Wheat rush to Manilla Station ends in steady flow
The wheat rush to Manilla Railway Station is over and deliveries are steady at about 1000 bags a day. By Monday night 163,261 bags had been received this season. District stations reported Manilla 361, Upper Manilla 1948, Wimbowtine 1,700, Tarpoly 262, Klevn 2, and totals reaching 203,911 bags. Upper Manilla Junior Farmer's Success won the Treloar Cup, judged by GM Blacklock with A Bell for Manilla Club. About 400 cattle will be moved for W J Byrnes Special Sale at Manilla on Saturday 18 December starting 2 pm, featuring Teal consignments from Manilla and Bareaba districts. One consignment includes high-class jersey heifers and cows from a renowned breeder. The sale includes 12 pure Shorthorn cows and calves and a stra ball from Braemar, to be listed by Mr G S R Paris.
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Manilla
Upper
W. J. Byrnes
Bareaba
Jersey
R. Paris
Algo
Braémar
Wirindi Furniture Sale Postponement Reminder
Buyers are reminded of a furniture sale tomorrow at 2 pm featuring a large quantity from Mr A J Studdy. The auction, abandoned last Wednesday due to the cyclone, aims for a total clearance and invites attendees to ensure a right out sale.
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A. J. Studdy
Funeral Notices Reveal McDonald Family Ties Across Districts
Obituary notices from the last Express record the death of Mrs Elizabeth McDonald aged 85, linking Bungynmulla Halls Creek Armidale Redbank Summerville Tvalla Parish and Graystones Roads. Survived by six sons four daughters 83 grandchildren and five great grandchildren with 12 siblings and a party of relatives. The second death noted is Mr Lifts Iliffe of Ebbeville Upper Manilla born Suttons Forest near Bowral who died aged 78, survived by a wife four sons a daughter and a large family. funeral held with Rev Dean Gaglish and Rev Father Cosgrove officiating.
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Deverell
Pendle Bill
Parramatta
Ebzabeth McDonald
Bungymulla
Halls Creek
McDonald
G. Riandy
Allingham
Redbank
Armidale
Allan McDonald
Johnstone
Summerville
Tvalla
Messrs
Allin
Wrs
W.H. Allingham
Woodlands
George Allinghan
A J. Hock
Brisbane
Blencane
B. B. Snape
Sydney
Raolwood
Frederick
Ebbeville
Upper Manilla
Lifts
Sutton’s Forest
Bowral
Cose
Mr. Iliffe
Rey
Dean Gaglish
Father Cosgrove
Farewell to Mr Colbert in Manilla community event
Members of the Banks and Public Service Cricket team and the Manilla Dramatic Society bid farewell to Mr Ray Colbert on Saturday afternoon before his departure with his wife for Bondi. He has been appointed to the staff of the Commonwealth Bank in Bondi. Mr R B Dobbie chaired and spoke highly of Colbert's qualities as sport and officer.
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The
Banks & Pohervice
Manilla Dramatic Society
Ray Colbert
Bondi
Colbert
Commonwealth Bank
R. BR. Dobbie
B. Anstey
Cricketers
R. L. Holder
Dramatic Society
Banks & Public Service
Colbert Way
Manilla
J. W. Mitchell
Manilla Farmer Sells Farm and Buys Hotel License
Manilla farmer Jack Kong sold his Somerton turnoff farm four miles from Manilla to Murphy of Missouri and bought the Club House Hotel license at Gunnedah.
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Jack Kong
Somerton
Anglican Continental Fair a Notable Community Event in Memorial Hall
The annual Anglican Continental held in Memorial Hall proved a standout financial success. Women’s Guild led stalls including fancy goods, produce, cakes, and flowers while country church ladies handled refreshments. The Girls’ Friendly Society ran the lively Livest stall. Martella the fortune teller drew crowds. Prize winners ranged across cakes, doll, kerchiefs, and handcrafted toys, with judges applauding various exhibits.
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Memorial Hall
Women’s Guild
Battersby
C. N. Scott
W. Filsell
Girls’ Friendly Society
Dancity
Mesdames R
Colvin
Doris Hall
Bert McDonald
Muggleton
D . Sneeshy
Joan Faulkiner
G. x Hayward
Kelly
Halls Creek Races Relocated to Boxing Day Card
Racing at Halls Creek will proceed on Boxing Day December 27 due to stadium clashes with neighboring towns. Burris will close on December 22 ahead of the revised program.
