Corner Fountain Named Commemoration Gift at Rural School
The Commemoration fountain at the Rural School near Arthur and Court streets is set in a central lawn with lilies and petunias. EEx-Students Union president Ray Baker presented the fountain, noting it was the group's first donation. Principal J Frank thanked the union for the gift and its future value to the school.
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Arthur and
Court Streets
George VII
Queen Elizabeth
Manilla Rural School
Ex-Students’ Union
Ray Baker
Marion Macleod
Eex-Students’ Union
J. Frank
Transport Shortage Raises Plea From Manilla Graziers
At the Manilla Graziers Association meeting Mr. F R Heywood moved to write to the Minister for Transport urging full exploitation of all avenues to provide transport for removing primary produce. The motion noted transport shortages in shifting wheat causing losses to farmers and carriers and discontent among silo patrons.
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Manilla
Graziers’ Association
F. R. Heywood
Mgr. Beywood
New Manilla Council Re Elects Bowman Mayor Again
Alderman Bowman is re elected Mayor of Manilla for a third term at the first council meeting. J N Kennedy and J Coates nominate and support the move, with unanimous approval. Deputy Mayor Coates chosen with support from GF Grill. New members F Grill AB Davis and F J Wood welcomed. Public attendance noted. Committees appointed by Kennedy with members listed for Finance Works Electricity Parks Water Building Health Unemployment and advisory trees provided by A R McLeod.
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Ald
F. Grill
AB. Davis
F. J Wood
G. F. Grill
Sid Ald
A. B. Davis
Adermet
K Wood
J. N. Kennedy
Ala
Coates
Grill
Bowman
Davis and Wood
Kennedy
Wilshire and
Wood
Davis
Wilshire, Kennedy and Grill
A. R. McLeod
Manilla Cattle Sale Promises First Hand Stock
A sale of 600 well conditioned cattle is set for Manilla on Saturday at 2 o clock. Auctioneer W J Byrnes notes the yarding is mainly first hand cattle from Manilla and Barraba traders and farmers. Consignments include pure Shorthorn cows with calves and a Stud Shorthorn bull from Braemar Manilla plus fine pens of steers and heifers. Jersey heifers and cows also part of the sale alongside dry cows and beef cattle.
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Manilla
Barraba
Braemar
Mila
Seconding motion on wheat and livestock transport hold ups
Mr M Park noted not only wheat but livestock transport were delayed during a critical period. The wheat crop was partial and a larger harvest could have worsened the disruption as carriers faced day after day delays, causing considerable nuisance.
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M. Park
Examinations Result List From Southern Cross College Sydney
Results for Commercial Examinations show Diploma, Advanced, Intermediate and Elementary grades in Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and Speed tests. Notable names include Joy Musgrave, Dorothy Flett, Maxwell Moore, Peggy McNamara, and Colleen Doran among others across multiple grades and percentages.
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Southern Cross Commercial College
Sydney
Joy Musgrave
Dorothy Flett
Dorothy Fistt
Kevin Lovegrove
Delta Raid
Maxwell Moore
Peggy McNamara
Mary Tillett
Alma .McCattery
Phyllis Byrne
Colleen Doran
Frances Mart
Della Reid
Colleen““Dovan
Pegey McNamara
Alma McCaffery
Kevin Brown
Dorothy Jett
Key Lovegrave
Margaret, Veness
Della’ Reid
Frances Marr
Tribute to Ex-Ald. McLeod Honored by Manilla Council
At the first Municipal Council meeting, Ald. Kennedy moved to place a record of ex A ld McLeod s work in the Council minutes and to write May McLeod thanking him. Kennedy noted about 1400 trees grown from seeds at his home, Cost to the Council nil and asked him to serve as honorary adviser on trees and horticulture for Manilla. Ald Coates and others supported the motion praising McLeod s contributions and the mayor called his service unparalleled. The motion was carried unanimously.
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T. Bowman
Manilla
Ald. Bowman
J. Coates
J.N. Kennedy
Ald
Bowman
Ald. J
N. Kennedy
Depuy
J Kennedy
GF. Grill
Coates
J. .N. Kennedy
McLeod
Sowi
Advent and Christmas Church Services Across Town
A digest of services for December 19 across several congregations. Manilla hosts Holy Communion at 9 am and 11 am with evening services. Wongo Greek and Somerton offer afternoon or evening rites led by Rev. Moore and Rev. H. McDonald. Bayraba, H. McDonald, and other locations list 7 30 pm or 11 am sessions.
