Grasshopper Ravage Hurts Wheat Plantings Across District
Farmers report reduced wheat planting after last summer due to grasshopper damage. Entomologists find peak activity late March, with mortality in hatching. large bands of young grasshoppers form, spreading across hundreds of acres before flight. A arsenic bran mixture provided by the P.P. Board is used to control infestations.
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el Lomologi
Jong
Aid Auide
Jay Z
Marek Pauly
Camere
P.P. Board
Mundowa Shire Council by-election results
The Mundowa Shire Council by election held Saturday elected Dr. F. R. Heywood as Councillor following the death of Councillor H. Wood. Heywood, son of the late Councillor, is described as possessing wide district knowledge and a strong opinion on local affairs.
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Mundowa
H. Wood
Heywood
Cameron
Eleute
Arranmore Children’s Ward Opens at Local Hospital
The official opening of Arranmore Children’s Ward at the hospital is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. with Mr D K Otton performing the ceremony. At the Saturday meeting, the chairman announced the new ward furniture arrived in excellent condition and a general invitation to the public was issued to view the ward and facilities. after tea, hosted by the Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, guests will tour the ward. The ward’s erection was funded by Mr James McDirath and enhanced the hospital's assets by £900, with further details to be arranged by the executive. The invitation extends to public representatives and federal officials to attend the fund event and tea in the hospital grounds.
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D. K
Otton
H. V.dowe
Manilla
Ligteiet
Jas. McDirath
New Mexico
Alte Nixon
Tate
Mary Jane Nixon
J. D. Kennedy
Waowen
Ila” District Hospital
Obituary Miss BM Jaeger of Manilla district
Miss BM Jaeger aged seven native to Manilla district and daughter of Mr Ge Jaeger Upper Moore Greek formerly Manilla died after an appendicitis operation. Despite initial progress a relapse caused death ten days after surgery. Funeral held Monday morning with Rev C Moore officiating at the graveside.
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Manilla
Sarah
Matilda Jaeger
Ge v
Jaeger
Upper Moore
Rev. C. Moore
Bowling Club Opens With Major District Attendance
The official opening is set for tomorrow April 21 with high hopes for a memorable event. District bowlers including NSW Bowling Assn vice president and Central Northern Bowling Association president will attend. A school meeting Friday at 7 30 pm will form an ex students union to raise funds for equipment. Misses G Thomas G Ogle and M McLeod are convenors. Mrs James Russell and husband return from a month long Brisbane holiday.
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N.S.W. Bowling Assn
Central Northern Bowling Association
Gunnedah
Tamworth Burraby
West
Jmsworth
Aumidale
Quirindidad
Werriy
Ani Ex-Students’ Union
G. Thomas
G. Ogle
M. McLeod
Manilla
MF. McLeod
Nominations Open for Show Committee Vote Close May 1 1937
Nominations for the show committee have closed. May 1 1937 is the poll date. New candidates include Megurs Byrnes Bower Dengate Dobbie Faulks Mackenzie Moore Swan and Swan Hitherto serving members W C Maunder and H Swain did not seek re election and the late F E Heywood seat creates a vacancy.
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Wiebe
Ea Fa
Loitiy
Lowes A
Bercy
W.w.au
J. A. Bower
Bowman
G. Bowman
ASC
W. Coote
Tyhin-Coote
Coulton
Dengate
R. i
O. B. Dowe
HV. Dowe
AG. Doving
Bib. Fenlks
A. Ds Mletcher
Lc. Prank
J. M. Glover
C.F. Hall
Ni P. Hayne
B. M Holt
Jackson
J. R. EB. Jones
M) Kenedy
J . Mackenzie
de Markente
G, S.moore
A.M Donald
A.H. Nixon
EL Park
Gos
R. Park
M. Park
M. Podmore
R. A. Roberts
Roberts
G. N. Stafford
M. Swan
A. Oo Veness
G. Wilshire
Cor, Wilsom
Megurs
Vi Byrnes
W.C. . Maunder
H. Swain
Ee Heywood
Annual Meeting of Mamilly Agricultural Society
The Annual Meeting of the Mamilly Agricultural Society will be held on Saturday May 1 at 4 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. as previously announced.
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Mamilly Agricultuial Society
Transport On Saturday: Modern Oil Tank Truck
A large Shell oil transport showcased on Saturday in Manila. The truck carries about 1000 gallons of oil in a 26 by eight foot chassis. Powered by an 80 horsepower Deisel engine it weighs six tons when loaded. Mr. W O Garner from Melbourne supervised with Mr. F Gund for Shell. The display drew significant interest.
