Appeal for Manilla District Donations to Taras Rodney Fund
A scrambled telegraph from Sydney officials urges Manilla Mandawa Shire to donate to the Taras Rodney Fund for defence and relief. Message seeks gifts big and small, with receipts at the Shire Office Minilli. Alderman Wilstva named as council representative for Manilla and District War Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Iquily
Mandawa
Taras
Rodney
Dariationa
Te Shire Cowes
Minilhi
Ald
Wilstva
Uneity
Manilla and District
Ajd
Alderman Coates Elected Mayor of Manilla
Ald. Coates was elected mayor of Manilla for the ensuing term at a special meeting on Tuesday. He noted his military duties may prevent full attention to municipal affairs during wartime, but expressed willingness to serve if the council remains willing. Deputy Mayor Macleod was also chosen, with committee appointments announced and the mayoral allowance set at £26. The council congratulated Coates and pledged support, while colleagues hoped he would not be called away by military service.
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AW .Conléw
Manil
Ald
Coates
Pacific
Aldo Contes
Ma. Contes
Caimid
Macleod
Mat Biq
Wilshire
Scott
Ald Battersby
New Mether
Gannon
Manilla
Gaimon
Battersby
Manilla Branch of Country Womans Association Acknowledges Long Service
The Manilla branch annual meeting presided by Mrs G S Park elected officers for 1941 including Patroness Lady Fairlie Cunninghame and President Mrs G S Park. Longtime Hon Secretary Mrs H W Veness received life membership and a Coronation Medal for her thirteen years service. War conditions limited activities but parcels and donations supported health centres, anaesthetic visits, and community welfare. two families were aided with holidays and other aid provided to elderly and needy residents.
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Manilla
Gw.a
G. SR. Park
Tfice Beavers
Fairlie Cunninghone
Park
HO Veness
Treawner
Abedus
Costello
Bredents
C- 1
Baltmore
Ny Scott
Mord
Countey
A Ge Ovani
Mungo Parker
G. N. Stafford
As. H. W. Veness
Mra. Veness
Neanc
Veness
Namej Group
Reading
Venese
Womons Association
Aix
Pairlig Cunninglime
Mesdames CN. Stott
H.C
Sydney
Whidegar
Nell
Iso
Foy West
Manly
Redross
Gw.a. Mobile
Carteen Low
Keern House
Stafford
Oram
H.W. Veness
H. 0. Veness
OWAS
Military Department
Manilla Meeting Reports Prize Giving and School Plans
Manilla parents and citizens associate discuss annual prize giving function and Xmas fee collection. Repairs to four school typewriters completed. new tuition expected in the new year. Minister Byatt abandons visit plans, considers intermediate school or language purse proposals. Manilla soldier Ridzewell returns after Libyan and Greece campaigns.
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Tufmut
Muggleton
Bingham
Agi
Measts Sydney Pincombe Ltd
W. A. Chaffey
Avatt
Benioahind
Manilla
Manlin
Byatt
Pte
Ton
Ridzewell
Greece
Three mates who serve their country in uniform
Three Australian servicemen photographed in a group, each identified by family ties. Gunner F Land on the left is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Land, Bombardier Mick Jentey in the centre is the son of the late Mr Chita Jenner and Mrs J deny, and Gunner Athol Perrin on the right is the son of Mr guid Mes Perrin of Manilla.
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Gunner F. §. Land
Don Land
Boubardier
Mick Jentey
Chita Jenner
J. Deny
Manallle
Gunner Athol
Pat) Perrin
Guid Mes. Perrin
Manilla
Embers of 1940 41 Shearing Season Support Work
The report notes 600 sheep skin pelts patched for the branch by Db Jackson to the Sheep Skin Vest Committee with hopes for a larger total next year. Presidents Mrs Parke and Mrs Oram praised volunteers, collaborated with Ravabba and Wey in Manilla, and supported Patriotic Appeal for Red Cross and Returned Soldiers Comforts funds. Donations included 212/10/0 to C W A Comforts Pond and 10/6 to the Amnentiuea Society as a trophy for Militia socks.
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Db. Jackeon
Park
Oram
Mheme
Ravvaba Aragiers
Wey
Manilla
W.n.ts
Red Cross
Boroiters Comforts
Amnentiuea
C.W.A
Orain
Shetty
Quamn
Mackenzie
Mesdames M._ Park
McCarthy
W. Bignall
Narrabri
Great Britain
Prize Giving and Xmas at Infanta School
The Infanta School holds an Xmas tree event in the kindergarten room on Tuesday December 16 at 2 pm with Father Christmas giving gifts to pupils followed by a small party. Prize giving for older students is set for Wednesday December 17 at 2:30 pm in the Palais Theatre. Generous prizes are donated by RSS, ALLA, OW.A, and Women’s Radio Link.
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Clion
Niant
Palais Theatre
Mick Woodcocle
Association and Friends
RSS
Ow.a. Mad
Womens
Men Wanted for Home Guard Urgently
In view of the gravity of the oy Basten situation the necessity for trained men to guard our shores is greater than ever. Any man of ordinary fitness not able to join AWLP Navy or Air Force can join the 6th Volunteer Defence Corps Battalions. Headquarters at Yam rt. Special classes for recruits at the show ground pavilion Manilla. Recruits welcome to join the current Manilla unit on Sunday, December 14 with a parade at Parl Barracks Tamworth Transpark, leaving Manilla Post Office at 8 20 sharp. Learn to handle rifle or machine gun and defend your router.
