Two thirds of Malay states overrun by Japanese
The Manilla Express reports that two thirds of Malay states are overrun by Japanese forces. The enemy nears Singapore, and has seized Dutch East Indies centers. A Sydney council meeting decided to abandon the Royal Show for 1943 to avoid crowding and due to crisis. Wheat yields from Cowra show high potential, with 926 bushels per acre projected from cold-tolerant plants. A local businessman notes miners would resist even if Japan takes Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Council of the
R.as
Sydney
Defence Department
Teme
Cowra
8th Garrison Battalion Still Seeks Recruits at Adamstown
Ex-diggers from the last war resume contact and join the 8th Garrison Battalion at Adamstown Rifle Range. After a week of training, recruits will be allocated to companies to bolster beach defence against invasion. Vacancies remain for signallers, machine-gunners, trench mortar-men and riflemen. Eligible ex-service men under 55 in medical classes 1 or 2, or certain militia classes, may apply to local recruiting officers for forms and a medical exam. A warrant to report to Adamstown Rifle Range, Newcastle, will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamstown
Adamstown Rifle Range
Newcastle
Korn Promoted to Officer in Charge at Bangalow
A. G. Korn Police Sgt has been appointed officer in charge of Bangalow on the Northern Rivers and left with his wife and three children to take up duties on Wednesday. Korn came to Manilla in March 1999 as a first class constable and was promoted to third class sergeant in August last year. He was a member of Manilla Rifle Club and a first class shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Korn
Bangalow
Korn
Manilla
Rifles Coming In From Manilla Ride Club Areas
The Manilla district reports many .303 rifles are returning to Manilla Police Station. About 50 rifles have already arrived with more expected. Locally over 60 .303 rifles are owned, plus many repeating rifles and approved sights have been returned. The likelihood is that at least 100 rifles will be returned to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
I 1
Pte Ross Northey Named Son of Mr and Mrs Northey
Private Ross Northey, son of Mr and Mrs Northey of 1 Glen, Halls Creek, is named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Ross Northey
The
A.lf
Middle East
Milk Producers Threaten Strike Across Maitland District
Milk suppliers in the Maitland district warn the Milk Board of a 4d per gallon increase demand by Sunday or milk from Siunter River Valley will halt. The piece notes rising living costs and calls for broader economic pressure, with observations on government taxation and industrial strain. A separate item reports 74 pounds worth of vandalism at Tamworth Look Out.
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Maitland
The
Milk Board
Siunter River Valley
Tamworth
Selection committee ranks players A and B grades
The committee lists A Grade players as A, UC. Includes J. F. Wearne and J. Watts among others. B Grade names include F A Sampson and D Nuh-Pattrick with multiple Wearne and Byrne entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UC. Punch
A. Rodgers
J. N. Kennedy
W. Pittman
J. F. Wearne
V. J. Byrnes
W. Swain
C. M Podmore
A. C. Kelly
C. N. Scott
C. J. Byrnes
A. R. Fisher
M. C. James
L. J. Smithers
A. C. Eckford
Fo Hayward
Manilla Rifle Club Founded in 1906 Meeting
The Manilla Rifle Club now in recess due to war conditions was founded at a public meeting in Manilla on June 9, 1906. Captain T. N. Johnston presided and first officers elected included Captain W. M. Trenerry as president secretary J. F. Wearne and committee members A. Bailey Jas McDonald and Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Far West stall aids health scheme at Saturday fair
A street stall will be held on Saturday to raise funds for the Far West Children's Health Scheme. Organisers, members of the Wongo Creek CWA, appeal for donations and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Wongo Creek C.W.A
Bridge Steps Repair Proposal at Municipal Council Meeting
At the council meeting Alderman C N Scott reported with Alds A R Macleod and W F Gannon that steps on the northern Bridge approach were inspected. The Works committee recommended cleaning and squaring the western steps, installing a 4 by 4 post on an angle, re fixing handrails and post caps, and replacing two post caps on the eastern side. A bottom rail on each side to be replaced. The work aims to prevent horses from riding the steps and the report was adopted.
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Ald
Manilla Holiday Guests and Local Appointments
Miss G McGovern of Manilla holidayed in Sydney with Annie Dengate also visiting. Mrs F O'Neill of the Court House Hotel holidayed at Guyra. Jean Wheeler joined the Commonwealth Bank staff at Manilla. Mrs H McDonald and two children holidayed at Glen Innes. M Heywood and Doris Stanley returned from Sydney and Newcastle. Bosward and son John of Burwood holidayed in Manilla with the Wearne family. Townley in England sends greetings to Manilla friends. Marjorie Bowman of New Mexico and Molly Wilson of Gunnedah holidayed at Glen Innes. Constable Kennedy of Mullaley appointed to Manilla Police. Lex Campbell resigns from AMP to join Stewart and Lloyds at Newcastle. Pergy Winter of Round Creek scored high leaving certificate passes. Pergy O’Neill of Manila gained several Leaving Certificate honors. Tenders for Manilla mail contracts close February 17.
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Sydney
G McGovern
Manilla
Annie Dengate
F. O'Neill
Court House Hotel
Guyra
Jean Wheeler
Commonwealth Bank
H. McDonald
Glen Innes
M. Heywood
Doris Stanley
Newcastle
Bosward
John
Burwood
Lex Campbell
AMP
Stewart and Llayds
Pegey Winter
Round Creek
Church of England Girls' School
Tamworth
Pergy O'Neill
Leo O'Neill
Manila
St. Trsula’s College
Armidale
Tobacco appraisal dispute over leaf inspection and pricing
The Manilla B Mens Association protests the tobacco leaf inspection process urging unbiased appraisal and higher prices. Growers claim better leaf is rejected, while a manufacturer says he would buy rejected leaf if allowed. A Tamworth meeting voiced dissatisfaction and planned to protest the destruction of condemned leaf harvested in the 1982-38 season.