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the Holy Catholic Church
Advent TV
Manilla
Holy Communnion
Holy _ Communnion
Evenson
al Battersby
Manilla Rural School marks 1937 milestones and prize day
A speech by headmaster Mr. A Frank praised 1937 as a year of King George VI and Queen Elizabeths coronation and renewed prosperity. He urged keeping children at school for useful citizenship while noting many ex-students found work. The ceremony included portraits, honour rolls, and prize awards to pupils across classes with special recognitions for attendance and long service.
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A. Frank
Manilla Rural School
George VI
Elizabeth
Iell
Gunnedah
Frank
P. and C. Association
Returned Soldvst League
J- Coates
The
Returned Soldiers' League
Manilla
Wis
Thes
Franke
Secury
Vigoro
J. Hunt
A Bel
Mr. Frank
L. Frank
W. Sime
N. Rogers
McMillan
D. Oneill
W. ‘Ritcher
Christmas Pageant And Trophies Highlight Rural School Notes
The article lists names receiving special sporting trophies such as Inter-House and Six A cups with winners Verma Perrin Ray Donnelly Marion Veness and George Wiles among others. A Christmas tree party for infants featured songs and Santa distributing toys followed by a school cricket and vigoro send off.
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Battersby
Namoi
Stoddart
Hayward
Verma Perrin
Bower
Ray Donnelly
Fuller Gap
Dave Clarke
Scott Shield
Marion Veness
Minox
Jean’ Gannon
George Wiles
Clare McDonald
Peter Moore
Santa’ Claug
Santa
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Cologne
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
John D. Kennedy
AC Veness & Son
Sweeny
Optometrist
Royal Hotel
Avr
Optoien
Ra Syolh
New
Joseph's Convent
Commercial Examinations
Alma
MsCaffery
Joy McDonald
Tina Miller
Methodist
Somerton
H. McDonald
Ald. B. C
A. Battersby
Sylvia Goldls
Tune Coates
Bruce Swatl
Mae
Grantham
Doug
Parner
Herb Hayward
Hazel
Gardner
Noel Weatherall
Ray
Witeor
Ken Roberts
Dom Sutherland
Judy— Woolaston
Barbara ‘Wilson
Mavoldmer
Doris, Maunder
Jane Bailey
Peppy Parsons
Kevin Maunder
Jean Quilty
Daphne Pirie
Freda Hamilton
Laurie Forwood
Olive Doncah
Reg Donelly-dim
Russell
Tom Roach
Vernan Percin
Viviennie Perrin
Margaret Miller
Douglas Abberfield
Grace Ayre
Russell Coulton
Mr. P. Mugeleton
Merle Mortimer
Barbara Wilson
Nancy Parsons
Daphne Pirié
Mae Grantham
Bob Weatherall
Elsie Newton
Douglas Turner
Heather Manley
Sybil Baker
David Rayson
Marie Chapman
Austin Kelly
Merle Chapman
Junet Shepford
June Shepherd
Dor Haydon
Suc
V.J. Byrnes
Manilla Street
KiaOra
Mechanics’ Institute
Eixpress
Offica
Scott’s
Piji Lo
Particullas
Scott's
Hale Price
MacKenzie. & Sons Pty. Ltd
Palais Theatre
Marlene Dietrich
Charles Boyer
Garden OF Allah
Jane Withers
Robert Kent
James Melton
Patricia Ellis
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Edmund Lowe
Madge Evans
Scort Asia
Cliftons
Helen Dengate
Esme Maunder
John Moore
Rawson
Weatherall
Rosemary, Kramer
William McGregor
Golf Club
E. Hall
GC. N. Scott
Rade
Chapman
R. Kelly
Smith
P. Carr-Boyd
BR. Grantham
B. O'Conne
Hartley
Pittman
Mrs. Podmore
Opticians
Webster, Jack’ & McDonald (Syd.) Pty, Ltd
Castlereak Street
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Lismore
Opticiang
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