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Oy Basten
AWLP
Navy
Air Rovea
6Th Volunteer Defence Corps
Vacaileies Geeny
Fle Maulla
V.B.Q. Bus
Yam
Dgsivons Af i
Egraminiey
Uckson
Court St
Manilla
Parl Barracks
Tamworth
Transpark
Warden Position Clarified at Commeil Meeting
During Tuesday night’s Commeil meeting Alderman Scott and the Mayor heard Alderman A Gantes state that former Mayor J N Kennedy remains town Warden as wardens are appointed by the Government.
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Commeil
Ald
Scott
a.Gantes
J. N. Kennedy
Keepit Dam and Manilla Munitions Factory Plan Mentioned
At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday Ald Heart warned that Keepit Dam could face work stoppage as hostilities draw closer to Australia. He proposed the council should move to establish a munitions factory at Manilla if that occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Heart
Australia
Keepit Dam
Manilla
Manilla Club Faces Sunday Match and Housing Inquiry
The Air Board seeks details on vacant houses within half a mile of central Manilla, with a telegram indicating urgency. Meanwhile the Keemt team challenges Manilla to a Sunday game on the 13th at La0 pam, listing players including Dyson, White, Bendy, Big nail, Gordon White, Ly Bolan, Paterson, Barndens, May, Gaver, Hughes, and Hail.
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Vie Manilla Muanipil Coun Vil Ng
Ties Air Board
Manilla
Ait. Board
Dim Hits
Magilla
Teun
Dyson
Ceap
Atty White
R. Bendy
Bignail
Gordon White
Ly Bolan
J. Paterson
Barndens
May
Gaver
Hughes
R. Hail
K. Bignall
Tribute at Council for Ex Alderman Ghys
The Municipal Council meeting heard a tribute to ex Alderman Ghys. Ald Wilshire moved to record his services and send thanks for his work. The motion was seconded by Ald Grill and supported by Ald Maclend. The Mayor praised his enthusiasm and effort for the Council.
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Uidn Ghys
Thesdayight
Ald
Wilshire
Ald Ghy
Ald. Grill
Ald. Maclend
Ald. Ghys
Pollution protest over Namoi River slurry pollution
The Manilla Municipal Council plans to protest to the Water and Irrigation Commission against slurry pollution of the Namoi River. Samples above and below Watsons Creek showed whitish and muddy water. Alderman Wilshire warns the issue causes worry and expense to the council during metering.
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Manilla
Water and Irrigation Commission
Namoi
Watson's
Ald
Wilshire
Wanted and bids for school building removal and supplies
A late 1943 notice invites bids for removal of a ca shed at Mouilla District Rural School and for supply deliveries to a hospital for the half year starting January. Submissions must reach the headmaster by 4 pm on December 17, 1943, with taxes excluded. The Holy Catholic Church schedule and Manilla civic notes follow, including welcoming two new aldermen to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enders
Mouilla Distric Rural School
Wall
J. By Vor
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S.& H. Pty. Ltd
Sain Mts Hose
Journay
Stoddart & Hayward
Pavis & Dugan
A. S. Davis
G. W. Dugan
Rulders & Contractors
River Street
Veness & Sonb
OED
Manilla Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Simpson’s
P.O
A.C. Veness & Son
EMAS
Sydney Fund Appeal
Iemitta
J. Coates
Mandowa Shire
Cowweil
Heywood
Ald Crick
Hig
Prince Mlinister
Halas
Tou Jd
Nsw
Manillo
Disteinl
Remlt- Lane
Commonwealth Tl
Prine Mitlieter
Tery
Suymort
Ald. J. Coates
Aldertpan
Alds
G. F. Guill
J. Wilshire
Hi! Macleod
Alda
Ae Scott
A. Ri
W. F. Gannon
Ala
G. Li
Wilshire Wak
G. F. Grill
Grill
AC Wate
Country Womens Association
C.W.A. Way Workers Committee
White
Far West Uealth Centre
Taly
OWA
Windvy~ey
Womens Radio Club
Tumble Gates
Xunvale
Association
ALP
Boyluod
Middle East
Vaness
Parke
Medillon
Air Board
Ghys
Namoi River
Singapore
PYREX
Scotts
Mauilla District Hospital
Bee Scott
WES
Knitting Rooms
York Cafe
Mluncell
Spence
J. T. Robertson and CO
Lawa
O, Sutherland
Rowasl Street
J. Ty Robertson and CO
Aude
David Niven
Olivia de Havilland
I Raffles
Frank Morgan
Ameee Et al
Wednesday
Hamund Gwen
Mary Maguire
Jean Parker
Douglas Montgomery
IL Manilla
Dyensone
Falls
Comauuion
Somerton
A. Gattensby
Methodist
J. Heywood
A. I. Nigon
Wiper
Mania
R. Heywood
New Mexico
Barraba
Presbyterian
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