Rainy Revival Boosts Manilla District Crops
A heavy soaking rain swept Manilla district with rainfall across towns from Manilla to Quirindi and Inverell. Farmers praise relief after months of drought with extraordinary gains in soil moisture and pasture. wheat plantings look promising though some dry planted crops may suffer. Rabbit control aided pasture recovery as the north gutters benefited and grass grows revitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Wan
Manilla
Alvo
Armidale
Binvara
Boggabille
Rourke
Munenndi
Narrabri
Walcott
Somerton
Gunnedah
Burraba
Nundle
Tamworth
Jal Waleha
Quirindi
Urra
Inverell
Ash
Bridge Remains Lifeline of Adelaide River System
A long lasting bridge over the Adelaide River endures despite centuries of flow and weather. The text notes the engineering skill of the designers and the contractor Mr Royce who resided nearby during construction. A vanished house on Manilla street and dismantled stables mark a relic from Manilla of a bygone era.
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Adelaide
Foxlay
Mr. Royce
Manilla Street
A. C. Veneas and Son
Thun
Corriedale Stud Ram Bought for Manilla District
Messrs and Fred Brooker, sons of Mr F Brooker of Pillarene, purchased a Corriedale stud ram and 50 stud ewes at the Sydney Sheep Show. The ram, bred in Victoria, won first prize at the Melbourne show two years ago. The Brooker Bros plan to start a Corriedale stud at Pillarene, using the ram and ewes as the foundation stock.
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Messrs
Fred Brooker
F. Brooker
Pillarene
Corriedale
Sydney
Victoria
Melbourne
Brooker
Altered Railway Timetable Announcement
The Railway Department begins operations on July 14. The Glen Tynes Mail will depart Sydney at 9.00 p.m. weekdays and Sundays, with Saturday exceptions. The second division, which runs Sundays and on special occasions, shifts to 9.45 p.m. Downward journey timetable changes at Manilla Station not yet advised. The winter timetable of remains unfinished.
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Railway Department
Glen Tnnes Mail
Sydney
Manilla
Venesa elected president of Business Men's Association
Mr A C Venesa was elected president at Monday night’s meeting. The group debated cheaper electricity for town lighting, a main street drinking fountain project, and support for using the sexent sale yards for sports and park purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Venesa
Business Men's Association
Sexent Sale
Manilla News Roundup Highlights Fires and Auctions
A school farm shed at the Rail. try Pump Hoes destroyed by fire near Manilla. Education Department shed lost. sewers and camps unaffected. Auction entries pour in for a Friday sheep sale featuring 6000 station bred wethers, demand rising after rain. Other items note rugby, theatre ball, a hospital ball, and the Federal Government purchasing the Southern Cross I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barerem Haa
Department of Education
Wan
Byrnes Invites More Eateries in August Event
A short note indicates Byrnes invites additional eateries to join a August gathering. The message mentions a 4 year old child and a figure of 6,000 wethere, with a vague reference to omE mark and August orn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Byrnes
Manilla Rifle Club Officers and Year in Review
The Manilla Rifle Club held its annual meeting with officers elected including Captain A. R. McLeod and Secretary B. F. Loseby. The report covers Union affairs, NRA life membership for McLeod, prize wins at Inverell and North Western events, 1934 contest results, social events, and a financial summary showing income of £82 5s 9d for the year ending 28 June 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Rifle Club
A. R. Mcleod
BF. Loseby
F. W. North
C. Hursum
C. Grant
4. Bignall
G. Sutherland
E. 4. Roberts
D. H. Grady
W. Dickson
Armidale
Tamworth
McLeod
NRA
Liverpool
B. North
Carlyon
H. Glen
Inverell Union
Ub Wan
North Western Union
Inverell
A. Yates
Barraba
E. North
Royal
R. Loseby
N.R.A. Roberts
Maunder
L. Bignall
Hurcum
North Troph Loxeby
Grady
North
Grant
Yates
Brown
Kennedy
Dickson
S. Carlyon
Viv. Young
Manilla
Vventiy
Quirindi
A. R. Meheod
National Rifle Association of Nsw
Iran
Notice of stray sheep branding and defray expenses
A notice from W Hall states three stray sheep branded VD on Swanbrook will be defrayed by the owner. The message requests accountability and payment for exposure and related costs.
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Swanbrook
W. Hall
Wark Couple Express Gratitude for Friends at Mrs Johnston
Mr and Mrs Jas Wark extend heartfelt thanks to their best friends for attending Mrs R Johnston's gathering, noting the warm presence and support at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Wark
R. Johmston
Meeting notice for Angus Institute committee nominations
A notice states a meeting at the Institute on Friday 19th at 7 15 pm to nominate the committee for the coming year. The annual return date for financial members is 30 June 1935. caretaker closes 12th instant at 3 pm. J N Kennedy is Hon Secretary.
