Stormy rainfall boosts district crops and sparks lightning strikes
A western storm brought rain and lightning to the district on Sunday night and Monday, easing then clearing. By Tuesday morning 45 to 97 points were recorded around towns and stations, with a lightning strike disrupting a wireless pole. Farmers hurried to sow wheat as showers boost planting and germination prospects across the region.
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C. M. Podmore
Mr. C. Watts
Lower Namoi
Paterson
Wongoreek
L. R, Heywood
New Mexico
Upper Manilla
Kori
Taldwit
W. Boatan
Mr. E. West
Tamworth Hockey Team Edges Toward Manilla Clash
The newly formed Tamworth hockey unit visited Manilla and were defeated 8–0 in a tough match. L. Robinson Fett and Doug Knox starred. Knox sustained an eye injury and left the field. Manilla to host a return game, Townsend led local bowing in quad style. Grandmaster pair to attend Manilla on Thursday.
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Tamworth
Binchy
L. Robinson
Fett
Oalkeeper
Doug Knox
Tamsworth
Manillt
Townsend
Twilight Twitter and Manilla News Circle Notes
A list of local items reports cattle die from feed scarcity near Manilla and Gunnedah Show opening near to be held. It notes school reestablishment efforts at North Manilla, public works loan policy, local harvests and apple trade, weather, roads, and the arrival of the first England Australia air mail arriving Sydney with faster transcontinental communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Board
England
Australia
Sydney
Parish Hall Euchre Party and Dance Advertised
A euchre party and dance at the Parish Hall is planned for Thursday night April 28 to raise funds for the CG. of Ball. An advertisement was omitted from the last issue. Mrs. Scott serves as Hon. Secretary.
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Scott
Wheel Collapse Sends Family Safe After Road Mishap
On Upper Manilla Road on Monday afternoon a wheel collapsed causing a car to cross a pal ly and strike a fence. Mrs Coleman Mrs Dick and family escaped unharmed though shaken as the vehicle halted after minutes of tension. Capt Chaffey was hailed by about 400 returned soldiers who are NSW Police Force members.
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Manilla
Coleman
Pally
Chaffey
Nsw
Police Force
Willy
Walur
Ldst
A Fu
Ma Sime
Lucern
J.P, Robertson & GO
Anzac Day Remembrance Service in Manilla Hall
The Anzac Day commemoration recalled Gallipoli courage and gallant service as the Soldiers Memorial Hall hosted a tribute. Junior Red Cross, Cubs, Scouts and Rover crews marched, wreaths were laid, and Rev. Battersby led prayers with the bass of Kipling’s lines. The service urged lasting peace and duty, ending with the National Anthem.
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Soldiers’ Memorial
Sydney
Red Cross
J. Turner
Akal
Miss Dick
Barloo
Pirie P. Dick
A. Roberts
Rose Hayward
Alenia
McDonald
Battersby
We Fuse
Court House Hotel to Undergo Major Renovation in Manilla
Contractor W Mason plans extensive upgrades to the Court House Hotel in Manilla after cyclone damage. Work will add an enlarged bar, new bathrooms with seven foot tiled walls, a complete sewerage system, interior entrance steps, and an existing parlour extension. Mrs Hirschberg, buyer for T Byrnes, aims to bring modern comfort to the hotel. Also reported is the death of former Manila resident Barney Healey aged 75 in the Newcastle district after a paralytic stroke. His sons Jake and Tom were in Manila on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mason
Canrt House
Marilta
Hirschberg
Pede
Manilla
Barney Healey
Newcastle
Healey
Jake
Tom
Manila
New Mexico School to Close Over Scholar Shortage
The New Mexico public school is slated for closure due to lack of scholars. If this be the Kelly family, Mr. Kelly the teacher and Mrs. Kelly plan to relocate with their winsome daughter to pursue new opportunities in fresh fields.
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New Mexico
Postponed Presbyterian Flower Show Announces New Date
After serious consideration the Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary decides to postpone the Autumn Flower Show planned for Saturday May 7 due to adverse weather this season. Mrs J G Miller, Hon Sec.
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Presbyteria Women’s Auxiliary
Dausal
J. G. Miller
Grand EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE for church funds
Parish Hall hosts a grand euchre party and dance to raise funds for H ball. Good grices and supper. Scott. Honorary Vestry member Mrs A C Veness asks for patronage and donations.
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H. Ball
Tie
Scott
Manilla Mechanics Institute Meeting Notice 1938
Notice sets a May meeting of Manilla Mechanics Institute members to consider empowering trustees to cease a northern section of property on Manilla Street to Manilla Municipal council. A pound sale list notes impounded animals, a chestnut mare and a red heifer, with sale noon 28 April 1938, plus an advertisement for Clifton batteries.
