Scouts Band party marks end of season at Dengates shop
A Saturday night gathering at Dengates shop celebrated the breakup of Harry Dengates Ragtime Band for the Christmas holidays. Attendees included Skipper Dick Pirie Collins Dengate Dick Dixon Hayne Mc Donald McDonald Martin Woolfe and visitors Geoff and Don McDonald. Toasts honored The King The Scoutmaster and the Scouts The Band and The Bands Master. Skipper Dick praised the Scout movement and a handkerchief gift was presented to Dengate.
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Scouts Band
Harry Dengate
Dengate
Skipper Dick
Skipper Pirie
Bob Collins
Ted Dick
John Dixon
Percy Hayne
Theo McDonald
Rex McDonald
Norman Martin
Keith Woolfe
Doug. O'Neill
Geoff
Don MccDonald
King
God Save the King
Christmas reflections and hospital grounds plans in Manilla
The article reflects on Christmas meaning as a spiritual season of reconciliation and fellowship, urging that true value comes from God. It also reports Manilla Hospital Board decisions to dispose of the unused tennis court, plant lawn and shrubs, top dress lawns, and hire a part time gardener to tend the grounds and orange grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Maunder
Shire President Congratulated on Splendid Report
The Shire President Gr M Park received hearty congratulations from Councillors as he presented the annual report at the latest council meeting. Several speakers praised the year’s progress including road and bridge works and a credit balance for 1938 while noting teamwork with the Department of Works and the Municipal Council. A Manilla public holiday was gazetted for December 28.
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Gr. M. Park
Express
GA. White
Council
Heywood
Tamygorth
Ith
Department of Works
Municipal Council
Namoi
Manila
GE. Bowman
J. Byrnes
Mandowa
Manilla's First Church A Glimpse From 1876 Photo
Reproduced photo of Manilla's first church built in 1876 and photographed by Howard Hill. The site near North Manilla, on John Day’s former residence, hosted a Union church with Rev Gough from Gunnedah and Presbyterian Minister Mr Armstrong from Tamworth. The building later served as a denominational school.
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Harry Burrell
Manilla
North
Manilla Ear
John Day
Gough
Gunnedah
Chanel
England
Armstrong
Tamworth
Marshall
Finneral
Arnold Coulton
Francis Mackenzie
William Bignall
Manilla Hospital Monthly Financial and Admission Report
The Manilla Hospital reports November activity with income 205 pounds 4s 5d and expenditures 198 pounds 0s 1d, leaving a working balance of 256 pounds 7s 1d. Funds include 60 pounds 18s 4d from the contribution fund and 134 pounds 14s 2d from patient fees. Admissions totaled 67 patients, with 83 males and 84 females among them. 64 discharged, 95 remaining, daily average 17.2, plus 11 outdoor patients treated. Gifts noted from multiple donors and items.
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W. Hall
McQuiinm
K. Wood
McTlvath Eyes
E. Hudson
Early Manilla notes mix memory and local events
The text recalls Francis Mackenzie and family business in Manilla, a 1889 auction sale for £28, church history, an organist tale of an opossum under bellows, school memories, and a village tournament draw listing players and pairings for a local consistency tournament in a period newspaper item.
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Francis Mackenzie
M. 0. Mackenzie and Sans Ply. Ltd
Manilla
Namoi Street
Woolf-Ruthledge
Tanwvort
Rowan Street
M. Ci. Mackenai and Sons Pty. Ltd
Burvell Q
Jasleep
Veneéss
Devonport
Prosvamné
Pv E. Muggleton
GD. Thomas
D. .J. Byrnes
BR. WM
Peace and Goodwill at Show Committees Meeting
At the Show Committees gathering President W. J. Byrnes extended Xmas greetings and season’s wishes. He expressed hope for happiness and international friendship in 1949 while noting global tensions and wars in Spain Palestine and China. The Australian Government was praised for organizing youth training for national defense. Miss Unn Heywood a Seone schoolteacher plans Christmas at home before leaving for New Zealand with a friend.
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W. J. Byrnes
Spain
Palestine
China
Great Britain
Unn Heywood
Seone
New Zealand
Fodder Conservation Award At Manilla District Show
Mr A Nixon won the large holdings section in the fodder conservation competition at the Manilla District show. President W J Byrnes presented a silver cup and praised Nixon for promoting conservation and up-to-date farming methods. Nixon hoped for keen next year’s competition as drought and fodder imports underscored the need for conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nixon
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Nixon
Byrnes
Manilla elects J N Kennedy as new mayor for 1939
Alderman J N Kennedy was named mayor of Manilla at a Tuesday night council session. Kennedy, elected unanimously, noted this was his third term and pledged to work for ratepayers. Deputy Mayor J Coates was re elected for the next year. Mayoral allowance set at 26 pounds.
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J.N. Kennedy
Manilla
Kennedy
Byild
Ald
J. Coates
Coates
Gwine
Ig Shire
Thay
Express Ends Year Issue and Announces January 6 1939 Return
The Express closes for the year with the next issue slated for January 6 1939. Enclosed is the 1939 calendar sent to subscribers, extending best wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Contamination concerns over Namoi River from tin dredging
The Namoi River pollution debate centers on suspected dredge slurry from Watson’s Creek tin mines. Inspectors report Manilla weir water polluted by regional soil, while Watson’s Creek shows mild discoloration and Retreat Crossing remains clear. Council plans to send river samples to the Minister for Mines for analysis.
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Roy Vincent
M.A. Chaffey
Namoi
Watson's Creek
Gabriel
Armidale
Gabriel Furthing
Watson’s Creek
Retreat Crossing
Manilla
Couneil
Manilla Weir
Cleghorn Bros
Babriel
McDonald River
Messrs
Comweil
Red Country
Ald
Wilshire
Mai Uu
J. N. Kennedy
Tt War
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Pew
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Sons Motorney, Solicitors and Proctors
Optician’s
Webster, Jack and McDonald
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Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Brisbane Street
Tamsworth
Lismore
Royal Hotel
Opticians
Parke
Emu le Tele
Clare al Lew N Pelee
M. F. Sweeney Mio
City Andress
G.P.O
Rev. H. McDonald
Manilla's First Church
Manilla Hospital
ALD. J. N
Namoi River
Ts Robertson
Doohan's
Leo O'Neill
New Re
Electrolux
Westinghouse
J. J. Robertson & CO
A. Bown
Stratford
Department OF Main Roads
Ns.w
Shire -Clevis
C.& Oliver
Shire OF
Council of
Shire
J Coates
F.L.C
Shire Office
Palais Theatre
Shirley Temple
Rebecca OF
Sunnybrook Farm
Joly Barrynere
Lewist Campbell
Ime Lang
Dick Baldwin
James Gleason
Zasu Pitts
Dac
Jane Withers
Gladys Géorey
John Bel
George Houston
Ruth Coleman
Tae Y Jim
THE
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Dickie Moore
Marthar Sleepen
Wheeler and Woolsey
Peter Lorre
Mary Maguire
MR. Motto
Louis James Smithers
W. Fidshu
Manilla, Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond McLend
Manilla Street
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