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Angus
Institute
J. N. Kennedy
See
Annual Show Ball Tenders Invite for Manilla Event
Tenders are invited for manic for the Annual Show Ball to be held at Memorial Hall Manilla on Tuesday August 6 1935 from 830 pm to 100 am Tenders must state number of players Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Tenders close 12 noon July 16 1935 with G B B Grill Secretary Manilla Agricultural Society
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Mus
Ball Close
Norman Strachan
Harold Park
Optician Knoll
Manilla
Royal Hotel
Dean English
Moree
St. Michael's Manilla
Namoi
W. J. Byrnes
Attunga Hall
Bona Vista Agri-censtural Bureau
P. P. Board
R. H. W. Hawker
Southern Cross I
Charles Kingsford Smith
Canberra
Sydney
Strathfield
Jas White
Lowry
Borotta
Queensland
N.B.W
Brisbane
W. A. Oldfield
Ricketer
Curlewis
Manic
Memorial Hall
Menilla
G. B. B. Grill
Manilla Agricultural Society
Manilla Tender Notice for Fire Station Erection
Municipality of Manilla invites suitably endorsed tenders for the erection of a fire station. Tenders close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday 24 July. Plans specifications and details available from the town clerk in Council Chambers, Strafford Street. Section 5IVA of Local Government Act 1919 directs preference to Australian and Empire goods. 1935.
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Manilla
SIVA
Council
W. Filsell
Strafford Street
Public Gate Registration Sought at Oak Creek Road
Shire of Mandowa reports receipt of an application for the erection and registration of a public gate on Oak Creek Road between portions 56 and 77 in Parish Tarpoly. Applicant A H Nixon invites written objections to the Shire Clerk by 20 July 1935 for council consideration. Manilla J Coates, FALCA, Shire Clerk, 15/6/35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oake Creek
Parish Tarpoly
A. H. Nixon
Manilla
J. Coates
Club Accounts Show Record Cartridge Sales and Ammunition Assets
The club notes include £ 18/10/10 carried over from June 1934 and cartridge sales of £ 17/16/6 the largest ever. Entry fees £ 9/1/6, subscriptions £ 9/10, special grant £ 10, and a revenue ax deduction £ 2/9/9. Expenditure £ 61/6/1, main items £ 90/1/6 for privex and £ 10/9/5 for range repairs. Car fares and team costs £ 6/15/6. Ammunition bought £ 11 beyond the usual cartridge allowance. at year end, 2600 rounds are on hand and the annual event untouched. After debts, bank credit is £ 20/19/8, up £ 2/9/21 from the year start. R. F. Loseby, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrth
Chib
Mistletoe Pest Threatens Trees Across Regions
Observers note widespread mistletoe infestations on old and young trees, especially upon olive and oak varieties, causing decline as branches weaken. Authorities and landholders urge coordinated action to protect shade and ornamental trees, amid concerns over long-term urban forestry health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Laindt
Hymns Collection Seeks Submissions for Service
Alexander Hymns invites members of Andrew's Presbyterian Church to submit their favorite hymns for inclusion. The notice requests donors to send the title of any preferred hymn and notes the collection aims to appeal to bright tunes and strong harmony for a Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Andrew's Presbyterian Chi
Pray and Praise and Rain Gives New Hope
A church day of prayer last Sunday yielded praise as rain revived life in birds, animals, and trees. Next Sunday invites all to join in worship and gratitude for divine answered prayers while the Municipal Council calls for tenders to erect a fire station. In Sydney a court case about false imprisonment ended with a small damages award and a verdict against the magistrate in another matter.
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Julich
Sydney
Noone
Ward
Tiwan
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Dioddarl & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
H. J. Stephens
M.P.S
Syd. Univ
M.lo
Knoll
G.P
Optical Service
D. A. Johnston
Manila
H A Barraclouga Ltd
Optametrista and Opticians
George Brrest
Court House
Haw
Mr. Po
Newall
Flo
Manilis
Saniay
Upper Manilla
Hall's Creek
Rushes Creek
Wouro Creek
Klari
New Mexico
Teas Men's Association
Cord
Bundarra
Collarene
Wedoreday
Crow Road
Mears
C. Wall
J. A Byrnea
M. Holt
E. Nixon
N. Haynes
W. A. Byrnes
Waterhouse
Miller
Pittman
Cadden
Roberto
Mackenzie
L. Blanch
Severell
Gannon
Kelly
Chapman
Watts
Anthoney Scotty O'Connell
Ogle
Stewart
Shire OF
Mandowa
R. F. Loseby
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