Parasites In Trees Threaten Manilla District Forests
A decade of tree parasites has infected up to sixty percent of forest trees in the Manilla district, hitting eucalypts and kurrajong. The germ forms on bark and drains sap, killing branches and spreading rapidly from a eucalyptus source. Urgent control measures are urged to save remaining trees.
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Manilla
Lally Creek
Namok
Kurrajong
Australia
Gee
Bell
Wong
Anglican Ball Promises Fine Music and Pride of Attendance
The annual Anglican Ball will be held on Tuesday next at the memorial hall. Patrons are promised an excellent time with good music and a refined atmosphere.
Agricultural Eurenu Mesting and district meeting notes
A rough record from Upper Manilla's Agricultural Bureau notes a late meeting with weak attendance but active discussion. Entries cover sheep and wool competitions, potential judges, and July timing. plans to appoint a judge and to invite a district organiser for a Farmers Club visit. Funds set for grounds improvement and extended telephone service to 8 pm. Infrastructure concerns include road hazards near Upper Manilla and near Mr. Smith's gate, plus Oakey Creek crossing discussions with the Shire Engineer. Empire Day celebrations on Friday with a Saturday picnic drew good turnout. Manilla Show Committee seeks Governor Ruthven to open the next show.
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Fibeep
Manilla
Uncle Wiseman
Wildman
Tamworth
Genewe
Ion
J. A. Byrnes
Lanilla
Smith
Simmons
Oakey Creek
Weather notes urge rain amid drought and heat
The piece laments sunny days yet stresses rain is essential for water, feed, crops and all life. It cites rainfall totals to date, highlighting a dry spell with 983 points overall and detailed monthly figures, noting wheat needs continued moisture for rooting and resilience.
Obituary Note on Death of Father Cresk and Rev. O'Doroven
Very Rev. 3. 7. Calendar, treatment in hospital to Massill s three weeks ago time, is lamented. Be s O'Doroven, and his friend, Father Cresk, were with him when death occurred after the mass, about 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
O'Doroven
Werris
Cresk
Rural education debate on agricultural science policy
Ray Heywood recounts a speech by the Education Director at the kurahoil on Saturday. The writer notes education officials teach agricultural science in Rural schools to prepare youth for country life and questions the policy's timing and cost, asking readers for their views on taxing youth education expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Heywood
Re Om
Kura
Thomas’ Addrem
Department of Education
Olek
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Ball date and fund tally
The Women’s Hospital Auxiliary announces the annual ball will be held on Tuesday July 2. A street collection last Saturday raised £25. The Auxiliary’s first meeting of the year will be July 8 to elect officers, with a special meeting on Tuesday June 25 in the Soldiers Civic Room. Callers for the ball are urged to submit their lists.
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Bal Hay
Womens’ Hoskey
Cnming
Anniversary of the Christian Church Services in Manilla
Next Whit Sunday marks the 1902 Pentecost anniversary with special morning and evening services at Manilla Presbyterian Church. A related Keepit RC Church dance at Rushes Creek raised £21 10s 6d for various priest donations and prizes. June 18 is the last day to pay Manilla Council rates without interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Presbyterian Church
Manilla
Blurt Gains for Him in North Weet Vedder Championship
Results from the North Weet Vedder Championship Chapa at Tralls Creek Manilla list Open Section winner C M and W Chaffey Tamworth with 170 points (£10). Runners up include J Devenagh Gamnedah at 169 points (£7) and J N Coun Coomabarabran, with others like W Hall, G Faith and H R Munro noted for top scores in respective divisions.
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Chapa
Thoerale
Tralls Creek
Manilla
C. M
Chaffey
Tamworth
J. Devenagh
Gamnedah
J. N. Coun
Coomabara- Bran
F. W. Hall
G. Faith
Glen Lines
HR. Bwee
A Grand Seated Concert at Palais Theatre
A concert on Thursday the 12th at the Palais Theatre features Sandy McArthur Australia's Varry Lauder Elsie Findlay Don Rees Nancy McGilchrist Marion McArthur and Sea Turner with the Highland dancing troupe and Tamworth Highland Pipe Band. Prices are 8 shillings 2 shillings and 1 shilling 6d with children at half price.
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Borane
Palais Theatre
Sandy McArthur
Australia
Varry Lauder
Elsie Findlay
Sydney
Manilla
Don Rees
Tamworth Highland Pipe Band
North
Methodist Young People Knit Winners Named At Club Concert
The Methodist Young People's Club held a knitting competition with two sections for adult and child garments. Miss B. Davin won the adult prize and Miss V. Fleeting won the child prize. The two handbags, donated by M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd, were presented by Club President Roy Heywood during a Parish Hall concert.
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Methodist Young People's Club
Waterhouse
Miss Davies
B. Davin
V. Fleeting
M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd
Appreciation by Womens Capital Auxiliary Street Stall
The Women s Capital Auxiliary thanks donors for a Saturday street stall that raised 25 pounds. Winners included a Turkey donated by Mrs RH Hudson, a fruit cake donated by Mrs Simpson won by Mr Bert Coulton, an infants outfit donated by Mrs A B Coupland, and Mrs Salman.
