Annual BR Ball organizes first meeting in September
The Very Bey reports Dean English presided at the inaugural meeting to organize the Annual BR Ball. Dates set for September 24 and 25. A capable committee includes Mixs G. O'Brien, Mrs. M. Simpson as secretaries, and Mrs. J. Brady, Mrs. E. Doughan as treasurers. An Juvenile event is planned for the second night with Mrs Adnum tasked with organizing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean English
Mixs
G. O'Brien
M. Simpson
J. Brady
E. Doughan
Treasur
Adnum
Sheep Auction At Manilla For 10000 In Wool Lots
W J Byrnes Auctioneer to yard 10000 sheep in the wool at Manilla on Friday 26th. Sheep to be drafted and offered in suitable lots. Buyers urged to attend as it is hard to secure sheep in the wool and many will be sold outright. Full particulars appear in this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Man Hurt Removing Stump At Marathon Farm
Mr Roy Heywood suffered a severe accident Thursday while removing a stump at Marathon. A wire rope failed, throwing him to the ground and injuring his ankle shin bones. He was taken to the District Hospital where doctors set the limb and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heywood
Marathon
Heywood
J J Guffles to sail for Greece with family in Mai
J J Guffles and Mr Jack Smiles announce private reasons for leaving Australia for Greece with wife and children in a month's time. The move is to be brief, as he has built a twenty one year business and public service, respected by the town and its institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Guffles
Jack Smiles
Mai
Greece
Lvave Australia
Pblic
General Ir
Manilla District Hospital Board Meets to Review Finance
The Manilla District Hospital Board led by President B. V. Dowe discussed the contract reut of men work at the hospital, the Charitable Collections Act exemption, and inviting medical staff to meetings. They approved donations, set payments, and planned improvements including a concrete floor, footpaths, and sliding doors in the operating theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. V. Dowe
Manilla District Hospital
Mears
FB Heywood
A C. ‘Venews
G. B. Bowman
H. H. Hudinu
J. D. Kennedy
G. H. Wright
J. N. Kennedy
W. C Maunder
Hospital Commission
Bingara District Hospital
Bingara Hospital
Wiseman
Manilla
F. E. Heywood
Brea
Meaurx
Paterson
Baker Bros
Henderson
Messrs
B. Coulton
A. Coulton
H. J. M. Hall
W. A. Kelly
MC. Mackenzie and Sona Ltd
Stoddart and Hayward Ltd
Wongo Creek C.W.A
Wongo Creek
Yubscribers
Conservatorium Concer
Selovind Wan
Convert Committee
Local Ball Ladin Bai Event Details and Officials
Fragmentary OCR note from September 1994 lists ticket prices 4 and 6 shillings and names M. Simpson and G. Omen as secretaries with L Brady and T Treasurers. Other details unclear.
Show Ball Tender Accepted and Ballot Debates
At the show meeting the Social Committee recommended accepting Moffat's orchestra tender for the Show Ball. Six tenders were received. The report also urged reducing ball tickets from 7/8 to 5/-, 6/-, and 4/-. A blue and gold decor scheme was planned with donor supplements, and volunteers were called for decorating. Pass out and supper tickets debated. supper tickets suggested as pass outs. Doorkeepers volunteered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
T. Stewart
J. N. Kennedy
Obituary of R. H. Roberts at 66 in Tenterfield era
The death occurred in Sydney last week of Mr. R. H. Roberts, brother of H. J. Roberts of Manilla, a noted Tenterfield public figure and ex mayor aged 66. Born at Rocky River Uralla, he was a long-time Uralla businessman and a 12-year public leader in Tenterfield, serving as secretary of the Tenterfield Show and district hospital among other duties. The column also notes various local items: a consignment of lambs sold for 22/1, church inductions, travels of residents, and wheat crop progress with fields green and ready under crop.
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Sydney
R. H. Roberts
H. J. Roberts
Manilla
Tenterfield
Rocky River
Uraila
Uralla
Tenterfield Show
District Hospital
W. Blair
Muirijat Council
Batiler
W. B. Woodcock
Tamworth
Woodcock
Taml
Gunnedal
Bundarra
Barreba
Tarawortt
Sattler
Star of the Waewam Oil Co
Dance in Parish Hall For Ambulance Funds
Dance in Parish Hall on Saturday July 27 to aid ambulance funds organized by E Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Allen
O W A Street Stall Aids 2WA Funds July 27
Street stall organized to raise funds for the 2WA appealed to the public for donations and patronage. Veness serves as honorary secretary and invites support for the Saturday event.
Golf four ball event yields strong finishes and notes on etiquette
Glorious Sunday weather preceded a four ball best ball match as Alan Watts and Sam Anthoney reached six up with a solid pairing. B OConnell and C Tarter lagged early and could not recover. Players warned about informing partners when unavailable, citing a youth who shot 79 in a practice round. final heat results show Watts and Anthoney six up, OConnell and Turner two up, Chapman and Cadden one down, Grantham and Gannon three down, Ogle and Mackenzie six down, Kennedy and Pittman seven down. The Mackenery Cup final round is set for Wednesday with six or seven members in an intriguing stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Watts
Sam Anthoney
B. O'Connell
C. Tarter
Tuatton
A. Watts
An‘honey
J. Turner
R. Chapman
R. Cadden
R. Grantham
W. Gan
Golfers Vie For Cove Ted Trophy Draw Night Out Planned
The club announces a draw pairing R Chapman with Ridgewell Roberta with Anthoney Cadden with Pittman Watta with Kelly Gannon with Kennedy Blanch with OConnell Mackenzie with Waterhouse Scott with Ogle Stewart with Marker Tonight attendees expect a Ball with music decorations and a poultry supper. Wednesday features a three week stroke handicap for Mrs W Pittman’s cup involving best 18 holes of 54. Partner draws include Miss Lorna Park with Roberta and several pairs of ladies in the Pittman cup context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Ridgewell
Roberta
Anthoney
Cadden
Pittman
Watta
Kelly
Gannon
Kennedy
Blanch
O'Connell
Mackenzie
Waterhouse
Scott
Ogle
Stewart
Marker
W. Pittman
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Ameesia
Veil
Eres
Een
Tom Ero
John D. Kennedy
H. J. Stephens
Syd. Univ
Manilla Street
Mlo
Gydney
Knoll
Royal Hotel
G.P.O
Queensland
Stephens’ Pharmacy
H. Rudd
Tussaay
J.D. Kennedy
Finance‘ Committee
Commission
Walter
G. Roberts
O.W.A
Hospital Comminsion
In-I
Siesetviendeven
Roberts
F. K. Wond
Young
Namoi Street
H. Park
Glover Senr
R. Mellrath
J. Young
Armidale
J. 8. Moyes
Vi Ia
G.F. Grill
G. Omen
Ane
L Brady
J. B. HL
Shen
B. Sprudd
Moonaran Poultry Farm
O.W.A. Street Stall
W.A
Veness
Countess Chambers
W. Filsell
Wadsworth
David Jones’ Ltd
Inn
Garfield B. Robbins
Randwick
Court House Hotel
Golf Notes
Motios
A.C. Veness & Son
A. Shelton
Goleman
Botolf
C. MacKenzie & Bons Ltd
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