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Manilla hero A R Macleod dies after long public service
A R Macleod of Manilla dies at his Manilla home after a life marked by public service and community leadership. He served as alderman for over 30 years including 14 mayoral terms, helped establish water and sewer schemes, and led multiple local clubs and associations. He edited the Manilla Express until 1947 and was a noted journalist, councillor, and rifle and cricket official with national recognition. He leaves a widow, three children, and several siblings.
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Manilla
Central
Maneline
Wynrallah
Richmond River
William Macleod
Lismore
Australia
Midlothian
Isle of Syke
Macleod
W. J. Riley
Roper River
Cairns
Csir Company Ltd
Hambledon
Sugar Company
Bulletin
Magpie
North Queensland
Newington College
Manilla Express
T. A. Wilson
Tamworth
G. A. Greaves
New South Wales Country Press Association
Manila
Manills
Manilla Agricultural Society
Mullumbimby Rifle Club
Australian Scottish Rifles
Sydney
New England Rifle Club
Manilla Rifle Club
Riflemen of Nsw
National Rifle Association of New South Wales
National Rifle Association
New South Wales
New Zealand
Serth
Brisbane
Newcastle
Manilla Bowling Club
Central Northern Bowling Association
Manilla Cricket Association
North and Northern Cricket Council
New South Wales Cricket Association
Manilla Golf Club
Manilla Football Club
Manilla Race Club
Douglas
Picton
Marion
L. J. Bignall
Effie
D. White
Gloucester
W. A. Macleod
Stan Macleod
Casino
Sid Macleod