Stage Set for Manilla Show Brings Near Record Entries
Agricultural Society officials forecast one of Manilla Show’s most successful events with a record crowd expected on day two. Entries from Manilla, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Horton, Bendemeer and Barraha districts cover ring events and a new buckjumping and motor cycle program. Buckjumping bullock riding and children’s riding events spark interest, while horticultural shows and pavilion exhibits proceed with notes on reduced jams and preserves. Exhibitors’ tickets mailed with a few held by the secretary. Preliminary notice: indzac Ball Friday April 20 1951.
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Manilla
Tamworth
Manitla
Tamworth Pony Riding Club
The
Agricultural Society
Grill
Rural telephone exchange planned for Upper Manilla
The Hon. D H Drummond Federal Member for New England states that after final tests of equipment a rural automatic exchange will be established at Upper Manilla tomorrow. The new exchange will provide continuous telephone service for residents of the Upper Manilla district.
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H. Drummond
New England
Upper Manilla
Exchange
Upper
Manilla District
Jubilee stamps issued to honor federation leaders and parliament
Postmaster General Hon F L Anthony announced four stamps to celebrate the Commonwealth Jubilee. A red 8d pair features Sir Edmund Barton and Sir Henry Parkes, blue 5id shows the opening of the first Federal Parliament in Melbourne on May 9 1901, a brown 1sh6d depicts Parliament House Canberra, all on sale at post offices May 1.
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F. L. Anthony
Commonwealth
Edmund Barton
Henry ‘Parkes
Melbourne
Duke’ of
York
George’ V
Canberra
Anthony
Public Meeting on Common Control at Manilla
A public meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on 6 March 1951 at the Council Chambers Stratford Street Manilla to decide public action regarding future control of the Common after the council relinquished control. Alderman G F B Grill Council Chambers Manilla 27 February 1951.
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Council Chambers
Stratford Street
Manilla
G. F. B. Grill
Pro posed road closures in government gazette notice
Government notice in the Gazette of March 2 1951 outlines closing parts of roads south of portion 109 and west of portion 161 along the proposed new road R 23 496 1 603 to 108 north east prolongation. It proposes compensation by land resumed from portion 109 for road R 23 456 808 and partial sale to adjacent owner. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month of publication. A BR Jones for Lands.
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Vortion
A. BR. Jones
Manilla Public Immunisation Notice From Town Clerk
Residents of Manilla and district are advised that an immunisation campaign will be conducted in Manilla. Parents of children over twelve months and of school age are asked to inform this office of names of children needing immunisation. Respond by Wednesday 14 March 1951. Nominal fees: family of one child five shillings. family of two children ten shillings. Further information on request. R A Browne Town Clerk Manilla 2 February 1951. Turning and Fitting Oxy and Ace Welding and Cutting All General Engineering. Retirements by Qualified Tradesmen.
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Manilla
R. A. Browne
Council
MGM Presents The Stratton Story With Stewart Allyson
The Palais screens The Stratton Story starring James Stewart and June Allyson with Frank Morgan and Agnes Moorehead. Gene Autry appears in Robin Hood of Texas, then Adam's Rib with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, a rib tickling comedy romance. Lucille Ball stars in Miss Grant Takes Richmond.
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M-G-M
Jimmy’ Stewart
Junie Allyson
Stratton
the Palais
Monty
Texas
James Stewart
Allyson
June Alyson
Frank Morgan
Agnes Moorehead
Gene Autry
Robin Hood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Spencer ‘Tracy
Katherine ‘Hepburn
Miss Grant
Richmond
Lucille Ball
James Gleeson
Manilla Municipal Public Meeting on Cemetery Care
Residents of Manilla and Mandowa Shire are invited to a public meeting in the Council Chambers on Strafford Street at 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 6, 1851, to decide on caring for the Manilla Cemetery. Mayor and council officials preside.
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Manilla
Strafford Street
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Dorsets
Brassieres
Stoddart & Hayward Pty., Ltd
P.O
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Palatine Insurance
W. A. Flick
A. J. Robinson Funeral Directors
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H. C. Dengate
Stanton
Lithgow and
Mintsman Rifles
S. R. Reid
Dominion Motor
Singer
Willys, Studebaker
Mitchell-Shearer Farm
Allis Chalmers
Hibernian Sports Meeting
Manilla Municipal Council
Simpson
Simpson’s Pharmacy
Manilla Engineering Works
Manilla Municipal “Council
R. Heywood
Mandowa
Chambers
Australia
Defence Forces
MR. * Browne
Agcruiting
C. Box Xyz
Sidney
Dee
Monster
Yongo Creek Hall
J.T. Robertson & Co
Miller
Milo
Sudan
Rhodes
J. T. Robertson & Co
Tecnico, Platy and
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Skein
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