Water plant output and tar damage noted by Manila Council
Water Engineer figures show Manila plant operated 168 hours in November pumping 2,220,000 gallons and 276 hours in December pumping 4,140,000 gallons, nearly double the prior month. The council ordered daily street inspections and tar cleanup while seepage continues amid heat. Judges named for Manila Show March 17–18, 1989 include T Watson Bellata and E W Jones Narromine among others with several sections pending finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Manilla
T. Watson
Bellata
E. W. Jones
Narrabri
L. Sanderson
L. Harris
J. Waugh
Armidale
Office hours and local visits announced for Manilla area
The O P B Office opens January 31 and will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mr J J Snomes of Barraba will visit Manilla on those days. Rodney McDonald broke a finger playing cricket last weekend. Miss M Morris of Lismore is holidaying in Manilla and district with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Jack and McDonald
Byd.) Pty. Ltd
Opticians and
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Lismore
Manilla
Royal Hotel
Opticians
Afanills O.P.B
Manila Cpb
J.J. Snomes
Barraba
Rodney McDonald
M. Morris
Manilla News Signals Weather Changes and Local Developments
Reports describe a recent storm over Manilla with light rainfall and a drop in temperature. The Namoi river conditions improve yet carry weed issues. Hyacinth inspection warns of river blockages. Local property sales, store promotions, and arrivals at the Foundry corner feature amid transport and park lighting calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
North Manilla Seeks Water Extension Aboard Petition
A petition signed by forty landowners in North Manilla asked the Municipal Council to extend town water service. The mayor noted £250 in arrears in North Manilla rates, with only ten signatories current. The engineer estimated the project at three to four thousand pounds, and the water sub-committee was instructed to investigate costs and feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manilla
North Man
Ald
J. N. Kennedy
Ald. Grill
Ald. Davis
Davis
Grill
East Tamworth Prepares for Manilla Bowls Clash
East Tamworth likely visits Manilla Tuesday night for B grade pennants after Saturday cancellation. The Manilla side backs improved practice, while East Tamworth shows strength. select squad listed with skips Blanch Swain and Podmore Scott. A trial game is planned Saturday and committee meets Friday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tamworth
Manilla
East
Tamworth
J. F. Wearne
W. Pittman
A. C. Blanch
S. W. Swain
J. Kearns
A.B. Davis
R. M. Smith
C.F. Hayward
J. N. Kennedy
C. M. Podmore
C.N. Scott
AR. McLeod
D. McDonald
L. J. Smithers
E. Coupland
D. ©. Ogle
Blanch and Swain
Podmore
C. N. Scott
A. B. Davis
C. F. Hayward
Municipal Council appoints committees at meeting
At Tuesday’s session the Mayor proposed and the Council adopted committees across Finance Works Water Parks Electricity Health Building and Curator. Members include Aldermen J Coates L Wilshire G F B Grill A E Davis F K Wood A R McLeod M L Davis C J Wilshire and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coates
L. Wilshire
G. F. B. Grill
A. E. Davis
F. K. Wood
A. R. McLeod
A. B. Davis
G. F
CULPRITS TO BE REWARD OFFERED FOR SWIMMING POOL VALVE VANDALISM
The Inspector reported at the last Municipal Council meeting that someone removed the stop valve from the swimming pool wall causing water loss during extreme heat. The council voted to offer a 5 pound reward for information leading to conviction, noting past cases where culprits were known but not acted on.
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Ald
Wilshire
Wood
Grill
Annual wool sale opens Friday with large ram and ewe lineup
The well known annual sale begins Friday at 10 30 am on the Longwalls featuring 350 high class merino rams 200 young stud merino ewes from Wanganella Estate 130 Border Leicester 70 Romney Marsh 60 Corriedale 29 Polwarth 25 Southdown and 12 English Leicester rams plus 180 stud Border Leicester ewes. One special stud B L ram and four young stud ewes from Hann Hill also included.
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Wanganella Estate
Border Leicester
Romney Marsh
Corriedsle
Polwarth
Southdown
B.L. Ram
Hann Hill
Manilla
Ard
Church Services and Sport Rosters Featured in Manilla Area
The listing details church services across Manilla Somerton Rushes Creek and Barraba with times for Holy Communion Evensong and Methodist services and notes Presbyterian and Anglican arrangements. A Waratah v Somerton team is named for Sunday at Somerton and a WHEL team match against Kootingal is set for No. 2 oval at 11 30 a.m. Sunday with a roster of players and a request to notify the secretary if unavailable.
