Intensely Heavy Rain Falls Across North Districts
Striking soaking rain hit the north today with Manilla reporting 124 points by 2 pm and 135 points by 3 pm. Other locations such as New Mexico 90 points and Keepit Station 96 points contributed to widespread farming and grazing benefits.
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Manilla
Pam
New Mexico
Keepit
Willamby
Klori
Upper
A. McDonald
Bungynilla
Headvale
Narara
Halls Creek
Obituary for Inverell Clerk J. W. Stocks at 34
The death of Mr J W Stocks town clerk and engineer at Inverell aged 34 occurred on Tuesday. A Presbyterian adherent he served the Board of Management of St Andrews and was praised by the Mayor for twelve years of constitutional capable service. He leaves a widow, a daughter Miss Jean Stocks and three sons William, Winston and Frank. Stocks previously served Mandawa Shire Council from 1922 to 1924 before moving to Inverell in 1924.
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J. W. Stocks
Inverell
Presbyterian Church
Board of Management
St. Andrews
James
Stocks
Jean Stocks
William
Winston
Frank
Mr. Stocks
Mandaws
Manilla
Death of William Shaw and William Bennett at Tamworth and Armidale
The death occurred last week in Tamworth of William Shaw, a long time Tamworth resident and son of one of the town’s oldest families. He was a brother of Mrs R J Allen of Manilla. In Armidale on Wednesday night died Jack Bennett, a well known figure in Manilla after living there for many years.
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Tamworth
William Shaw
R.J. Allen
Manilla
Armidale
Jack Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Manilly
Gripu Cup leaders face two decisive matches
In the Gripu Cup final round Elliottts hold 20 points atop the table with St Andrews and R each on 16. Presbyterians 14, BC1 12. Upcoming fixtures include Elliottts vs Presbyterians and BC1 vs St Andrews, with byes affecting byes and points. Catholic defeat and byes noted. Manilla district, mechanics institute and CWA meetings listed.
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Elliotts
St. Andrews
Presbyterians
B.C. 1
B.C
St Andrews
Parents and Citizens Boda Dance Raises Funds for Rural School
A memorial hall dance and euchre party hosted by the Parents and Citizens Association last Tuesday raised funds for equipment at the District Rural School. The event, enjoyed by teens and adults, thanked helpers and supporters including local vendors, with prizes won by Mrs Rogers, Mrs Cooper, Mr R Howard, and Mr W Collier. Music by North's Orchestra.
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Memorial Hall
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Dowghan
Ayre
Mugglerm
Mr. Coote
MoMackensiv Waskins
Stoddart and Hayward
Con
Scott
J. Frank
Glusox
Canberra
Feros
Popdee
Sulman
W. Rignall
Augarett
Mra Rogers
Cooper
Coates Wins Smith Cup In Close Golf Event
In a tight Smith Cup contest E Coates led with strong rounds and finished ahead of B G Anstey and several others. Final totals show Coates 130 ahead of Anstey 145 and Ridgewell 134 with a large Manilla golf turnout planned for July 26 including draws for A and B championships and notices of upcoming dances.
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E. Coates
B. G. Anster
Coates
B. J. Anstey
Grantham
Ridgewell
Blan
R. Kelly
J. N. Kennedy
J. C. Turner
R. Chapman
M. Markenzie
W. Pittman
S. Anthoney
D. ©. Ogle
Elwood
L. Frank
F. O'Neill
B. O'Connell
Manilla Golf Links
R. Cadden
Cadden
Anstey
Chapman
Blanch
Ja. N. Kennedy
D. M. Mackenzie
Ll. Ridgewell
C. Turner
R. (. Kelly
D.C. Ogle
Nominations Open for Mechanics Institute Committee
Fourteen candidates compete for twelve committee seats at the Mechanics Institute with J Blair resigning from the old panel. Three new members H S Dimmock J Hayward and F O Neill stand for election. Ballot papers must reach Returning Officer A C Veness by 5 pm on Friday July 17 ahead of the annual meeting at 7 30.
