Looking Backward on Australia’s First Settlement and Early Colony
In January 1758 Captain Arthur Phillip sailed to Port Jackson forming Australia’s first settlement. The venture faced famine, transport history, and convict labor. Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s rule in 1810 began expansion aided by Blaxland Lawson Wentworth. Explorer efforts opened vast tracts beyond the Blue Mountains and roads followed.
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Captair Arthur Philip
Port Jackson
Australia
Virginia
England
America
Joseph Banks
Joseph Cook
New South Wales
de Tid
Arthur Phillip
France
Port Farkson
Phil
Bilip
Home
Phillip
Rosehill
Prospect
Hawkesbury
Parramatte
N.S.W
China
Blue Mountains
Larhlan Macquarie
Nsw
Evan
Blaxfond
Lawson
Wentworth
Biue
Maremarie
NSW and Victoria clash with repeated toss loss at Sydney
Victorian innings feature Woodfull, Hendry, Liddicut and Blackie with 1 0 not out as NSW struggle after Collins loses toss again. NSW total 386 as Andrews tops with 22. South Australia 198, Queensland 183, SA second innings 7 for 153.
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Collins
N.S.W
Victoria
Sydney Cricket Ground
Woodfull
Everett Ponsford
Kelleway Hendry
Oes
Everett
Ryder Rim
Love
Ing
Miley
Ransford
Liddicut
Macartney
Ellis
Mailey
Nsw
Tonings Collins
Baring
Bardsley
Blackie
Rayson
Rayne
Andrews
South Australia
Queensland
Tennis North Tops Country Tennis Week Titles
The North achieved strong scores in the Country Tennis Week championship with Barraba winning the teams match and Tamworth securing the ladies teams title. RB Spencer and Miss Wilton claimed the mixed doubles, while G. I. and GR Williams of Barraba won the country doubles and Miss Wilson of Tamworth won the ladies’ championship.
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North
Barraba
Tamworth
RB Spencer
Miss Wilton
G. I
GR Williams
Miss Wilson
District cricket row over breaks stirs editor’s appeal
A letter to the editor criticizes the Manilla District Union for imposing another hiatus after six weeks of resumed play. The writer argues continuing the district match schedule harms 80 plus affiliated players and urges completing the competition before inter-district games to maintain interest in cricket.
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Jack Brady
Manilla
Manly
Rabbits and the Pastures Protection Board Debate
A letter criticizes the Pastures Protection Board for fines on Mr M Dwyer over rabbit destruction. The writer claims nets favor large owners, deny trapping, and push smallholders off land. They praise Mr Lang in Parliament and urge abolishing the Upper House and PP Boards.
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AS. Yates
Pailea
M. Dwyer
Pastures Protection Board
Dwyer
PP Board
Beng Limited
P.P
Shire Connerl
Mr. Lang
Mr Lang
Property Sale at Bacon and Co Gunnedah District
The notice notes a property sale in the Gunnedah district involving Lavine and A M Davies Kalimna property with holdings in Treehold and C P. It mentions Mackenzie’s summer sale ending January 30 featuring remnants at half price and a line of linen towels at reduced prices across items.
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Mackensie
Mackenzie
Strathfield Defeats Independents in 90 Run Win
Strathfield won by 90 runs as J A Byrnes led with 20 and J E Reynolds carried his bat for the innings. Reynolds took 3 for 2, Byrnes 4 for 25 as Barwick and L Coote top scored for Independents. Two sharp catches were taken, one by Barwick and another by J Byrnes, while score details are unavailable. On No 2 grounds E B defeated Wongo with Pred Mitchell taking seven wickets for the hat trick, but full scores are not known.
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Strathfield
J. A. Byrnes
JE Seynolds
S. Shaw
Reynold
Byrnes
Reynolds
Barwick
L. Coote
J. Byrnes
Wongo
Pred Mitchiell
Tamworth v Manilla cricket match report
Tamworth faced Manilla as Nonkervis opened with a six off Byrnes but cramped by Scott next ball. Scores list Payne Hartley White 11 Tandy 22 Jackson 8 Sommerville 1 Skewes 0 Roylands 20 Pongilly 61 Nankervis 18 Roylands 8 Sundires 7 Sundries 7 Total 265. Bowlers Hartley White G White Gannon Arch White Snape Byrnes. Roylands not out 8.
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Tamworth
Manilla
Nonkervis
Byrnes
Scott
Hartley
White
G. White
Gannon
Arch White
Snape
Manilla Trots Details and Weighs in Aged Horse Races
The Manilla trots list office bearers and a series of handicaps with detailed entries. Judges, timekeepers, stewards and clerks are named, with races including Farmers and Traders Handicap, Trial Handicap, Namoi Handicap and Unhoppled Handicap. Notable entrants include GLENILLA, HAROLD Pick, SPINOLA, BLACK SATIN BN, GOLDEN MAFFRA, SPECKLED BAND, WITTE METTLE, COULSTON, DON CHARM and others. Times, distances, and prize allocations are specified, with omissions and odd spellings reflecting the era. Final bowling scores mention Rowlands and Ry Green.
