Luge bombers over Manilla spark speculation and ration talk
Residents report weeks of four engine bombers over Manilla in various directions. A line from Brisbane to Melbourne runs near town with Wallangara Tingha Corowa on it. Government imposes aluminium ration per municipality to aid war needs and paper restrictions limit wrapping materials. Roy Seonty plans aluminium and waste paper collection in Manilla with announced routes. A matinee film uses piece of aluminium as入口.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Brisbane
Melbourne
Wallangara
Tingha
Cadel Grentell
Corowa
Roy Seonty
Emgrass
Anslaadia
Mumiber
Evan Me Saare
Alamnion
Australia’s War Planning Committee Formed in Melbourne
Prime Minister John Curtain explains to the Express the creation of a joint Allied planning committee based in Melbourne. He notes collaboration with democracies in the Pacific War and assigns J P Abbott as chairman and Commonwealth representative to oversee urgent strategic work for national safety. Abbott has offered full services, acting as a minister for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
John Curtain
Express
Melbourne
J.P. Abbott
M.hsr
New England
Home Security
Abbott
Manilla Labour League Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Manilla branch of the ALP held its annual meeting on February 8 with broad attendance. Officers elected include President J. Cole, Vice Presidents A. G. Doring and C. Abberfeld, Treasurer F. P. Coorey, Secretary M. P. Maher, Assistant Secretary H. Rodgers, Auditors J. Brady and W. Marr. The group plans cooperation with the Chief Warden and Municipal Council on ARP and NES work, and seeks PMG Dept support to appoint telephonists from those who passed prior tests to save costs. North Manilla drainage was discussed and referred to the Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
A.L.P
Ware
J. Cole
A. G. Doring
C. Abberfeld
My. FP. Coorey
M. P. Maher
H. Rodgers
A.R.P
N.es
P.M.G
North
Manilla
Bowls Consistency results and matchups
Results show DD McDonald defeating C M Podmore 151 to 84 and C Kennedy beating A C Kelly by forfeit. Cook Of the Walk WW J fymes beat C N Scott 22 to 14. Handicap rink W Bignall D Ovle A Rodbergs and C F Hayward beat A RB Fisher W Gannon J F Wearne and A CG Blanch 31 to Nr. Other games include J Blair and C N Scott 30 27 over V Byrne and M C James. Next Wednesday Consistency Kennedy Mlineh James y Scott. B Grade pairs W Coupland and C Kennedy versus D Ogle and Blatr.
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DD. McDonald
C. M. Podmore
C. Kennedy
A. C. Kelly
Cook
J. Fymes
C. N Scott
W. Bignall
D. Ovle
A. Rodbergs
C. F. Hayward
A. RB. Fisher
W. Gannon
J. F. Wearne
A. CG. Blanch
J. Blair
C. N. Scott
Vv. Byrne
M.C James
J. Bignall
W. TE. Wearne
W. Swain
J. AL. Hallett
FLW
Sydney Fund donation reaches new total in Manilla appeal
A donation of 10 shillings from Diss M A Gardner lifts the Manilla and District Sydney Fund appeal to 109 pounds 2 shillings 11 pence. All donations, large or small, are welcome and may be left at the Corneil Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diss
M.A. Gardner
Manilla and District
Sydney
Corneil Chambers
Despatch figures for wheat from Manilla station
During last week 15 457 bags of bagged wheat were despatched from Manilla station and 10 978 bags of silo wheat. After this, 71 439 bags of bagged wheat and 41 443 bags of silo wheat remained in stock.
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Manilla Station
Tasmania newspaper remaining supply plan cut
Awaiealia Aaindil.aebettty proposes a 20 percent reduction on current newspaper consumption to conserve newsprint, noting Tasmania manufactures only a portion of the nation’s needs while the remainder is imported from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr Awaiealia
Aaindil
Aebettty
Tasmania
A Letter From Germany From a War Prisoner
A. I. Bell and wife of Court Street share a letter from their son Arthur, a prisoner of war in Germany. Dated October 12, 1941, he notes health, hopes for family news, red cross parcels, and work loading ships. He mentions keepit dam, mail routes, and his growing barber skills.
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A. I. Bell
Court Street
Arthur
Germany
Australia
Des
Air Force
New
Keepit Dam
May
Palestine
Personal notices from Manilla banking staff movements
Miss Percy O Neill daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo O Neill of Manilla has joined Bank of New South Wales Newcastle staff. Miss Brenda Rayson leaves Manilla Commonwealth Bank for Sydney Head Office. Farewell gifts noted and well wishes given. Miss Eleanor Grey joins Manilla branch Thank of New South Wales. Mrs Veness recovering after Mater Misericordiae Hospital operation. Mr Fred Bowman of Woodlands Upper Manilla very ill in Barraba Hospital. The Mayor Ald J Coates spending days at home from Camp.
