Manilla Eyes Tar Paving for Main Road Upgrade
Manilla municipal council plans tar paving in cooperation with the Main Road Board for the town’s main thoroughfare from Tamworth road to Stoddart Hayward corner. The proposed layout includes 20 foot wide central paving with side strips and a 40 foot square section at the Post Office corner, with Northern riverfront work under consideration and total cost about £1088. The Express praises the step but cautions about maintenance and favors bitumen for durability.
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Manilla
Tamworth Road
Arthur
Court Streets
Stoddart
Hayward's Corner
Manilla Street
Imperial Hotel
Express
Rain soaks Northwest as wheat crop prospect brightens
After a mild spell, rain fell Friday to Sunday, soaking ground and lifting spirits. District totals show Rushes Creek 251, Halls Creek 162, New Mexico 248, Wongo Creek 278, Yamin Park 322, Upper Manilla 230, Klori 175 with Barraba heavy rain and Manilla river rising. Narrabri 408, Tamworth 186, Moree 159, Mungindi 199, Bingara 189, Boggabri 324, Gunnedah 185, Somerton 197. Reveals warm weather, rapid herbage growth, and fruit trees blooming. overall, everything in the garden is lovely.
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Rushes Creek
Halls Creek
New Mexico
Wongo Creek
Yamin Park
Upper Manilla
Klori
Barraba
Manilla
North
District rivers stocked with gold en perch and Murray cod
Capt F A Chaffey M L A informs Tamworth fisher men s Association that district rivers could be stocked with gold en perch and Murray cod only if funds allow Burrinjuck hatcheries to resume operation.
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F A. Chaffey
M.L.A
Tamworth
Subdividing Remedy Speaking at Tamworth Board
Director M Park said the board did not mind what methods were used to clean up rabbits. The chairman agreed but noted land must be kept rabbit free, while Park suggested subdividing with small areas to improve control.
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P. PP
Tamworth
M. Park
Park
Kennedy Testimonial Subscriptions Close Saturday
Subscribers are reminded that the list closes on Saturday. Subscriptions must be voluntary and not exceed one guinea. The treasurer D. M. Mackenzie and joint secretaries C. Wilshire and W. L. Bingham handle payments. J Kouvelis of picture film fame has issued a writ against Fox Films Ltd for 20000 pounds.
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J. D. Kennedy
D. M. Mackenzie
Messrs. C. Wilshire
W. L. Bingham
J. Kouvelis
North
Fox Films Ltd
Manilla Council urged to switch from tar to bitumen for surfacing
Historical trials show tar surfacing fails in extreme heat and cold, crumbling after months. Manilla and Tamworth experiences cited. Tamworth Council replaced tar with bitumen with satisfactory results, suggesting Manilla adopt bitumen for future surfacing projects.
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Tamworth
Manilla
West Tanworth
Tamworth Connell
Manilla Conneil
Mixed Canadian foursome tops club golf results
Miss Maura Roberts and E R Stephens won a mixed Canadian foursome with a nett 48 for 14 holes as excellent conditions and recent rains improve the course. The article lists complete scores, upcoming draws, and notes the Smith cup first round and Doctor's trophy qualifying, with handicap rules and plans for the August Golf Ball.
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Maura Roberts
E. RB. Stephens
Wright
A. P. Cohen
M. Roberts
E. RK. Stephens
W. Chapman
W. F. Gannon
W. Pittman
C. Chapman
C. F. Hayward
H. J. Roberts
W. D. Hartley
C. N. Scott
Motes
Community Found Subsidy Plan Approved for Quirindi and Manilla
Tamworth P P Board reports ministerial approval to subsidise up to £50 per year any deficiency in the working expenses of Quirindi and Manilla. Municipal and shire councils in each case to contribute equally.
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Tamworth P. P. Board
Minister For Agriculture
Manilla
Curator Warns on Dingo Alsatian Crossbreeding Threat
Taronga Park curator Mr. Le Soeuf reports to the Agriculture Minister that dingoes readily cross with domestic dogs. He notes pure dingoes are rare outside Central Australia due to admixture and that crossbreds are fertile. He warns Alsatian hybrids among wild dogs could be a tougher pest, attacking cattle and sheep.
