Cars At Cricket Matches Drives Public Parking Debate
The article reports on local government loans under a Stephens era program with Manilla and Mandowa shire councils awaiting balance payments for fire station and tar penetration works. It also covers a council vote to allow cars under the viaduct at cricket grounds to improve spectator comfort, amid safety concerns and pedestrian access disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Manilla Municipal
Maurilla Street
Fire Board
Manilla Street
Mandowa Shire
Manilla
Barraca
Cricket Association
Ald
A. R. McLeod
J. D. Kennedy
Als
J. N. Kennedy
Ara
Ald. McLeod
Court Street
Wilshire
Manilla Districts 1935 Advances In Agriculture And Town
The Manilla district reports a year of substantial growth with wheat crops near 450 000 bushels, wool price gains and a large ram sale improving flock standards. Municipal progress includes street formation, new buildings, a fire station, and school and hospital upgrades. The May state election re elected Hon. F. A. Chaffey. Local sport clubs held tournaments and race meetings across the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Byrnes
Upper
Manilla
Mandowa Shire
Greenhatches' Creek
Tamworth
Namoi River
Boggabri
Hall's Creek
Namoi Park
Manilla Rural School
Manilla District Hospital
F. A. Chaffey
Rifle Club
Rushes
Manilla Hosts Swimming Carnival with Council Lighting Support
Manilla Swimming Club plans a carnival to be funded from its resources and asks the Municipal Council to provide lighting. Aldermen Kennedy and McLeod back the request, noting 1000 candle power lamps could light the river area with poles on both sides. The Electricity Committee would oversee details as lighting plans move forward. A tourist praised Manilla’s council chambers during the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
J. N. Kennedy
Ald McLeod
Ald. Baker
Ald
J. D. Kennedy
Electricity Committee
Hall's Creek Baov Recital and Hospital Benefit Meet
The Hall's Creek Baov club will hold an Anniversary Day event on January 27 to benefit the local hospital with half the proceeds. Six programme races including the Court House Handicap of 15 at a distance. W Rooke donated substantially. Scrubbers races and a totalisator and wireless on site. Admission 2 shillings and a dance at night. S R Berry reports strong expected turnout. 72 points rain recorded since Sunday, weather showery though. Manilla district awaits rain. McCabe cup game set for Sunday at local oval. A Yorkshire buyer paid for five bales of greasy merino wool at the Bydney sales.
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Court House
W. Rooke
R. Berry
Gunnedsh
Far West
Manilla
Ménilla
Gunnedah
Yorkshire
Bydney
Uniform rules urged for country hospital contribution schemes
A circular from the Hospital's Commission urged the local Board to adopt uniform benefits and reciprocal treatment with the Metropolitan Fund to save country schemes from competitive disruption. Members debated aligning with the commission while preserving Manilla independence, with a proposal to reduce rates locally to retain supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Fund
Metrropolitan Fund
Manilla
J.D. Kennedy
C. L. Wilshire
J. D. Kennedy
Tate
R. H. Hudson
Shire of Mandowa offers reward for vandalism of council property
Notice from the Shire Office Mandowa calls for information leading to conviction of anyone damaging council property such as trees and sign boards. A reward of £2 is offered. Published 6/1/36. Also mentions Mackenzie and Sons and Kenzie Sons retailers with fabric and Crettone offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coates
F.L.C
Manilla
Manilla Ice Delivery Promises Daily Crystal Ice
A local service advertises daily crystal ice made from filtered water for delivery anywhere in Manilla. Call 95 to place an order.
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Manilla
Municipal Council Opens New Year Session
The Mayor presided at the first meeting with Aldermen J. N. Kennedy J. D. Kennedy Coates H. P. Baker L. Wilshire and A. R. McLeod present. Grants were given for a hotel sign and a leave request. a £19 unemployment relief dispute with the Post Office was deferred. a fire station lease was sent to Finance. a £10 donation to the Northwest Water Conservation committee was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. T. Bowman
Ald
J. N. Kennedy
J. D. Kennedy
J. Coates
H. P. Baker
W. C. Thom
Board of Fire Commissioners
Northwest Water Conservation and Development Committee
New South Wales
Tnspector
Ald. McLeod
Tamworth Road
Market Street
Southbrook
Railway Hill
Kennedy
E. Cottier
Connell
Main Roads Board
Manilla
Manilla Street
Graziers Meeting Proposes Membership Contribution Change
A Graziers meeting set for Saturday will discuss a motion from Mr Kennedy to cut the weekly rate for the systematic contribution scheme by 1d from June. The note references Rowman voting against the proposal and mentions the 1d reduction.
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Rowman
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Dloddart & Hayward Ltd
OHH
D. Kennedy & Sok
Fea Univ
Manilis
Royal Hotel
Queensland
Ding Stephens’ Pharmacy
pAcLouGe Ltd
Downie
West Tamworth
Public War Department
Sydney
Council
J. Blair
M Soft
Manilla and District
Annals of
Mazilla
McLeod
Hall's Creek Baov
Pital
F. E. Heywood
Commission
G. E. Bowman
H. V. Dowe
W. C. Maunder
Hees
Sccheme
F. B. Heywood
BSW
S.W
W. Price
M. C. MacKenzie and Sons
Shire OF
Mandowa
M. C. Kenzie and Sons
Graziers Meeting
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