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the Holy Catholic Church
Manilla
Somerton
Rushes Creek
A. Battersby
Waratah
H. Coate
L. Bignall
J. Bignall
A. Dyson
A. White
G. White
J. McIlrath
L. Ridgewell
B. Finlan
H. Watts
K. White
WHEL
Kootingal
No. 2 Oval
J. Doohan
J. Watts
C. Kennedy
G. Snape
BE. Staire
Bignall
D. O'Neill
F. Green
R. Reid
C. Pengilley
A. Gilroy
Rockdale Property Sale Near Manilla Under Private Treaty
Rockdale on Hall's Creek nineteen miles from Manilla, covering 1260 acres, was bought by Keith Blanch of Hall's Creek after a public auction failed to reach reserve. sold privately soon after. Claude Hall and Mrs Hall of Cressbrook are holidaying in Sydney.
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Rockdale
Hall’s Creek
Manilla
Keith Blanch
Hall's Creek
Benjamin Chapman
Messrs
A.C. Veness
Claude Hall
Cressbrook
Sydney
One Day Matches Favoured By Manilla Cricket Club
A Manilla Cricket Association meeting carried a notice of motion to switch the district competition to one day matches instead of the present two day format. Clubs Attunga Waratah Wednesday Half Holiday Dick's XI Banks debated impacts on players, byes, and overall cricket standard before the motion passed by seven votes to three. Starting time noted as 1.30 pm.
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Manilla Cricket Association
Lindsay Bignall
Attanga
Waratah
Dick's XI
Banks
Bignall
R. McDonald
Byfield
Attunga Club
Ray Doohan
Dicks XI
C. Kennedy
C. Pengilley
Wax matches banned statewide with limited area carveout
The Chief Secretary announced moves to prohibit wax matches under amendments to the Careless Use of Fire Act and the Bush Fires Act. The embargo starts February 1 with suspensions in metropolitan and Newcastle areas to ease stock disposal. Club schedules shift earlier and teams reassess lineups as competition proceeds with next rounds including Attunga, Dick's, Waratah, Somerton, and Kootingal.
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Gollan
Newcastle
C. Pengilley
Banks and Public Service Team
P.S
Attunga
Dick's
No. 1. Oval
Waratah
Somerton
H. H
Wednesday
the Oval
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Stoddart & Hayward
H's
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Feeta
P.O. Box
Barraclough L
George Direct
yaEr
A. W. Stevens
MLO
M. F. Sweeney
Optometrist
Chas
W. Knoll
GPO
Richmond
Clarence
Namoi
Chapman
Bradman
Macartney
N.sw
Quirk
Balmain
Preston Stanley
Nsw
New England
Guinedah
Moree
Wee Waa
Wongo Creek
Everton
Spring Creek
M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Pty. Ltd
Stoddart. and
Hayward Pty. Ltd
Austin Veness
Tasmania
Hobart
Melune
Keith Heywood
M. Heywood
Theodore
Queensland
North
Methodist
R. Heywood
A. H. Nixon
Upper Manilla
BR. Heywood
New Mexico
HL. Nixon
W. L. Jago
Presbyterian
Winbri
Linton
Ginnagulla
Kentucky
Eloora
Deniliquin Stud Park
Boonoke
Tondeburine
Wallah
Bereen
Woolgoolga
Fairlie Grange
Emu Hill
North Bullagreen
Studs
Victoria
Riverina
New Zealand
Corriedale
Bunker Hill
Wagen
Manbetta
Border
E. Hayes
G. Tweddle
F. A. Newnham
Kyneton
Ola
New South Wales
Sharp
Longwools
Merinos
W. J. Byrnes
Ceresan
KR. Peachey
King J. T. Robertson & CO
Doohan’s
Leo O'Neill
Dengate
Palais Theatre
Danielle Darrieux
Douglas Fairbanks
Robt. Montgomery
Virginia Bruce
Jack Holt
Jacqueline Wells
Teiloee
Gail Patrick
Dengate's
Dengate’s
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