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Percy O'Neill
Leo. O'Neill
Manilla
Bank of New South Wales
Newcastle
Brenda Rayson
Commonwealth Bank
Sydney
James
Rayson
Eleanor Grey
Murrurundi
The
Thank of New South Wales
A. C. Veness
Mater Misericordiac Hospital
Fred Bowman
Woodlmds
Barraba
Ald. J. Coates
Manilla Council approves evacuation shift and rates
Manilla Municipal Council met with Deputy Mayor A R Macleod presiding. A letter urged water connection to Rowan Street and notices to the owner. Evacuation control duties shift to the council with a new committee led by the Deputy Mayor. No action on Moree internment circular, and 1942 rates set: General 41 shillings 1 pence in the pound and Water Supply 5 pence.
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Manilla
Ald
A. R. Macleod
A. Battersby
C-N. Scott
Gf, Gril
W. PF. Gannon
J. Coates
C. L. Wilshire
McDowall
Rowan Street
Railway Hill
Cormeil
State
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Ald Grill
Sulley
Gannon
NSW
Aid Russia
Congress of National Unity
Sydney Town Hall
Teache
Corneil
Moree
National Emergency Services of
N.S.W
Council
A. Burg
Ald. Grill
J. Blair
Blair
J. N. Kennedy
Tt Wis
Ald. Scott
A.R. Macleod
iAlds
C. N. Scott
Ald. Battersby
Battersby
Manilla Scouts Begin Aluminium and Paper Drive
The Boy Scouts in Manilla gathered aluminium and waste paper on Monday with strong results. They will collect again Friday from Southbrook River Namoi Rowat Streets Arthur Street to the Hospital, and Monday they canvass North Manilla. Householders are asked to prepare their materials for pickup. Aluminium drop points include Wool Store, Clifton's Pty. Ltd. Garage, J. Gilroy Garage. paper at the Express office or the storage bin via the Town Clerk.
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Manilla
Southbrook
River
Namoi
Rowat
Arthur Street
Hospital
North
Express
Weather Town Sees Warm Day Then Threatening Rain
The forecast notes a warm spell as heavy rain builds toward press time. Forecasters warn of showers and possible storms, urging readers to prepare for localized flooding and brief gusts as the weather pattern evolves.
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Press
Urban Farm land rates and municipal notices in Manilla
The council outlines rates on unimproved land in the water area with a minimum. urban farm land defined as parcels over five acres used for agriculture earns half the normal rate. Sanitary and garbage fees are set with advance payment terms and a 2 shillings rebate for full payment by April 30, 1942. Inspectors report street cleanliness, dam maintenance, and stock impoundments. several shops fined for price violations. Authorities consider charges for refrigerator servicing and street footpath safety improvements.
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Court
Arthur
Market
Manilla
Council
BE. Collier
Prieg
Producer Gas Classes Begin in Tamworth on Feb 23
Producer gas operation and maintenance classes start in Tamworth on 23 February. Interested persons should contact Mr. G. R. Tanner at 51 Mather Street West Tamworth, the Engineering instructor in the Technical Education Branch. The free course remains open while demand lasts and welcomes both sexes.
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Tamworth
G. R. Tanner
Mather Street
West Tamworth
Old 1870 Town and Country Journal found with 1906 Manilla Express
Mrs Otto Baldwin found a preserved 1870 issue of Town and Country Journal and a 1906 Manilla Express while sorting papers at Durham Court this morning. The discoveries span late 19th and early 20th century local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Court
Otto Baldwin
Town and Country Journal
Manilla
Stock Sales Pitt at Homebush Market Report
Badgery reports by wire 23840 sheep and lambs offered at Homebush on Monday. Prices for average condition were fair, prime condition firm, others generally one shilling lower. Wethers 18/-, ewes 14/6, hogs 22/-, lambs 24/6. 2181 cattle yarded, mainly medium lightweights. Market weaker. Bullocks £20, cows £14/10, vealers £12/10.
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Pitt
Badgery
Homebush
Manilla Ram Sale Opens Friday with 750 Registered Sheep
The 14th annual ram sale begins Friday February 18 at 11 oclock. Longwools are featured and consignments details appear in this issue. Stud catalogues are available and 750 registered stud sheep will be forwarded, offering breeders a chance to infuse new blood into their flocks.
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Bereen
Rangari
Bibbenlake
Egelabra
Wanganella
Linton
Mungadal
Boonoke
Longwool
Border Leicester
Messrs
Atkinson Bros
Ernest Manilla
Joan McKnight
Balmoral
J. A. Bicket
Tranquille
Gunnedah
Southdown
Doin Harrison
Lowanna
Kylstone
Dorset
W. J. Byrnes
Manilla
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Tan
Peiee
Guntet
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
A. S. Davis, C. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Veness & Sons
Ford Dealers
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Federal
Max. J. P. Abbott
M.esr
Labour League
Hm.a.s. Sydney Fund
I. Jackson
Clifton’s Pty. Ltd
J. Gilroy
J. T. Robertson & CO
Chas. Grant
Tsual
Electricity Committee
Ald. Guill
Veness
T. J. Treloar and Co. Pty. Ltd
P,.g. Smith and Co. Pty, Ltd
Fossey's Pty, Ltd
Thibault
Handsaker
Als
Stewart
Manilla Street
Railway Avenue
Manilla Ram Sale
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