod
W. ©. Parkes
Tamworth
Northern Tobacco Growers Association
A. Quick
Mesara J. Perry
L. Perry
EB. Maunder
W. J. McGrath
W. Marr
B. Hall
J. Brady
P. Dugan
T. Jaeger
W. Sing
T. Lee
J. Hooper
H. Sing
K. Carter
G. Sing
G. Carter
W. Bargallie
Sing
P. Verio
P. Peterson
A. T. Maunder
T. Simpson
B.Bargal_lie
FP. Baker
W. C. Parkes
W. C. Thompson
M.hla
Canberra
Parkes
McGrath
Scnllin
Thompson
Religious and community notices from Manilla region
Church services listed across towns including Manilla Somerton Halls Creek New Mexico Wongo Creek and Milliwindi with times and ministers. C W A dance at Memorial Hall. Mr L C Williams to coach Manilla Methodist Choir. Anzac Memorial Service set for April 25 at 11am. Police court fines for rabbit traps theft. Mandowa Shire Council meets Saturday. big sheep sale today.
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C.W.A
Memorial Hall
L. C. Williams
Manilla
Methodist Church
Williams
Musical Association of
N.8.w
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Opticians
Frank Booby
Eric Smith
Andrew Trquhart
Bannockburn
Wongo Creek
Mandowa
Barraba Show Praised as Record Turnout and Cattle Display
Last week's Barraba Show drew strong praise for its turnout and sales. The committee, led by Secretary W Lockrey, showcased ample cattle pens and stud facilities with fine animals from Richardson, Carter Capel, Wilson and others. Horses, hacks, and Manilla entries, including Col White judging, highlighted a vibrant display. Gate takings rose, aiming to fund a cattle house, as nearly 100 Manilla entries stood out.
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W Lockrey
Messrs Richardson
Carter
Capel
Wilson
Manilla
Barraba
Winton King
Sydney
Gordon Munro
Otto Baldwin
Durham Court
Colonel White
W. T. Langworthy
Barraba Society
Vear
Sein
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
Marcella
P.O. Box
Manila
J. D. Keewwedy & Son
J. E. Simpson
Kelly
Manitli
Fcougorfe
Manilla Street
Manilla Phone
J. A. Rochfort
Afia Fauls
Public Accountant and Auditor
Manele Sne Latere
Phone 50
Optician
ENOLL
Chas. W Enoll
Flo
M.O.A
Ind
George Street
North
North West
Royal Hotel
G.P.O
Anzac
the Palais
Bradford
Trafalgar
London
Manilla Tobacco Growers
Presbyterian
Somerton
E. David Pearson
F. E. Heywood
R. Grayson
Halls Creek
Grayson
New Mexico
The
Holy Catholic Church
T. Hunter
Phar Lap
Manilla Hospital
J. E. Ludlow
Brisbane
Methodist Tennis Club
Masonic Hall
Ludlow
Methodist
Tad
People’s Club
Lud
Tarmitably
P. W. Pearson
E. D. Pearson
Tennis News
Corella
Rushes Creek
B.C
C. N. Scott
Rushes Creek Road
0.W
Im .M
Waterhouse
Soli
Aasn
Gents Children’s
A. Macdougall
Women's Guild
Tamworth Rd
Arthur Street
Tamwo
Arthur
AL New
Rachel
Blanche
Fountain P.ns
G.P. Nile
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