Obituary for Francie John Bowman of Upper Manilla
Francie John Bowman aged 59 died in Manilla District Hospital early Thursday. A native of Upper Manilla born at Rochville to Mr and Mrs Edward Bowman, his wife was daughter of Mr and Mrs William Geddes of Hobden. He outlived by a son Alick, brother Garnet, twin sister Mrs J A Sneesby, and wife predeceased him by ten years. He resided at The Bend Upper Manilla for 30 years. Service at 11 am today at Manilla church, burial at Manilla cemetery.
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Manilla District Hospital
Francie John Bowman
Bowman
Upper Manilla
Garnet Bowman
J. A. Sneesby
Manilla
Needlework display at Methodist Fair promises keen competition
Tomorrow's fair features a needlework display with Miss Pomeroy of Glen Innes among the competitors. Entries close tonight at 6 p.m. at the Parsonage and judging will occupy the evening. Visitors are invited to attend Saturday at the Memorial Hall to view the exhibit.
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Pomeroy
Glen
Innes
Arbor Day and Water Scheme In Manilla
Manilla marks a new era with the official sod turning for the Water Supply Works by Hon. Capt. F A Chaffey M L A Chief Secretary on Wednesday and a town Arbor Day with 370 trees planted including 200 willows by the Arbor Day Committee and 30 by the Agricultural Society on the Namoi River. Nine trees will be planted along Court street by local citizens. Assignments include 12 trees for the Water Scheme anniversary, three by the Chief Secretary the Mayor and the Inspector of Schools, with a ceremony and tours at the reservoir and Riverbank Arbor Day events followed by lunch and a show ground welcome. Manilla District exhibitors do well at Boggabri show with multiple wins in horse pony and sheep classes.
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Manilla
Manila
F. A. Chaffey
M.lia
Arbor Day
Agricultural Society
Namoi
Municipal Council
Court Street
Arbor Day Committee
Messrs
J. D. Kennedy
J. F. Wearne
H. Stoddart
A. C. Veness
D. M. Mackenzie
H. Wright
Meadames H. Burrel
TD McDonald
W. (.Grantham
From
Hospital
Ald. A. R. McLeod
Taylor
Grants to Rural Producers Show Casualties of Red Tape
Mandowsa Shire Council faced a lengthy Department of Lands circular offering £600,000 in loans for farm improvements to aid unemployment relief. Terms demand landholder control, strict eligibility, and repayment with 3 percent interest over 15 years. Critics condemn delays and harsh conditions, while supporters urge council cooperation to aid producers.
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Mandowsa Shire
Department of Lands
Pastures Protection Board
Crown Land Agent
Crown Land Agents
Accjuntant
Crown
Minister For Lands
Sydney
Heywood
Labour Exchange
Country Party
Dr. Heywood
Golf club honors Mrs Hartley as new links planned
A large gathering at the club house saluted Mrs W D Hartley for service to the golf associates and club members. The move to a larger 18 hole course was announced as the old links close. A toast praised Hartley’s organizing ability and she received Royal Dalton dishes.
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W. D. Hartley
Golf Associates
Messrs
HL Stoddart
A. Wilshire
R. M Smith
Hartley
Dalton
Mesars
A. P. Cohen
H. J. Roberts
R. M. Smith
Funeral of Francis John Bowman July 26
The relatives and friends of the late Francis John Bowman are invited to attend his funeral which leaves the Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday August 26 for Manilla cemetery. J. W. Elliott, Funeral Director.
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Francis John Bowman
Methodist Church
Manilla
J. W. Elliott
General meeting invites cricket club members at Mechanics Institute
All cricketers interested in the Wednesday Half Holiday Cricket club are invited to a general meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday August 25. Names listed include C N Scott W Gannon and H J Roberts under the auspices of the Gunnedah P A and H Association. Entries close August 27 1932 for prize money and cattle drafts plus various events. See Thornproof suits and new stock at M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd.
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Mechanics Institute
C. N Scott W. Gannon
H. J. Roberts
M. C. Tweedie
M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd
Manilla Church Schedule and Scribner Cup Team List
Holy Eucharist and Evensong times listed for Manila Rushes Creek Somerton and Upper Manilla with adult confirmation details and Bishop approval notes. Presbyterian and Wongo Creek services noted with sermon topics. Scribner Cup team selections for Manilla against Werris Creek, with reserves listed.
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Manila
Rushes Creek
Somerton
T. Hunter-Barratt
Manilla
Werris Creek
R. Lance
C. N. Scott
J. C. Turner
R. Cadden
H. J. Roberts
C. Chapman
I. G. Miller
H. Coote
Dr. Waterhouse
R. Chapman
Grantham
Smith
Turner
Cadden
Roberts
Lance
Scott
Miller
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Stoddart and Hayward Ltd
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Peir
J. Bown
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Kelly
Simpsons
Gough
J. E. Sipson
Voherba
Ll.b
Manilla Street
Manilla Ihone
J. A. Rochfort
Public Accountant
Anudito
Manilla St., Manilla
Optician
ENOLL
Chas. W Enoll, Flo
Land
M.O.A
Syd
George Street
Royal Hotel
GPO
Syrdnev
Turing
Mr. Chaffey
Boggabri
Jas Brady
Pai
Clydesdale
Jump V. Grant
J. Coote
Ewe
Ram
Riverbank
River Bank
Park
Ratliff
G. E. Bowman
MEW
South Wales
Bospicas
W. H. Whiddon
Palais Theatre
Edmund Lowe
Lois Moran
el Brendel
George _E. Stone
Dr. Ratliff
Department of Labour
John Glover
Gunnedah
Bushman’s Carnival
Gunnedah P. A. and
H. Assosiation
Church Service
the Holy Catholic Church
Methodist
F. E. Heywood
Grayson
Upper
R. Grayson
New Mexico
E. Heywood
Barraca
Gray
Wongo Creek
Borah Vale
E. D. Pearson
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