Manilla Show Draws Wide Entry Interest
Manilla hosts a large show with over 2000 entries in hand and highly regarded horse exhibitors including W J Treloar Nixon and Madden. Special poultry prizes await, Capt F P Chaffey to open the event, district exhibit led by Ed Nixon, with a pumpkin melon and grapes exhibit request to boost a representative display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. J. Treloar
BE. ‘Nixon
W.G. McKnight
A.° O Madden
Worboys
D. Knox
H. Brodbeck
B. Etheridge
G. J. Hicks
C. D. ‘Taylor
W. Hall
D. Grant
J. A. Geddes
Max Wright
Wilcoxi
Ms Holloway
Amy McDonald
Manilla
FP. A. Chaffey
Ed. Nixon
Waller
Nixon
Heigh Ho
Wireless Interference Solution Installed in Hairdressers
Mr. Chas Grant installed a device to suppress motor noise in his hairdressing saloon. The gadget claims to reduce buzzing from 240 volt motors, offering a practical fix for motor users and their neighbours. Macks are coming for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Grant
Domestic Science Debate at Manilla Rural School
The Citizens Association heard the principal Mr. L out and Rev A Battersby advocate stronger parental support for domestic science. They argued many girls abandon cookery for shorthand, urging compulsory domestic science through year three. They praised the school’s facilities and warned of fading home culture as society modernizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents, Citizens’ Association
Manilla Rural School
L. i
Hilt
A. Battersby
Mary
A. R. ‘McLeod
Manila Rural School
Frank
P C Association to seek funds for pupil books
The Parents and Citizens Association discusses funding to supply new textbooks for pupils unable to afford them. An ex-pupils meeting will be held with Rev. A Battersby presiding to plan a monster reunion entertainment and further fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents & Citizens’ Association
Pid C. Association
P. & (. Association
A. Battersby
Church Services In Various Parishes For Lent Week
The Holy Catholic Church lists services on February 28 with Holy Communion at Manilla Rushes Creek Somerton and Barraba, Evensong at Manilla Somerton and Barraba, and New Mexico. Methodist Manilla and Upper Manilla hold services led by Rev C Moore. Wongo Creek and Manilla Presbyterian also schedule afternoon meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Holy Catholic Church
Manilla
Rushes Creek
Somerton
A. Battersby
C. Moore
Upper
New México
C Moore
Barraba
Waratah Defeated by Watsons Creek 108 to 66 in Cricket
Waratah was beaten by Watsons Creek by 108 to 66. Watsons Creek’s Streeting top scored with 83, while J Berger and W Sain added 16 apiece. For Waratah, N White and J Bignall claimed bowling honors with 2/6 and 2/5 respectively. The Fifth Test in Melbourne looms with weather complicating team selection as 13 players were named by selectors, then reduced to 12 by the Board of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waratai
Watsons Creek
HL. Conte
J. Bignall
Sundries
Waratah
Sain
R. Wright
Streeting
J. Berger
W. Sain
Bignall
N-White
Af. Bignall
N. White
Hazelwood
B.finlan
W. Bain J. Bignall
G. White
Woolston
Gardner
B ' Wright
Wright
Jas. Bignall
Berger
Banke and P.S. Cricket Club
B. Anstey
R. Dobbie
J.ckenzie
T. Vidler
J. Ken O. Easterman
R. Colbert
H.barwick
B. Coates
Pengilley
D. Bower
Hobden
Mackenaieg
Maling
Sutter
E. Faulks
W. Best
K Abberfield
Albert
Geddes
Mackensies
Tom‘mences
Melbourne
Board of Control
Rural School Exams at Manilla Passes Listed
An examination by the Department of Education in domestic science and commercial subjects was conducted at Manilla. Passes include Dorothy Grantham cookery B Isabel Hayne arithmetic and business the household B Effie McLeod cookery B Janet Paterson arithmetic and business of the household A cookery B Dorothy Pirie cookery B Patricia Vines commercial arithmetic A Jean Wheeler commercial arithmetic A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Agai
Department of Education
Bural School
Dorothy Grantham
