Manilla Scouts Camp at Tamworth With Donations and Plans
First Manilla troop led by Scoutmaster J B Thorn enjoys a profitable Tamworth camp despite rain hampering signaling and exercises. Scouts Veness Hartley Paterson Hartley Forster pass tests. Forster watches a rescue. meals and rations detailed. donations from Langworthy and others fund future travels to New Zealand Hobart and Canberra. Wolf Cubs to be formed at Monille. camp ends January 12 with return march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Thorn
Weir
Tamworth
Charles Veness
D. Veness
M Hartley
Robi Paterson
D. Hartley
C Forster
Clarence Forster
Foster
Manila
Langworthy
Longview
Manilla
Allen
Parents and Supporters
New Zealand
Hobart
Canberra
Monille
Lees
Rural Industries Branch to Visit Tamworth Manilla Area
Rural Industries Branch representative Mr C D Wheeler will visit Tamworth and soon Maurilla to assist farmers with year specific or late payment extensions related to the RLE. Farmers should attend Manilla Court House with land parish county details and any sharefathers or lease agreements to speed processing. Wheeler arrives January 12 and will interview farmers at the Manilla Court House from January 13 to 18. Further sessions are scheduled in Tinworth January 22 23 and Gunnedat January 27 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Industries Branch
C. D. Wheeler
Tamworth
Maurilla
RLE
Wheeler
Manilla Court House
Man- Wy
Tinworth
Lends Ofice
Gunnedat
Court House
Dr Marry Mawker Elected President of Liverpool
Congratulations to Dr Marry Mawker on his election as president of Liverpool. Plains Shire Dr Hawker has served as a shire member for years and has shown keen interest in local government matters, meriting the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Mawker
Liverpool
Plains Shire
Hawker
Floods Rend Several Regions With Heavy Rains Worldwide
The report details widespread rainfall and flood damage across Belgium Holland and England with additional storms in the South Seas and Australia. In the Namoi Somerton and Milliwindi districts rain totals vary from 25 to 300 points, with milliwindi recording intense bursts and farms inundated. Homeowners report flooded properties as ground absorption fails under the deluge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Holland
England
South Sea Islands
Australia
N.S. Wales
Manilla
New Mexico
Wongo
Keepit
F. E. Heywood
Wongo Creek
Borah
Milliwindi
Mr. Dove
Jas. Gardner
Gardner
W. Brady
G. Bell
E. Porter
R. Mellrath
Namoi
G Cooin
Somerton
A. Pletcher
G. Perring
Caemarthen
Oakes
Ial
Turner sets 9 hole golf record at Manilla course
Manilla golfer J C Turner extended local golf history by establishing a 9 hole record during Christmas holidays. He played in 2 bogeyed rounds with D M Mackenzie and Reg Grantham to finish the round in 88. The previous record of 34 was held by R M Smith and J Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Turner
Manilla
D M. Mackenzie
Reg Granthem
R. M. Smith
Forster
J. €. Turner
Bridge for School Children Question Raised at Council
Md Veness asked at the municipal council meeting whether the footbridge over Nomot Had had been forgotten. The Mayor replied the matter is in hand and will receive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Veness
Nomot
Fire Brigade Council Hearings Delay Meeting
The council met on Tuesday night as the mayor admitted he had not called a meeting due to insufficient data. He pledged to proceed when he has the necessary information in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koon Hs
Soldiers' League Annual Meeting Notices
The Manilla Returned Soldiers' League holds its annual meeting on Friday January 8 at 3 pm in the club rooms. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ League
Manilla
Government Sets 12 Month Term for Local Bodies
The government outlined a plan to limit present local government bodies to a 12 month term ending 4 December next. Adult franchise will be introduced and the subsequent elections will be held in December next.
