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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

3

Gannon Defeats Morrison In Mechanics Institute Final

Namoi Trotting Club schedules winter meeting for Wednesday week July 21. Roberts Bros promotes best markets with cash sales and value. Poultry Show entries exceed 200 with Sydney judge, Hartley buildings opposite Council Chambers next Saturday. Baggage of poultry men travelling statewide being judged. Suitcases from 8/6 at Roberts Bros Sale. Kelvin dances see reduced rowdyism after police visit to Gunnedah led to fines. Mechanics' Pictures feature Before Midnight with William Russell and Barbara Bedford. Town Clerk Mr J W Stocks earns £600 yearly plus council improvements. Special united municipal shire meeting Saturday 2:30 pm to finalize Riverbank area transfer from Caer Marmeth Street to Northbrook Estate and Court Street.

Hartley Council Satuday Sydney State Down Lily Caermarthen Street Hill Subdivision Northbrook Estate Court Street

Record Wheat Boom Amid Abundant Cropping This Year

A Manilla landowner consolidates wheat under crop with 1370 acres, and two others exceed 800 acres each. Broad rain prospects revive drought-hit district, ending a noted setback. Meanwhile in Sydney bread and wheat prices soar, blamed on government policy raising production costs and reducing flour value.

Manilla

Tragedy at Yarramanbully Ends in Poison Suspect Death

Late Tuesday evening Kemp of Attunga found the body of 24 year old Clifford Adams on a Yarramanbully Creek bank near Mr Doolan's property. Death occurred the prior Saturday. Adams, son of Sydney and Mrs Adams of Court Street, left a substantial bank account. Indications point to poisoning. Body brought to Manilla for burial. an inquest will be held.

Kemp Attunga Gerd Clifford Adams Yarramanbully Creek Doolan Sydney Adams Adams Court Street Manilla

Manilla Event Lineup Highlights July Activities

Upcoming events list includes a July 17 Saturday poultry show in Harr is eager lev's buildings and a July 25 dance at Masonic Hall to aid Keep it RA Church funds. The Manilla Trotting Club meets Wednesday week, Miss Ferry organizes the events with Mrs Coupland and Mrs Fuller, and the Mechanics Institute holds an annual meeting on July 23.

Manilla Powtry Harris Eagerlev Manilla Trotting Club Huntsgrove Ferry Masonic Hall Coupland Fuller Mechanics’ Institute Irly

In Memoriam Esther Jane Smith 1919 Death Notice

In loving memory of Esther Jane Smith who departed this life July 15 1919 Inserted by her husband and family. The minimal sorrow is eased by enduring memory and prayer for the beloved wife and mother throughout the years.

In Loving Memory of Kenneth C Northey

In loving memory of our dear little boy Kenneth C Northey lost July 5 and found dead July 17 1925. To think we did not say goodbye will always bring regret. For the hearts of those who loved you Kenneth. Inserted by his loving father mother brothers and sisters. For Books Stationery Games and everything you require try Rudds.

Northey Kenneth C. Northey Kenneth

Mechanics Institute Elects at Manilla Meeting

The Annual General meeting of members of the Manilla Mechanics Institute will be held on Friday, 23 July 1926 at 8 p.m. Business includes adoption of the annual report and balance sheet and receipt of the returning officer's report.

Manilla Mechanics’ Institute

Nominations Closed as Committee Members Elected

The Institute nominations closed yesterday afternoon with H Stoddart D M Mackenzie W D Hartley A C Veness C F Hayward A E Moore H Lane J oN Kennedy L 4 Swaithers BR Loseby H Collier and G McAlister named for the coming year as only the exact number of nominations were received by the returning officer.

Mechanics’ Institute H. Stoddart D. M. Mackenzie W. D. Hartley A. C. Veness C. F. Hayward A E. Moore H. Lane J. On. Kennedy L. 4. Swaithers BR. Loseby H. Collier G. McAlister

Methodiat Church C E Social Mon July 19 1926 at Masonic Hall

Social event notice listing a Methodist church gathering at Masonic Hall on Monday July 19 1926 at 7 45 pm. Includes adult and child admission details and names B Veness as secretary.

Masonic Hall B. Veness

Objections Sought to Arthur Sulman Road Closing

Government Notice in the Gazette July 2 1926 invites objections to Arthur Sulman proposed road closure and land purchase. It covers boundary roads between portions 84 85 45 44 end of road and portions 151 80 from portions 98 46 end of solid road 99 100 end of road and portions 86 87 west from Somerton to Manilla Parish Manilla County Darling Manowa Shire. Objections due within one month to the Minister for Lands.

Arthur Sulman Somerton Manilla

Gates on my property may be prosecuted for leaving open

A. B. Chapman of Mossvale warns that anyone leaving or bumping public gates on his property will be prosecuted, regardless of persons. Statement dated 13 July 1926 from Halls Creek.

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the Mechanics ® Institute Wo Gannon E. Morrison Namoi Trotting Club Roberts Bros Kelvin Y. Bloods Gunnedah Mechanics’ Pictures William Russel Barbara Bedford Dewells J. W. Stocks Liverell Mandowa Stocks Verils Yarramanbully Memoriam Rudd's Mossvale A. B. Chapman Halls Creek Sydney Surplus Traders F. W. Duval Chemist Mesadames Marsh & Blevin Arcadia W. Carlyon APTEE Rean Ree M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pogrese Nsive Firm Glen Innes N. Correy General Store C. N. Scott L. P. Rosen & Son Milligans The Iron Horse Swanbrook” Dairy Farm West Tamworth W. Hall
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