Fish theft alleged in Upper Namoi and Manilla
Residents accuse illegal fishing and sale by fishmongers from neighboring towns. Motor lorries and cars were seen transporting large fish and traps toward Tamworth, with reports of dead fish in large river holes. A council inspector once stopped a sale in Manilla for lacking a license while a Tamworth seller claimed interference. Nearby items note fruit fly traps by Jan Bell and a local court admission of D H Kennedy to practice as a barrister in Sydney.
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Namoi
Blue Hole
Manilla
Tamworth
Tnspector
Jan Bell
Strafford Street
Bell
D. H. Kennedy
N.S.W. Supreme Court
Waterhouse
Sydney
Alg. Cameron
Borah Yale
Manilla Dixtrieth Hospital
H. H. Attwood
Britten
Police
Johnston
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Mr. Kennedy
Anglers Club votes to support fishing at the weir
The Munisipal Conseil invited groups to Irak to discuss fishing near the public water weir. The Anglers Club elected Mr. C Heroin as president and named delegates to meet the Council. A public meeting supported fisheries opening the weir about ten feet from the water conservation weir for fishing with 56 attendees voting yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munisipal Conseil
Eeeaches Sbenalt
RM. Smith
A. McLeod
Fisheries Department
Messrs
A. J. Liddy
R. Loseby
Rural School Announces First Time Examination Candidates
The Rural School presents candidates for the superior public school examinations for third year girls in commercial or domestic science. Successful students receive extra certificates for passed subjects. Betty Bettison passes cookery, Dorothy B, Gwen Pi A and Beatrice A pass arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bettison
Dorothy B
Gwen Pi
Beatrice
State election date speculation and readiness noted
The piece discusses widespread speculation on the State election date, suggesting it will be held on a Saturday in April. It notes the electoral machinery is prepared to commence operations at any moment, reflecting high anticipation and urgency about the forthcoming vote.
15000 Sheep for Auction at Munilla sale
W. J. Byrnes to offer a fat and store sheep yarding at Munillas on Tuesday next February 26. Consignments include 4500 Crossbred lambs from local breeders and about 1500 prime fat wethers. Auctioneer notes four standout lots and careful drafting to suit buyers amid strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Byrnes
Munillas
Manilla
Illness at Manila District Hospital Among Local Youths
An 18 year old, Matthew Dice Veness, of Northbrook, was taken ill with a suspected tetanus infection at Manila District Hospital. Serum was injected and large measures taken as doctors fight the infection. his condition shows improvement but remains very serious. Several local residents, including Ivan Hardcastle, are noted as patients or travelers amid broader community notices.
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Manila
Matthew Dice Veness
Harold Vaness
Northbrook
Nex
Troy
Developmental road plan links rivers and settlements
A report outlines a government led project to build a development road from Oxiey to the Hlands connecting to the Cella field and opening up access to the Cella River Rowley River and Turill Creek for perch fishing. It notes Ellensborough river trout stream on Bulge Plateau with a 526 foot falls, road access by car, and camping spots along the route from Poster, Tas to Manilla and nearby towns. The piece also lists Manilla Tamworth cricket representatives for Reeves-Anstey captaincy with details of players and a noon start, plus the oval’s first class prep and expected strong cricket.
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A. Propoml ix
Cella
Rowley
Turill Creek
Bulga Plateau
Wingham
Taree
Ellensborough
Bulge Plateau
Ellensborough Falls
Poster
Black Head
Old Bar
Barrington
Manilla
Manilla District Tennis Association Opens Season in August
The Manilla District Tennis Association kicks off the new season with an annual meeting on Saturday evening. Key agenda items include the secretary's report and balance sheet, and discussions on forthcoming competitions and inter-district matches. Members are urged to attend.
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Manilla
Quirindi Show Annual Show Dates and Schedule Released
The Quirindi P A and A Association announces the fifth annual show to be held on March 12 13 and 14 with over 600 classes. Horse events include trotting cattle drafting bullock riding hunting jumping and dog trials plus wood chopping and highland piping. Over £3000 has been spent on the showground improving facilities. Entries close February 28 and schedules are available from Secretary Mr Geo Curtis. A four mile Tamworth road race attracted five entrants with L Swanbro clocking 11 30, I Nelson 11 50, and B R Taylor 12 30.
