Wheat lorries speed through Manilla street under scrutiny
The Municipal Council was informed by the Department of Transport that no wheat lorries traveled faster than 25 mph through Manilla street. The Department of Roads Transport noted transport officers observed no action taken after complaints about speeds of 40 to 50 mph by external carriers prior to December 9, while local police had reported cases of excessive speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Street
Department of Transport
Department of Roads Transport
Department of Roads, ‘Transport
Transport Department
Manils
Pollice
Manilla
Upper Manilla Tragedy Claims Mr A P Cummins
Early today the coroner and medical team were called to Upper Manilla regarding Mr A P Cummins who had four gunshot wounds to the head and died at 6 15 am after the doctor’s arrival. A pea rifle lay beside him. He was 54, in ill health, and leaves a wife and grown children. the deceased was well known in the district.
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J. N. Kennedy
Rayson
Sgt
Upper Manilla
A. P. Cumminus
Show Booth Privileges Auction Details
Manilla show booth privileges will be auctioned Saturday at 3 pm in the Secretary's office. Only the Publican's and soft drinks booths will be auctioned as tenders are called for the luncheon booth and fruit stall. Tenders for the last two close on February 5.
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Manilla
Council resolves loan after Government waives objections
A funding hitch for Manilla Fire Station was resolved when a deputation led by Ald A R McLeod and town clerk W Filsell secured the Government to release the loan. McLeod’s report noted the Department’s objections were waived and funds received. An appreciation motion praised the two reps for effective contact. The council thanked them. The pool remains popular as carnival plans for the season loom unresolved with the swimming club yet to organise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
A. R. McLeod
W. Filsell
McLeod
Ald. Wilshire
Ald. McLeod
Mr. Filset
City Council observes silence for King George V
Tuesday night council meeting resumed after a week’s adjournment due to the King's death. A framed portrait of King George V, supplied by Mayoress Mrs. K C T Bowman, was hung with black and purple drapery and a note of thanks was planned. Traffic notes report wheat passage at 25 mph and outline proposed speed limits by the Department of Main Roads for laden vehicles, while the mayor reports speed nuisance in Manilla Street improved after the Connets’ complaint.
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George V
K. C. T. Bowman
Department of Main Roads and
Manilla Street
F and B Association Holds Meeting on Wheat Policy
The F and B Association met with President A H Nixon presiding. Members discussed government wheat delivery to silos, a 10 percent freight reduction, and keeping chilled lambs industry viable. They noted transport needs, appointing Keepit dam progress and a possible low level Namor River bridge, plus member resignations and holiday notices.
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F. and 8
A. H. Nixon
Messrs
W. Bignall
J. Coote
B. O. J. Bowman
M. Park
R. V. Coulton
W. Boman
D. H. Kennedy
Railway Department
Minister For Transport
Ttme
G. H. Wright
Wright
RB. V. Coulton
Namor
Sydney
Coulton
Manilla council paves way for road works and stalls
The Municipal Council, led by Mayor Bow man, approves unemployment relief programs and urges Local Government Association support. Aldermen authorize a sheep sale, water main street daily, and new premises for H. Dengate. Emergency works include Namoi street road formation and water table cleaning. shows new horse stalls and a motor garage proposal are endorsed.
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E. C. T. Bowman
J. D. Kennedy
H. P. Baker
C. L. Wilshire
J. Coates
J. N. Kennedy
AR. McLeod
W. D. Warner
Manilla
Local Government Association
Australia
Western Australia
Lyons
Casey
Express
Mandowa
Ald
J.N. Kennedy
Couneil
Department of Local Government
Coates
Armidale
Barraba
Narrabri
W Singleton
Harrow
Wilshire
Ald. J. Coates
North
Works Committee
Main Roads Board
Manilla Street
Dengate
Denwate
Namoi
Lost sheep dog on Keepit Manilla road seeks owner Netta
A black and white sheep dog with collar answering to Netta went missing on the Keepit Manilla road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the office.
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Keepit-Manilla
Netta
Church Services in February Epiphany IV and Purification Feast
Sunday schedule lists Manilla Holy Communion at 7am and 9am with 7.30pm Evensong, Milliwindi 11am Holy Communion, Wongo Creek 3pm Evensong, and Manilla Presbyterian services at 11am and 7.30pm. Several reverends named including A Battersby PP and S M Mitchell with additional 3.30pm New Mexico and 3pm Bomerton times. Sunday school starts at 10am at Manilla.
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Manilla
Wongo Creek
Moore
New Mexico
R. Heywood
Sunday School Resumes at St Andrew's Presbyterian
The St Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School will resume next Sunday February 2 at 10 am. A good attendance of scholars is requested. Council notes timber for the building is Cypress Pine and the building line sits 2 inches behind the northern neighbor and 3 inches behind the southern end. Dairy Supervision Act: Mr D McMillan of Mac's Tea Rooms applies for a milk vendor's license, all in order, recommendation to grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
D. McMillan
Mac’s Tea Rooms
Memorial Service Honors King George V Worldwide Mourning
Citizens across Manill and Australia observe two minutes of silence at noon as businesses pause. Churches hold memorials and a nationwide funeral broadcast reaches up to two hundred million listeners with the Dead March and Abide With Me echoing across crowds. The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks at the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manill
George V
Methodist
Australia
Passport to Fame and local cinema notes in Manilla event
The star feature at the Palais, Passport to Fame, with Edward G. Robinson praised for its entertainment value and semi comic role. A supporting feature Going Highbrow stars Guy Kibbee and Zasu Pitts. John Hogan campaigned in Manilla and Australia for the Douglas Credit movement. Cricket match previews, team selections, and school news round out the page.
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Guy Kibbee
Zasu Pitts
Palais l
Edward G. Robinson
Jones
Jean
Clmax
Zasu Pitta
John Hogan
Douglas Credit Movement
Manilla
Palais Pictures
Hogan
Australia
Tamworth
Tasmania
Victoria
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Droddar & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
der Parees
Simpson
Pharmagy JE
MPS
Phc
H. J. Stephens
Syd. Univ
W. Eholl
M.lo
Knoll
Royal Hotel
GPO
Queensland
Eens Stephens’ Pharmacy
Manilla Ee
Sood
H. A. Barraclouge Ltd
Manius
Court House
Jim
A. Newall
A. P. Cummin
Arbsoula
Huddleston
Water Conservation Commission
Keepit Dam
Council
Joliffes' Grapes
B. Hardcastle
Corella Reserve
A. C. Ualin
Sprudd
Moondran
W. J. Byrnes
Manilla Agricultural Society
Lillian Harvey
Tullio Carminati
Leslie Henson
Frances Day
OH Daddy
W. F. Gannon Alcm, Lllcm
Arthur Street
Rev
A. Battersby
P.P
Presbyterian
Bomerton
S. M. Mitchell
Boggabri
B. Anstey
J. Salter
E. Coates
M. Doughan
G. White
Art. White
T. Vidler
T. McMahon
L. Bignall
H. Coote
A. McCloskey
Ote
Banks and
Public Service
Grady 'S XI
Waratahs
Garthow2n
Banke and
Public Service Y Grady’s
C. Pengilley
EH. Coates
J. Kennedy
D. Kennedy
O. Esaterman
L. Sulman
D. Renno
E. Walmsley
Vitoria
N.S.W
Frank
Misa Allen
Miss Fuller
Filsell
Townlerk
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