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le Soeuf
Taronga Park
Central Australia
Publican Fined in Warialda Whisky Sale Charge
Robert Jennings hotel keeper of Warialda and show booth licensee faced two charges at Moree for whisky not of the required nature. He was fined £1 on each charge with £26/5/9 in costs per case and expenses laid out for analysts and witnesses. The magistrate approved paying expenses at £8/15/3 monthly.
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Robert Jennings
Warialda
Show Booth
Bathgate
Dalerty’s
P.M
Mr. Bathcote
Manilla notes retirements and transfers in 26 years of service
After 26 years in Alf Bailey service Sgt Burns has retired and completed his certification on June 30. He returns to Manilla well after a serious operation. Mrs Burns accompanied him. Mr Arthur Griffiths of Bank of NSW transferred to Casino and left for duties. In Manilla Germine engaged in sport, played in Manilla Football League first grade, and was honored by officials at Chas Grants shop. Griffiths also active in swimming as secretary of Manilla Swimming Club.
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Alf Bailey
Sgt. Burns
Manilla
Burns
Arthur Griffiths
Bank of N.S.W
Casino
Germine
Chas Grant
R. G.allen
Griffiths
Manilla Swimming Club
Wool Prospect Elevates Australian Wool Income Forecast
Wool prices have risen strongly, now about 24d per lb above two years ago. The Sydney centre shows £12/5/T per bale or 8.8d per lb for the year to June 30. If current values hold through the season starting August 28 and production meets estimates, the wool cheque for the year ending June 30 next could exceed £40,000,000.
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Sydney
Rail line smash at Sydney derails Albury mail
The Albury mail derailed after leaving Sydney on Tuesday when the engine and eight carriages left the tracks. Six passengers were seriously injured and admitted to hospital.
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Sydney
Albury Mail
Special Sale of Store Sheep in Manilla Yards
A sale of store sheep will be held in the Manilla yards on Tuesday next the 18th. Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes is receiving entries. Strong rains have created keen demand for sheep and sellers are urged to send sale stock with early particulars to the selling agent.
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Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Premier Stevens vows broad tax cuts in Sydney address
Speaking at a dinner in Sydney on Saturday night the Premier Mr Stevens said taxes are too heavy but much lower than before. He stated the policy is to reduce them substantially, with every form of State taxation to be cut. He claimed the severest sacrifices are behind, and foresees lower taxation, lower service charges, more employment and growing business activity ahead.
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Sydney
Stevens
Kangaroos depart Melbourne for England today
South Africa defeated the Wallabies 17 to 3. West beat North 9 to 7. Werris Creek and East played a draw. Glen Innes defeated Scone 5 to 3 in the Barratt Shield. Scone has held the shield since 1929.
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Melbourne
England
South Africa
Wallabies
West
North
Werris Creek
East
Glen Innes
Scone
Rain delays relief parcels as auxiliary cannot meet
Heavy weekend rains hindered the Social and Relief Auxiliary from assembling to arrange relief parcel distribution. Town Clerk Filsell and Rev A Battersby will collect parcels, with next issue to confirm arrangements. Rain worsens conditions for the destitute while Emerald Hill station notes the silo road completion.
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Express
Filsell
A. Battersby
Coming Events List for Manilla and District
A local calendar of events lists activities from hockey dances at the Palais to street stalls and hospital events. Shire Council meetings, sheep sales, fencing tenders, novelty dances at Golf House, Golf Club Ball, social nights at Wonge Creek, country mail service events, Euchre dances for the Manilla Football Club, a Methodist Church Fair, Arbor Day observances, and a Presbyterian Flower Show in October.
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Palais
Jay
C.W.A
Ender
Shire Council
Manilla
Golf House
Memorial Hall
Wonge Creek
Texidera Cloge
Country Mail
Former loyal lady wins state lottery prize
Word was received today that a former loyal lady and her husband shared with six others in the 0000 prize of the State lottery drawn today.
Manilla fox shooter claims top marks for game
Mr. Geo. Coote of Manilla boasts the best record among fox shooters. From 1916 to June 1933 he killed and skinned 1924 foxes, with a 198 tally in 1923 and 160 in 1919. His 1932 totals were 130 foxes plus 460 kangaroos, and this season his fox count stands at 80 with 140 kangaroos already recorded.
