Flood rains bring record fall for Manilla district
Four and a quarter inches drenched Manilla as the Nanipi River rose to 94 feet above summer level with subsequent flows from the Manilla River pushing it over 11 feet. A week of mild winter preceded a multi day downpour, totaling 481 points in Manilla for July and 1721 points year to date. Damaged or dangerous effects were minimal. debris cleared from the decking and fencing, bridges passable, willow trees protecting banks, and streets cleaned with little material damage beyond flooded yards and scattered scouting.
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Nanipi
Manilla
Feir
Sumer
Reading
Manilla River
Jochimsen
Upper Manilla
Upper Manilla Bridge
Manilla District News of Donations and Floods
Donations to the Manilla Patriotic Fund include 5 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence from the Municipal Council for waste paper and 4 pounds from Mr Joe Day who attended with his Merry-Go-Remand carnival. The JRC Circle raised 2 pounds 3 shillings 3 pence for Junior Ted Cross war work. Upper Manilla and Namoi areas report extensive flood impacts with roads and bridges blocked and floods easing by Monday. The Manilla River rose sharply and there were rail deluges in Tamworth and Gunnedah. The Manilla Parents and Citizens Association held a meeting proposing library improvements and school book programs and discussed a savings plan from tuck shop proceeds. A reference dictionary was gifted to the school by the Manilla Business Mens Association.
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Manilla and District
JRC
Circle
Manilla
Ted Cross
Mirrel Martin
J.R.C
Ford
Evel
Parliamentary Broadcasting Committee
Educational Departmenty
Business Mens’ Association
Department
Next P
Upper Manila weather and influenza in district
A rain and rising temperatures caused a flu outbreak across Upper Manila last week. Many families affected and school attendance fell. Local women and senior pupils formed a camouflage netting group, completing about a dozen nets. progress should rise as string supplies improve.
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Upper Manilla
Matches set for decision in bowls tournament
Tomorrow’s draw fixes decisions for several matches in bowls with Bignall versus W Gannon A Blanch and C Podmore J Kennedy versus A CG Eckford and Blair against F A Sampson. Nominations for the over 50 and under 50 singles close August 2 and must be posted on the bowling green notice board.
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Bignall
A. C. Blanch
C. I. Podmore
J. N. Kennedy
CG. Eckford
J. Blair
F.A. Sampson
Bowling Green
BUY A Separator from T Robertson and Co Alfa Tuaval Agents
The fragment indicates a solicitation or catalog line for a separator item offered by T Robertson and Co, described as Alfa Tuaval Agents. Specifics such as price, model, or availability are not provided in the readable text. The note appears to be part of a trade advertisement or catalog listing.
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Registration of Taxeuts Board
Department of Taxation
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
A. J. Williams
Registration of Tax Agents Board
Manilla Stock Sale Offers Large Lot of Cattle and Sheep
The Byrnes sale on Thursday next 16th inst at 11 am features 130 fat cattle 1850 fat sheep 550 store cattle and 1250 store sheep. Flooding delays drive most store sheep to a special sale on Thursday 28th inst including 3000 cross breds.
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Manilla
A. H. Nixon
Oakhampton
Upper
Sydney
J. A. Bignall
W. J. Byrnes
School Renovations and Improvements Under Way
Notes on substantial renovations and improvements at the school, with details previously published in these columns.
Municipal Council Considers Water Nuisance and Street Plans
The council reads a letter from the Army requesting help to keep streets clear of straying stock amid brownouts after accidents. It approves hydrant relocation near Bettison’s to curb water nuisance, notes footpath material needs, and surveys Rowan Street crossing repairs. Revenue since last meeting totals £1174 17 10 with £18 12 5 in rate arrears and £108 3 3 from war damage insurance.
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Department of the Army
Ald. Macleod
Manilla
Rowan Street
Hettison
Works Committee
Alexander Lane
Bettison
Gannon
Salor
Ald. Payy
Namoi Street
Southbrook
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Baldwin
W. A. Boman
Bunsymulla
A. McDonald
Swanhilda
John Watts
Klein
BR. H. Hawker
Danhore
Milliwindi
J. Paterson
Buchlyvie
The
Halls Creek
and. H
Stoddart and Hayward
Manchester
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
For
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
A. 8. Davis
D. W. Dugan
Builders & Contracton
River Street
Venness & Ford Sealers
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
A.C. Veness & Son
Manila
Manilla Patriotic Fund
Homebush
Wimbourne
Ar. EB. Nixon
McDonald River
Manille
Woolbrook
Bendemeer
Namoi
Tamworth
Peel
Treloar Ltd
Sale Yards
Gunnedah
Kelvin
Dubbo
RAAF
Racecourse
G. BE. Morris
Manilla Parents and Citizens’ Association
C. T. Judd
A. Jackson
G. Walker
Walker
Mgr. Ford
Alf, Sing
Cyril Sing
Bertha Sig
Fred Sing
Middle East
Australia
Australian ‘Womens’ Army Service
Upper Manilla News
N.S.W
New England
Jersey
Manning River
A. A. Marsh
Manilla Street
Methodist Street
Knowlton
L, M, Stratford ‘Knowlton
Scone
J. T, Robertson and CO
Clifton's Pty. Ltd
Tate
Part
G. B. Steel
Webster, Jack and McDonald (Syd.) Pty. Ltd
Prudential Buildings
Martin Place
Brisbane Street
Juismore
Royal Hotel
A.R. Fisher
Ann Sothern
Massie
the Palais
Manilla Stock’ Sale
B.D. Sprudd
Mid- Me East
Victor Reidel
Wireles
Baker's Foundry
Stoddart & Co
Lane Cove
Wister
Council
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