Manilla Letters Busy With Holidays And Visitors
Manilla residents plan six months abroad to attend coronation celebrations and explore Britain and Ireland. Donald McDonald returns from visiting his daughter Mrs Priest at Dalwich Hill. Mrs Priest drives her mother home then departs for home. Mr Johnston takes holidays this weekend. J A Balmain will relieve him during absence. Olwen from Glenfield Agricultural College vacations with Mr and Mrs Kearns at Hoyat Hotel. Boy Elliott returns from Sydney with a Chevrolet truck. Scout Master John Bower and wife in Manilla. Parsons returns from annual Sydney holiday. Dr F E Heywood is a patient at Manilla District Hospital.
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Englat
Tralia
Ding
Ireland
Donald McDonald
Beneide
Priest
Dalwich’ Hill
Manilla
Tome
Johnston
P- Ze
J. A. Balmain
Basociation
Yiwood
Iene Syd ‘Olwen
J Agicultural College
Glenfield
J Kearns
Hoyat ‘Hotel
Manilla Banker Transferred to Wingham Branch
Mr Walmsley, long-time teller and active sports and civic worker in Manilla, is transferred to the Wingham branch of the Bank of New South Wales. He served as president of the Cricket and Tennis Associations and secretary of the Citizen's Committee of the 1st Manilla Scouts, aiding in the Scout Carnival. Mrs Walmsley is a member of the Presbyterian Women's Guild.
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GE. Ee
Wingham
Bank of New South ‘Wales
Walensleyley
Millillé
Manilla
Walmsley
Presbyterian Women’s Guild
Millar
Merrins
Manilla Show Promises Outstanding Entries and Reminders
The Manilla Show organizers report strong entry momentum and a high standard of preparation. Entries close on February 20 with late entries considered only in special cases, free children’s passes are available for those under 14, an attendant pass is needed for any exhibitor’s attendant, and stock transport arrangements with the railway for Tamworth are set for the Monday after Shaw if six racks are secured. Railway concession fares apply from North and Barraba from March 6 to March 8.
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Tamworth
North
Barrabi
Bowling Club announces green opening and practice match
Bowling Club members and interested parties are reminded that the green will be opened for flag and practice at 3 30 pm on Wednesday, 17 February. Patron, Guarantors, Mayor, Shire President, and Executive attend, with sides to be selected after the match. Opening ceremony to follow, with many bowlers from across the state expected. The green is in first class condition and details available from the secretary. Bowls obtainable from local suppliers.
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Ney
Retary
Mapilla
Messis
C. Mackenzie
Old Buffers and Stoddart Haywards Cricket Match Interrupted
A cricket match between the Old Buffers and Stoddart & Hayward’s on a wet wicket was halted by rain. The Old Buffers failed to break through and the game suspended with a rematch planned. Anzac Day events and local memorial plans continue as officials organize large celebrations and the Anzac Ball at Memorial Hall.
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Old Buffers
Stoddart & Hayward's
Rains
Toxs
Joates
Debbie
Orator
Herbie
Will
Patat
Juvenie dJock
Manilla Sheep Sale Seeks Early Seller Details
Entries are being received for the upcoming Manilla sheep sale set for Monday February 22. Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes asks intending sellers to provide early particulars to assist planning.
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Manilla
W. J Byrnes
Glen Loch Auction Near Gunnedah Area
A fragmented property listing describes an auction of about 4000 acres GP and CL near Gunnedah with Bogga Manilla and 20 to 27 miles distances noted. It notes 200 acres farmed, rough hilly country, timber including bose ironbark and ping, bore with windmill, small dam, hay and grain sheds, no house, 6/700 acres improved, boundary unfenced, rest netted and subdivided.
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Gunnedah
Bogga
Manilla
Storm damage hits Mandowa Shire roads hard
Storms have caused heavy damage to Mandowa Shire roads chiefly the Manilla Boggabri and Manilla Gunnedah routes. Large boulders washed onto the Gunnedah road and debris blocks the others. Fences washed away and land damaged, with repeated storm harm to local infrastructure annually.
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Mandowa Shire
Manilla-Boggabri
Manilla
Gunnedah
District Scout Meeting Sets Easter Camp Plans
Davide Easter presided at Tamworth NSW District Scout gathering with reps from Tamworth Werris Creek and Manilla districts. Scout Master Alley led assistants Hayward Ridgewell and Flett. 2nd Manilla Troop, Doivaliani, attended. They decided to repeat a District Camp at Easter and to run a Cubs camp March 13 and 14 at Dawes four miles from Tamworth, after discussion favoring Appleby’s site.
