Agricultural standards and wartime newspaper closures in Australia
The report notes fixed wheat quality at 64 lbs for 1941-49 and 62¾ lbs for 1949-54, with bulk and bagged wheat origin shares and average weights. It highlights new manpower registration rules for military areas to map labor resources, and mentions crowded conditions forcing recurring newspaper closures, listing Ensowia, Warrawa, Cobar, and the Freemans Journal Catholic Press shutdowns, plus a merger forming a new paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Auralia
Tives
Ensowia
Warrawa
Cobar
Freemans’ Jour
Catholic Press
Freemans’ Journal
Sheep and Cattle Sale Date Rescheduled to February 27
An advertised sheep and cattle sale originally set for February 20 has been changed and will now occur on February 27. The notice confirms the new sale date and informs bidders and vendors of the updated schedule.
Council Deliberates on Unlicensed Hoardings and Permits
Municipal Council discusses advertising signs with Manilla Business Men's Association. Town Clerk cites ordinance 655 requiring written permits, licensing hoardings, and controls on permissible notices. Debate centers on charitable or patriotic ads vs traveling show banners and economic impact. The matter is deferred for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Als
Scott
Inst Business Men’s Association
Local Government Association
Ald
Gannon
Ald. Scott
Control of the Memorial Hall discussed by Municipal Council
At a Tuesday night meeting the Council debated Memorial Hall ownership and the deed custody. Alderman Grill pressed for the Council’s position, noting the hall’s transfer aimed to save rates and enable overhaul funded by borrowing. The Finance Committee was tasked to investigate and report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. G. F
Grill
Memorial Hall
Ald. Guill
Alds
C. L. Wilshire
G. F. Grill
Ia. R. Macleod
Paper Salvage Scheme Ready for Operation in Manilla
The paper salvage plan in Manilla progresses with TE Gilroy shielding premises opposite the Municipal Council Chambers as a depot. W Harvey to collect paper from main street depots weekly and help Boy Scouts remove paper from residential areas. Sgt Dick and the Scouts will also collect from homes once a week. Country residents may leave waste paper at the Express Office for regular pickup. A temporary aluminum drive is organized with donations to F Jackson Clifton’s Pty Ltd and J Gilroy, with a bin to be pressed when full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
TE Gilroy
Municipal Council
Abin
W. Harvey
Main Street
Sgt
Boy
Express
F. Jackson
Clifton’s ,Pty, Ltd
J. Gilroy
Milk sellers warned to register in Tamworth district
The Minister for Agriculture warns all milk and cream sellers must register premises as no dairy or face prosecution with penalties up to £10. At a Tangartn Tamworth police meeting, Inspector Willis said 140 unregistered milk traders were known, with immediate action to rectify the situation and a list to be compiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister For Agriculture
Tangartn
Tamworth
Willis
Tawnworth
Manilla Ram Sale Set With Merino and Border Leicester Stock
Manilla hosts the 14th Annual Ram Sale next Friday the 13th featuring first quality Merino and Tongwool rams. 220 Wanganella Estate young stud ewes and some student Miss Joan Harrison offerings also listed. Leading breeders from various states attend Merino, Border Leicester, Southdowns, Dorset Horn rams. W. J. Byrnes is the auctioneer. catalogues available on request. Armidale business push weekly canvassing and delivery due to labour and petrol shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Wanganella Estate
Joan Harrison
Leicester
Southdowns
Dorset
W. J. Byrnes
Balmoral
Southdown
Lowanna
Victoria
License required to erect display structures under ordinance
A person may not erect a use gy general advertising structure for display of advertisements unless he holds a license for such structure issued under this ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Obituary of Mrs Royal Allen of Manilla
The death occurred in Melbourne on December 13 at age of Mrs Royal Allen widow of the late Mr Royal Allen of Manilla. She was the second matron of Manilla District Hospital and led Manilla Red Cross from 1915 to 1924. Her ashes were distributed over her late husband’s grave at Manilla by Rev A Battersby on January 28 in the presence of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel‘bourne
Royal Allen
Manilla
Cuerindi
Springvale
Melbourne
A. Battersby
Battersby
Mira
Hayward
Victoria
District Hospital
F. 8. Mackenmie
Allen
Cobbadah Station Clearing Sale Wednesday Auction
