Manilla Show Entries Surpass 1700 With Most Coming From Schools
Entries for Manilla's First Show have topped 1700, including 100 from schools. Open entries remain for hunting events with deadlines next Saturday. Major classes cover horses 261, hunters 1, sheep 137, cattle 104, poultry 92, farm produce 63, dairy 96, junior embroidery 68, needlework 237, cookery 192, sporting 56, dogs 40, and horticulture lags due to four months without rain, despite 222 financial members backing the show.
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Manilla
The Transport Act Tested By Federal Involvement
The article notes a possible test of Lang's Transport Act, with the Federal Government funding major roads and claiming authority over travel conditions. It questions state power to regulate vehicle loads and hints at prosecutions under the Act on roads funded federally.
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Mr Lang
Rabbits and dole reform debate at Manilla show
In Manilla discussions Dr Heywood and colleagues back a scheme to commercialise rabbit control to reduce dole reliance. Opponents warn fluctuating rabbit prices fail to curb the pest, urging targeted work and individual effort as the key to clearing nests and aiding landowners and workers.
Tamworth Show Dates and Rabbit Skin Subsidy Debate
Advertisers announce the Tamworth Show for March 10 to 12 with an ample prize list and closing entries by February 24. In Sydney, F E Heywood attends the Methodist Conference while a Graziers motion to subsidise rabbit skin value gains support amid calls to back wool and pest control. Government spending and local division mark the debate with four votes for and two against.
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E. O. J.bowman
Manilla
Dole
G.bowman
Park
G. Bowman
Subsidy Proposal At F and Association Meeting For Rabbit Skin Value
At the F and Association gathering on Saturday, F E Heywood proposed government subsidies to raise rabbit skin value to 9d per lb to cut dole. Supporters said it would spur work, while Ratliff opposed. motion carried unanimously after his departure.
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F. & § Association
F. E. Heywood
John Coote
G. E. Bowman
E. G. Ratliff
Roy Coulton
Wilshire
Boman
Ratliff
Death of Well Known Man R A Adnum 32
Ron Adnum a 32 year old resident born in Manila but living in Queensland for years, underwent an operation years ago for internal trouble and later hydatis. Despite efforts his illness remained and he died after a recent operation. He worked in office work and knew auctioneering. funeral held at Tamworth Friday.
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Hom
Hydatis
Ron Adnum
Manilla
Sam. Adnum
Queensland
Tamworth
Mrs Martha Brydon Dies Suddenly at 64
Mrs Martha Clara Brydon aged 64 died suddenly on Friday at her Rowan Street residence. The death notice states she was a resident of Rowan Street and passes away unexpectedly.
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Rowan Street
Martha Clara Brydon
Mandowa Shire Council set April 16 meeting and notices
Mandowa Shire Council decided to note 10 toward the lick testimonial while planning the annual meeting to be held on April 16. The Municipality of Manilla and Shire of Mandowa observes a public holiday for Show Day on March 3. Kerb and gutter work began on Arthur Street this morning. The second Bridge Lottery results were announced with all prizes going to Sydney. Leadership changes at Manilla Golf Club were reported and officials re-elected. A government defence was filed in a Commonwealth writ regarding over a million pounds of debt. The F and F Association secretaries and other local figures were noted, along with show week preparations and charitable fundraising efforts.
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Mandowa Shire
Lick
Arthur Street
Manilla
Shire of
Mandowa
E. West
West
Sydney
Manilla Golf Club
C.N. Scott
H. J. Roberts
W. Gannon
Labor
J. A
Balmain
W. C. Geikie
National Rifle Council
Leave Vincent
Claude West
Borah Farm
Bog Hole
Rushes Creek
Ratliff
Robert Pollock
Warren and McKay
Upper Manilla Progress Association
Maher
E. Nixon
Roden
P. & C. Association
Open Air Euchre Party and Dance Next Monday
Lovers of cards and dancing are reminded of the Open Air Euchre Party and Dance on February 29 with good entertainment and a prize of one shilling and sixpence.
Markets report yields strong demand for fruit and poultry
A large Saturday crowd at the Markets watched Mr O Shea s furniture and a big consignment of fruit and vegetables clear at satisfactory prices. Demand for fruit vegetables and poultry remained keen and prices were good.
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J. Kuhn
O’shea
Page praised at Pr. & Association meeting
At a Saturday gathering the Pr and Association approved a motion lauding Dr Page for handling country party affairs since the Federal election. Mr W Beane noted Page’s correct attitude and he was called the outstanding Australian politician by speakers. Similar praise followed at the Manilla Graziers Association branch.
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Donald Kennedy
Manilla
F. & &. Association
Kennedy
Adam Nixon
Pr. & & Association
W. Beane
Page
Country Party
Boman
Australian Politik
C. Wilshire
Graziers’ Association
Shire Council Warns Prosecution Over Noxious Weeds
The Shire Council states it will prosecute landowners whose properties suffer severe weed infestations. It notes several roads and lanes also overrun with noxious weeds and invites tenders for prickly pear destruction on Manilla Common.
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Manilla
W. Filseli
Council
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
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Manilla Street
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Afla
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Manilla St., Manilla
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the Transport Act
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Barraba Show
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Tamworth Show
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Mechanics Institute
Dr. Page
Blue Room
Yellow Rock
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H. ©. Dengate
Dengate’s
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Upper Manilla Progress Assn
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Nemoi River
W. Filsell
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Stanley McKay
Esse
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Manilla P. & O. Association
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Misa Doris O’toole
J. Ellis
Rushes Creek Hall
W. A. Boman
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M. C. Tweedie
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Thomas Brady
New South Wales
King Street
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Abbott & Allen
Castlereagh Street
A. E. Bell
Halls Creek Road
Lear
John Blatr
Poundkeeper
Bolton
Rube Hall Market Street
Bubigery
Lx.l. Bakery
Manilla ST
Memorial Hall
J. Byrnes
Simpson
A. Coote
Jas. Brady
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