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Manilla B Mens Association
J. P. Abbott
Church Services Across Towns Include Rev Judd
In Manilla and nearby communities worship times are listed with multiple denominations. Holy Communion services occur at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. in Holy Catholic Church Anglican Manilla, 11 a.m. in Wongo Creek, and 3 p.m. in Upper Manilla with other acts such as evening song. Rev. C. T. Judd presides at Methodist and New Mexico sites, while Rev. A. Battersby and Rev. H. McDonald are noted at other churches in the district.
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Manilla
Even Wongo Creek
Upper
C. T. Judd
Halls Creek
New Mexico
Cc. T. Judd
Barraba
R Heywood
Manilla Business Mews Association Seeks Action on Dog Nuisance
At the last meeting the Manilla Business Mews Association discussed stray dogs in Manilla Street and in local stores. It was agreed to bring the issue before the Municipal Council and request action.
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Manilla
Sydney Fund Raises to Ninety Eight Pounds Eight Shillings Eleven Pence
A donation of ten pounds from Mr Thos Roberts of Halls Creek brings the Sydney Fund to £98 8s 11d. Further donations are welcomed and can be left at the Municipal or Shire Council offices.
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Thos, Roberts
Halls Creek
Sydney
White Way Lighting Scheme Meets With Council
White Way Lights Manilla Business Men's Association at its last meeting decided to approach the Municipal Council to discuss arrangements for payments related to the White Way Lighting Scheme now that it is not functioning.
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Manilla Business Mens’ Association
Weather Heatwaves Across Manilla and Sydney
Manilla endured another scorcher with 104 degrees and a difficult night as a hot easterly wind kept temperatures high while the low fell to 80. Thursday brought an overcast sky with rain in Sydney and hope for a needed downfall in the North West.
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Manilla
Sydney
North West
Manilla Group Proposes Park Beautification Plan
The Manilla Business Mens Association agreed to petition the Municipal Council for upgrades to the Swimming Pool Park. Proposals include planting trees and mowing grass to improve the park’s appearance and use.
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Manilla
Wheat Receivals and Tobacco Board Appointment
Last week Manilla station received 7 960 bags of wheat and total season stock rose to 299 009 bags with no despatches. Upper Manilla totals show 14 000 bags received, 11 000 despatched leaving 3 000 bags on hand. Tamworth water rations at 1 750 000 daily. only about 20 percent suitable for manufacture after re appraisals. Mr WG McKnight named to Australian Tobacco Board as growers representative. long involvement since 1921 including leadership of Northern Tobacco Growers Association and Newcastle Tobacco Manufacturing Co. He advocates industry progress and fights against condemned leaf in Tamworth and Manilla districts. hopes for an Tamworth appraisal centre to boost the local tobacco industry.
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Manilla
Upper
WG. McKnight
Attunga
Australian Tobacco Board
McKnight
Northern Tobacco Growers Association
Newcastle Tobacco Manufacturing Company
N.S.W
Tamworth
MeeKnicht
Manilla Street Stall and Local Notices Across Services
A mixed set of notices from Wongo Creek and Manilla branches includes a street stall drive for Far West Chil Health Scheme, sale offers for a porcelain bath and a 1927 Chevrolet utility plus a 14 hand pony, a Wheatgrowers Union meeting at Mechanics Institute in Manilla to elect delegates and discuss conference proposals, trespass warnings on Moss Vale property, and tender invitations for mail conveyance services from July 1 1942 with submission by February 11 1942, via GPO Sydney.
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Manilla
Wheatgrowers Unton
Mechanics’ Institute
A. G. Doring
W. A. Boman
Upper Post Office
Upper Manilla
Riby Grove
Warrabah
Lochgyle
Caldwells
Barraba
General Post Office
Sydney
Superintendent Postal Services
G.P.O
R. W. Hamilton
Post and Telegraphs
Palais Theatre presents Jack Buchanan and Greta Gynt
Jack Buchanan stars opposite Greta Gynt at the Palais Theatre in a period stage presentation. The engagement features marquee names and a lively, music filled program drawing local crowds.
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Jack Buchanan and
Greta Gynt
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Lournay
Ric
Stoddart & Hayward
For
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
A. 5. Davis, C. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Veness
Ford Dealers
Service Department
Express
Australia
Set
Mr. and
Northey
Glen Ross
J.H
Trice Commissioner
Manilla Rifle Club
Manilla Business Mens
W. J. Scully
Tamsworth
Scully
the Holy Catholic Church
Rev
A. Battersby
Methodist
Presbyterian
Emlas
Wongo Creek
C.W.A
Far West
Leadon
Arthur St
J. T. Robertson and CO
Ice Chest
J. T. Robertson
Moss Vale
Cc. J. Byrnes
W.W
Palais Theatre
Jack Oakie
Kay Francis
Ann Sheridan
Eddie Albert
Joan Leslie
MR. H. K. Barraclouge
D.E.C.A
Royal Hotel
H. A Barraclough Pty. Ltd
Optometrists & Opticians
Bondi Beach
Walter John Wearn
Carlingford
Wearn
Dr. Wearn
Rose Bay
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