Tobacco industry during government regime summarized in an Australian note
A historical overview details the Australian tobacco trade across Tamworth Manilla Gunnedah and Inverell districts over four decades. It notes foreign labor primitive curing methods, a shift to American coring, Chinese workers replaced by Australians, and the rise of a Combine that controlled leaf purchases. The piece argues for a protective duty and references the Thompson led Investigation Commission recommending duties on Australian leaf.
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Lyon
Tamworth
Manilla
Gunnedah
Upper Hunter
Inverell
Northern XII
Sunding
Combine
Th. Seukin
Scullin
N.S.W
Astralia
Senllim
Indus
Hospital Soap Day raises gifts to aid patients
The Women's Auxiliary collected household soaps and cakes for the hospital, listing dozens of donors led by Mesdames Colvin Swan Sear Wark Proudfoot and many others from Waterhouse Halling and Bonatha Hospital circles. The note also mentions Miss Nell Hunter and Lance Bowman among those connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdame
J. Colvin
C. Swan Sear
E. Wark
C. Proudfoot
Brooker
G. Cameron
GV. Bowman
M. Hartley
W. D. Hartley
H. ¥. Dowe
A.sulman
J. Brady
Bara
Marsh
J. Miller
Park
W. E. Kirk
F. White
J. Kissell
N. Scott
W. Pittman
A. Mclowald
A. McLean
G. Barnes
Waterhoune
H. Rayson
Halling
E. Nixon
Norris
W. Coulton
Some
L. McDonald
C. Hall
W. Gannon
P. Woolaston
W. Bignall
N Horniman
Coulton
W. Baldwin
Holt
L. Rons
T. Castetloe
C. Dawe
Nell Hunter
Hunter
Buena Vista
Castle Will
Sydney
Bonatha Hospital
Lance Bowman
Springfield
Batraba
Geo. Botian
Winbourne
Manilla
Tobacco policy chaos sparks Northern NSW election clash
A historical NSW election piece recounts tobacco industry turmoil from Lyons to Scullin periods, noting growers, officials, and MPs like Thompson and McLeod. It highlights government shifts affecting duties and prices, industry decline, and local council actions in Manilla including road works, water supply, and cricket ground tenders while weather and influenza impact the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Kennedy
J.D. Kennedy
Anvoiiation
Manilla
Cornell
Ald
McLeod
Dreamers
K. Baker
Ali. McLeod
P. K. Wood
Jo Coa’ Es
EM. Lovegrove
Recreation Ground
Lovegrave
Bowman
No. 1 Cricket Ground
Cricket Ground
Newcastle
Rnstitution of Engineers
Tamworth
Ald. McLeod
North
Queensland
Strafford Street
Arthur Street
Rowan Street
Melwod
Rowman
Court Street
Council Allows Motor By-Pass Enforcement Debate
At a recent Dows Shire Council meeting comedian M Park questioned enforcement of motor by-pass rules on public roads when a fence and gate cross a road. The council, citing Local Government Act provisions, affirmed power to require a by-pass unless the gate is part of a rabbit or dog proof enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dows Shire
M. Park
Park
Manilla Hospital Board Reaffirms Support and Reappointments
At the last board meeting led by President G E Bowman, directors approved applying for a grant for indigent maternity care, with donations to ward maintenance. July accounts totalled £171 17 3, and patients treated reached 54 with a daily average of 11.6. outdoor patients numbered five. The hospital received gifts from the Women's Auxiliary and many individuals, including chairs, tables, food items, and fuel. All staff were reappointed for the coming term.