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Mechaniics
Manilla Street
Manilla
J. Thom
Song
Yareama- Bully
J Rovers
Rushes Creek Road
Shire of
Mandosva
J. Burth
Tennis Players Prepare for Coming Season Guarantee
Ray Doohan School Corner Store promotes tennis restringing and repairs with years of experience. Offers full satisfaction guarantee and specialty service for players preparing for the season. Bentley's Gut used equipment mentioned.
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Bentley
Ray Doohan
War Veterans Home fundraising effort in Sydney
War Veterans Home project in Narraweena Sydney gains support from BS and SILA Legacy Club and local citizens. An executive committee promotes raising £40,000 to aid veterans in need, with rooms to be furnished by relatives of those who died. Contacts include sub-branches of BS SLA and Hon Secretary Stephen Stack at 423 George Street.
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BS. & Sila
Legacy Club of
Sydney
Citisens
Narrabeéeu
Town Hall
B.S. Sll.a
Stephen EL. Stack
George Street
Local notices from Manila district eventful week
Personal items note Mrs T Wearne recovering after a trip to Sydney. Miss J McLeod visits Manitay renewing friendships from Kennedy staff days. Harry Gibbons suffers head injury from rock fall, convalescent in hospital. Harvey Baker collapses at service station, serious condition, later shows slight improvement. Mrs A Shelton and daughter Gloria visit Manila. Geo Snape on holidays, attends Diggers reunion in Sydney. Ald A E Davis reported very ill. Cameron of Manila and Anstey family spend holidays in Warwick, Qld. R R Dobbie on annual leave, joins Aize march in Sydney, fishing coast. APL S Pearson acts bank manager in Tamworth during absence. Rev N G Pardey to visit Manila, speak on Samoa mission, slides shown. schedule includes New Mexico and Batuta. Miss Dassie Pirie holidaying in Sydney. Miss Marjorie Parson farewells at Manila. Miss Joy Swain on holidays in Sydney. TR Heywood in Queensland managing property at Theodore. Manila Rural School students visit Gunedah cabaret. Mr Aplin Maunder and daughter Mavis Maunder return from holiday including Sydney show. Mrs A C Blanch back from holidays at Stella and Inverell, Manila on Sunday.
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Manilla
Boggabri
North Manilla
W. Weatherall
Sydney
A. R. Blanch
Goonoo Goongo
Coonabarabran
Armidale
Royal Shaw
T. Wearne
Hay
J. McLeod
Lismore
A. Ro McLeod
Manitay
J. D. Kennedy
McLeod
Arthuy Street
Harry
Harvey Baker
Manila
Mr. Shelton
Blacktown
Geo. Snape
B. G. Anstey
Warwick
Queensland
Commonwealth Bank
Anstey
Ritchie
Tamworth
R. R. Dobbie
Pearson
Bank of New South Wales
N. G. Pardey U’th
Samoa
Todd
Joy Swain
Heywood
Presverb
Theodore
Gunhedah
Guyjiedah Old Students Union
Sheep Killed by Wandering Dog Near Town
A report states a number of sheep were killed by a roaming dog on properties near the town. The incident highlights ongoing livestock losses and prompts calls for control measures.
Dogs Poisoned In Manila Across Several Nights
Over the past few nights a poster reporting dog poisonings appeared in Manila with local authorities investigating the incidents and urging residents to be vigilant and report suspected poisoning cases.
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Manilla
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John D. Kennedy & Sons
Simpson’s Pharmacy
P.O
A.C. Veness & Son
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Wrifarly
A. W. Weboy Stevens
M.lo
Klori
Mori Railway Siding
Burt
Manilla Graziers
Manchester Unity Lodge
Twilight
Gunnedah
New England
Hersona
Gallipoli Heights
Gallipoli
France
OG. Judd
Anzac Day
Om Lad
Empire Navy
Rudyard Kipling
Goodavill
Olea
Ivas
A.battersby
Municipal Council
Rising Sun
Hospital
Red Cross Society
C.C.F
Sooml
Woreness
Harry Birrell
Marvilla Rover
Ninevah
Tyre
Court House Hotel
Presbyterian
Methodist Street
Hone
A. C. Venessemivener
Ti, Baker & Co
Eleetrie
Shipsworth
Vigor
Liss
Robertson & CO
Cliftons
Aplin Maunder
Mavis Maunder
A. C. Blanch
Atstalla
Inverell
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