Auctioneers W H MecKid of Barraba announce a genuine clearing sale at Cobba dah Station on Wednesday February 18. The entire estate of the late John Crowley will be offered for public auction including 3390 sheep 59 cattle and horses and various farm gear such as drays carts sulky and harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. MecKid
Barraba
Cobbadah Station
John Crowley
Engagement Announced in Warrell Creek Area
An engagement is announced between Gweneth May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Gosling of Warrel Creek, Nambucca River, and Bar Percy Raymond-Dick, eldest son of Sgt and Mrs Dick of Police Station Manilla. Other notes mention a local man, Mr State Smith, injured loading wheat, and tributes to Mr Mark Reynolds, a retired agriculturist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gweneth May
R L. Gosling
Warrel Creek
Nambucca River
Bar
Percy Raymond - Dick
Manilla
State Smith
Mark H. Reynolds
Cremorne
Reynolds
Narrabri
Quirindi
Government welfare order limits wrapping materials in Manila 1942
An official notice from the Manila Business Men's Association states that due to federal restrictions on wrapping paper, items already wrapped in paper containers or other materials cannot be rewrapped when sold. The order takes effect from February 5 1942 and is signed by J C Mackenzie honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Business Men’s Association
J. C. Mackenzie
Caution on trespass and stock interference at Brubb
Manilla notes warn all trespassers and wood stealers that they will be prosecuted with previous permissions cancelled. The notice heads into cinema listings and stock sale reports from Pitt Badgery wire, detailing Homebush sheep and lambs sale results. Sheep and lambs: 23014 offered, prime lambs firm, wethers 19 shillings, ewes 16, lambs 35. Cattle: 2401 yarded, trade moderate, prime and lighter weights reasonable, market firm to clearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt Badgery
Homebush
Shire Council urges hold on petrol licences in Victoria
The Shire Clerk states no instructions have been received and endorsement applications are paused for the State of Victoria. Residents are asked not to send licences until formal guidance is issued. A Boulder City Kalgoorlie bombing on Monday killed fifteen men and wounded eighteen, all victims reported as Yugoslavs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Morning Herald
Victoria
Boulder City
Kalgoorlie
Manbetta Corriedale Stud Admits Premium Ram Purchase
Manbetta Corriedale Stud owner Mr A. 3. Coote adds a high priced ram 40-319 from Victoria breeders W Turnbull and Sons. The one year old ram, nicknamed Bushy Park NZ blood, was chosen for its potential to blend with the Manbetta flock. Coote notes the ram’s superior build and selection criteria, but argues no ram can surpass the top Manbetta stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coote
Manbetta Corriedale Stud
Corriedale Stud
Messrs. W. Turnbull and Sons
Victoria
New Zealand
Manbetta Stud
Mandetta Stud
BOWLS Matches Set For Decision On Sunday
Bowls results and upcoming events listed include Podmore versus McDonald A C Kelly versus Kennedy and Kennedy versus Blanch. A rink lineup features Fisher Sampson J F Weare and Blanch against W Bignall Ogle Rogers and Hayward. Nine pairs entered the championship and four in the parade champion pairs. handicap rinks ready, results show Swain Hayward beating Kennedy Byrnes 87 21 and Byrnes defeating Hayward 21 16, plus Hartley Ogle Kelly over Gannon Blair Kennedy 23 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podmore
Swain
Hayward
J. N. Kennedy
Byrnes
W. J. Byrnes
Excursion Train Leaves Manilla Next Wednesday Evening
The February excursion train from Manilla departs Manilla station next Wednesday February 11 at 817 pm. The trip offers a single fare return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
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Attire Bay
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
Bemberg
Kabe
Ghenella
Court Street
Stoddart & Hayward
For
Davis & Dugan
A. 3. Davis
G. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Veness & Sons
Ford Dealers
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Terdeeres
A. C. Veness & Son
F.A.Q
Business Men's Association
Ald. Grill
Armidale
Mrs. Royal Allen
Cobbadah Station Clearing Sale
Charles Grant
8Th
Grant
Libya
Derna
Port Moresby
Col
John Juett
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
America
Economic Club
Aletica
W. H. McKid
Gattle
H. UC. Dengate
J. T. Robertson & CO
K. Patterson
Palais Theatre
Melvyn Douglas
Rosalind, Russell
Frank Morgan
Marjorie Main
Alan Mowbray
Elizabeth Risdon
Lee Patrick
Regis Toomey
J. T. Robertson. & CO
Petrol Consumers Licences
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