Manilla Water Scheme Delayed By Parliamentary Committee Process
Hon P A Chaffey writes to AR McLeod noting the water conservation plan for the Namet River was referred to the Public Works Committee but blocked by a requirement for an estimated cost. The motion stalled at the Legislative Assembly amid parliamentary procedural delays. government and committee cooperation expected once data are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Chaffey
AR McLeod
Manilla
Legislative Assembly
Spellan Ve
Mie
Nemei
Third Test Match Opens in Adelaide With Australia Favored
Adelaide hosts the third Test as Australia eyes a win with a likely XI including Collins Bardsley Andrews Kelleway Marley Goldfield Ryder Richardson and A Richardson. Wet pitch may force Andrews as twelfth man amid favourable weather for batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Dorothy Mackaill Fulfills Secret Ambitions On Stage
Dorothy Mackaill, a Ziegfeld Follies star, fulfills secret stage ambitions by performing in John St. Robertson's The Fighting Blade with Richard Barthelot in a First National picture. The film was to be shown at Mechanics' Institute on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mackall
Toth
John St Robertson
Richard Barthelio
Mechanics’ Institute Pioreres
Marriage at Liverpool Sydney Between Local Officials
The marriage occurred at Liverpool Sydney on January Th, uniting W Wisuh, former Manilla town clerk, with Miss How from Tamworth. The couple is linked to Manilla and Tamworth families, with Mr WB Mannings and Miss Jean Clarke named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Sydney
W. Wisuwh
Manilla
Eet Tavera
How
Star of
Manile Kura
Tamworth
WB. Mannings
Man
Jean Clarke
Orks
Form
Manitla
Shire Council edges through busy January meeting
The January shire meeting discussed road closures in Dove parish and a proposed North Namoi river access from Lowrie to Tarwemea. It reviewed finance with a healthy balance, noted noxious weed declarations, and set plans for Hall’s Creek road works and tender allocations for the Main Roads Loan Vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Heywood
Cas. White
Gardner
Bowmin
W -E. Kirk
Parish of
Dove
Maina
Cree-Bendemeer
Manilla
Bendemeer
Mandowa
Glover
Lowrie
Tarwemea
Namoi River
John Glover
W. G. Glover
Glen Barra Road
Hall's Creek
Re Council
Tate
Conneil
Yenios
Tarwonga
Suda Av
Shire
Verx
Murphy
Parkes
Pitt
A. C. Fisher
Thave
Tast
Ted
Royal Automobile Club
Sydney
Good Roads Association
Jim Heywood
Mick O'Brien
Herman
Wongo Creek
Jim Gardner
Coulton
Rod Grant
Mgoney
Fordson Traxtor
Wun
Hall
Murds
Toma
Crock Fond
Manilla Celebrates Day with Appeals for Help and Events
The town of Manilla promotes a red letter day on January 26 urging donations to the hospital, with £26 1s subscribed so far. A meeting for refreshment stall volunteers is set for January 22 at 4:30 pm at the Mechanics’ Institute. Sports events nominations close January 21, and concert organizer Mr RB Doak plans a first class program featuring Mr A J Dean and a swagman concertina act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abberfields
Gardner
Bowman
Oaky Creek
Coote
Manilla
B.OL/T. Bowman
Hall's Creek
Mechanics’ Treasute
Pan
Spore
W. ‘Ai. Tomicina
Fe Sports
M. Buxton
Tamworth
A. Lane
RB. Doak
A. J. Dean
Moree
Manilla Cricket Club Triumphs in Weekend Tourney
Manilla team defeated Namoi River squad on the Numei River weekend tourney. Young led scoring with a century while J Martin added 46 runs and Gilroy 16. Coote took four wickets for Manilla as Shaw top-scored for Namoi with 44 before a runout. The match followed by interstatary clashes with South Australia beating NSW by 181 runs.
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Munilla
Numei River
Young
J. Martin
J. Gilroy
H. Jones
John Coote
Shaw
Namoi
Beertes
Manilla
Sears
Dd. Ry
J. N. Kennedy
J. Mun- Johnston
A. Gill Froy
O'Neill
S$. Waddingham
E Dawson
Kennedy
R.allen
A. Reynolds
Morris
South Australia
Ated Nsw
Diggers
Ty Mest
H. Chaye
M.moffat
W. Gannon
Snape
AL Geddes
PL O'Connor
TL Green
Woods
C. Sherwood
Y. Tomking
J Coates
Rev. Gerld
Waygood
Church of England
RA. Morris
1. Rodgers
MW. Herts
M. Roberts
Property sale in Manilla and surrounding districts noted
An auction at UG Mechanics Institute advertised several farm blocks near Manilla and nearby areas. Blocks ranged from 400 to 1100 acres with varied cultivation, notably wheat and fattening land. Only small bids were received on some blocks. others saw no offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel-Namoi Junction
Community Candidates Rally With Dances Auctions And Stalls
The article notes a country candidate campaign in progress with a sheep donation for a weight guessing contest, ticket books, and a public stall at Fall’s Creek Hall. Saturday events include a soft drink stall at scale yards and a dance at the Mechanical Institute with music and supper. A street stall by Mrs. Harry Veness raised £20 16s for the candidate. Also reported are the death of Wm Kennedy senior and a public note on Attie Norris’s injured thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coote
Aame
Express
Fall's Creek
Missex V. White
N. Ferry
Harry Veness
Cox
McGinty
Wm. Kennedy
Armidale
Manilla
Dubbo
Taree
Graton
Tamworth
Kennedy
Quer
Claude Taylor
Te Rate
Bendemeer
Dance in aid of sheriff Bazaar boosts funds at We Creek Hall
A January charity dance organized by Mrs James Brady at We Creek Hall drew many attendees who enjoyed a full floor, fine music, and supper. Novelty dances and prizes included a Monte Carlo waltz won by Costello and Ewart, and a balloon dance awarded to Mixes O'Brien and partner, with MC Jon Reeves praised for his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brady
We Creek
Brady
Jack O'Brien
Bach
Mine Costello
Ewart
Mixes O’brien
Bingura
Mra Brady
Colin Johnston
Jon Reeves
Berions Accident On Box Bridge Road
A Wednesday morning accident on Box Bridge on Rashes road injures William Howrigan, a rider on a horse wagon owned by Mody Brady of Kespit. He was taken to Manila Hospital after severe injuries from the crash near the bridge, with rescue efforts described and traffic consequences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anariet Willian Howrigan
Mody Brady
Kespit
Evoss
Jemmer
Manilla
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Namoi River Irrigation League
Water Conservation and Teligation Commission
Dorothy Mackaill
Shire Council
Renort
Tarwones Road
Tawrie
Gilroy
Seunlon
Namot Fuytne
Ty Youth Hsecanion
Tonkins
W. Handsaker
Sherwool J. Coote
Sharwood L. Bridge
Woods W. Nifte
Sherwood E. Glover
Ant D. Reid
Young T. Roberts
Dawson SunTries
Yellont
John Power
I the Tate Seonior
Sydnee Yestardary
Church Services
Pam
J. B. Thata
Wonga Creek
Milliwindi
R. A. Hari
Nixon
Gould
Upper
New Mexico
Huntsgrove" Bale
Portia
Wongo Creee
Berions
Monrlay
Boge
Gr. Coate
Choren Af Shor
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