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Irty
Lee
Quirindi P. A
A. Assn
Quirindi
Geo. Curtis
Governor Hore-Ruthven Arrives to Assume NSW Role as Governor
The Governor-designate Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven V C arrived in Sydney and took office after previously governing South Australia. Other items note the Ruthven family history, W Gannon and family holidays at Port Macquarie, Father Colender returning to Manilla, Father O'Connor relieved in Gunnedah, and a Tamworth High School opossum incident. Mr. V C Thompson visited Manilla, meeting constituents.
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Low
N.S.W
Alexander Hore- Ruthven
V.C
Sydney
South Australia
Ruthven
Scotland
V. C. Thompson
Manilla
Hospital Election Ballot News and Local Gusts
Election papers are out for five hospital directors with nine nominees. Voting by postal ballot closes February 26. Mr C Wilshire is returning officer. Also reported are a court reception for D H Kennedy, a heat wave across Australia with Sydney and Queensland hit hard, and local notes on Ivor Sexty and orange markets.
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C. Wilshire
Australia
Queensland
Sydney
Mares
Manila
Ivor Sexty
Sexty
Gosford
New Zealand
Ram Sale Visitors Attract Statewide Attendance In Manius
Ram sale at Manius drew between 500 and 600 attendees from across the state. Visitors included stud owners Messrs Donelan Dowling Falkiner Richardson Carter Sarter and others while graziers such as Wilson Capel Killen Capel McKidd Vickers Carter and McKay were present.
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Manius
Messrs
8. Donelan
J. B. Dowling
Falkiner
Sona
Leo Richardson
F. Dowling
Max Wright
Tom
Philip Carter
Linton
C. E. Sarter
Wea
H. Austin
Oote
V. Vickers
Sanderon
P. Wilson
Fred
Bert Capel
W. Killen
Mallee
E. Capel
Campo Santo
W. A. McKidd
B. V. Vickers
Carter
G. J. McKay
Kenn
Fattening Sheep and Lambs Offered by Local Breeders
4300 5000 fattening wethers mainly Sept Oct from Gibsenda lly first hand by local breeders. Lam bs carrying ewes from Pinmthorpe g c sire gemary. Ewes 3 4 and 5 years short Ang sold wethers 2 tooth one mark ahrass 10 weaners 200 merino mixed sexes ome mark inethers 2000 mixed sheep to local farmers in smaller cons.
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Gibssenad
Fondi
Pinmthorpe
Manilla Housing Ad Seeks Rentals With Conveniences
Regional classified notices mix home rental offers with social event ads and cricket scores. The material lists a home to let in Manilla with furnished or unfurnished options, a recreation ground notice, a Presbyterian girls auxiliary, a social at Wongo Creek Hall, and cricket match details from NSW versus Queensland. A health incident about F E Heywood needing hospital care is also noted.
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Manilla
Annual Meeting of Manilla Golf Club
The Manilla Golf Club calls its annual meeting for Wednesday February 21 at 7 20 p m in the Mechanic's Institute. Hon Sec urges members to attend and participate in club affairs.
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Manilla
Piano tuning and regulation by Sumption and Barker
Tour piano service offered by Maitland Piano and Player specialists Sumption and Barker now at the Imperial Hotel. Phone 13 for appointments. Noe 10 6, Players and Organe 12 6.
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Messrs Sumption and Barker
Maitland
Imperial Hotel
Church Bazaar Saturday sale for the church funds
A church bazaar to aid the church is set for Saturday February 23 featuring dressed poultry home made jams cakes and other items. Helpers include Mr B G Hartley Mrs D Coote and the ministers.
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G. Hartley
Mra
D. Coote
Quired Show and Bodeo Entries Close Thursday
Ky notes announce closing of entries on Thursday the 20th for a show and event days. Schedules published by Geo and Curtis list times and locations.
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Geo, Curtis
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