Manilla sees private property mill licence restored
Residents of Manilla and district learn that J H Coote will be granted a Private Property licence to operate the Victoria saw mill. Timber must come from private properties, not government reserves, after an investigation ordered by Federal Minister for Munitions. The Manilla Business Mens Association urged action, and public support is urged to keep the mill operating locally.
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Manilla
J. H. Coote
Coote
Victoria
Tate
J. F. Wearne
Wearne
Forestry Department
Goole
Australia Tax Report Shows Wealthy Rarity in 1940-41
The Taxation Commissioner’s report tabled in Federal Parliament notes no person in Australia had income over £50,000 in 1940-41. Nine individuals earned between £10,000 and £50,000. most incomes fell below £1,500 with many between £1,000 and £1,250. A wool sale at Kanell saw Mr. R. Pairsey secure 938d.
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Australia
Stoner
New Headmaster Welcomed at Manilla School
The Rural School in Manilla held a cordial welcome for new headmaster A R Kearns and his wife, welcomed Miss Packer, Infants’ School mistress, by the Parents and Citizens Association led by President A R Macleod. Speakers praised Kearns credentials, the P C’s cooperation, and the town’s civic spirit as the school undergoes changes including a separate Infants Department and updated Intermediate exams.
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Parents and Citizens’ Association
A. R. Kearns
Miss Packer
P. and C
A. R. Macleod
Mr. Macleod
Elcome Yo
Manilla
Packer
M. C. James
Kearns
P. and
J. DL
Hallett
Manila
Learn to Swim Campaign In Manilla This Weekend
The N S W Amateur Swimming Association launches a Learn to Swim campaign at the Namoi River Manilla Swimming Pool over Friday Saturday and Sunday with Alderman Burgoyne as instructor. He arrives Friday morning and registrations are taken at the Rural School and Municipal Council Chambers. Instruction runs 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. each day.
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Manilla
N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association
Namoi
Burgoyne
War Memorial Swimming Baths Proposed at Gunnedah
At a public meeting in Gunnedah last week it was resolved to erect War Memorial Swimming baths after the war, with a strong committee formed. Manilla Aldermen have pursued a similar plan for 12 months but public support remains weak. Some say action should wait until after the war, though the speaker urged now is the time to move.
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Gunnedah
Manilla
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