Manilla Sheep Sale Attracts Buyers From Northern Districts
Rain interrupted the sale but a large turnout from northern districts watched W. J. Byrnes conduct a special sheep sale on the 2nd inst. About 11,000 sheep were sold, nearly all yarded. Weatherbound stock will compete at Manilla on the 16th. Notable lots include mixed ages, M. and X'bred ewes, fine C'back rams, and lambs, with prices ranging from 9/8 to 19/10. many lots described as sound, dry, and in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Byrnes
Manilla
Leicester Cross
Gulf Creek Public School and Local Activities Highlight
Rural Gulf Creek near Cobbadah hosts a vivid school scene led by E. Monk of Gulf Creek, with pupils showing carpentry, a photo parade, and a trip to Sydney. The piece also covers a Wednesday Half Holiday cricket match where Anstey, Gilroy, and McMahon starred, and Rushes Creek was bowled out for 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
Gulf Creek
Cobbadah
Barraba
E. Monk
Monk
Manilla
P. and C. Association
Sudan
S. Mariposa
Harbour Bridge
Sydney
Xmal
Cinderella
Dick Whittington
Manilla Letters Address Sheep Theft and Land Settlement
The President replies to a request for a Detective in Manila to combat sheep stealing, noting no need for a special Sydney officer after a prior report proved false. E A Buttenshaw discusses land settlement near country towns, Crown land limits, and a cautious path to acquisition. Local officials push cattle quality, land ballots, and transport policy adjustments amid price instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, H. Nix
Manilla
Oy Co
Sydney
E. A. Buttenshaw
Fie Landa
Horder
Wednesday Half Holiday Beaten North Manilla In Gr 2 Sport
Wednesday Half Holiday beat North Manilla by 71 46 in a second grade match. D Allen scored 23 for Wednesday while Browning took 5 for 19 and O Mullane 4 for 99. For North Shore L Bennett 29 not out led the list with support from Sonter 6 for 19 and R Hall 3 for 20. Bowling figures show O Mullane and Browning prominent for the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesday
North Manilla
D. Allen
Browning
O'Mullane
North
L. Bennett
Sonter
R_ Hall
Resignation noted as station to cut rates and pay tribute
In a meeting, a national broadcasting station with 190 male staff moves to halve rates amid no resident mechanic. Mr E G Ratliff resigns. the secretary to thank him in the minute book. Afterward the narrative shifts to a somber rural scene with a ghostly memory by a riverbank and an old man in a log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilshire Ee Eles
Whey
E.G. Ratliff
Haunted huts along the Mullumbonby road tale
The Land writer recounts haunted huts near Wilson's Creek and Tooloom, including a German settler's deserted property after his wife died in transit to Lis more Hospital. Travellers and mailmen on the range recall creaking noises and eerie experiences at deserted stations and shanties once opened near Koreela Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorenn
Tet Sinpere
Wilson’s Creek
Mullumbonby
Lismore Hospital
Tooloom
Carney
Spogara
Koreela Creek
Kidnapping Attempt Shocks City Doctor in Narrow Escape
A doctor dodged a gang attempting to abduct a Chinese child and seize valuables. A wheelbarrow was moved in front of the doctor’s car, shots were fired wounding his arm, and the robbers fled through the city at high speed toward the outskirts, as police seek motive and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiles
Dr. Robertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
J A Rochfort
Manilla & District News
Gulf Creek Public School
Half Holiday
Rushes Creek
Anstey
Gilroy
C.N. Scott
A. Gilroy
R. Brady
McMahon
V. Brady
H. May
Brady
J. Watts
Tanings
Henry May
P. Coote
C. Brady
Geo. Snape
K. Anstey
J. Salter
Manilld
Farmers and Settlers Association
Earger
Manills Branch
Farmers and Settlers Assistion
John Coote
J. R. Heywood
Captain Chaffey
Queensland
F. EB. Heywood
Capt Chaffer
F. BE. Heywood
V. C
Post Office
Harry Grady
Office Hotel
Australian Mercantile, Land Finance Company Limited
Bligh Street
Amlandfcoy
The
New Willys
M.P.G
M.P.H
Canberra
J. Smiles Manilla
H. v
A. Morgan
Rowling
Kennedy
Martin
North Shore
J. McKeon Senr
Abberfield
J. Browning
Boyton
Son- O Mullane
RB. Hall
C. Kennedy
F. Martin
E. Green
Sontan
J. BeKeon
H Hall
Hall
Duco Pajpting
Iinet Sd
Sarre Saat Bas
Polisers
Py Trvcks
Ket
Auorentie
Trav
Jase
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