Isabel Hayne
Juar Yne
Effie’ Mcleod
Janet Paterson
Dorothy Pirie
Patricia Vines
Jean Wheeler
Special Train to Newcastle from Manilla March 7
A special Newcastle bound train will depart Manilla at 3 15 am on Sunday March 7. A dedicated carriage will be reserved for Manilla and Barraba travelers on the return and placarded at Newcastle. Country residents are offered a city visit, with additional specials from regional centers to Newcastle. Compartments may be reserved by contacting the local station master. A surf carnival is the main attraction at Newcastle on March 7 alongside tourist tips for sightseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Manilla
Barraba
TRAIN TO NEW DEPARTS AND SALE ITEMS MENTIONED
Train schedules from Manilla to Newcastle outline departure times at 3.15 am and 4 am with arrivals and connections to Attunga. A separate for sale notice offers a Dodge Utility at £30 via Miller Bros. A golf dance at Memorial Hall on Friday March features North's Orchestra and tickets priced 2/6 with refreshments. The text also covers school matters including a principal’s report, treasurer’s report, and notes on an inspection and funding discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
North
Kennedy
Hon
Lee
Manilla P C Association Holds Annual General Meeting
Members attended the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association AGM at the Rural School. President Rev A Battersby chaired as the annual report outlined progress with a Primary School Library, new seats, extra books, a juvenile ball, a P and G dance raising £97 14 1, a Dramatic Society revue with £20 for P and G, cap awards, and a school sports day with tuck shop organized by Miss Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Parents & Citizens’ Association
Rev. A. Battersby
P. & C. Association
P. & G Association
R. Smith
Dramatic Society
P.& C.association
Miss Fuller
Obituaries From The Junction And Manilla Area
The death occurred at The Junction on Monday February 28 of Mrs Donald Kennedy aged 70. She was sister in law of Mr F D Kennedy and had lived in Roetheal all her life. She leaves a husband and one son. The funeral was held Tuesday at Dalveith private cemetery with J D Kennedy and his two sons J N and D H Kennedy in attendance. The death occurred at Lewis ham Private Hospital on Thursday of Mr Phillip Joseph Howley aged 66. He was father of Mrs Frank Quercy of Manilla and for many years a Kempsey business man retiring 18 months ago. He lived at Redfern until December when he moved to Manilla. Mr Howley was a native of Lebanon Syria and visited his birthplace in 1918 with his wife who survives him. He leaves two daughters, one residing at Lebanon FE. Coorey of Manilla also mentioned. A funeral at Rookwood cemetery on Friday was well attended by relatives from across the state, Rev Father Assar officiating with Father M. Chaboud assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouéhel
Donald Kennedy
4. D. Kennedy
Rotehel
Lewisham
Phillip Josephi Howley
Frank, Quercy
Manilla
Howley
Kempsey
Redfern
Lebanon
Syria
FE. Coorey
Ital
Rookwood Cemetry
Father Assar
M. Chaboud
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Manchester
Jpular
EADS
S.H. Ltd
P.O. Box
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Simpsons Pharmacy
P.O
E. J. Brown
Sweeny
Sydney
Manila
Royal Hotel
G.P
A. Barraclough Ltd
Optometriats
Optleller
George Street
Macks
Domesti
Wongo Creek
Hi McDonald
C Gardner
Russ
White
N. “White
Binlan
Ti. Bignall
Turner
Canbora
Newcastl
New
Attunga
Newcas
SECKC
Dodge
Miller Bros
J. M. Glover
Namoi River
IBR
Clifton's Ltd
Perring
Elizabeth Mary
Beynon
Pamily
Palais Theatre
Brian Donlevy
Gloria
Miriam Hopkins
Joel MaCtea
Aponya
Nasnoi River
B.S & J League
D. M.mackenzie
Manilly Sehdol
D. Goate
Ideome
Prige
Association
L. “Frank
Armidale Teachers’ College
Tamworth
A. Bittersby
B. Dobbie
F. Hayward
D. A. Coote
W. Bingham
R. E. Cadden
Ma. Spooner
Iin
C. Association
D. Kennedy
P. J. Howley
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