Municipal Council Meeting Discusses Roads Grants and Building Lines
The council, with Mayor Wearne and Alds Scott Morris Cittagi Wayward and Veness present, reviewed the previous minutes and received multiple correspondences including a £250 grant for 1926 and £58 for 1925 from Main Roads Board. Decisions cover auditors, building applications using old timber, and work on Barraba Street North Manilla bridges and Arthur Street building lines with debate over Hutley Avenue status and 18 ft setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Wearne
Ads. Scott
Morris Cittagi Wayward
Veness
Main Roads Board
Grafton
Ald Hayward
Ald Veness
Ald. Kennedy
J.D Kennedy
Henry Pearson
Richard
John Townley
Agnes Kate Doran
John Nixon
William James
Coupland
G. Pearson
Gunnedah
Arking
Astm
Ald Kennedy
Thomas Davis Sheedy
Works Committee
E. Collier
A. Bailey
Aml Hayward
Bailey
Ald Venens
Colliers
Blackwell’s
Potter's
Ald
Main Roads Board Pledges Fair Spend On Shire Roads
Speaking at Lismore Chairman J Garlick says motor car revenue funds main roads nationwide and £26000 raised in Cumberland to be spent in country districts. Board aims for equal fifty fifty distribution with councils in partnership. Notable innovation includes extensive sign posts. Board to loan money for bridge construction at 5 percent interest and repayment extended from 15 to years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
J. Garlick
Cumberland
Mr. Garlick
Silent Cops Improve Traffic at Key Corners
In Manila the silent cops at Stoddart's Corner and the nearby school have eased traffic and improved regulation. Alderman Cliton questioned their placement stating they cause sharp turns, calling for a Works Committee report after Tuesday night's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Stoddart's Corner
Wehool
Clitton
Manilla Connell
Ald Venexs
Works Committee
Forty four Hour Law Regulates Hens and Stores
The article notes a new hour law affecting all industries with stores open from five minutes to nine in the morning to twelve thirty at noon on Wednesdays. It predicts higher living costs and potential wage demands. At Manila Council meeting Ald Veness gets approval to build a residence on Hutley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Existance
Cpm
Manilla
Ald Veness
Hutley Avene
Town Council to publish 1926 Estimates and rates
The town clerk W Filsell presented the annual estimates for 1926 showing detailed income items such as sanitary and garbage fees arrears and grants, and a total income near £4012 16s 3d. Expenditure covers administrative expenses, public works, health administration, public service, municipal property, and miscellaneous costs totaling about £4012 8s 0d with lighting charges forecast separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Association
Stimndry
Cmamon Ranager
Imblic
Munimipal
Imicellanieous
Ca.culusians
Ald Kennedy
Ald
Morris
Hayward
Clifton
Frinkin
Radio programme highlights for Sydney this week
A detailed listings page shows the week’s broadcasts from Sydney with events across venues. Highlights include cricket, dramatic theatre, musical concerts, organ recitals and variety programs at venues such as Chrystal Palace, St Andrews, Haymarket Theatre and the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Droaden
Set
Y Australi
Chrystal Palace
St Mark's
St. Andrews
Pat Pitt
Haymarket
Criterion
Goodie Reeve
Theatre | Royal
Pam
Sh Andrews
St. Stephens
Council awards grazing tenders for park lands
The council has accepted tenders for grazing rights on park lands for the year replacing the previous age based system. Tenders awarded include Recreation ground South East portion E to Aunis Brown for 11 pounds and Hill Park Wilshire for 12 pounds with enclosure and planting works by D. J. Munro for 4 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunis-Brown
D. J. Munro
Hill Park
Wilshire
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Ladias
Stoddarts, Ltd
Lesther Hoel
Wallaby
BOY Scouts
Visite of Representatives
Fire Brigade
Council
Ernie Sar
Arthur Street
Hutley Avenue
Ald. Hayward
Untley Avenues
Ald Kenneily
Am Am
Aueetjig
Haywart
Hurley Avenue
Duncombe
Taider Ordinaner
W Filsell
Feataris
Pan
Dan Thomas
Siaart
Chalmers Street
Ambassadors Salon
Thesday
Myra Gill
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