Narrabri Conference Updates on Manilla Dam Project
At the North and North West Water Conservation League meeting in Narrabri delegates from Manilla and other northern districts discussed the proposed Keepit dam site four miles upstream from Manilla. Chief engineer Mr Brewster outlined a 170 foot high dam cresting 1725 feet, 130 foot base width, storage of 345000 acre feet, flood discharge up to 150000 cfs, and a catchment of 2300 square miles with 1080 feet water level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-West Water Conservation League
Narrabri
Manilla
Adam Nixon
Hugh Main
H. V Thorby
Commerce
F. A. Chaffey
Colin Sinclair
M.l.a’s
Water Conservation and Trrigation Commission
Keepit
Namoj
Peel
Brewster
1 Water Conservation and Trigum Commission
Wyangela
Borrenjuck
Hume
Kit
Gunnedah
Community C W A concert at Memorial Hall praised and streamed
Success crowned the local C W A branch with a community singing concert at Memorial Hall on Friday. Conductor J R E Jones and promoters were praised. the air broadcast drew a large audience and featured performances by Mrs Hyman, Mrs R B Allen, Mr J Kearns, Miss Dulcie Bowman, and others. The mayor and society leaders offered thanks, plans for another concert were announced, and thanks were extended to doorkeepers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Memorial Hall
J. R. E. Jones
Mac
Annie Laurie
Hyman
Tamworth
RB. G. Allen
J. Kearns
Goru
Sally Pap
Manilla Audienve
Dulcie Bowman
Ald. BE
C. T. Bowman
Agricultural Society
W. J. Byrnes
Graziers
Gsr. Park
Sulman
H. W. Veness
Ayman
Sydney
Manilla
Commonwealth
Express
B.G. Anstey
W. Ryan
R. G. Allen
BH. W. Veness
M. Baker
Ethel Connell
Surprise Miss Bowman Honored at June Evening
On Thursday evening June 4, Miss Dulcie Bowman was surprised by friends in a large gathering that celebrated her upcoming marriage to Mr. J Tyke. Guests presented a cut glass set, with Mr Allan Warner and Mr A Bowman giving speeches and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulcie Bowman
Lyleie
Allan Warner
Unveiling of Monument for Late Rev J E Collender
Parishioners and friends gathered at Manilla Cemetery for the unveiling of a monument to Very Rev J E Collender. Bishop of Anindale performed the ceremony and spoke of the late priest’s seven years serving the Manilla Catholic community. Rev Richard Collender thanked attendees for their support and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Collender
J. K. Collender
Manilla Cemetery
Richard Collender
Woollah
Manilla
Bank tender accepted for Manilla Commonwealth Bank site
J. G. Taylor of Hunters Hill has won the contract to build the new Commonwealth Bank in Manilla. Demolition of the old building will start in a weekly time and during construction the bank will operate from the Mechanics Institute occupying the front portion leased from the Mechanics' Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Taylor
Hunters Hill
Commonwealth Bank
Manilla
Mechanics Institute
Clyde R. Howard
R. J. Worcester
Somerton
British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Loyal Enterprise Lodge Re Union Social at Masonite Hall
Loyal Enterprise Lodge Manchester Unity 1.0.0.6 held its annual re union social evening at the Masonite Hall with about 64 attendees including W Abber field B Coulson J R E Jones Woodward. Visitors were entertained by the lodge members and colored certificates were presented to W G Blair and Allan Minmder amid dancing cards and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity
Loyal Enterprise Glodge
Manilla
Masonite
Messrs
W. Abberfield
B. Coulson
Grand United Order
J. R. E. Jones
My. Woodward
Manchester Unity Ted
Bro
BE. Doak
Bros
W.G. Blair
Allan Minmder
T. Rudi
Loyal Enterprise Lodge
Manilla Shows Strong Entries at Tamworth Poultry Event
Manilla's participation shone at Tamworth Poultry Show, with many entries and high standards. Notable wins include Rhode Island Red, Sussex, Silver Wyandotte, Wyandotte, White Leghorn, and Anstedharp breeds, plus dog and sheep notes. Building activity rises in Manilla as frost grips the district.
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Tamworth Poultry and Dor
Manilla
Rhode Taland Rel
W. G. Witcom
Sussex Flight
W. G. Wittom
Silver Wyandotte
A. J. Tiddy
A. J. Liddy
Wyandotte A
W. Witcom
A.J. Liddy
J Liddy
Reg Chapman and Mackenzie duel for stroke title
Sunday stroke competition sees Reg Chapman and John Mackenzie deadheat for first with a net 70. Mackenzie placed seventeenth by twinning net while O Neill trails by one stroke. other scores listed include R Cadden, V Blanch, O Connell and more. Club matches, draws and trophy rounds scheduled for midweek and next rounds noted.