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Geo. Coote
Manilla
Hall's Creek Sports Postponed Due to Rain
Weather halted Hall's Creek hospital sports on Saturday causing postponement. A new date has not been announced yet.
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Hall's Creek
Bishop Mowll’s Acceptance to Archbishopric of Sydney
Bishop Mowll announces he has answered yes to accepting the Archbishopric of Sydney and seeks Canterbury’s permission to retire from the Western China bishopric so he can move to Sydney. A Moree drover transports 313 stud rams from that district to Julia Creek over 1600 miles. only one ram died en route.
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Mowll
Western
China
Sydney
Archbishop of Canterbury
Julia Creek
Debasement of the Code in Lismore Rugby League
Lismore Rugby League president L M Jordon denounces Sunday football as a cancer to the game and vows to stamp it out. He cites it as a malignant growth and notes the league refused two Lismore clubs permission to amalgamate for Sunday play. Krogle league secretary R Jenkins backs the stance and states Kyogle league is not responsible for a Krogle team playing in Casino next Sunday.
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L. M.jordon
Lismore Rugby League
Lismore
R. Jenkins
Krogle League
Gordon
Kyogle
Krogle
Casino
Auctioneer invites aid sale for CWA funds
Manillé A street stall in aid of C.W.A. funds will be held on Saturday, July 15. All help will be thankfully received. J. Byrnes, Auctioneer, and M. Veneas, Secretary, request entries and support for the event.
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C.W.A
M. Veneas
Manilla Football Club to hold general meeting and social evening
A notice states the Manilla Football Club will convene a general meeting on Friday July 14 at 7 30 pm in the Parish Hall, with election of secretary and general business plus a social evening and sale of Work in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Also a note that Emanuel Gerakiteys of Greek nationality seeks naturalisation.
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Manilla Football Club
S. Amathoney
Pro. Tem
British and Foreign Bible Society
W. W. Hall
Emanuel Gerakiteys
Aromadika
Greece
Elelven
Australia
Manilla
Tender for labour only netting fence near Manilla
Tenders will be received up to the 19th inst for the erection of about 160 chains of netting fence close to Manilla. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For details contact John D. Kennedy & Son, Solivitom, Manilla.
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Manilla
John D. Kennedy & Son
Solivitom
Crawford Beats Vines in Wimbledon Historic Final
Australian champion Ja ford defeated defending titleholder Vines in a five set final at Wimbledon. Crawford won sets 1 3 and 5 while Vines took 2 and 4. An expert called it Wimbledon’s greatest match, with the English Daily Telegraph praising Crawford’s late surge to win. Other winners include Wills Moody in women’s singles, Borotta Brugnon in men’s doubles, Mathieu Ryan in women’s doubles, and Von Cramm Krahwinkel in mixed doubles.
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Wimb
Jaford
Vines
Crawford
A. E. Hickson
von Cramm
Fravlin Krahwinkel
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
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J. E. Simpson
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Llours
Whoie Db
Optician
ENOLL
W. Enoll Flu
M.U.A
Syd
George Street
Nota
North Atel
Hoyal Hotel
H. A. Barraclough Limited
Dee George Street
Court House Hotel
Lawa
P. A. Newall
F.lo
Bitumem
Tnr
Manilla Mounedl
Manilla Bridge
Comneil
Niblick
F. O'Neill
Dr. Waterhouse
J. N. Kennedy
N. J. Gall
W. O'Neill
E. R. Stephens
A. K. Warner
BR. J. Grantham
Bo Rayson
J. (. Turner
M. Mackenzie
W. Gannen
D. H. Kennedy
A. C. Kelly
BR. E. Cadden
L. C. Lemon
H. Coote
C. R. Maunder
R. M. Smith
LG. Miller
R. Chapman
J. Koina
B. O'Connell
G. Coote
Marker
Show Publican
Emerald Hill
Jaz
Roy Maunder
Ball
Palais Theatre
G. H. Wright, H
Hall’s Creek Sports
Bishop Mowll
Y. J. Byrnes
Manillé
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