Local social notes and a grass fire at the Masonic Hall
Mrs G Howes of New Lanton returns home after holidays with Mr and Mrs G O Ghys. The Greenhalghs of The Bluff return from Sydney. Mrs Sheppard visits daughter Mrs Bruce Russell. Mesdames Walsh and Cummins visit brother Les Carey. The Bignalls holiday in Broken Bay. A grass fire at the Masonic Hall was contained after hours, likely started by children with matches. WPAN regional library: Miss Craig of Tamworth visits Manilla to assist reading needs, benefiting readers and the library. fiction, non fiction and reference sections available, including Sydney and Tamworth library resources.
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G. Howes
New Lambton
Ghys
Greenhalgh
the Bluff
Sydney
Sheppard
Bruce Russell
Mesdames Walsh
Cum‘Mins
Les Carey
Stan Bignall
Broken Bay
Masonic Hall
Focal
WPAN
Manilla
Miss Craig
Tamworth
Tamworth Library
Public Library
Ex-Manilla Nurse Wins Lottery Prize in NSW
Miss Marge Bamford a nursing sister at Tamworth won first prize in the New South Wales State Lotteries. She previously served as a nurse at Manilla district hospital and is the daughter of Mrs N Ward of Cootamundra. She plans to visit her family and has not decided how to use the winnings yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Tamworth
Marge Bamford
Nominations Open for Municipal Council Election 1951
Nominations invited for candidates to fill a vacancy on the Municipal Council. Candidates must be 21 or older, naturalised British subjects, on the municipal electoral roll, and free of more than 5 shillings debt to the Council. Nominations close 5 pm April 18, 1951. Withdrawal possible by 11 am April 20, 1951. Names to be announced midday April 20 at Council Chambers Strafford Street.
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Strafford Street
Manilla Anglers to Visit Gunnedah on Sunday
Manilla Anglers will travel to Gunnedah on Sunday April 22 for a joint meeting with the host club. Trophies have been donated by Gunnedah. Transport departs from the Post Office corner at 8:30 am. Intending members should contact Secretary Wray Cooke at Mackenzies Pty Ltd. Fishermen must provide their own food for the day. A separate Associa tion meeting is set for Thursday at 8 pm in the Legion of Ex-Servicemen’s rooms. new members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Gunnedah
Gunnedah Club
Wray Cooke
Mackenzies Pty. Ltd
Legion’ of Ex-Servicemen
Manilla Mechanics Institute Elections And Alderman Nomination
Manilla Mechanics Institute calls a May 2 1951 meeting at 8 pm to elect two trustees replacing Walter Henry Smith and Arthur Wilshire. Also on May 2 1951 at 8:30 pm a meeting on empowering trustees to sell the property Part Lot 3 Section 21 Manilla Street including the buildings. Also notice on extraordinary election of aldermen with nominations closing April 18 1951 and election date May 5 1951. Nomination forms via Council Chambers Manilla. R A Browne Returning Officer. For sale 22 plough disc from Manilla Harvester Co.
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Manilla
Mania
Council
Council Chambers
Strafford Street
R. A. Browne
Trespass Notice for Kirkconnel Property Interference
Notice warns that New York residents found trespassing fishing or interfering with fences or other property on Kirkconnel without permission will be prosecuted without regard to persons.
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Oakhampton
Upper
Manilla
Kirkconnel
Ourragundi
Persson
Peter Winter
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Gents Cardigans
Jantzen
Romney
Swintons
Milanese Pantette
NAVY
Aw Wan AB & Si
Duncan’ . Swinton
P.O
Webster, Jack and
McDonald
Brisbane St
A. L. Stewart & CO
A. KL. Stewart
L. Stewart
A. 1. Stewart & CO
Manilla Dry Cleaning Service
D. B. Nixon
G. FP
GRILL
J. N. Kennedy
A. H. Nixon
Hardcastle
George Arthur Greaves
Manilla Street
State of
Manilla Anglers
D. H. Drummond
Barraba
Marion McArthur
NEC
E. Street
Chris Hayward
Manilla Memorial
Rom North Manilla
Halls Creek
Dusty Smith
C- Box
A. J. Gardner
North
Snap
L. Mackaway
Royal Hotel
Bunbme
Paylors
Dengates
Mofpat-Virtue
J. T. Robertson & CO
Chamberlain Tractors
J. T. Robertson & GO
Tawn Mowers
Tecnico
Platybus
WOODS
McCormick Deering
Manilla Harvester CO
Grant
Manilla Municipal Council
Arthur ST
A. J. Stevens
A. Mus
Arthur Street
Byenes
Australia
Senate
Liberal Party
Namwi River
A. E. Jolliffe
Fordson
McKay Header & Ft
Hornsby
McKay
McCormick
McCormick Mower
Eclipse
McCormick Deering G.L
H.P. Roseberry
Buzacott
Lister
Carter
Cypher Buffalo
Rosehill
J. Byrnes
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