Rain brings welcome soaking across Manilla district
The Manilla district received a welcome rainfall on Friday, with 232 points recorded in Manilla and up to 24 inches of runoff at the town outskirts. The Namoi River and Upper Manilla valley reported three inch totals, aiding drought-stricken farms. Farmers plowed and cultivated, with one grower already preparing 250 acres to conserve moisture for wheat.
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Manilla Distriet
Manila
Outakirta
Namoi
Manilla
Hall's Creek
Mexico
Boggabri Road
Barraba Show Booth Sold to Rooke for Mrs Hirschberg
Mr Wally Rooke buys Barraba Show Booth rights from Mrs Hirschberg of Court House Hotel. Price paid reported around £80.
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Wally Rooke
Barraba
Hirschberg
Court House Hotel
Manilla Wool Classes Open at Show Pavilion
The 1986 Manilla sheep and wool classes begin February 26 at the Manilla show pavilion with sessions at 10 30 am and 2 pm each Wednesday. Prospective pupils may contact the teacher on opening day. Constable Townsend is currently on annual holidays.
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Manilla
The
Technical College
Manilla Show Pavilion
Townsend
Municipal Council Meets to Discuss Recreation Seating and Repairs
A special council session convened with Aldermen A R McLeod J N Kennedy J Coates J D Kennedy H Baker and C L Wilshire present while Mayor Bowman was away. The Works Committee proposed eight inch seat width two inch thickness ten 16 foot boards and hardwood timber with tendering for erection. Emergency relief funding to repair roads footpaths and drains were recommended with estimated costs across Namoi Rawson Barraba North Manilla and Stephen Street.
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Ald
A. R. McLeod
J. N. Kennedy
J. Coates
J. D. Kennedy
H. Baker
C. L. Wilshire
Ald. Bowman
Wearne
Recreation Ground
Namoi Street
Rawon Street
Barraba Street
Manilla
Connors Lane
North Manilla
Barraba Road
North Manpilla
North Street
Stephen Street
Surprising Oval Cricketer Coates Stars With Hat Trick
Banks vs Waratah at the oval produced a dramatic day. Coates bowled six for 34 including a hat trick in one over and followed with another wicket next over as Waratah was all out for 111. Moffatt led Banks with 24 while Anstey and Archie White impressed with late wickets in a see-saw match.
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the Oval
Banks
Waratah
Warratah
Coates
Mick
Moffatt
Snape
Gordon White
Lindsay Bignall
Arthur White
Ean
Archie White
Anstey
EL Coate
G. White
J. N.kennedy
Easterman
Vidler
Hayward Wins Mechanics Institute Billiards Tourney
C F Hayward defeated C Podmore in the final after a 60 behind start as the Mechanics Institute billiard tournament concluded. Earlier rounds saw Rose, Morris, Blanch, O Connell and Podmore progressing with several forfeits and close scores.
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Mechanics’ Institute
C. F. Hayward
C. Podmore
Hayward
W. Rose
D. Woodley
BR. Morris
C. N. Scott
W. Blanch
B. O'Connell
C.F. Hayward
J. N. Kennedy
H. J. Roberts
J. Blair
W. O'Connell
I. Blair
C. M. Podmore
N. Chapman
B. Finlan
W. Rooke
R. Morris
W. O
18000 Sheep for Auction at Manilla Friday
The next sheep sale is at Manilla on Friday February 14. Selling agent W. J. Byrnes advertises 13000 sheep to be offered at this sale. The sheep are described as local and in splendid condition and expected to draw buyers.
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Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Wongo Creek C.W.A. Leader Receives Appreciation Gift
Mrs. R. Watts, longtime president of the Wongo Creek C.W.A. branch, was honored with a handbag as a token of appreciation for her years of service while she battles ill health. A social evening at Wongo Creek hall featured gifts, well wishes, dancing, and musical entertainment by local residents and guests.
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Wongo Creek
R. Watts
C.W.A
Sue
Wongo Creek Hall
N. Porter
A. Hayne
Phyllis Abberfield
Rev. Battersby
G. Geddes
Porter
Mayne
Cyril Taylor
Mesdames Newnham
Geddes, Williams
I. Tlife
J. Kirk
R. Geddes
M.C
Manilla notices mix auctions and probate entries
Auctioneer Vv. Byrnes seeks capable general in Manilla while Mrs Rayson advertises, tests for wireless valves and free testing. Probate notices in New South Wales court list Ida Jessie Wheeler and Emily Ann Baylis as deceased with executors Trustees and Public Trustee detailing claim deadlines. Also reports a shark tragedy at South Steyne beach involving Bennie Redfern, 15, formerly of Manilla.
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Supreme Court of New
New South Wales
Porter
Clifford Arthur Porter
John D., Kenedy & Son
John D. Kennedy & Son Proctora
Manilla
Abbott & Allen
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Supreme Court of
Emily Ann Baylis
Supreme Court of New South Wales
W. B. Geddes
St. James Building
Elizabeth Street
South Steyne Beach
Manly
Bennie Redfern
B. W. Redfern
Moanilia
Manilla Sheep and Wool Classes Begin February 26
The 1936 session of Manilla sheep and wool classes starts February 26 at the Show Ground with weekly lessons on Wednesdays at 10.30 am and 2 pm. Fees are 10 shillings for Seniors and 5 shillings for Juniors per term for one lesson weekly, or 1 pound 1 shilling and 10 pence for two lessons weekly. Details available from the teacher during class hours.
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C. A. Sussmilch
Technical Education
Technical College
Sydney
Shire of Mandowa calls for oil and petrol bids
The Shire of Mandowa invites bids until 5 p.m. February 14 1936 for supply of motor spirit and oils at Manilla for 1936. Bids quoted for supply at Manilla. lowest price not guaranteed acceptance. Shire Clerk W Philp noted as liaison. Coates F.L.C.A. Manilla is the address. In local staff moves, Mr. W Philp left Manilla Bank for Leeton branch. Racing greyhound Bouncing Sam failed to win after a strong lead at Gunnedah. Mr. K Hart, former Gravesend headmaster, transferred to Harwood near Griffiths amid community tributes.
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Shire
Coates
F.L.C.A
W. Philp
Manilla Commonwealth Bank
Leeton
Harry Lane
Bouncing Sam
Gumedah
K. Hart
Gravesend Public School
Harwood
Griffiths
Gravesend
Hart
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True Friendship” Lodge
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H. Doolan
J. Moran
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Kentaken
Tamworth Hospital
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Ke Coindy
Salter
M. Moffat
St. Amster
White
Rowling
M. Moffatt
C. Easterman
Grady's
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Manila District Cricket Association
N.S.W. Cricket Association
Gartho Wen
P. Gilroy
Gilles
P. Follington
R. Doolan
C McMurray
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Dougkir
Scholes
Winder
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J. Barton
Doolan Sundries
Als
Billiard Tour
Manilla Swimming Club
Golf Club
D.H. Kennedy
T. Vidler
J. Byrnes
Street
Mrs. Rayson
Rowan Manilla
Dengate's
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Dengate
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