Manilla Weather Records Point to Dry Oct Nov
The Manilla Post Office records October and November rainfall at 74 points, the driest combined two months since 1900 except 1926, with historical comparisons and projections for December and January. Water figures show 2,535,000 gallons pumped in a fortnight and 16,000 electricity units bought from Tamworth. Shadow Vale sale to auction 1300 sheep and cattle with furniture and plant.
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Ue. Ny
Manius
Manilla
Shire
River Street
Mr. Stephen
Strafford Street
J. N. Kennedy
Tamworth
Advent and church services across Manilla districts
The report lists Advent and service times for parishes in Manilla Wongo Creek Barraba and nearby localities with Holy Communion and Evening Prayer schedules. It notes personnel changes at Manilla and Aberdeen, mentions a snooker championship, a bridge footpath plan, and council correspondence on funding and embankment widening.
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The
Holy Catholic Church
ST. Manilla
Milliwindi
Wongo Creek
A. Battersby
Municipal Council
Department of Main Roads
Coucil
Continental Church Fair Draws Town Folk To Parish Hall
The annual Church of England Continental fair in the Parish Hall grounds drew many town residents. The event featured a hall dance and stalls with prizes won by Mrs E North, Mrs F Sayward, Miss Mary Veness, and others. the Anglican Guild led by Mrs N Scott and Mrs W Filsell organized the successful evening hosted by Rev A Battersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Guild
N. Scott
W. Filsell
A. Battersby
E. North
A. Easterman
A. Cummings
F. Sayward
J. Bignall
Peter Wilson
F. Jackson
Oram
G. Perring
J. Grant
Sid Jenner
H. McIntyre
Slapp
Leo King
Anstey
Keith Douglas Smith
Manilla Note Recap and Regional Events
Constable A J McCloskey to transfer to Tamworth and likely leave Manilla soon. J C Mackenzie spent a week in Glen Innes. Sgt Dick returns to Manilla after holidays on the South Coast and Sydney. A K Kennedy spent the weekend in Manilla. Mrs Frank Chapman of Singleton and her daughter Marion holiday with the Hiscoxes in Manilla. Irene Coleman resumes duties at the P O Exchange. J D Kennedy and Don Kennedy attended Seone for the marriage of Isobel Kennedy to C R Ashford of Singleton. Red back spiders are prevalent. Beatrice Mitchell was bitten and suffered pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mackenzie
Glen Innes
Sgt
Manilla
South Coast
Sydney
A. K. Kennedy
Frank Chapman
Singleton
Marion
Thos. Hiscox
Irene Coleman
P.O. Exchange
J. D. Kennedy
Don Kennedy
Seone
Isobel Kennedy
F. W. Kennedy
Gathabawan
C. R. Ashford
Beatrice Mitchell
What in Garbage Question at Quirindi Council Meeting
The Quirindi Municipal Council debated garbage definitions during tender processing for the garbage service. Members and residents showed uncertainty about what qualifies as garbage, so the tender was deferred. the health committee will review the issue and seek department guidance on acceptable household waste for garbage tins.
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Quirindi
Manilla Town Property Auction Announcement
W J Byrnes Auctioneer in Manilla receives instructions from the Public Trustee Sydney as administrator of the late Emily Anne Bayliss estate to offer by public auction a cottage and land block on Market Street Manilla at 2 pm on Saturday December 5. Further particulars from the auctioneer.
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W. J. Byrnes
Manila
Sydney
Emily Anne Bayliss
Manilla
Market Street
Holiday Excursion Train From Manilla To Newcastle
A special holiday excursion train left Manilla last Sunday morning for Newcastle with twenty passengers aboard. On arrival in Newcastle the train was crowded. Those who joined the trip enjoyed a very pleasant day. The Chief Secretary Mr FP A Chaffey directed in a minute that two sergeants and 11 constables be dismissed from the police force following Royal Commissioner findings on SP betting.
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Manilla
Newcastle
FP. A. Chaffey
Betting
Music and Commercial Examinations Results at St Josephs Manila
The 1936 Music and Commercial Examinations at St Josephs Convent Manila list results across singing piano and theory. Notable names include Marjorie Davidson Gwenyth Pidgeon Olga Reynolds Della Reid Betty Lund Alfred Ryan Maxwell Moore Margaret Veness and Peggy McNamara with high marks in Advanced Intermediate and Elementary levels across Book Keeping Shorthand and Typewriting.