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Halls Creek
Burris
Warning on counterfeit veins in Manila circulates
Business people are warned about numerous counterfeit notes circulating in Manila streets. Several local shops report losses from the fakes, prompting authorities to urge vigilance and quick reporting of suspected bills.
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Manilla
Public Auction of Old Flour Mill Premises and Iron Goods
Auctioneer Mr Y J Byrnes at Manilla Will conduct a public sale at the Old Flour Mill Premises near the railway station on Saturday at 11 am The entire property including a cottage and a large quantity of second hand iron and timber will be auctioned in suitable lots The cyclone last week damaged the old Poor Mill and the vendor aims for a total clearance if possible
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Y. J. Byrnes
Manill
Las
J.W. Buckley
Railway Station
Manilla
J. Byrnes
Post Now for Christmas Gifts and Greetings
The Post Office warns heavy year round mail with Christmas rush. Urges easy posting and correct addressing to ensure delivery before Christmas. Perishable parcels to Sydney must arrive by Friday December 24. Penny postcards may post 1d if envelope flap is open. Letters sealed cost 2d per ounce. Do not exceed five words of greeting on penny cards.
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Parcela
Sydney
Cricket Results From Sunday's Matches In Local League
Banks and Public Service beat Somerton 119 to 106 while Waratah defeated Watsons Greek outright 192 to 90 and 54. Best performers include TL Goote and G White for Waratah, T Vidler for B P S, and Hazlewood for Watsons. Notable bowlers include Anstey Brady White and Fordham, with Dobbie listed for Be and PS.
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Banks & Public Service
Somerton
Waratah
Watsons Greek
TL Goote
G. White
T. Vidler
Hazlewood
Wat, Co
L. Bignall
A. White
W. Skewes
Wat
B. Anstey
Be & iv
Fordman
Swan
R. Brady
Bowling — Anstey
Br & PS
Brady
White
Wat. Ck
Fordham
Dobbie
Be & PS
Somerton LS
Dobne
C. Moffat
Anstey
V. Fordham
Peale
Woodhouse
L. Watts
King
TJ. Watts
Ansteee
Harwood
Worcester
Lawman
T. Walkers
Anstey K. Worcester
Banks & PB Defeat Somerton Amid Insect Oval Havoc
Banks and Public Service defeated Somerton by 119 runs after a slow first innings, Anstey taking six wickets for 36 as Somerton posted 106. Vidler led with 30, while Hazlewood and Brady shone for Watsons Creek in a later match, and Waratah posted 194 to beat Watsons Creek.
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Bomerton
Swan
C. Moffat
Ang*tey
Moffat
Fordham
Dobbie
Banks & Public Service
Anstey
Worcester
Therav
Trayas
Vidler
Woodhouse
Easterman
Banks
Reno
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H’s
Trouseaux
H's
Kriesler
Vude
Cologne
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
John D, Kennedy
Attornay, Solicitors
Top of
A.C. Veness & Son
Sweeny
MLO
Optometrist
Reonlarh
Manilla, Royal Hotel
P.o- Box
Visi HA
Barrraclough | Ltd
George Street
Mux Bridge of Upper
Tamworth District
A. Bell
Wirindi” Furniture Sale
Elizabeth McDoi
Mr. Frederick Tiffe
Mr. Colbert
Manilla Farmer Boys Hotel
Anglican Continental
Belinda Dol
Mr. A.blanch
Flip the Frog
Marion Peal
Ruby
Mrs. R. Phillips
Miss Hunt
H.C. Veness
Banks & PB
T. Vidier
Watts
G.pengilley
J.N. Kennedy
O. Easterman
D. Renothw
T. Montgomery
W. Sime
Watts Sundries
Tota
Pate
P. Worcester
W. Fordham
J. Watts
Watson's Creek
Horace Coote
G White
A- White
Bignall
AL Dyson
Hazlewood Tool
Skewes
Arthur White
D. Wright
W. Sain
Ri. Hazelwood
A. ‘White
Watsons
Berger
Dyson
G. Hazelwood
Wright
Chad
Brady D. Wright
el. Bignall
Brady B. Rachel
Brady B. Rachel, ¢Goote, B Brady R. Hazelwood, B A. White R. McDonald
Brady W. Sain
A/c J
W. Buckley
V. J. Byrne
Y Tay
Scott's
Stervitz
Scott
H. Norris
Lee
Scott’s
Cliftons
Oval
WB. Byrne
K Doohan
Snape
A. Watts
R. Reid
Ben Gallagher
Td. Gallagher
H. May
T.mcmahion
Manilla Street
Kiaora
Mechanics’ Institute
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