Noxious weeds discussed at shire convent meeting
Noxious Weed Inspector reported Bathurst burrs star thistles and other weeds across the shire. Officials urged landowners to act quickly to destroy weeds on roads and prevent spread. Dr Bowman and others urged immediate burr cutting and unified action with Cockburn Shire to curb seed spread from stock. Mayoral election tonight at Manilla District Hospital referenced.
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Shire
Bathurst
Heywood
Ur. Park
G. E. Bowman
Park
Cockburn Shire
Thistle
PSP
Bowman
Mandows Council Nominates New President and Deputy
The Mandows council held three nominations Cr GQ A White retiring president Cr M Park and Cr B Position On election Or E Bowman was declared elected The president’s allowance had been fixed at £40 per year Cr M Park was re elected deputy president and council members offered congratulations to the new president who pledged to maintain the high standard of council business.
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A. White
Cr. M. Park
E. Bowman
Boxing Day Show Trotting Entries Stir Local Grounds
Excellent entries received for Boxing Day show trotting at the local show ground. Horses from Kentucky, Werris Creek, Tamworth, Attunga, Gunpedah and Barraba nominated. up to ten races possible with a Consolation. Track in splendid order. 45 shillings totalisator and reasonable admission prices. Manilla Express printing works to close December 22 and reopen January 3, 1984.
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Manilla
Kentucky
Werris ‘Creek
Tamworth
Attunga
Gunpedah
Barraba
Sydney
C.N. Scott
Wally Rooke
Court House
Donnelly
Manilla Council bids farewell to Dr Ratliff after twenty years
The Manilla Shire honored Dr Ratliff upon his departure after two decades on the council. Speakers praised his loyalty, administration, and knowledge of local government, noting his dedication to ratepayers and public service. Ratliff thanked colleagues and supporters, signaling appreciation for the community and staff.
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Penema
Sauitf
C. T. Bowman
Ratliff
EB. Heywood
Rattiff
G. EB. Bowman
Hte
Park
Dr. Ratliff
Manilla
J. Coates
A. Jochimsen
Ratie Sire
Fateful Fire Claims Life in Local Incident
A fatality occurred in a recent local incident as investigators seek details. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, and authorities extended condolences to the affected family and community.
Manilla notices mix of holidays auctions and gifts
A newspaper page details public holidays proclaimed for Manilla Municipality on December 27 and January 2, a New Year’s Day race meeting at Hall’s Creek with a 10 80 a m start, plus a charity presentation for Mrs H V Geddes in Masonic Hall. It notes Scott’s store promotions, a Scott’s clearance sale at Mount View with wine, and local auctions conducted by Messrs W J Byrnes and W T Langworthy.
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Ball
Manilla
Scott’s
H.V. Geddes
Masonic Hall
H. Gedden
Manilla Spray
Williams
Mount View
H. V. Geddes
W. J. Byrnes
W. T. Langworthy
Mandowa Shire Council 1933 Meeting Actions
The Mandowa Shire held its final 1933 meeting on Saturday with Gr G A White presiding. Attendees included Cra F B Heywood G E Bowman M Park E G Ratliff and E C Bowman. W Thompson notified a pensioner property reform and rates payment. Dr F E Heywood urged fuller regulations and promised continued inquiry. The Show Committee requested March 21 be gazetted as a public holiday. the council approved.
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Shire Courcs
Gr. G. A. White
Mandowa Shire
Cra
F B. Heywood
G. E. Bowman
M. Park
E. G. Ratliff
E. C. T. Bowman
W. ©. Thompson
F. E. Heywood
Thompson
Notice on Flour Milling Tax Returns Required
The 4th December 1233 notice requires millers of flour and those handling wheat substances to furnish a tax return to the Commissioner of Taxation. Returns must list substances produced, mixtures, and stocks of self rising flour with stated exceptions. Penalties apply for false or incomplete statements. forms available at the Federal Taxation Department offices in Sydney and post offices.
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Federal Teton
Sern Bank
Elizabeth Street
Sydney
St All Post L. & Jackson
Local sports and notices linger in town cricket and events
The report lists cricket lineups and trial results, a district team selection for January 1 against the Northern River Colts, and prep notes. It also notes a post office run at 8 am, a recreation ground match at 1 pm, and Essex County market and sales items with prices. A steady stream of community notices covers practice resumption January 9, missing players, and gate transportation motions for harvesters.
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Recreation Ground
Northern River Colts
Austey
Art White
B .Coote
J. Watts
G. Hoten
Meteasta
Henry May
G. Snape
J. McClosky
Ngilroy
A. Boyton
A. McDonald
R. Maunder
B. Braily
O. Streeting
M. Hows
B. G. Anstey
C/o
Commonwealth Bank
Arthur White
C. Streeting
E. Brady
Tamworth
Bat
A. Thomas
D. Kennedy
D McDonald
L. McCloskey
T. O'Brien
Sulman
Public Gates and Waterway Access at Shire Council
At Saturday's Shire Council meeting the clerk sought guidance on header passage through public waters. The council previously required applications for new public gates but gave no directive on existing water. Dr Heywood urged protecting ratepayers' interests while landowners seek to transport their machines through the waterway.
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Shire Council
Heywood
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Iobn D Kennedy
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Ptician Knoll
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Psison
Royal Hotel
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Willis Pick
Green Luu
Chicago Bells
Enid
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Peggy Pick
Madam Bell
Wahronga
Peggy Pic
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Ald
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H. M. Hawkins
Chas Rymes
Aera
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Adam Nixon
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Green
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Sharp
Wolney Park
Austin Kelly
Denti
Deemer
Roberts Bros
Mazille
Recrestion Ground
J. Byrnes
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Thornproof
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Pam
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Shirerosda
EO. T. Bowman
Scotte
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