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The
Mechanics Institute
Messrs
Anthoney
A. A. Blanch
Bert Coulton
Als. Dirumock
B. Hayward
C. J. Hayward
J. N. Kennedy
J. McDougall
A. Norrig
F. O'Neill
H. J. Roberts
Con. Scott
R. M. Smith
Simpson
Mr. J. Blair
Manilla Mechanics’ Institute
J, NL Kennedy
Church Services Schedule Requires Clergy Roster
Anly19 Trinity VI services listed across towns Manilla Wongo Creek Milliwindi Milliwindi churchgoers attend Holy Communion Evensong with Rev A Battersby P P Manilla Rev Heywood Moore and T Moore listed for various times Halls Creek New Mexico and other locations show 11 a m or 1 30 p m services with multiple reverends named in the schedule
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Manilla
Wongo Creek
A. Battersby
A. Heywood
Moore
Halls Creek
T. Moore
New Mexico
C. Moore
Presbyterian Manilla-11 a.m. and 7.40 p.m. Somerton
Geddes Bradley scheduled two services at Somerton Presbyterian Church with matin and evening worship times listed as eleven in the morning and 7 40 in the evening. The notice notes the preacher Geddes Bradley.
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Manilla
Somerton
Geddes Bradley
The Country Doctor at Palais Theatre with Dionne quintuplets
The Country Doctor features Jean Hersholt as a Canadian doctor facing red tape and hospital delays. He delivers five Dionne quintuplets and gains national honours, amid drama, comedy, and romance. A second feature is The Return of Peter Grimm with Lionel Barrymore.
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Palais Theatre
Dionne
Jean Hersholt
Hig
Slim Summerville
John Qualen
Michael Whalen
Jane Lane
Peter Grimm
Lionel Barrymore
Barrymore
Grimm
Two Cities
Jeda Hershull
June Lang
Dionne Quintuplety
the Country Doctor
Lionel Barry
Manilla Railway Figures to June 30, 1936
Figures compiled at Manilla Railway Station for year ended June 30 1936 show 3445 tickets sold 5390 pounds revenue from passengers and parcel traffic 2184 pounds from goods for livestock and general goods inwards and 1792 tons of goods inwards Miscellaneous goods inwards including wheat and wool outward 11929 tons total bags of wheat 95998 livestock trucks cattle 147 and 342 sheep. livestock received 49 trucks cattle and 342 sheep.
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Manilla
Market Report Indicates Firm Conditions and Scarce Prime Stock
On Thursday buyers faced fair quality with prime sorts in short supply. The market remained very firm with prices noted as follows: ewes at 24 shillings 10 pence, lambs at 27 shillings 8 pence, hoggets 34 shillings. Sets 98/10.
Ansac Ball Street Stall Promoted for August Fair
A street stall on Ansac Ball Street will be held on Saturday in August to support the Sundy of the Ansac Ball. Public patronage is invited for the first street stall promoted for this purpose.
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L Street
Tod
Tattenage
Hudson
Street work on Manila Street progresses after rain delays
The eastern side of Manila Street has its first coat of tar and opened to traffic. Western side from the Imperial Hotel to the Post Office is partly metal covered. Flood progress continues with White Way installation on Manitta Street.
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Eniity
Manila Street
Imperial Hotel
Manitta Street
Manilla Musical Society Third Production Draws Crowds
The Most Talked of Amateur Revue in Years promotes its third production. Scott's sells early tickets and urges patrons to attend after Dare. Gov
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Manilla Musical Society
Notice to file NSW income tax returns 1936
Public notice from the NSW Taxation Department listing deadlines for individual and company income tax returns for the year ending 31 June 1936. It specifies Wages and salary exemptions, nonresidents, and penalties up to £100 for failure to file. Forms available at post offices, police stations, and the Taxation Department in Sydney.
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Savings Bank
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Australia
New South Wales
Court House
Police Station
Railway Station
Customs House
Stamp Duties Department
Phillip Street
Department of Tion
Ravings Bank
Department of Taxation
Junior Faradlis Club Advises Junior Members Spending Plan
Advisory Committee of the Manilla Junior Farmers Club met at the School on Saturday. Eight marchers attended with President W Jackson presiding. The group proposed using some funds for junior members to purchase stock, repayable in installments. Norman Martin was nominated as candidate for a trip to the Brisbane Royal Show. Committees were formed to draft a schedule and arrange plans for the annual show at September’s end, with Liddy Witcom and Martin to draft the tentative schedule and Jackson Coulton Duff and Prank to arrange the hall. The president emphasized that the show’s value lies in the experience for the boys rather than financial gain.
