Manilla War Memorial Drive Spurs Community Support
Manilla and district rallied to raise funds for a War Memorial and District Hospital. A strong sports committee organized stalls, races, refreshments, and a wheat drive led by Mr. Histox, yielding nearly £400. Mr Wearne unveiled the memorial tablet amid tribute to fallen soldiers and loyalty to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
W.H. Tomkins
F. Lane
Snes
Teis Son
Mr. Wearne
Heywood
Mandowa Shire Council
Handicap track meet heats with Wilkison and Warner leads
Raced heat by heat results show K Wilkinson Tamworth wins first heat with 3 yards ahead of W Warner Manilla. Bowen Quirindi wins second heat as Adnam Manilla places second. Eather Tamworth takes third with Bennett Manilla second. O’Neill Manilla wins fourth heat ahead of Blanch Manilla and Eggleston Tamworth. Final tally lists Wilkinson Warner Bowden with other contenders in 7 3 5 second range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wilkinson
Tam
W. Warner
Manilla
Taverner
C. Cummins
R&r. Baker
T. Bowen
Quirindi
W. Adnam
FL Hassan
Tamworth
W. A. Woolaston
Bective
D. Eather
L. Bennett
West
Manillie
F. O'Neill
Moenilla
R. Baker
We Warner
Reid
Mann
S. Veness
Tr Appleton
Tan
F. Hassan
Kelvin
Bewleston
Taw
S. Taverney
W. Admandts
Eee
Wilkisom
Mercer
Popular Girl Competition decides country candidate winner
Miss Jean Bowman won the country candidate role, while Miss France Hiscux represented the town in a two-candidate contest organized by A. R. K. McLeod. The event raised nearly £300 as committees rallied, with 171 14 votes for Bowman and 4572 for the town candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Veness
Gee. Bowman
Harry Veness
Simpison
T. Hisvox
Manilla
Jean Bowman
Miss France
A. RK. McLeod
Efrort
Hbr
Womer
Mrehanies
Tf V. Kewnan
Master Rey
Wilshire
My. Grev
Bewman
Nipse Scully
Reg Kerr
T. N Johnstone
Moree
D. M. Mackenzie
Colin Ehall
Oper
Byrnes
Jas
Ternes Rot Colvin
Arthur Baldwin
Norris
Twill's Creek
F. EB. Herwond
Proceedings Show Receipts Near One Thousand Pounds
At press time a definite result is not available but receipts total at least £1581. After expenses are deducted the net result should be around £1050.
Guessing Weight of Fat Steer at Inaugural Contest
Inaugurated and run by Mr E Annis the fat steer prize of £2 2s went to the 16 month old animal reared by Mr J Mellrath at New Mexico. Dressed weight 584 lbs with close guesses from G Langworthy and others. About 30 guesses within 10 lbs, tickets 228, proceeds £118.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Annis
Children’s Footrace Meet Shines In Manila
Mr H Rudd organized a lively children's event with Ree Baile W Rathi and Don Kennedy assisting. Boys and Girls races drew hundreds of entries, while the Apple Race and Wheelbarrow contests drew strong crowds. Top runners included O Weatherall and K Wilkinsy with record times noted and a celebratory costume parade closing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rudd
Ree Baile
W. Rathi
Don Kennedy
Mmch
K. Walsh
Bt Hateh
Weatherall
R. McSmith
B. Bihiett
K. Duncombe
C. Howard
Refreshment Stall Supports Hospital Fund Drive
Mrs. Harry Veness organized a refreshment stall with wide support from donors and a keen band of workers. Profit reached £301 13s, aiding hospital needs, with helpers listed including Mrs Hartley, Mrs Thrift, Mrs Conk, and many others among the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Harry Veness
Dias
Veness
G Hartley
Laingworthy
Wh. Bienadl
Mars. Rayson
Kennerdy
Mars
Thrift
Mes
Herman
Maurgwleion
Conk
Melend
Morris
Blitteek
A. Chapman
A. Baker
LD. Coote
Rose
Missus Bernes
Haling
Oakes
Oakes, Dugan, Lockhart, K. Mackenzie, J. Mackenzie, Donnelly, Roland Opynes
Heywood
Cardner
Barnes
Kelly
Mr. Thrift
Boe
The Concert at Memorial Hall Held After Day of Work
A crowded Memorial Hall event capped a long day of showground activity. Bob Doak and a diverse lineup entertained with an orchestra, comics, dancers, and vocalists while stalls and stalls from the day’s work contributed to the lively, noisy atmosphere. The Sports committee also staged events with prizes awarded for wrestling and related demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Bob Doak
King Cotton
A.G. Pearce
Ly Wax
Billi Blair
Noone
Womour
Clare Brown
Mary
Olive Tristox
Daneine
Horapipa
CN. Scott
Scott
Hye Piller
Drisco
Wilson
Val. Lofbere
Eilewy
Dreseud
Byer
Harry Tander
Bert
Foe Chirewin
W. HW Tomwis
Ioan
Ole
Messrs
Mo Davwer
Derry
Ko Porlonger
AW. Chave
Kennedy Minnis
Clolg Weress
Oj. Cook
Berry
Ho Greer
Wreer
Pittow Pight
M Dawner
H. Bennett
Glen
Poothall
Goa
J. Vino S. Veness
Wielker
Young
JC Woolls
AL Bennett
Cc Vaneass
Miss N Tiane
Po Reeves
Tamworth Pipe Band Leads Memorial Hall Procession
The Tamworth Pipe Band marched from the Memorial Hall to the ground for a remembrance ceremony. The band played several tunes as part of the event marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Memorial Hall
Divine
Procession Forms After Unveiling Ceremony
Immediately after the unveiling, a procession forms led by Mr. W. T. Laneworthy Jun and proceeds to the recreation ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Laneworthy
Soft Drink Stall Run By Mrs Dimmock and Mrs Green
A soft drink stall run by Mrs Dimmock and Mrs Green reported takings of 34 cents.
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Dimmock
Street Stall Results At Hartley and Graptham Event
A stall run by Mrs W T Hartley and Miss Doris Graptham concluded with a grand total of £898 raised at the street fair. Proceeds benefit local causes and drew community support.
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W TT Hartley
Doris Graptham
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Pefilla
Front For Charity
Our
Ten O'Clodk
Ald. W. J. Byrnes
Weare
Rieferring
Wearne
Munille
Vistrivet
Wrathe
Great Britain
Britain
Wearner Amley
Thos. Histox
Hiscox
Ministry For Lands
Wearna
Hiscax
Manila
Marty Lanw
Teladine
Maurice Buxton
Ol. Hartlow
D. Munro
A. Bailey
Addie
W. J. Byrnes
Kentedy
Weeds
A. K. McLeod
K. Wilkinsey
Roger
Nsw
Teaone
Bob
Dixie
O'Connor
Ted North
Jack Blanch
Mary Kelly
Miss Lidy
Mare Wilt
Leia Salable
Perreeth
Fusic
Hunt
Miss Liddy
Miksins Wilson
Driscell
Aynold
Bartier
Harp
Inevain
Parker
Blair
Lofberg
Dean
Pool
Deak Swain
North Yates
Elazeh
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