McLeod Elected to National Rifle Council of New South
National Rifle Council of New South elects Mr. A. R. McLeod as a member amid 28 nominations for ten seats. The Manilla District Hospital subscribers hold their annual meeting at the Meshanicl Institute Thursday at 3 p.m.
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A. R. McLeod
National Rifle Council of New South
Manilla District Hospital
Meshanicl’ Istitute
Anniversary Rages at Sydney Meeting Honors Hurdles Results
The Anniversary event in Sydney produced hurdles winners with Jurisprudence defeating Flying Red Gauntlet. Valicare won the Adrian Knox Stakes at 8 to 2 on. Dainty Davis Meenab and Varafy also featured with moderate results in the day’s race card.
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Dainty Davis Meenab
Varafy
Manilla Sheep Sale Planned For Next Saturday
Auctioneer Mr J Byrnes will sell 4000 mixed store sheep mainly from local station breeders. Buyers and dealers are urged to attend the unre served sale as good value is expected.
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Manilla
J. Byrnes
Manilla Notices Reveal School Appointments and Exams
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs W Sehnback hosting Mose Yuto then returning home. Mr Percy Coulton named to Gunne ldsh District School staff. Miss Marjorie Bailey appointed to Binrava Public School. Agnes L Boland, pupil at Domrev College Five Docks, passed history and math exams. North Manilla cup matches also reported.
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W Sehnback
Mose Yuto
Manilla
Percy Coulton
W) Coulton
Gunneldsh
Marjorie Bailey
Mma A.B Bailey
Binrava
Amoniest
Domrev College
Five Docks
Vas
Agnes L. Boland
W. Boland
Unner Manilla
Ranhe
Mathemation
TAL
ITB
Severn Shire Council Investigates Cement Allegation
At the December meeting Severn Shire Council heard a district resident allege the council’s engineer dumped four tons of cement into a river during crossing work. The claim was found untrue. The council will ask the accuser to appear at the January meeting after consulting the solicitor. Dr Cramsie sought clarification due to his alleged involvement. The President and Clerk consulted the council’s solicitor on possible action.
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Severn Shire
Aramaic
Cramsie
Council
A Musing Friend Clarifies Red Cross Seeking Arthur Sally
The Red Cross asks help to locate Patrick Sally born around 1838 in Menlough Galway Ireland last heard 1868 in Sydney. His nephew seeks news and requests contact through Miss Consett at the Red Cross Society Rose Hall Fay tell Avenue Darlinghurst for information.
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The
Red Cross
Patrick Sally
Menlough
County Galway
Ireland
Sydney
Consett
Stephen M
Red Cross Society
Rose Hall
Fay
Tell Avenue
Darlinghurst
Old-Time Incident Highlights Thunderbolt Ward Robbery Tale
A 1869 era tale recalls Thunderbolt Ward robbing two traveling musicians near Goonoe Goonoe Gap then releasing them after a staged concert. The episode ends with a postmaster delivering a money order for the full amount stolen. Nearby Tingha Agricultural Bureau Show dates February 26 and 27 list horse events and other contests with G. Kinlock as secretary.
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Wirth
Goonoe Goonoe Gap
Thunderbolt Ward
Tamworth
Thunderbolt
Queensland Town
Tingha
Early Bird Show Features Johnny Hines at Mechanised Pictures
The Early Bird starring Johnny Hines tops the Wednesday program at Mechanised Pictures with a performance praised as his career’s best. Offbeat antics and lively comedy promise fresh laurels as crowds anticipate the deviant fun. Major Treatt and wife arrive in Cairo after an 11,000 mile motor journey from the Continent. Frank Fall appearing as Netley Ferm. Round Crossing notes a new star for the Farmer's Trinlement Company and departs for Sodnm shrethe Bardsley reports pangs in matches against Vine torts.
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Johnny Hines
Major Treatt
Cairo
Cope
Frank Fall
Netley
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Seling
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Liverpool Plains
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Immonen
Flor Nemare
PP. Board
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L. McDonald's
Harold Pick
J. Flett
P. Yate
H. Ison
Prise
J. Hurley
Speckled Band
M. —McPherson
Witte Mettle
Bros Coulston
Manis
E. Green
P. Brady
Don Charmsuper
McDonald
Poye
Jackson
Rowlands
Scanlon
Payse
Railway
Teamuport
Ry Green
National Rifle Council
Mikaro
Melhourna
Melboume
Parlismetri
Anai Pobroury G
Chaffey
Hay
Mr. Flannery
Colonial Secretarys Department
Captain Chaffey
Flannery
Trottina Raois
Menilla
Oungi
Tingha Bhow
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