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Manilla
W. Jackson
Norman Martin
Bris
Messrs
Liddy
Witcom
Martin
Jackson
Coulton
Duff
Prank
Billiard Tourney At Mechanics Institute Concludes
Max Hartley wins a close billiard tournament at Mechanics Institute with D Knox as runner up. In quarter finals Hartley beat Norrie, Hayward defeats Elliott, Elwood over Hayg, and Knox defeats Brown. Hartley defeats Harvard in semi one, Knox edges Elwood in semi two, final tight with Hartley prevailing 180 to 145.
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Mechanics Institute
Max Hartley
D. Knox
Mr. Hadley
HL Norrie
C. Hayward
Ww. Elliott
L. Elwood
O. J. Hayg
PD. Knox
J. Brown
M. Hartley
C.K. Harvard
J. Elwood
Hame
M. Thirties
Hartley
Manilla Cycle Club Event At Incal Oval
Sunday program at the Incal oval features Manilla Cycle Club entertainment with riders from Tanevernhaml Attimgen and local participants. Added attractions include motor cycle events and novelties led by team members J Browning C Coleman Vouess O Taylor UH Thaell Le Fett and junior riders TR Loseby De Meat TL Todi MO Kennedy.
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Tanevernhaml Attimgen
Loval Boys
Manilla
Eire
O. Taylor
UH Thaell
le Fett
TR. Loseby
de Meat Ans
Todi MO Kennedy
New ABC Station Opens in Grafton NSW Tonight
The Australian Broadcasting Commission starts a regional station at Grafton in Saraton Theatre tonight. The 2NR Grafton frequency will be 429 metres, and 700 kHz for other sets. 2NR will be heard between 2FO Corowa and 2BL Sydney on long-distance links.
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Australian Brodcasting Commission
Grafton
Nsw
Cntcert
Saraton Theatre
Tat Fon
2NR
T Hase
Corowa
Sydney
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Paton
Paton's
Baldwin
SKEIN
Cvyella
Pat. Wong
Niger
Modan & Hayward Ld
OUE Oouporb
John D. Kennedy
SOHN
Nolicitors
Besinem
Manilla Street
H. J. Stephens
M.P
Syd. Univy
Droge
Chas W. Knoll
Loud
M.lo
Syd) Bydney
Knull
Royal Ford
Max
H. A Barraclouch Ltd
Optometriata Und Opticians
George Streft
VUNRY
Tor Dutex
Pill, Son and Badgery
Mame
O. W. Stocks
Mr. William Shaw
Hates
Stark
R. C
Townsent
Thorsby
Adie
Mins Quick
Townsend
A. Bignall
Miss Ogle
N. Marsh
Miss Young
R. Baker
Elliott
Manilla District Hospital
Catholic
Elliotts Lad
Mandowa Shire Council
Iit
O'Brien
Hiscox
O'Neill
O'Neill Y Coates
Shepherd
O’neill
Total B.C
Boda
Hack Ores
Kconnell
O.N. Scott
N. Kenneily
A T Dlown
G. Miller
Atniual Gaonedah
Inuich
Reg. Chapman
J.C. Mackenzie
T. O'Connell
Be, Coates
M. Scotts
Allnuti
V. Blanch
Mechanics’ Institute
Church Services
the Holy Catholic Church
Anly
Trinity
Ansac Ball Street
Stal
RCL
Wongo Creek Mall
Ifium Nedah
L, Brady
Dengate
Cliftons
Dengate's
Peter Lorre
Frances Drake
Love
Barton Machane
Mary Astor
Man OF Tron
Dare
Scott’s
Wales
E. J. McMahon
Church Hinds
Wonge Creek Wall
Thesday
Daly
Fouts
Butter Supner
Manilla Orchestra
Gunutivdah Grehesten
Bray
Dengate’s
Faradlis Club
Manilla Cycle Club
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