Rabbits Threaten Landholders Amid District Inspections
At the last am worth P.P. Board meeting Rabbit Inspectors reported scarce rabbits but landholders still harboring or protecting populations. Mr. A B Bell listed holdings across several districts where young rabbits appeared, noting some landowners trap reluctantly or hoard rabbits for skins while causing stock starvation. He cited a landowner who barred trapping on his land. Separate sports notes cover Sunday gent’s standing competition results and handicaps with RC and Flett’s winners and upcoming matches.
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Amworth P.P. Board
Ditrict
A.B. Bell
Manilla
Bell
Dairy Crossing
Carroll Gap
Halls Creek
New Mexico
Hurraba
Bell's Mountain
Woodsteel
Upper
Marara
Merino Ewe Competition Sets New Point Record
The 1996 Merino Ewe Competition by Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau drew entrants from across Manilla. J A Byrnes won with 904 points the highest in the event. Byrnes now holds three first prizes two seconds and one third across six bureau contests judged by Coleman the late Wiktman and Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Agricultural Bureau
Manilla
J. A. Byrnes
Byrnes
Bureau
J. A. Coleman
J. N. Wiktman
Judge reports on Merino wool judging and breeding notes
Judge A L Levy critiques entrants for small frames and inadequate constitution. He warns against bold medium wool for small sheep, urges better feeding and pasture, and highlights the district as a potential leading fine wool centre with improved management and breeding. The report ends with optimism for future entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Levy
Rte
Bowling Club Makes Progress Toward Opening
Construction has begun on the greens with ground work done and grass planted. Scheduled play may start in October as the Manilla club grows, potentially the largest in the country. Foundation memberships close soon. subscriptions to the Secretary or Treasurer are urged. Builders are invited to respond to an advertisement for a club house at the Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mde
Manillainb
J. Kearns
M. Pedmore
Fortenders
Bowling Green
Manilla
Arthur Street
Royal Hotel
I Manilla
Sheep Sale at Manilla Set for Friday
A sale of 8000 local sheep in fresh health condition will take place at Manilla on Friday. Mr V J Byrnes will yard the stock and arrange for careful drafting and sale to sift borers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
V. J. Byrnes
Smith Cup final won by E Coates at club event
The winner of last Sunday's Smith Cup final round was young player E Coates. The next issue will publish full details. Wednesday’s play features a club par competition with a long draw listing pairings. Mrs Pittman’s trophy eclectics crowned Mrs Hartley with 64 net. Coleman Podmore Anstey tied for second with 67. Tomorrow's Canadian foursome for Mrs Park and Miss Mellrath's trophy. partners to be nominated and drawn at the club house. Manilla Golf Club schedules its Annual Ball and old time dance, moved to avoid social fixtures. event dates set for July 25 and August 4 with added decorations planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Coates
Ted
Pitlman
L. Blanch
N. Simpson
EB Jones
A.C. Kelly
Dr. Rayson
B. O'Connell
D.M. Mackenzie
J.C. Mackenzie
H J
Manilla Golf Club
Rifle Shooting at Manilla Range Dominated by North and McGregor
At the Manilla rifle range on Sunday with 13 shooters present the 200 yard stage saw Lyon take the possible with a strong display. North and Bignall posted 34s with handicaps, while McGregor also made 335. In the second stage North again scored 34 off the rifle as others reached possible with handicaps. Faulkiner won the shoot off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Carlyon
K. North
L. Bignall
A. B
McGregor
North
Sprudd
Faulkiner
Manila Cycle Club Holds 5 Mile Race on Rush to Creek Road
The Manila Cycle Club ran a 5 mile road race on Rush to Creek road starting and finishing at the Oval with 12 starters. R Reid won followed by J Browning and Woolfe with close finishes and fast times. Next Sunday features more oval events with riders from Tamworth and Attunga. The Income Tax Department offers public interviews with two officers at Manila Court House on the 23rd and 24th for tax worries.
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Rushto Creek
R. Reid
J. Browning
Woolfe
Petween
B. Thuell
Tamworth
Attunga
Income Tax Department
Court House
Manila
Four Street Stalls For RC Church Funds
Hiscox Junr T J Costelloe and Jas Brady will conduct four street stalls on Saturday July 18 to aid the RC Church funds with patronage kindly solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiscox Junr
T. J Costelloe
Jas. Brady J
RC Church
Poultry Supper Ad Attaches Prices and Organizer
Fragment lists a poultry supper with prices 6 shillings and 4 shillings and credits A. F. Roberts as honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Hon
Cliftones Tender Call for Culvert Fender Ports
Quotations are invited by the Shire Merk Mandows Shire Council for the supply and delivery in Manilla of 120 culvert fender ports. Written particulars available at the Shire Office.
