Manilla News Highlights Local Reach and Staff Moves
Miss Corrinne Turner of Sydney plus Manilla links gains Commonwealth Bank post. Geof Coulton of Warringham visits. Roma Mundy from Camperdown visits aunt in Manilla. Miss Joan Cooper volunteers for Women’s Army and leaves for training. Local students pass in invalid cookery. Hospital staff spread to Bourke and Blayney. Daizwin attacked by Japanese bombers. wheat expansion capped at 300 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrinne “ Turner
Jack Turner
Sydney
Manilla
O'Neill - Senr
Commonwealth Bank
Geof. Coulton
Electricity Department
Warringham Shire
Coulton
Roma Mundy
The
Royal
Alexandra’ S Hospital
Camperdown
Port Macquarie
C. L. Wilshire Ander
Mathews
Brooker
Ald
Wilshire
Joan Cooper
Rowan, Street
Women’s Army
Miss Cooper
Cecil Cooper
A.L
Palestine
Carlyon
Joan Cooke
Mary Dengate
Jean Gannon
Marjorie Rabbett
Manilla District Hospital
May Miller
Bourke Hospital
Doreen Hall
Blaynev Hospital
Manilla District Benefits From Heavy Rainfall And Upcoming Lectures
Rain drenched Manilla District transforming drought ravaged countryside into a green panorama. The Manilla Business Men's Association plans lectures by Tanner of Tamworth Technical College on production science and charcoal burning, aiming to boost local farming. Supporters urge all drivers to attend and contact Mr. Mackenzie or Mr. Fisher for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Mackenzie
A. R. Fisher
Tanner
Department of Education
A.R. Fisher
Mary Elliott obituary notice from Bondi Junction aged 71
Mrs Mary Elliott widow of John Elliott of Manilla died after a protracted illness at 217 Denison Street Bondi Junction aged 71. Irish born she came to Australia at 17 and lived in Manilla from 1897 later retiring to Bondi Junction in 1933. Survived by Miss Hilda Elliott Vere Elliott Beware Elliott J Elliott Sister Baier Elliott Allan deceased. funeral at Manilla cemetery officiated by Rev Anda with floral tributes from Six Mungo and Lady MacCallum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elliott
Denison
Bondi Junction
John, Hiliott
Manilla
Ireland
Australia
Hilda Elliott
Vere’ Elliott
Newcastle
Beware Elliott
A.lp
J. Elliott
Baier Elliott
Gulgong
District Hospital
Queson
Allan
Anda
Mungo
Lady MacCallum
Japanese Bombing Letter From Wau to Manila
A dated note from February 1 from Clifford Haydon in Wau New Guinea reports bombing, machine gunning, and aerial cannon fire at Salamaua and Wau. He mentions Guinea Airways being wiped off the map, long forced marches, and work on Lockheed aircraft with plans to send the letter via Haviland crew. He notes RAAF reserve status as a licensed engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Wau
New
Guinea
Mrz
Clifford Haydon
Salamaua
Guinea Airways Ltd
Salamanca
W.R. Carpenter
Lockheed
Dé Haviland
Wwe
Moresby
RAAF
Upper Manilla Bridge Tender Notice for Aggregate Supply
The Department of Main Roads invites tenders for supply and delivery of 20000 cubic yards of aggregate for concrete or for cartage only from Upper Manilla Railway Station to the Upper Manilla bridge works about eight miles from Manilla. Specifications may be inspected at Mandowa Shire office Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Manilla
Manilla
Mandowa Shire
Department of Main Roads
Tamworth
Shire of Mandown
Upper
Department
Sydney
Manilowa Shire
G. E. Oliver
Sydney Fund receives anonymous gift boosting total to £111 10s 5d
An anonymous donor has given £1 to the Sydney Fund, raising the total to £111 10s 5d. Further donations are welcome and may be left at Cowneil Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Manilla Rainfall Totals Amid Drought Break
Manilla has recorded 54 inches of rain this year with 70 points in January. The drought ended February 2 as 203 points fell, followed by 134 points on February 12 and 188 points over five days to Wednesday, totaling 474 points since the drought began on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Manilla Water Consumption Report at Council Meet
The municipal engineer Th J Smithers told the council that January pumped 4 200 000 gallons of water from 280 pumping hours. He compared to last January when over 5 inches of rain fell and 1 445 000 gallons were pumped in 108 hours. This January saw only 70 points of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. JT. Smithers
Manilla
Manilla Stock Sale Set for February 27 Auction
The sale will occur next Friday February 27 featuring 750 sand ality cattle and 7 500 carly shorn sheen entries. Auctioneer Mr W 7 Byrnes is accepting additional consignments for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 7. Byrnes
Boy Scouts Collect Waste Paper and Aluminum Citywide
The Boy Scouts will collect waste paper and aluminum today from Arthur Street to the Hospital, Ghureh Street through Railway Wall, and Southbrook, then from Arthur Street to River Street and North Manilla on Monday. 28 tons of aluminum have already been collected. Country residents may leave parcels at the Express Office for pickup by Mr. Harvey and delivery to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Street
Hospital
Ghureh Street
Railway Wall
Southbrook
River Street
North Manilla
Harvey
Manilla Municipal Council Deliberates on Evacuation and Waste Paper
The Manilla Municipal Council met Tuesday night with Deputy Mayor Ald. R. R. Macleod presiding. Aldermen granted leave of absence to the Mayor and two colleagues, discussed evacuation overlaps, permitted a Women’s National Service street stall for evacuees’ comforts, and tackled fence alignment issues at Mrs. Gardner’s home. They approved petty funds for the Evacuation Committee, reviewed drain maintenance and odour issues, and organized waste paper collection with 36 wool packs available for businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Ald
R. R. Macleod
Alds
C. I. Wilshire
C. N. Scott
W. Gannon
A. Battersby
J. Coates
G. I. Grill
Commonwealth Treasury
Liberty Toan
Shire of
Ma’ Labor
League
North Manly
Wick’s
Bush By
North Manilla
Manilla’s 14th Annual Ram Sale Reports Strong Demand
Y J Byrnes notes a large attendance at the Manilla ram sale on February 13 1942 with strong buying power from local and northern patrons. Mevines and long wool rams sold well, prices mostly steady or higher, and overall yardings were reduced to improve quality. Buyers came from Uralla Dungowan Blandford and beyond as 66 different bidders purchased from numerous consignors across district.
