Destruction of Fruit Crops in Manila Due to Rain and Flies
Destruction of early fruit this season in Manila blamed on nine inches of October and November rain that spurred fruit fly hatching. Wet weather and a heavy infestation have left town trees and backyard fruit heavily infested, with rotted fruit and ground larvae ready for next breeding. Local growers urged to act seriously as Manila becomes one of the worst fruit fly infested towns in the region.
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Commonwealth Bank quota and subscriptions noted
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a quota allocated to Manilla of £15,000 with residents subscribing £20,000. Manager Mr H McK Preey notes the amount subscribed is very gratifying and reflects strong local support and security loan activity.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
H. McK. Preey
Manilla
Wheat Season Totals at Manillz Silo Report Poor Quality
The Manillz Silo reports 1950 wheat receipts of 152,490 bushels, down from 515,006 in 1949, with 62,440 bushels added to stock, against 280,000 last year. Quality was well below standard, and dockages are expected to be heavy.
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Rainfall Record Set in November 1950
The 1950 November rain month stood out as the wettest on record with 783 points noted. Data shows unusually high precipitation figures and reflects a historic statewide rainfall event for that period.
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Rall
Heywood Elected Shire President At Mandowa Meeting
At a Mandowa Shire Council meeting on December 22 1950 Councillor R Heywood was elected Shire president and given a salary of £52 per year, up from £40. The council also formed a financial committee and appointed Heyland and the Shire Clerk to the local Rs Committee. The meeting paid tribute to the late President C Byrnes and welcomed Mr Brian Byres, nephew of the late president, as a new member.
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Mandowa
Pendsy
R. Heywood
Heyland
Heywood
Brian Byres
Shite
Busy Xmas Week At Local Businesses Posts High Traffic
Crowds thronged shops during Christmas week with no incidents reported. The sole accident involved a motor truck overturning near the Railway Station. the driver escaped injury. Local churches held special services on Christmas morning as many residents traveled by car to nearby resorts, hindered only by persistent wet weather.
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Holiday Weather Amid Coastal Resorts Calendar
Weather across coastal resorts showed unsettled rain and wind during the holiday period. Saturday before Christmas reached 98 degrees then a cool week lowered highs below 60. New Year’s Eve brought light rain, part of a record December total of 37 inches, the second highest in 67 years. historical highs were 44.46 inches in 1890, 37.01 in 1950, and 36.34 in 1894. 1951 opens with 40 points on New Year’s Day.
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Manilla
Somme
Manilla sewerage project nears midwinter completion
Despite wet weather, contractors report about 60 percent of the Manilla sewerage line finished. The main from the pumping station to the Namoi treatment works is pending, with private connections expected by midwinter and the scheme to be fully in working order by next spring. Foundations for Oreck are also under construction.
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Pmping
Namoi
Oreck
Christmas Fishing Frenzy Amid Manila Waterways
Local anglers celebrated Christmas with a lively fishing spree along Manila waters. The event drew many homes and families as colorful catches including golden perch and other notable species filled nets. Participants reported a festive mood and good luck, with locals touting the fun and abundance of the holiday angling.
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Manilla
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