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St. Joseph's Convent
Manilla
Beulah Woodcock
Della Reid
Barbara Allen
Jyme Coates
Judith Wollaston
Clare Byrnes
Molly — Doring
Matie Kearnes
Reg
Jackson
Rene Duncombe
Parsons
Beulah
June Coates
Delta
Southern Cross Commercial College Sydney
Marjorie Davidson
Gwenyth Pidgeon
Ogla Reynolds
Betty Lund
Alfred Ryan
Maxwell Moore
Kevin Lovegrove
McNamariz
Margaret
Valerie Flett
D Toma
Peggy Baldwin
Olga Reynolds
Margaret Veness
Peggy McNamara
Gwenyth P'deeon
Kevins Lovegrove
Shirley Behan
Mary Tillet
Pegey McNamara
Betty Luu
Golf Club Honors Night Names Winners and Staff
The annual social at the Golf Club House awarded trophies to top players led by R. Chapman and F. O Neill with the Presidents Trophy going to B. O Connell and Mackenzie Cup to J. C. Turner. Mr. Keith Woolfe was named groundsman, replacing Leo Freestone, as music and supper complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Scott
Golf Club
E. Gall
W. D. Hartley
M.C
Associates
Anstey
Hartley
W. Chapman
W. Pitman
L. D. Park
Tlrath
W. Pittman
Kearns
J. Mackenzie
Tf. Pitman
Fenwick
Lal Park
Podmore
Sulmian
Warner
Keith Woolfe
Leo Freestone
Tamworth Market News and Local Elections Report
Stock at Home bush sold 60111 sheep and lambs with a moderate prime run. Prime lamb prices held steady while odd lambs and sheep eased 6d to 1s. Wethers 19s 4d ewes 15s 2d hoggets 21s 4d lambs 24s 6d. Cattle yarded 3845 in plain to medium condition, market irregular and weaker. Ald J K Willalea reappointed Mayor of Tamworth. First Test begins in Brisbane amid Brown injury doubt and Robinson likely to play.
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Ald
J. K. Willalea
Tamworth
Brisbane
Brown
Robinson
For Sale Newcastle Brick Bungalow Near Lake Macquarie
Modest brick bungalow in Newcastle area with tiled roof three bedrooms lounge dining study sun porch tiled verandah kitchen garden with boating and fishing access. Easy distance to Lake Macquarie. write Bungalow Box 478 P.O Newcastle.
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Newcastle
Kestial
Lake Macquarie
P.O
Land on Market Street Manilla with cottage and improvements
A block of land on Market Street Manilla containing 39 perches with a cottage is to be offered at 2 o clock Saturday at W. J. Byrnes Office under instructions from the Public Trustee Sydney Administrator of the Estate of the late Mrs Emily Anne Bayliss.
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Market Street
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Sydney
Emily Anne Bayliss
Shadow Vale and Ramona at the Palace in Technicolour
The Trustees of the Estate of the late Thomas McDonald present Shadow Vale and Ramona screenings at the Palace on Saturday and Monday. Loretta Young stars in Ramona with Don Amache as Alessandro. the Technicolour production emphasizes outdoor scenes and romance. A memorial note for Esther Annie Watts memorializes her 6 December 1931 death.
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Halla Ceek
Thomas McDon Vald
Raym¢na
the Palais
Perfectol Technicolour
Loretta Young
Ramona
Don Amache
Alassandro
Secret Trusty
Watts
Esther Annie
Children of the Dark People review by Fyink Dal
The review lauds Davidson's Children of the Dark People as a continuation of Mansly writing. It praises its earthiness simplicity and life like portrayal of children tribal customs and discipline with humor. The Australian folklore figures like Grandfather Gumtree and the Bunyip anchor a deep rooted indigenous theme praised by critics including Pixie O Murri.
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Fyink Dalby Davidson
Mansly
England
America
Grandfather Gumtree
Witchdavior
Brumbie
Imp
Mr. Bunyip
Pixie O'Murri
Stout Fellows Tale Delightful Fun for Young Readers
Dorothy Wall delivers another adventure filled piece about Bhuky Bill style tales. The piece presents comic illustrations and humanizes animals as literary heroes for children. Stout Fellows include Chum a small fellow Angeling a wallaby guide Um a pig and Flip a nuisance friend.
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Bhuky Bill
Dorothy Wall
Chum
Angeling
Wallaby
Flip
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S.W
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Sons
DE. Parkes
Simphor's Pharmacy
J. Brown
Shadow Vale
Messrs
A.C. Venexs and Son
Auetioneers
Themay McDonald
Chas W. Knoll
B. Burgess
Flo
Mlo
Bydnay
Frias A
George Street
Nm Tee
Court House Hotel
P. A. Newall
MIO
Presbyterian
H. McDonald
B.A
Mechanics Institute
G. Pirie
Don Pirie
Miss Algy
Ohuecgh
A.J. McCloskey
Music and Commercial Examinations
J. C. Turner
R. J. Grantham
EB. A. Coates
B.S
S.L.A. R. E. Cadden
Seatta
Dengate
Poplar
Scotts
Breville
H. C. Dengate
Mackenzie's
Scott
Tamworth Municipal
Memorial Hall
Brun‘well
Tamworth Band
C. Wilshire
A. C. Veness and Son Auctioneers
Palais Theatre
Loretta Young and
Don Ameche
Iso
Jack Hulbert
Jane Withers
Ara Jay Vileason and
Ilelen Broderick
Murder
MacKenzie
Scott's
Dengate’s
Boott’s
Partic
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons, Ltd
Ship Trie
Elsie
Mabel
Dark People
Alian Polk
UK Dalhy Davidson
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