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Anche
Manilla
Agard
Y.J. Byrnes
W. DL
BP. Richardson
Bereen
Barraba
P. V. Carter
Afe H. Be, Water and Sons
Tigelabra
Warren
Euvieas
Falkiner and Sons Pty. Ltd
Wanganella
Carter Bros
Gunnedah
Palkiner and Sons Pty. Ltd
Boonoke
Conarga
Joan Mel Knight
Balmoral
Attunga
Border Teeicesteram
Atkinson
Bros
Border Leicester
Ouineas
Joan Harrison
Lowanna
Rylstone
Southdown
Rama
Dorset Horn
John’ Bickett
Tranmi
Gunneday
Leicester Awes
Uralla
Dungowan
Blanford
Bogeabri
Quirindi
Caroda
Woolbrook
Weenielah
Murrurundi
Singleton
Nemingha
Bingara
Currabubula
Tamworth
Kootingal
Australia opens 35 million Liberty War Loan drive
The war loan officially opened in Sydney by Prime Minister Curtin as the 35 million Liberty War Loan seeks rapid subscription. Intensive canvassing will run across states with hundreds of committees partnering with councils and patriotic bodies to exceed past per capita records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney
Curtin
Pacific
Avill
Salvage drive and rate notices update in Manilla council
Council discussed paper salvage, urging cooperation of business firms and Scouts. Deputy Mayor noted sufficient paper depots and pressing plan. Town Clerk announced rate notices in preparation and seal to be used for a Public Trustee sale of deposited plan 18576 Manilla parish. revenue £309 8s 3d, including £137 10s 1d arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneil Chambers
Manilla
Producer Gas Manilla Business Mens Association
Manilla business scene note listing officers including J C MacKenzie as secretary and Ion as secretary appears in a partial OCR line. Identifies the association and names but lacks full context or dates.
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Manilla Business + Mens’ Association
J.C. Macikenzie
Ion
Department of Main Roads Norfolk New Mexico Schedule
A fragmented public notice lists officials Rev. C YT Judd and Mr J Heywood with times around 11 am and 3.30 pm. Mentions Department of Main Roads NSW and Upper Manilla. No clear event specifics due to OCR damage.
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Upper Manilla
C. YT
Judd
New Mexico
J. Heywood
Bartaba
Rev. C
Pairs and B grade results from Wednesday games
In the pairs championship A C Kelly and J N Kennedy defeated W Swain and C F Hayward 20 to 19. In B grade C Kennedy and W Coupland defeated D Ogle and J Blair 21 to 20. Other games saw L Ridgewell with PF North beating W Gannon and Slade 25 to 9. Quirindi reports a team will begin Manilla on Sunday.
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A. C. Kelly
J. N. Kennedy
W. Swain
C. F. Hayward
C. Kennedy
W. Coupland
D. Ogle
J. Blair
L. Ridgewell
PF. W. North
W. Gannon
Slade
Quirindi
Manilla
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Daizwin
Scully
NEW Seasons Knitting
S. and
H’s
Betty Fleccy
Airforce
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
A. 8. Davis
C. W. Dugan
A. C. Veness
FORD
Service Department
A. C. Veness & Sok
Manila
District i
Eee
W. J. McKell
Ovcr
Manilla Bridge
Hlmcass
Sydney Fund
Manilla's
Council
Bie Bridge
Austin
Mr. Harvey
Carters
W. J. Byrnes
Department of Agriculture
Bogenbri
Heywood
Colin Woolfe
Northbrook Lane
Ns.w
J. Z, Robertson and and CO
Palais Theatre
J. T. Robertson and CO
Holy Catholic Church
Rushes Creek
Somerton
Presbyterian
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