Manilla Express recalls early days of Manilla district
A reminiscence on April 16 1937 recalls Manilla district life in boyhood days. G Q G Park and others describe hills Creele Namnoi River wild cattle and kangaroos. Dingo howls at night and shepherding by day were common as stations produced all needs. Wild horses and changing times are noted in a vivid, local memory.
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Creele
Gq.g. Park
Tolledowi
Glen Barra Ty Main
Thee
Dinsgoes
Australia
Manila Hospital Board Meeting Receives Nonsensical Remarks
A fragmented OCR passage reports a Manila hospital board meeting with unclear remarks about Manila residents. The text includes garbled quotes and mentions an event on a Saturday, but critical details are illegible. The record reflects transcription issues rather than a coherent report.
Manilla and Barraba Bowls Clash in Close Barraba Triumphs
The Manilla Bowling Club hosted Barraba in an afternoon rink match. Barraba won 80 to 69 as new players from both sides impressed. Officials announced Manilla’s formal green opening on Wednesday the 21st at 2 20 pm with delegates from nearby clubs and associations attending. The event highlighted hospitality for visiting players and previews of upcoming pennant matches.
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Manilla
Weleda
Barraba
Jeinye
Barraca
Irraba
N.S.W
Vink
Howlery
Medsrs- Packer
Lew
Brabant
Lewis
Fou
Armidal
Twenly
Jasp
Pittman
W. Swain
Opening of Bowling Club in cordial invitation
The committee of the Mama Bowling Club extends a cordial welcome to faith and everyone to the official opening on Wednesday 21st April 1937. The presence of the Australian Bowling Council and leading bowling figures from Northern Clubs is expected. Members should be at the clubhouse by 2:15 PM.
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Chuh P
Australian Bowling Council
Wether
Cah
Sheep and Cattle Sale at Manilla Auction
About 10 000 sheep and 250 cattle will be sold at Manilla on Tuesday next, beginning at 1 30 pm. Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes notes most stock are local Barraba farmers and early good pens of young north west sheep will be offered.
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Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Speed Limit Signs Discussed at Tuesday Council Meeting
The Mayor reported the speed limit signs for Main Street had arrived and Aldermen discussed where to place them. Ald. McLeod proposed central street placement while police offered cooperative help if signs are erected. A motion by Ald. J N Kennedy approved special Drive Slowly signs near the school and a public education effort. Mr Roberts outlined sewerage considerations in Manila for Mattila.
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Ulti Steret
Ald
McLeod
Fle
Bamit
Phe
Awith*te Council
J. N‘kennedy
Statovts Sloy
ZIERS ANNUAL DINNER HONOURS MANILLA MEMBERS
ZIERS annual dinner in Manilla drew visitors from Walgett Nirrabi Tamworth and Gunnedah. The president welcomed all and speeches and musical items followed featuring Mr J P Ryan Tamworth detective and other local contributors. The NSW Gravier Association toast noted benefits of membership and political influence while a strong call to support the association and its contributions to state affairs was voiced by speakers including Mr Allan McDonald and Mr J Nixon.
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Walgett
Nirabri
Tamworth
Guuncdal
Alili
Humiber
Manilla
Citiens
L. Parl
P. V. Carter
M. Park
Australia
Bom. Holt
Agxo¢ia
Lidn
Ee Atestiottel
Trough
Allan M¢Donald
Simall
Gunuedal
R. Parle
Mvo Ti
Nixon
Bynes
My. G. Park
Ryan
Tauro
A. Pua
Nurubri
MPV
Carter
Gimnedleh
J. Y. Bell
Maui
ATL Sons
Slistnet
At GB
Bowman
Yud
Parl
Dry A. Bark
J. On
Wemiedy
Asapus
A. Byrnes
White
Dowe
Maysh
The Anzac Ball at Memorial Hall on April 27
The Anzac Ball committee announces the annual event at Memorial Hall on Tuesday April 27 marking Anzac Day 1915. A large committee is organising supper, dancing, and a souvenir program for attendees with color coded programmes and seats on reservation through local newsagents.
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Re A
Dee
Main Street Beautification Discussed by Municipal Council
The council debated upgrading Main Street with beautification work. Alderman Jayson urged action and asked committees to consult with the special committee on standards and report. Spooner, Minister for the Telegraph Government, cited a 250 pound immediate provision for street improvements including center planting and paving preparations.
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Jayson
Ald
Gommencoil
Sis
Oahu
Meleod
Spooner
Couneishin
Aiphie Moley
Sbeltoris
Plantine
Ar Sat
Railway Picnic at Manilla Delights Local Children
A Monday railway picnic drew attendees from all sections this month, with boys under 12 competing in a race. Community leaders including Detective Ryan and MPV Carter attended, praising the association’s progress as Manilla residents enjoyed a sunny day, solid friendships, and a toast led by GB Bowman.
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Binraba
Willa
Pinie
Perri
Manilla
Mixed Store Sheep and Cattle Auction at Manilla
Mixed store sheep and cattle catalog for a sale at Manilla on Tuesday the 20th includes quality stations from Liverpool Plains and Lanark. Sheep entries feature Wethers and Ewes with various shorn dates and bloodlines such as Linton, Dalkeith, and Border Leicester. cattle include Ayrshire and mixed cattle ready for bidding. Local breeders offer a large roster of animals with many excellent figures and steady auction expectations.
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Manilla
Samne
Liverpool Plains
Jauivk
Linton
Lanark
Border
Binegaen
Arberdell
Cabinet endorses water scheme and local recreation drive
The cabinet backs a water supply plan including the Reepit dam scheme to serve the district and town. A recreation roll up at 9 am Sunday invites all interested to enroll teams and players as part of district development efforts following a recent medal show success.
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Vest
Reepit Damacheme
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Stephenson
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Manilla Hospital
the Bowling Club
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A.C. Veness & Son
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Ray Doohan
District Cricket Association
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Anzac Ball—Memorial
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Sonly
Dengate
Peter
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MM. C. MacKenzie
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Ray Towiu
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Ted Bell
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