Motes Exhibit Offered for Manilla Society Show
At the December meeting of the Manilla Agricultural Society Mr. W Lye of Tamworth proposed a large and valuable exhibit of wheat oats and barley with over 300 varieties. The exhibit, praised as the state's best of its kind, includes varieties from major wheat regions and others used to propagate our wheats. The Plant Breeders Association aids, and the society accepted the offer. Improvements to grounds and a new front fence boost show prospects with schedules sought from Victoria and South Australia. Prize money for jumping and trotting events increased to attract top horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Agricultural Society
W. Lye
Tamworth
Lye
Plant Breeders’ Association
Manilla
Victoria
South Australia
Drowning accident near Gunnedah claims young life
The drowning occurred across the river near Gunnedah when a horse crossing a lagoon toppled into 14 to 16 feet of water. John net Allen, 124, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Allen, unable to swim, disappeared after slipping from the horse. Two swimming companions White and Baker attempted to rescue him but could not reach the bank. A dozen divers searched and later found the body 20 yards from the bank in 10 to 12 feet of water, near Barber Street local residents say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
John Net Allen
Ben Allen
Barber Street
Manilla
White
Baker
Baker's
Allen
Charles Smith
Byrnes Family Summer Plans Spotlight Coogee Trip
J A Byrnes leads family on Thursday night departure toward Coogee for summer holidays. Mandowa Shire Council will soon call tenders for completion of work on a Boggsbri project. A drought relief update notes 2.5 inches of rain at Winton. The river log incident near the water weir is reported. Town Clerk W FisseI returns to Manilla from holiday.
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Ems Atsini Oopat
J. A. Byrnes
Coogee
Mandowa Shire
Boggsbri
Queensland
Winton
Dali
W. Filsell
Manilla
Ladies Compartment on Manilla Train
Mrs. M. Veness, Hon. Secretary of the Namoi Group of the CWA, reports a Department of Railways letter promising future ladies compartments on the Manilla Barraba train for school children travelling in vacation periods. The through carriage aim avoids children changing at Tamworth. Officials request notice of any travel on dates outside regular vacation term to monitor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Veness
Namoi Group
C.W.A
Department of Railways
Manilla
Barraba
Tamworth
Eclipse of the Moon Peers Observe Total Lunar Event
A total lunar eclipse occurred Saturday night as Earth's shadow darkened the full moon for two to three hours. Weather was clear with no clouds, and observers reported the coppered disc turning British tinge at the edge before the moon reappeared around 4 30 a.m. Many locals witnessed the spectacle.
Orphaned Baby Found After Parents Die This Summer
A baby born to deceased parents in Bristol Virginia after both mother and father died earlier in the year is adopted by Rev. and Mrs. M. Kineheloe in Emory. Meanwhile Bakers at Canberra have cut bread prices from 54d to 5d, affecting the commonwealth territory.
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U.S.A
Robert Nicholson
Miami
Bristol
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Stoddart & Hayward
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
J. F. Wearne
M.C .Mackenzie & Sons
Sena
Dengate
Optometrism and Opticians
St . George Strest
Court House
Eee
Sty Pee 1
Pecmated Sr. Jewal
Cash
C. N. Scott
Newmgent and Radio
Roberts Bros
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
Summer Salo
Tiana the
Bargsin Priom
Osman
Manila
A. C. Blanch
Royal Stables
the Foundry
H. Baker & CO
Kingston’s
R. J. Kingston
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