Arbor Day Plans and Tree Planting Drive
The Ring of the Rocal Bureau approves Wednesday the 24th as Arbor Day with hopes of attracting Manilla residents. Funds unused from last year for planting along the Manilla Barraca road may be repurposed to continue the 1983 planting program, with J A Byrnes offering to donate half the trees. The debate on tree guards considers iron versus wooden posts, to be settled by the president. In school grounds about sixty trees and shrubs will be planted, with attendance encouraged from the public and Manilla townsfolk. Gunnedah to mark Municipal Jubilee with Back to Gunnedah Week starting September 30, featuring a weeklong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Manilla
Heenzo cough remedy claimed cheaper by users
An advertisement claims Australians save money by using Heenzo as a family influenza remedy. A bottle costs two shillings and, when mixed with sweetened water, yields four servings superior to eight bottles of standard cough and influenza preparations. It asserts over a million Australians use Heenzo annually and urges purchases from chemists or stores.
Tamworth Air Pageant Draws Thousands Despite Shortcomings
Thousands visited Tamworth and Manilla for an air pageant with thrilling stunts. The Air Speed Courier reached 150 mph on a 20 minute trip from Tamworth to Manilla. An accident sidelined one aircraft but caused no injuries. Ten planes and a parachute descent kept the crowd engaged, while financial success was noted. A National Library purchase adds 100 year old Hunter River court proceedings on convicts and bushrangers to the collection.
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Tamworth
Manilla
Party of
Mel Messrs
C. Kelly
Noel Simpson
F. K. T. Hiscox
B. Crawford
Ad Be Ee
Stodart
F. K. Wood
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Bedggoods
Bedggood
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
M. C .Mackenzie & Sons
TEX
H. C. Dengate
A. C
Royal Stables
Gunnedah
J. Shearer
Cone
W.H. Durrant
Senouece
Jasonette
C. N. Scott
Wongo Creek
W.A
Women’s Hospital Guild
Presbyterian
the Foundry
H. Baker & CO
Coorey
Woodan
Coorey’s
Tal
Hunter River District
National Library
Childrens
R. J. Kingston
Ouotione
Ferguson
Wee
ATL
Tian
Sime
Immed” Beigell
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
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