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Tamworth
Scoul
Werris Creek
Manilla
Alley
Hayward
Ridgewellwand
Flett
Doivaliani
Twns
Appleby
Dawes
Rams sale attracts leading stud breeders in New South Wales
Several of the state's leading stud ram breeders gather in Mauills for the annual ram sale held today. The undermentioned vendors are listed at the Royal Hotel including Wiseman Clerkness Buidarra Tomlinson Ball Inverell Cobb Egelbea Warren Donelan Rotating entries Jerilderie P Richards Barraba Deniliquin Stud Park and other names.
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Mauills
Pris Doy
Royal Hotel
Wiseman
Clerkness
Darra
Tomlinso
Eins
Ball
Inverell
Cobb
Egel
Bea
Warren
Donelan
Pgint
Jerildorie
Ll. P Riehardse
Barraba
Deniliquin Stud Park
Mendowa Bridge Repairs Underway by Shire Council
The Mandowa Shire Council plans temporary repairs on the Mendowa Bridge over the Manilla River for the Main Roads Department. Planks are being planed in place as the structural work will be done by the department's bridge gang in about three weeks.
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Mendowa Bridge
Mandowa
For Sale Listing of Farm Equipment and Implements
For sale a 7 ft Gin Suntyne Combine 10 aise 4 wheel 1930 plough 5 furrow McKay Plough 7 1 Gin Cultivator McKay. Items described as in good order and will stand inspection offered by J. T. Robertson Manilla.
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Suntyne
McKay
J. T. Robertson
Manilla
Sheep and Woot Clare Classes Start February Show Ground
Classes commence February 24 at the Show Ground, with two sessions daily at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fees are 1 shilling per term for seniors and 10 pence for seniors for two terms. Full details from the Teacher. A W Hicks is Superintendent of Technical Education.
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A. W. Hicks
Batteries Offer From CLIFTONS For Your Next Purchase
Clifton’s advertises battery quotes before buying with prices claimed competitive and satisfaction guaranteed. Local store promises rapid service and a range of battery options for vehicles and equipment.
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Cliftons
Palais Theatre Show Promises 1930s Stars and Border Patrol Hero
At the Palais Theatre Bobby Breen and Henry Armetta headline a bill with Lux shows and the stars Conrad Veidt and Helen Vinson. The programme includes Sing Again and The Border Patrol Man with additional acts and the Eldorado venue listed for Wednesday performances.
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Conrad Veidt
Helen Vinson
Border Patrol
February 19 Sheep Sale and March events listed
A fragmented schedule shows events from February 19 sheep sale to multiple balls and shows through August. Entries include March shows on the 5th and 6th, a Good Friday on March 26, Anzac Ball on April 27, Presbyterian Flower Show on May 1, Hospital Ball on May 18, Anglican Ball on June 1, with August incomplete.
Plant Breeding Talk Set for Manila PARAS Meeting
Mr. Mahacone of the Seam Eng land Experimental Farm will deliver an address on plant breeding at the Manila branch meeting of the PARAS and Settling to be held on Saturday February 27.
Manilla CWA Branch Busy Despite Recess Plans
The Manilla CWA branch remains active with arrangements to send a member on holiday to Keera House while meetings continue. W Bignall and B Nixon will represent at the annual Orange conference. The group mourns the death of Mrs J T Beer of Gunnedah, a longtime CWA member and Frances Staddy Rest Home founder. She also supported the Namoi Grotto and Gunnedah GWA activities.
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Manilla
O.W.A
Mters
Keera House
West Wotk
W. Bignall
B. Nixon
Association
Orange Intarah
J.T. Beer
Gunnedah
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SGH
Orly
Reliable Brands
Kayser
MiRts
Shane A
Tna
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
Kleer
John ,D. Kennedy
Parke
E, J Brown
Ceas W. Ewole
FAO
MILO_ (Lydy
Sweeny
DLO
GPO
Baboo News
J.duff
Orange District
W. Kitcher
Richmond District
Duff
Manilla Express
the Bowling Club
Glen Loch
Tragees
W. J. Byrnes
N.S. Byrnes
Nivisons, Ltd
Gunnedae
Maunder
Davide Easter
Gane
Fk Baer
Manilla Sheep
Byrnes
Mackengie's
Halls Creek
A. McDonald
P.O
Palais Theatre
Bobby Breen
Henry Armetta
Led
Sing
Ann- Loring
Robenhood
Eldorado
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