Notable results and moves from Hawkesbury College and Manilla
At Hawkesbury College examination H A Grantham of Manilla placed 15th. Mr Coleman of Railway Hill departed for Queensland and the Burcou where Mrs Coleman will guard property. A party including Mr and Mrs Geddes and others toured the North Coast to Port Macquarie for five weeks. Mrs St Roberts returned after a major operation in Paddington. Jean Venese was appointed teacher at Gravesend and M Vincent transferred from Bundarra to Tuggerah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury College
H. A. Grantham
Manilla
Coleman
Railway Hill
Queensland
Burcou
Coleman Bay & Property
W. BR. Geddes
Holden
Mibert Geddes
Adin
Winter
W. Bowman
Port Macquarie
Geddes
Albert Geddes
St. Roberts
Sunnyside
Hall's Creek
Manilla Focuses On Advancing Farm Knowledge And Wealth
A 1924 Manilla Express column urges modernization of farming citing shifts from 1908 practices to science driven methods. It argues wealth from the soil comes from applying knowledge, schooling farmers, and adopting new techniques to boost production and district prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Science
New Labour Government Formed Under Ramsay MacDonald
The Baldwin ministry failed on a censure vote, Baldwin resigned, and Ramsay MacDonald is commissioned to form a government. MacDonald becomes Britain's first Labour premier with a cabinet including Haldane as Foreign Affairs, Snowden as Chancellor, and Clynes in the Commons leadership, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Ramsay Macdonald
Macdonald
Britain
Bom
Hi Minis
Lord Haldane
Kort Ch Jar
Philip Snowden
J. J. Thomas
Stary
Celoniva
Lyney Olivier
India
Wise Chelmsford
The
Admiralty
Stephen Walsh
11. Clynes
Hore of Commons
Lord Palmer
Ce ‘Il
Avihir Hendersn
Tone
Brigadier Thompson
Air
Svdney Webb
Tourt of Jade
J. Wheat
Burns Night Observed Amid Stretched Celebrations
Unclear OCR text describes Burns Night events with references to celebrations and local participants. The fragment mentions Thursday or Friday timing and various festive activities, but details are obscured. The item notes community observances and social gatherings with uncertain names and locations.
Intermediates Praise Manilla Pupils Passes at Rural School Exam
The Manilla community lauds Reg Gee and other students for outstanding Intermediate results with no failures. Mentions include Reg Gee 1b 2a 3a 4a 94 Ida 26a and others, plus remarks on headmaster Mr McKean and staff. Also notes successful passes from Corefla and Tamworth High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Gee
McKean
Reginald Gee
Ginald Bailey
Donald Kennedy
Mavis Grantham
Aay
Walsh
Ther Veness
Saci
Kenneth C Barwick
Corefla
Armindle High School
Henry Francis Norris
Tamworth High School
Rain and Hail Bring Mixed Crops After Drought
Reports from Manilla, Carmar, and Singleton describe heavy rain totals and hail damage. At Manilla 296 points and Carmar 8 inches since drought break were recorded, while Singleton saw over 9 inches in places. A Swanbrook hailstorm damaged vines and flooded fields, with ten feet of water at one location, and nets battered by the rainfall. The sky cleared today but further moisture is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuer
Manilla
Keepit
Carmarthen
Oakes
Singleton
Swanbrook
Hall's Creek
Interstate cricket clash NSW versus Victoria opens at Sydney
NSW leads averages with 41.1 by Prueh followed by Kippax and Ponsford at 77. Kelleway dominates bowling with 13 wickets at 14 runs each though unavailable. Wath to replace him. J B. Mackay is recalled after years out, while TM Grebot may miss season matches this year. Marley has 16 and Hartkoph 12 wickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Victoria
Svbney
Ferlay
Prueh
Kippax
Ponsford
Spiree
Kelleway
Marley
Hartkoph
Wath
J.B. M. Mackay
Queensland
Municipal Council Notes Road Repairs and Sewer Concerns
The regular council meeting with Mayor Hayward and Aldermen Ve ness Kennedy Byrnes Morris and Stoddart addressed audits, rate notices, and sanitary charges. The Institute asked for service changes and a land transfer was approved. street repairs and footpath improvements were planned for Namoi Street Rowan and Strafford Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Hayward
Veness
Kennedy
Byrnes
Morris
Stoddart
Wearne
Thomas
David Sheedy and Co
William
Sly
Meebasius’ Institute
Adelaide Veness
Norman Leigh Chapman
W. Sly
T Snow
Namoi Street
River Street
Church Street
Maintenas
Works Committee
Manilla Hospital Monthly Meeting Notes January 17
The Manilla Hospital held its regular meeting on January 17 with directors including F. E. Haywood and J. Coates. Matron’s report shows 33 patients treated in December, daily outdoor average 145, five general anaesthetics, four x-ray photos. gifts acknowledged from several donors. Treasurer’s balance after expenses totals £157. Visiting committee found conditions satisfactory. Plans for a temporary children’s ward discussed, six lockers recommended, cost under £1 4s each if approved. hospital now full of patients. President authorized to prepare annual report for contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