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Foozle
Reg. Chapman
John Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Frank Neill
R. Chapman
O'Neill
R. (. Kelly
Dennins
D. Kennedy
Gannon
Ettweal
Cadden
Bower
Planch
Ogle
Kearns
Stott
Ridgewell O'Neill
W. Pittman
Simpann
Miller
Waterhouse
J. Macken
O'Connell
Anthouer
D. M. Mackenzie
Turner
Kennedy
Stewart
Transfer of New England Rifle Club HQ to Tamworth formalised
Defence department notifies executive that the New England Rifle Club Union headquarters move from Armidale to Tamworth. In Sunday shooting at 600 yards W Bignall and W Spradd posted strong scores with tight finals, Spradd winning shoot offs. Annual meeting set for June 26. Tar spraying plant due in Manilla end of week as street section to begin next week.
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Department of Defence
New England Rifle Thien
National Rifle Association of
Spradd
A. R. McGregor
TH. W. Bignall
K. Sprodd
F. Pavy
Sutherland
Bignall
Carlton
V. Sutherland
FLW
North
Horeuom
P. Green
J. Paulkneér
F. K. Wood
TH. E. Spredd
PF. Pavy
FW. North
Horum
Carlyon
W. Bignall
J. Faulkner
Green
K. Wood
Manilla
Tenders Invited for Hospital Supplies for Half Year
Tenders are invited and will be received by the undersigned up to the specified hour on Friday 19th instant for supply and delivery at the Hospital of bread meat milk groceries and firewood for the half year commencing 1 July next. Further particulars on application.
Manilla Cycle Club Trophy Races Report
Sunday events in the Manilla Cycle Club competition determined the Club Trophy standings. R Reid led with 7 points, tied by C Nelson and E Hurcum with 5, while Woolfe won the final 30 yard heat and Browning placed third. A 2 mile event is planned with points for each lap leader and a final with three top places. The club seeks prize sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Reid
EB. Hurcum
Coleman
C. Woolfe
E. Browning
Nelson
C. Goleman
Woolfe
C. Nelson
BE. Browning
C. Is
E. Hurcum
Manilla Welcomes Armidale Students for Rural Teaching
Eighteen Armidale Teachers Callers students will visit Manilla next week for a fortnight. Arrangements have been made to board them in Manilla as they gain practical experience in rural teaching at Manilla Rural School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Armidale
Manilla Rural School
Library Closure Amid Bank Construction at Institute
The Mechanics Institute has leased the front portion to Commonwealth Bank for a period during the bank's construction. The library will be moved to another part of the building. From Tuesday to Friday this week the library will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mechanics’ Institute
Commonwealth Bank
Pink Ball event announced with varied prizes for children and adults
The notice outlines the annual RC Ball in Memorial Wall with a Pink Ball theme and prizes for best dressed pink frock and debutants, plus a range of children's contests. It also mentions a grand parade at 7 30 pm and debutants presentation, along with local civic plans and recent achievements of residents.
Manilla Sheep Sale Bookings Ahead With Various Lots
Listings show prime wethers and ewes of multiple ages described with marks, lambing status, and forward dates from August to September. Large consignments include 400 ewes, 200 mixed sexes, 300 fat ewes, and 1 000 mixed sheep, with breeders and local farmers providing entries. Further entries are being received.
Library to Close This Week for Maintenance
The CHAMOOS Onertrore Library will close from today Tuesday until Friday night June 12. Kennedy, secretary, notes the temporary shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, Kennedy
Tlon
Annual 8.0 Pink Ball at Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall hosts a Pink Ball on June 16 with a prize of £2 2s 0d for the prettiest pink frock and tickets at 6 shillings and 4 shillings. A Juvenile Ball follows June 17 from 7 pm to 10 pm with prizes for debutante pair, best fancy dress, and top children in several categories. Mrs Adon organizes the events at 38 p.m. debutants presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Grant
Adon
Notice of Estate Claims for George Porter Deceased
Probate details from New South Wales grant on November 27 1935 to Albert William Porter and Frank Andrew Porter Executors require all claimants to send particulars by August 11 1936. John D Kennedy & Son Proctors for Executors Abbott & Allen Sydney address listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Porter Lute
Manilla
George Porter
Supreme Court of
Albert William Porter
Frank Andrew Porter
John D. Kennedy & Son
Albert Willun Porter
John D. Kennedy
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