District Exhibit Proposed for 1934 Show at Meeting
At the show committee meeting on Saturday last President W J Byrnes proposed a Manilis District Exhibit for the 1934 show. The plan requires a small expert committee to organise and arrange space whether in pavilion or marquee. The motion to appoint Messrs Nixon Dowe Oswald Oman Brown as a special committee to arrange the district exhibit was carried with support from Mr Lye and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Byrnes
Gsi
Byrnes
E. Nixon
Lye
Tamworth
H. V. Dowe
W. A. Boman
Adam Nixon
Nixon
H. VV. Dowe
Glen Oswald
W. A. Oman
A. C. Brown
Anil
Atlcutt
Agricultural Society
Methodist Spring Fair Sets August 7 at Memorial Hall
The Ladies Church Aid and Mr A C Veness organize a Methodist Church Spring Fair in Memorial Hall on August 7. A comprehensive schedule is ready and available from committee members. The group aims for a highly successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Memorial Hall
Ladies Church Aid
A. C. Veness
Mandowa Shire Council Hears Flood Aid and Road Repair Needs
Mandowa Shire Council met with Crs White Park Bowman Heywood Ratliff present and apologies for E T Bowman. The Minister denied flood relief funds for New Mexico road, citing local repair responsibility. Council discussed curve signs, street healing, and urgent road repairs, including Moonaren crossing and Wongo Creek route. Residents urged improving Attunga Wiseman’s Hall Creek road and Doler road to Mr Keys property, with survey and funding sought. Arbor Day plan and weed control noted, plus calls to curb dead animal practices and plant 12 trees along boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandowa Shire
Department of Main Roads
S. W. Downs
Moonaren Siding
Main Road Board
Tamworth
Moonarea
Manilla
Somerton Road
Park
Moonaren
Upper Halls Creek
Messrs
T. Berry
A. J. Chapman
A. Morris
R. J. Chapman
K. R. Blanch
W. Lockyer
A. B. Chapman
M. Roberts
A. R. Berry
R. A. Roberts
T. W.V
J. Chapman
Comucil
Thom
Yarramanbully
J. R. Heywood
New Mexico
Misa M. Gardner
West Manila
West Manilla Recreation Reserve
Ratliff
Johnston’s
F. E. Heywood
Wongo Creek
Conneil
FE. Rowman
Reyrnes Gap
Oaky l Creek
T. Rowman
Baldwin
Evening social events listed for July and August
To night events include an Anglican Ball in Memorial Hall on Tuesday July 18 and a Gene mee on July 22 at Hall's daily 2h Novelty dance at the Golf House. A Junior Farmers dance is set for Parish Hall on the 27 with a wei Club Ball on August 8 and a social on August 9 at Wongo. Tenders close for country mail services on an upcoming date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Gene Mee
Daly
Uie
Wongo
Manila Mechanic's Institute Annual Meeting Notice
The Manila Mechanic's Institute will hold its annual meeting on Friday July 21. For the committee of twelve, fifteen nominations have been received including Cohen Cooper Coulton Elliott Hartley Hayward Kennedy Maunder McDougall Norris Roberts Scott Smith Smith and Wick Smith. Ballot papers must reach returning officer H. Rudd by 4 p.m. on Friday July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
H. Rudd
Kennedy Testimonial Subscriptions Extended With Limit
The Kennedy testimonial fund extends the period for receiving subscriptions. Subscriptions may be sent to honorary secretaries Messrs Wilshire or W L Bingham or to treasurer D M Mackenzie. Any amount up to £1 1s is accepted to gather many subscribers rather than large sums. An address to Mr Kennedy may be presented signed by all donors. Subscriptions are voluntary with no canvassing. Donations go to the honorary secretaries or to Mrs R J Johnston in hospital. Mr T H Maunder is slowly recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra
Wilshire
W. L. Bingham
D. M Mackenzie
Kennedy
Nuisance from Upper Namei fishing prompts council action
Dr. M Park informed Shire Council on Saturday that fishing on the Upper Namei has become intolerable. He described trespass, theft of nets and traps, arson of trees, and lines across the river as dozens of boat parties operate for days. He urged police action and planned landowners may protect property if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Park
Shire Council
Namei
Ratliff
Park
Tamworth
Dr. Ratliff
Dr. Park
Golf moth discovered spurs club three day tournament
A playful note reports a new golf moth insect in America and ties it to the club's annual tournament postponed to Sunday. It details nominations closing on Wednesday, luncheons, and associates urged to help, plus four ball events and partner nominations before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pitt Son and Badgery Lowers Rates for Gragiers
Interest rates for pastoral advances are of great concern. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd have reduced their accommodation rate to 5 percent per annum for Gragiers, reflecting a notable move in financing terms for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gragiers
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Merino Sheep Judging Contest At Upper Manilla
Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau runs a merino judging event with 12 entries, mostly from the district and one from New Mexico. Judging on August 3 and 4 will be led by W A Wildman of the Department of Agriculture. Prizes include a cup from M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd and a secure Trophy from Stoddart and Hayward Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Manilla
W. A. Wildman
Department of Agriculture
Mesars M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd
Mesars Stoddart and Hayward Ltd
C. ‘+. Byrnes
Tiger snake threatens a man in railway yard incident
A five foot brown tiger snake emerged in a railway yard and attacked Mr. Tibby Perrin as he crossed near the wheat sheds. Perrin used a stick to drive the reptile away before it could fatally wound him. The tiger species is rare in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibby Perrin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paramount
H. Price
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D Kennedy
Simpson
E. Simpson
Manilla Street
Kelly
Eroll
Chas W Ewnoll F
Syd
George Street
North Aml
Royal Hotel
Meta Cee
G.P.O
Sydney
H. A. Barraclough Limited
Optician
Court House Hotel
P. A. Newall
F.1
Mandowa Shire Council
G.R. Hawker
Yamin Park
Peake
Heywood
Land Department
A. G. Cameron
W. Chick
A. H. "Geddes
W. L. Geddes
Borah
Hobden Road
Mechanic's Institute
J. D. Kennedy
R. J. Johnston
T. H. Maunder
J. Byrnes
Roy Maunder
Niblick
R. Chapman
L. C. Lemon
C. Chapman
N. d. Gall
J. N. Kennedy
C. N. Scottnett
E. BR. Stephens
A. P. Cohen
N. J. Gall
D. H. Kennedy
Dr. Waterhouse
Dr. Rayson
H. J. Roberts
A. C. Kelly
H. Coote
1. G. Miller
B. O'Connell
J. C. Turner
H. L. Koina
G. Coote
F O'Neill
B. Chapman
W. F. (Annap
C Chapman
W. O’neill
H. Roberts
Miss McGovern
O'Neill
Miss Roberts
FP. Hooke
Miss Davis
Henessy
Anstey
C. Veness
Lal Park
Grantham
Mra Coleman
C. Pittman
L Willis
Lorna Park
W. D. Hartley
Cutler
Geddes
Donelly
W. Pittman
Murray
Hayward
N. Mellrath
Schumacher
J. Mellrath
W. Chapman
M. Grantham
Burness
Coote
Maunder
Blanch
Cameron
North and North Western District Golf Associates Association
Oes
A. P
Ronnene
North Manilla
New South Wales
W. J. Kessell
St. James Building
Elizabeth Street
Convent School Commercial Examination
Southern Cross Business College
Mary Marr
Mavis Carlyon
Nite’ Heary
Ivy Hoberts
Heather Blair
Tiger Snake
Bert Venesa
Church of England
Halls Creek
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