Government eyes breaking up large estates near towns
Premier of New South Wales considers drastic action to break up large pastoral holdings near country towns to unlock land for settlement. Bishop Moyes praised this stance, noting many youths await opportunity, while past intimidation to hinder reform is cited. Tenders are invited for digging out 500 acres of country at Klori. Manila Hospital Board to meet Saturday at 2 30 p.m.
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N.S.W
Bishop Moyes
Armidale
Australia
Klori
Manila Hospital Board
Kloin
Oswald
Manilla
North West Water Conservation Committee report issued
The Narrabri conference group reports government funding of 10000 pounds for survey and investigation by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in 1936. Keepit Dam designs will start as surveys finish. A four million acre Namoni River survey begins this month with completion hoped by year end and possible construction by late 1937. Mandowa Shire and Manilla Council debated a ten pound donation to administration. Councils urged government to cover expenses from the grant. Rushes Creek road development urged ahead of anticipated Keepit dam traffic.
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North West Water Conservation Committee
Narrabri
Manils
Wad
Mundowa Shire
Water Conservation Wind Irrigation Commission
Keepit Dam
Wll
Namoni
Manilla Municipal
Mandowa Shire
G. 8. R. Park
F. E. Heywood
E. O. T. Bowman
North West
Sia
G. E. Bowman
Dr. M Park
Shire approves 9 foot road ramps center built
At the Shire meeting Dr. E C T Bowman moved that all future ramps be 9 feet wide and centered in the road with strength to carry 8 tons, built to ordinary road level. Dr. M Park supported the serviceable width and the motion passed. Ratepayers show little interest as council notes the Borah road is in good order. no meetings with ratepayers occurred. Members await engineering advice from Mrs J Coates and family on leave in Sydney.
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E. C. T. Bowman
M. Park
Mandowa
Borah
Mandowa Shire
G. A. White
Manly
Jochimeen
Shire Council
J. Dick
Mania
AE Bell
Manills
Jean
J. Cleeve Turner
Manilla
George
H. M. H. Denkyn
Silva Street
Bondi
Walter Bennett
Jochimson
Sydney
J. Coates
BR. Park
Park
Graziers’ Association
Holt
Mandowa Shire Council notes and community updates
Mandowa Shire Council meeting discussed sending sympathy to Dr G A White for illness while noting his improving health after surgery. Updates covered local recoveries, engineering duties resuming in February, police station duties, and engagements. Ayrıca graziers and council members were named for upcoming conferences and elections.
Thelma Kirk and William Clare Wed at Holy Trinity
Miss Thelma Jane Kirk and Mr. William John Clare wed at Holy Trinity Church Manilla on 28 December. Thelma wore a shirred satin gown with a silver belt and baby veil, carried lilies and frangipanni, attended by sister Linda Kirk in daffodil georgette. Reverend Battersby conducted a fully choral service. reception followed at the Parish Hall and the couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon.
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Holy Trinity Church
Manilla
Thelma Jane Kirk
W. E. Kirk
Headvale
William John Clare
J. Clare
Vanelause
Linda Kirk
Ronald Kirk
A. Battersby
M. Roberta
Clare
Sydney
Navy
Rain totals across districts show heavy weekend storms
Manilla reported 325 points of rain last week with showers continuing into Monday morning and a heavy Saturday. Other areas logged varying totals such as 250 points at Bungymulls with 100 in Friday night storms, and Keepit noting 133 points with 70 on Saturday night.
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Manilla
Upper Manila
New Mexico
Klori
Gallas
Arramanbully
Government breaks promise on cattle saleyard loan funds
Shire of Mandows officials voiced anger at a ministerial pledge to provide up to £2000 for cattle saleyards, now contradicted by a department notice saying no funds are available. Councillor Heywood and State member Capt. Chaffey had pressed for the loan, while confidence in the government waned amid recent events.
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Stevens
F. B Heywood
Capt. Chaffey
Mandows
M. Park
Department of Local Government
Wallet Lost at Parish Hall on Monday Night
Lost wallet with notes reported at Parish Hall on Monday night. Good reward offered. Return to Val Blanch or this office.
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Val. Blanch
Palais Theatre Ice Ice Freezing Water Delivery
An ad announces Palais Theatre offering Crystal Ice made from filtered water and delivery to any part of the ring with an order to 95. The notice promotes a cold beverage service and delivery terms.
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Manilla
Obituary for Mrs J Groth at Bexley aged 82
Mrs Johny Groth died at Bexley on December 28. She was 82, wife of Mr John Groth of Bexley and mother of Mrs Chas White of Manilla. She lived for many years with her husband on their station property in the Barraba district.
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Bexley
Johny Groth
John Groth
Chas, White
Manilla
Barraba
Death of William Brines at West Tamworth
Mr. William Brines aged 58 dies at his West Tamworth home this morning leaving a widow and six children. Sister Mrs. T. E. Hall of Manilla and another sister in Queensland, plus a brother at Attunga. Formerly owned a property at Upper Manilla. Fnneral to be held in Tamworth on Wednesday.
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West Tamworth
William Brines
Manilla Sheep Sale And Town Fire Alarm Report
Manilla hosts a forthcoming sheep sale with 8000 head announced by Auctioneer WJ Byrnes and notes a buoyant market after heavy rains. A Manilla fire alarm later reports a cottage blaze near Bignall and Wheeler. firemen found the kitchen alight, no water available, furniture largely lost, and Rodd sleeping on the verandah. Rodd’s furniture partly insured. the cottage built in 1912 by Albert Blanch.
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Manilla
Tamworth
Albert Blanch
Rodd
Illegally Using a Pony Case at Manilla Court
Edward Campbell faced a Manilla court for illegally using a pony. He allegedly took the horse from a reserve near Moree, drove it to Bingara, then abandoned it. The pony was found near Bingara and Campbell received a £5 fine with 10 days hard labour in default.
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Manilla
Edward Campbell
Moree
Bingara
Ee Ca
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DE Parkes
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H. d. Stephens
Syd. Univ
Manilla Street
Chas W. Knoll
MLO
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Knoll
Royal Hotel
Seumary
G.P.O
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oLouer Ltd
Street
Manila
Court House
P. A. Newall
Rushes’ Creek
B. Park
Main Roads Board
Keepit
June and
Gordon
J. McDougall
Katoomba
Messrs
B. Dowe
J. A. Sneenby
New England Country Party
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A. R. McLeod
McLeod
J. N. Kennedy
H. J. Roberts
V. O'Connell
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B. Finisn
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J. Woodley
W. Pittman
C. N. Scott
H. Norrin
F. O'Neill
J. Blair
South Australia
Queensland
Ryan
Tarrants
Tuna
India
M.C
Mae West
America
Ball's Creek Races
W. J. Byrnes
Palais Theatre
Jacky Cooper
Josephine Hutchinson
Chaita
Frank Craven
Mary Carlisle
J. Groth
W. Brines
Italy
Graziers' Association
Mr. G. S Park
Manilla Grasiers’ Associati
Mesers
C. McDonald
A. Doring
H. V. Dowe
Wang G & Bowman
FH. Hi
J. Smesnby
E. Nixon
J. Fairlie-Cunninghame
A. T. Bell
G. N. Stafford
C. Dove
L. H. Ross
J. P. Abbott
Australian Broadcasting Commission
HH Farnie-Cunni
Grassers’ Council
Messrs. C. Dafee
J. A. Sneesby
Addes
Graziers Association
J. A Sneesley
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