F. E. Haywood
J. Coates
A. J. Dean
G. E. Bowman
J. 8. Byrnes
H. Stoddart
A.C. Veness
May
AL. Collier
D. M. Mackengie
A. Blanch
T. Hiscox
J D. Kennedy
E. G. Ratliff
Bowman
Douglas
Stoddart
Allin
Park
Carl Ah Miny Park
Christman
Royal Show Schedule and Inverell Society Invite
A schedule of the Royal Show is presented with detailed show information. Invitations have been revived from the Inverell Society to attend their annual gathering on Saturday. Friday marks the start of the notable Stoddart sale with the whistle of the week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Society
Inverell Society
Saturdday
Ragan Service Times Listed for Sunday Observances
Notes show CHUROM SERVICES with times for a third Sunday after Sen at Manilla 7.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Also Somerton 11 p.m. Rev. R. A. Harris to lead. Details indicate church events and schedule updates for Mesopotamian locations Manilla and Somerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen . Manilla
Somerton
Manilla
R. A. Harris
At Ventrite Heart and Local Services
Fragmentary schedule lists Manilla events with sermons at 7 30 p m and 11 a m by Rev J A and Rev B Graham. Mentions New Mexico and Mr J E Heywood with minutes and locations linked to Presbyterian services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Pam
Rev. J. AL
New Mexico
J. E. Heywood
Auction Sales Preview and Multiple Local Clearances
Auction notices announced for multiple properties with sales by W J Byrnes and associates. Kept sales include Sam Walker’s Kloin property and Whitehouse estate in February with Veness Son and Byrnes. other sales planned in Gunnedah Huntagrove and Parson's property via Byrnes, Byrnes and Badbury partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Byrnes
Sam Walker
Kloin
Walker
O’brien
Express
Messrs
A.C. Veness
Son
Badbury
Lyne
Parson
Wet Year Forecast by Dr Jensen in Agricultural Journal
Dr H T Jensen predicts 1924 will be a wet year in a climatic cycles article in the Queens and Agricultural Journal. He compares current drought to 1888 and notes a pattern ending with a severe flood around 1933, advising farmers to expect increased rainfall, especially later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Jensen
Queens and “Agricultural Journal
Mixed local notes and incidents from Parliament to river peril
Reported tally shows 85 al Visions in Parliament and 108 in committee with several attendees noted. worst attendance prizes awarded to Greg McGirr and P. Minahan. Also recounted are a Grafton line delay, a shark attack on Charles Brown in Parrmatts River, and road work funding by Victorian authorities plus a fatal alligator incident near Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Lee
Davidson
T. H. Hill
Charles Brown
Western Street
Harris Park
Parrmatts
Vamelia
Cardwell
Teague
Police Court Proceedings Narrowly Fall Flat and Theft Case
In a Tuesday Police Court session before P.M. Hi W. Pletcher, Lachlan Jouss Rodger pleaded guilty to stealing an anvil valued at £2 from Manilla Freezing Company Ltd, claiming it was for repairs. He was jailed a month in Tamworth gaol. Another defendant, Langworthy, was fined £4 with costs and imprisoned a month for language offences after a disorderly appearance. A surety of £10 was required for a defendant to secure better behavior for 12 months. Additional cases included assault allegations against Kelward Charles Orry and related service of summons issues, with several matters adjourned to February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pletcher
Thondon Langworthy
Lachlan Jouss Rodger
Manilla Freezing Company, Ltd
Daimes Rodger
Rodger
P.M
Bine
Tamworth
Fener
Kelward Charles Orry
Maud Agnes Merry
Valle
Perry
Johansan
Dangerous Curve Ahead at Mechanies festinite Pictures
Ripert Hughes presents a dramatic film with sharp satire and intense street scenes. The work showcases moareinil life and a mix of serious drama with broader humor, drawing audiences to a Saturday screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merica
Ripert Hughes
Meteors as Carriers of Life Across the Cosmos
The article explores the idea that life may originate or survive through meteorites. It discusses whether germs can endure space conditions and seed life on Earth or other planets, noting experiments and debates about life existing on heavenly bodies and the possibility of cross planetary transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Gulippe
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WME
Marvin
Burns
Hoculine
Armidale Jietrivi
Nentitts
Nateran
Odie
Meusamde
Towellas
Interm
Cricket
Council
M. E. Hall
Arthur Street
Strafford
Strafford Street
Barret
Rowan Street
Church
Court Streets
Presbyterian Church
Court
Namot Street
North
H. McDonald
North Manilla
Finance Committee
Amm
Healey
Manilla Hospital
Churom Services
Presbyterian
Wongs Creek
Pan
B. Graham
Anne Brown
Pune
A. T. Mannedor
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