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Aeenor
Womens Capital Auxiliary
RH. Hudson
C. N. Beott
Simpson
Bert Coulton
Coupland
Salman
Mantlis Salutes Mr 7 A Rernes for North West Fodder win
Congratulations to Mr 7 A Rernes on the success of his effort in the North West Fodder competition and the publicity he has given the Manilla district.
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Mantlis
7. A. Rernes
North West
Manilla
Women's Hospital Auxiliary holds special meeting June 25
A special meeting of the Women s Hospital Auxiliary will be held in the Soldiers Club room on Tuesday, June 25, when all collectors for the Hospital Ball are asked to bring in their lists. Mrs. B. Park, Hon. The Annual Meeting will be held July 8 to elect officers for the ensuing year. All members requested to attend. Mrs. B. Park, Fon, See
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Womens Hospital Auxiliary
Soldiers Club
Thesday
Park
Women's Hospital Auxiliary
Mra. B. Park
Fon
Manilla Interest on Overdue Rates Notice
Municipality of Manilla warns ratepayers that 1935 rates are overdue and interest will accrue at the prescribed annual rate from March 18, 1935 for any rates unpaid after June 18, 1936. The notice appears in Council Chambers Wise Strafford Street per the town clerk.
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Council
Wise
Strafford Street
Manill
Manilla Anglican Services and Fellowship Tea Schedule
The schedule lists multiple clergymen and times in Manilla and nearby areas. Rev. Moore of New Mexico and Rev. Moore of Upper Manilla lead services at 3.30 pm and 3 pm respectively, with Mr Heywood and Rev. C. Manilla also mentioned for morning and evening services. Fellowship tea is planned in Manilla at 3 pm, with Holy Communion and Evensong noted for Anglican worship.
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Abodin
Manilla
J. Heywood
Postponed lecture in Attunga Fall date announced later
The illustrated review by Mr. W. J. Byrnes, set for June 12 in Attunga Fall, has been postponed because the hall was unavailable. Bona Vista Agricultural Bureau will announce the new date when determined.
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Attunga Fall
W. J. Byrnes
Bona Vista Agricultural Bureau
Werris Creek Golf Tourney Marks King’s Birthday Day
The Moulild golfers enjoyed a pleasant day at the Werris Creek annual tournament held on the King's Birthday. A four person team including AL Watts Ridgewell Chapman Blanch placed second in teams, with net 529 for 36 holes. Alan Watts won the cup but was edged out in the To B Cup final and the 18 hole stroke, tied for first with net 59, then eliminated. Ridgewell tied for second in the morning stroke with 62. Chapman failed to defend the north western title, won by Clive Taylor of Werris Creek. The captain B M Smith led with 2 up, N Scott second. Final week-end scores list many players and upcoming Doctor’s Trophy.
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Moulild
Plewsant
Werrix Creek
AL Watts
Ridgewell
R. Chapman Wid
Blanch
Mately
Loving
Alan Watts
Rophy
Alan
Len Ridgewell
Weeond
Reg Chapman
Clive Taylor
Werris Creek
Weoven
Mort
A. Watts
U. Blanch
L. Ridgewell
R. Granthate
V. Blanch
S. Anthoney
B. M. Smith
ON. Scott
M. Smith
CN. Scott
B. O'Connell
R. Chapman
J. N. Kennedy
W. Pittman
R. E. Cadden
D, Ogle
A. Kelly
M. T. Stewart
B. Attwood
W. Philp
Tom Smith
Philp
Ktrophy
Vinta
Chapman
Y. Blanch
Anthoney
Coote
Cadden
Watts
Gannon
Kelly
Ate Rayson
Mackenzie
Annis
Scott
Grantham
Waterhouse
Attwood
Stewart
Smith
Kennedy
O'Connell
Veness
Roberts
Allnutt
Gall
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Enw
Moddarl & Hayward Ltd
JOM D. Kennedy & Son
J.B. Simpson
Amistad Optician Telephone
Manilla Street
Enoll F.lo
Bll
Buttney
Knoll
Royal Hotel
Tay
G.P.O
Optical Service
Johnston
H. A. Barraclough Lite
Tunter Farmers
Upper Manilla
Pontal
N. Scott
H. Roberts
Bir Uore Ruthoven
Ccllendar
Keepit
Keepit RC
Rushes Creek
J. "O'Brien
Creek
Fitzgerald
Wasters Bection
H.R. Munro
Bingara
J. A
J. BR. Betti
Merriwa
P. Ltd
NeSveal Co
Inverell
Poethday
Manilla Opportunity Tie Waren
Tesmerines
Mind Ss Society and Manills Grand Scotch Concert
My Pala Theater
Turaday
Bydosy
Armidale
Quirindi
Mmental
Voral
Mitchell
Orgasieer
Pour Ace Orchestra
L. Wilahire
Jervey Heifer
Alee
API Byrnes
Aleo
A. Blanch
Ipality
Namoj River
Fellowship
M. Mitchell
A. Battersby
Lotter
Father John der
Hin Lordshir
Coleman
Elliott
Foozle
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