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Lista Bhell
Manilla
Deissel
W. O.garnér
Deisel
Melbourne
Bharge
F. Gund
Shell
Dita
Baseball Notes Preview Season Starts With New Faces
A quiet Sunday opener signals a fresh baseball season with many new players, notably Bruce Browsting Doug, Knos Al lan Watts, Bluey Kerman, Lew Ridgewell, and others showing promise. Strong fielding was lacking and teams have yet to set official fixtures. Upcoming match includes Phil Edmonds leading A. Davis & Bons staff against a Jim Windsor led local team. Also reporting: a further Federal loan of £7,500,000 for Australia, Mrs Bonney heading to South Africa, Singapore arrival, and Dramatic Society annual meeting planned for tonight.
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Iui Magilla
Doug
Knos
Allan Watts
Bluey
Kerman
Lew’ Ridgewell
Lesletta
Athol
Roberts
Proutisé
Newcastles
Catich JF Grout
Wanderers
Nutcrackers
Dick's
Phill Edmonds
Davis& Bons
Tamworth
Jim Windsor
Mackenzie and Cudden Win Div 4 Golf Event in Steady Style
In a crowded Div 4 field last Sunday MacKenzie and Cudden posted a 2 up victory over Frauk and O'Connell. The day featured numerous match results including Chapman, Whitton, and Ridgewell in various down margins. The club announced a full 1937 competition schedule with stroke handicap events and mixed foursomes, plus upcoming matches and a nine hole Sunday contest.
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Mackenzie
Cudden
Frauk
O'Connell
Saiel
Cadden
Gonmell
Ani
J.C
Chapman
J. Gran
Pili
Whitton
J. OG. Turner
To Stewart
W. B. Byrne
Wy Pittman
G. Down
L. Ridgewell
H. J. Roberts
Wid
N. Simpson
Mee
Drayy
B. O’connell
R Chapman
W. D. Hartley
L.ridgewell
J. N. Kennedy
D. W. Pittman
D. C Ogle
HK Uedy
Waterhorse
W.ganire Turner
J Simpson
J, c Mackenzie
FA Whittony
H. J.roberts
Market Report From Hames Bush Auction Yard
Wire report notes sheep and lamb offerings with prime quality, wethers at 34 shillings 7 pence, ewes 28 shillings 10 pence, hoggets lambs 98 shillings 4 pence. Cattle yarded about 3953 with heavy bullocks and vealers, moderate supply of cows. Bullocks 11 pounds 10 shillings, cows 8 pounds, vealers 7 pounds 10 shillings.
Mandowa Shire Poll Result Declared by Returning Officer
I Joseph Coates Returning Officer for Mandowa Shire declare the poll results. AMERON, HEYWOOD, Prank-Roy 108. West View Abtsadaypath Shore Duganviewe, Geerin 6-2, 8) Bennett Browsing Smaith 58, Bennett 1d Big Bennet Newton Suit Geerin 6-1. West View 48 20 68 North Shore 27 36 63.
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Joseph Coates
Shire of
Mandowa
Ameron
I Ae Heywood
West View
Abtsadaypath Shore
Duganviewe
Geerin
Lige
Bennett-v
Smaith
Bennett
Big Ben ‘Nett
Newton -v
North ‘Shore
Valedictory for Mr E Coates Marks Local Cricket Ties
The Moniv Hall farewell for E Coates honored his eight years as Hepat secretary of the Cricket Association. Mayor and sporting reps attended. Mr J Kearns and Mr J Nev Sevvitt led the tribute and speakers toasted with Auld Lang Syne after a well attended event.
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EB. Coates
Moniv
esseg_nt
Geraint
Mtr
Iman
Alsace
Bvandiin Ata Ig
J. Kearns
Nev 'Sevitt
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StodDart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Yeum
E. J. Brown
M. F. Sweeny
Sydney
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Royal
Toessey
Ima
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Optometriate
Pienis Sports Nest
SHIRE
Arranmore
BM. Jaeger
the Bowling Club
Rural School
Union
James Russell
Hill Street
Brisbane
Hine Run
GOLF
Bower
Ower
Venus
Bower Gap
Stapleton P. Aiuto
Morekensie
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Rooke
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Stapleford
Ie Hayward
Bal Grabthem
Wap Joan
Coleman
Neill
Hartley Mias
Grady
Suldian
T. Coleviein
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W. O'Neil
Podmore
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Mnade
Brock
Riby Grove
Aero Fredletel
Coote
North Cuerindi
Upper
Costaining
G. Veness & Son
W. J. Byrnes
Presbyterian
Olive
Wongo Ck. C.W.A
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Bee
Clifton’s Ltd
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons
Wally Cheek
Boli
Priday
Pinkats
Ap Short
Cash Butchery
Ava
Wilshire
Manilla District Hospital
Mackenzie's
G. MacKenzie '& “Sons
Mandowa Shire
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J. Coates
Colin Watts
C.H. Watts
Feepit
Wwelcome
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Speutors
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H.C. Dengate
Laine
Manilla District
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Sime
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Mr E. Coates
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