Government Refuses to Maintain Upper Manilla Bridge
Aug 11 1025 report criticizes delays in rebuilding the Upper Manilla bridge on the main north road. It recalls past promises by ministers and shows Mandowa Shire Council’s repeated efforts to secure a national work bridge, warning traffic suspension if maintenance fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Mungindi
Manilla
Barraba
Bingara
Wariakly
Inverell
Mandowy
Estell
Thin
Upper
Ald. Saunders
Burraba
All, Furdell
Ringara
Gr. Trayhern
Pres. Gwydir Shire
Dan Clifton
Ratliff
Pres Mandowa
Ald. Stoddart
Manila
Beady
Mandowa
al- Hhawsh
Samme
Mandewa Shire
Rye
Rees
Mandowa Council
Cowie
Upper Manilla
Mir Batell
Tamworth
Barridha- bin Zara
Goondiwindi
Northey Appeal Fund and Shire Bridge Safety Notice
The report notes Fresh subscribers and donors to the Northey Appeal Fund and details a bridge washaway under the north alignment. The Shire Engineer urges immediate sand packed stone filling and cement finish to protect the abutment, estimating £75. The Council questions funding main road work and seeks ministerial clarification and possible Local Government Department assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mthuly
Manilla
Ma Estell
Labor Party
Manilla Shire Council Approves Grounds Upgrade and Road Funding
The Manilla Shire Council meeting saw approval of grounds improvements around the Council Chambers, funded in part by £10 for preliminary works and cooperation from council. Revenue updates show rates and interest. a £1000 Local Government Department payment supports Main Roads projects. Concerns were raised about a dangerous Nyall Creek road approach and call for standardized safe approaches for causeways.
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Bowian
Sydney
EE Meywood
Ups’ Gardner
White
Coote
Rapbitt
Manilla
Ion Ant
Pilwell
Me. Roberts
Connell
Conneil
Aml T Trust
Halls Creek
Fane
Coun- Vea
Manilla Ridge
Counicil
Public Works Department
Boggabri
Thie Council
Roberts
Shire
Offic
Manila
Post
Klur
Opper Ant
New
Themio Toll
Mantawa
Shire Council debates Local Government franchise expansion
The Shire Council discusses the proposed adult franchise expansion for Local Government elections. Letters from the Local Government Association and State Members are read, revealing mixed opinions with Scully opposing and others supporting adult franchise for municipal and shire elections. The council also addresses infrastructure issues including a road culvert repairs and a plan to improve the Halls Creek area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Local Government Association
Dr. Ratliff
White
Labor Party
Coote
Department of Local Government
Capt. Chiffes
Mandowa
Lam
Chaley
Couneil
Tang
Minin Wearne
Hib Iist
W. J. Scully
Scully
Kow
Gardner
Tobacco growers press for bounty and cure grant
A Tamworth and Manilla district deputation to Dr. Page pushed for a bounty to boost tobacco, a £5000 cure grant for blue mould, and Commonwealth Bank assistance. While Dr. Page showed broad satisfaction, no firm assurances were given, prompting discontent among growers who warned the industry faces a double squeeze from state and federal taxation and policy.
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Tamworth
Manilla
Page
Commonwealth Bank
W. A. Haydon
He Raker
Taft
Thobaven — Growers’ League
Mir. W.C. Parkes
Compulsory Wheat Pool Favored by Sydney Conference Delegates
Delegates at the Farmers and Settlers Conference in Sydney backed a compulsory state wheat pool financed by the government and controlled by growers, citing failure of the voluntary pool due to lack of support. They may seek a referendum or consider a voluntary pool with warehousing if compulsory options fail.
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Farmers and Settlers
Sydney
Messes Thorby and Buttenshaw
Ms.l.a
Lang
Groven
Fmerald Hill
Me. Thorby
Manilla
Wace
Tariff Board
Church notes reflect and raise funds for parish stalls and sport
Our Work notes a busy Parish season with street stalls raising funds over £15 and a Memorial Hall dance planned for August 15. The vicar thanks parishioners for kindness and announces a Manilla Tamworth football team selection and training at the freezing works on August 15 and 28 with listed players and reserves.
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Mex Coupland
W. Bignall
Suich Kindiess
Mia
Reeves
Sen
Manilla
Tamworth
Car Wave Clifton
Warage
Lac Pan Sharp
e—Tenett
W. Admin
Veness
He Blanch
Blanch
W Moffat
S. Kelly
J. Donovan
R. Bignell
T. Hurewn
Bennett
J. Kehaler
W. Gee
K. Howard
B. Dugan
Obituary of E. J. Ted Wilson Manilla Hardware Manager
East Manilla paper notes the sudden death of E J Wilson at 31 while working at Stoddart Ltd hardware. He collapsed behind the counter and died despite medical help. Survived by wife and two sons Lindsay and Stewart. Funeral held at North Suburbs Methodist section after services in Manilla and Tamworth. Stoddart Ltd. colleagues praised his kindly heart and long faithful service.
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E. Wilson
Stoddayi’s Ltd
Rayson
Thomas
Ma Wilson
Manilla
Stoddart’s Ltd
A. K. Moore
Sydney
Wilson
Lindsay
Fiji
Stewart
D. Wilson
Jenolan Lavon
North Suburbs
Harold
Som Lindsay
A. B. Moore
Tamworth
Wilkon
Estees
Death of Henry Cleave St Vincent Former Manilla Express Founder
Mr Henry Cleave St Vincent died at Glen Innes on Saturday. He founded the Manilla Express in 1899 and later established other northern papers including the Glen Trews miner. His wife died earlier this year. He is survived by sons and daughters: A L Wo Kershaw Cronulla, W B Vincent Young, H C Vincent Beenleigh Q, Astley Glen Innes, Wil and Stwtet Sydney, and Miss C L Vincent Glen Innes.
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Glen Inness
Henry Clave St. Vincent
Clave Vincent
Manilla Express
Venileman
Manilla Vapres
Simely
Ow Theave
Glen Trews? Miner
AL Wo Kershaw
Cronulla
W. B. Vincent
Young
H.C. Vincent
Been- Jeizh
Astley
Glen Innes
Weil
Stwtet
Sydney
Mins CL
Vincent
Rifle shooter Tinney relocates to near Gunnedah with family
Mr. D. Tinney of Malls Creek, after selling his local farm, has bought property near Gunnedah and left today with his wife and family. In a separate incident, Little Mae Turner, three, son of Mace and Mrs. Cleeve Turner, injured his hands and mouth by handling a tin can of soda at his father’s shop. he was rushed to hospital for treatment and is expected to recover fully.
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D. Tinney
Malls Creek
Gunnedah
Little Mae
Mace
Cleeve ‘Turner
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Miss Barton
Late
Farmer & Co
Tosday
Eer
Manilla Bridge
W. E. Wearne
Aental
Dr. Capel
Northey Appeal Fund
Pmbtic
J. Roberts
Munson
Symonds Pen
Stown
Veil Berry
R. J. Chapman
L. Gaadchild
Norther
Bia Blanch
Pittman
Tinney
W. Roberts
G. Ferry Roo
Alen
D. McDonalt
Colin Woolfe
W. Hall
A Garters
Sap 3
Tutlis
Ntally Creek
Kirk
Wongo Creek
Corwell
Cn Gardner
Hall Committee
Db Nosy
Borah Creek Crossing
E. J
Ted) Wilson
Mr. Henry Cleave St Vincent
R. Bell
Shout
Geddes
Dr. Thowian
G. Geddes
North
Forster Losey
Bignall
Brown
Achineh
V. H. Boland
Loxeb
Leicreiter
Lawrence
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