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Manilla Hospital
G. E. Bowman
Meus
A. C. Venens
P. B. Heyean Park
D. M. Mackenzie
Gall
Hospital Commission
CWA
G. 5. Wheeler
Anonymous
Land of Wood
T. Stewart
H. M. Smith
Voritex
Mra A
Hr. Nixon
Park
Mra
Waterhouse
John Glover
Wood
Church Services and Community Events in Manilla Area
The notice lists church services across denominations in Manilla and surrounding areas with times and pastors. It also notes candidates for the Farmers and Settlers and Graziers Association queen contest, a Methodist Fair at Memorial Hall, and upcoming social events including a Wongo Creek O W A ball, a Football Club dance, and a Country Party visit by Senator Hardy. Also mentions rain-trench removal date extension and cricket remarks from a match at Tamworth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Watts
John Watts
Swanhilda
Farmers ’ and Settlers and Graziers’ Association
Orthcoming Soldiers Hospital
Hdyward
Memorial Hall
Thesday
Country Party
Chas. Hardy
Manilla
Palais Theatre
Pan
EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE AT FOOTBALL CLUB
A euchre party and dance will be held at the Football Club on Saturday and will feature refreshments with hot water on the ground. Harold Swati, Honorary Secretary, urges attendance on September 14 with nominations on September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilly Football Club
Ju Witt
T! Simith
Pockal Wee
Hughes Creek
Local gratitude to hospital staff and friends for support
Mr and Mrs W E Cooke express sincere thanks to Dr Fred Nursing Taf of Manila District Hospital and to all kind friends for sympathetic help during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cooke
Fred Nursing
Manila District Hospital
Tenders for Repairs and Painting at Manilla Post Office
Tenders accompanied by deposits will be received up to noon on Monday September 17 1934 for repairs and painting at Manilla Post Office and residence. Specifications and tender forms available at Manilla Post Office. Envelopes endorsed with work name and sent to the Works Director Customs House Sydney. No tender necessarily accepted. J A Perkins Minister for the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Fi Wealth
Customs House
Sydney
J. A. Perkins
Notice to Wool and sale of poultry and various items
Wool buyers in Tamazsin offer cash on weight at current market prices from Mantula and warn no connection with other buyers. The notice lists Gloria Ewanson and actor Paul Lukas among names and advertises a sale at Manilla with hours and location at Court House Hotel. It also mentions White Leghorn and Blick Orpington chicks and reports Tamworth Brisbane markets and a fire in Argentina damaging banks.
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Tamazsin
Mantula
White Way
Manilla 92
Brisbane
Argentina
Post Office and Residence to be Painted in Manilla
Tenders are called by advertisement in this issue for painting the Manilla Post Office and the Postmasters residence.
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Manilla
Associates Tournament to Be Held at Club Home
The first round of the event occurs Sunday next. Players will nominate partners and a draw will take place at the club home. The Associates Tournament is set for September fifth with a crowd of visitors expected that evening.
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Maupeder Apes
Tve
Tamworth High School star Frank Roberts breaks records
Frank Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Roberts of Tamworth breaks Tamworth High School marks at the athletic carnival. He soars 41ft in the broad jump surpassing the previous school record, and wins the 220 yards and 40 yards sprints. He helps Tamworth to junior team points and joins NSW Schoolboys hockey tour to Queensland as centre forward.
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Frank Roberts
Mtr
Ad M.A. Roberts
Iall's Creek
Tamworth
Frank
Jim
Wenier
Ami
F. Roberts
Roberta Frank
Nsw
Queensland
Tas
Arndale
Manilla Cattle Market Special Sale At Ve J Byrnex
Cattle yarded at Ve J Byrnex sale in Manilla on the 28th drew fair attendance with local buyers taking many lots. Prices listed include Hereford steers around 15 months at 2/19/8 and 24/4, store bulls near 2/10, aged cows about 35, and Jersey stock in the 25/6 to 31/5 range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
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Voile
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Simpson
Manius
Dentiet
Stephen
St J Stephens
Bxaw
Box &Manilla Street
Manills
Chas W. Keroll
F.lo
Lond
MLO
Mr. Knoll
Royal Hotel
Rox Sapp
Senllin
To Nweeo Investigation Commision
V. C. Thompson Malr
Bushes Creek
Mr. HW. Swan
New England
Me VC
Thompson
Lyons
AR. McLeod Arthur Jr
Manilte
Baldwin
Klorn
Wee Weaday
New Mexico
M. Pleeting
Manilla District Hospital
Fant
Grantham
the Holy Catholic Church
Milliwindi
Wongo Creek
A. Battersby
Presbyterian
Pam Somerton
M. Mitchell
Moore
M . Moore
P. . Heywood
Carnival Queen Competitir
W.A. Ball
Main
Australia
Kent
Woolley
Bivers
Wonao Ows Amwual Ball
Wongo Creek Hall
Ean
Is Tree
Dane Eee ‘Orchestra
Tayae Ie Bee
U.C.P
Benator Chas, Hardy
D. J. Kennedy
Manilla Street
Commonwealth Department OF the Interior
Maturday
Gloria Ewanson
Underst
A. Barraclouge Ltd
Court House Hotel
Newell
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