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Shire Merk
Mandows
Manilla
Manilla Recreation Ground caretaker applications invited
Applications invited for the position of caretaker at Manilla Recreation Ground. Duties are light for pensioners with wages of 10 shillings per week and quarters. Apply by 4 pm Monday 20 July. Further information at the town clerk's office, Council Chambers, Manilla. 19/7/26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilly Recreation Ground
W. Filsell
Local CWA Branch Meeting At Mechanics Institute
The monthly meeting of the local C W A branch will be held in the Rest Room at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday afternoon. The Rest Room has been reconditioned and ranks very attractive. All members and interested parties are invited to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Mechanics
C.W.A
Mechanics Institute
Community Singing Concert By CWA At Palais Theatre
The oval branch of the CWA held a second community singing event at the Palais Theatre last Friday night. Mr Jones led a large, enthusiastic audience through old favorites and new songs with piano accompaniment by Mrs Kearns and Mrs Rodgers. the Dramatic Society orchestra provided strong support, and the event drew praise from Graziers Association President G S Park as a community success with plans for another concert soon.
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Oval
C.W.A
Palais Theatre
Jones
Jd. Kearns
8. Rodgers Playvn
Artiain
Step
Burley
D_ Sneesby
Peggy
Jlemy
G. 8. R. Park
Graziers’ Association
LWA
Stock and Station Agent Welcomes Mr McCarthy to Tamworth Area
Mr McCarthy well known in Tamworth and northern districts joins W Z Byrnes stock and station agency Manilla with lifelong experience in stock and land matters. Melarthy will handle business entrusted to the office and all clients will receive attention. Before leaving for Nyingin last Saturday Mix Webster was given a traveling rug by W D Teyrnes staff and clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. OH
Tamworth
W. Z. Byrnes
Manilla
McCarthy
Mel Larthy
Nyngin
Webster
W. d. Teyrnes
Transfer of Bank Manager Mr HT Allnutt to Macleay
Mr HT Allnutt longtime manager of the Bank of New South Wales Manilla branch has been transferred to the Macleay on the Clarence River to head the new centre branch. He is praised for his excellent conduct and civic involvement and will be missed from the Manilla Agricultural Society committee. Mr BR Dobbie of Tavalga has been appointed to take charge of the Manilla branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. Allnutt Gg
Bank of N.S.W
Macleay
Clarence River
Manilla
Allnutt
BR. Dobbie
Tavalga Tha
Munilla
Parents and Citizens Dance Tonight at Memorial Hall
The Parents and Citizens Association and the District Rural School hold a monster dance and supper party in Memorial Hall to raise funds for classroom equipment. North’s Orchestra provides music. supper with text or puffer will be served. Admission 2 shillings. prizes to be won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Crens” Association
Schoo
Memorial Hall
Euchro
North
Manilla District Hospital Board Meeting Postponed
The Manilla District Hospital Board will not meet this Saturday at 2.30 pm as scheduled. The meeting is postponed to the following Saturday July 3. Mandowa Shire Council also plans a Saturday morning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla District Hospital Board
Soldiers’ Cinicron
Tshow Committees
Mandowa
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Patun
Betty
Paton's and
Baldwin’s
Pat
Moddarl & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Simpsor
J. E. Simpson
Manilla Street
Stephen's Pharmacy
H. J. Stephens
Syd. Univ
Chas W. Knoll
Lond
MLO
Syd
Bydney
Knoll
Reral Fotel Up
P.O
Sydney
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Optemetviets and Opticians
George Sthept
Eydney
Germany
Yugoslavia
Australia
Hrtuin
Gent
Stinday
R. C
Wiremen
Flett’s
Hayward's
West Ow
R.C
Filett's
West View
R.ce
Flett
Hy Ake
Duprez
Middleton
Bytes
Strathfield
McDounald
Box Vale
L. W. Chick
Everton
Rock Vale
Chapman
A. McDonald
Welbank
A. G. Cameron
Borah Vale
FW. Bowman
Woodlands
1. Roberts
Fern Hill
G. B. M. Hott
Boxwood
Malloy Glenbrook
W. J. Keen
Braefield
S. Hall
Crest
R. Paterson
Ruehlyvie
L. D. Park
Springfield
F.F. McCallum
Koreen
Riet
Foozle
E. North
R. McGregor
Bignall
Hureom
Simmons
P Green
W. Bignall
D. Bailes
Sutherland
EK. Sprudd
A. Faulkiner
J. Faulkiner
North A. R. McGregor
Spradd
Bignall Cas
Horeum
Lei
Green
A , Simmons
J. Bailes
JV. Sutherta
Manilla Cycle Club
W. J. Byrnes
Shrouds
Monster P. & G. Dence
Euchre Party Memorial Hall
Marilla Golf Club
Reyne
Manilla Musical Society
Scott’s
Cliftons
Cooneil Chambers
Cw.s
OWLA
Couder
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