Upper Manilla notes on farming and local rail loading
Rain enabled farmers to sow wheat with tractors operating day and night. A request for better loading at Upper Manilla yards was rejected by Railway Commissioners, despite Buneau family support. Mention of Mr Bond’s knee injury, Levy sheep and wool inspector, school news including library additions, P and C photo tribute for 150th celebrations, and ongoing gardening work after rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Woolford
Manilla
Buneau
Mv Levy
Tamgorth
A. J. Dowd
Upper
Barraba
B. E. Hooper
Agricultural Bureau
Valedictory for Mr and Mrs Norris at Manilla
Fifty to sixty tennis enthusiasts gathered at Mackenzie Chambers on Monday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Norris. Mr Keams praised Norris for his work as Tennis Association secretary treasurer and wished the couple well in Gosford. Norris thanked the crowd, spoke proudly of Manilla, and hoped for the same kindness in Gosford. Dancing followed with North's orchestra, and the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne. A young daughter accompanied Mrs Norris to Gosford as Norris joined Sterland Bros. staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie Chambers
Hi Norris
J Keams
Mr. Norris
Norris
Gosford
D. Hartley
Manilla
My. Norris
Sterland Bros
Ironmongers
Manilla bowls set for weekend tournament on greens
Arrangements are nearly complete for the first Manilla bowls tournament to be held Sunday and Monday the 12th and 13th inst at Manilla greens. Trophies will go to top pairs and rink winners while early round results include A Blanch defeating M Kennedy and H Coupland beating H Stoddart with other second round fixtures listed. C B Hayward beat J F Wearne in the Cock of the Walk and rink games feature close scores among local players ahead of weekend carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
A. C. Blanch
M. Kennedy
Coupland
H. Stoddart
G. D. Thomas
A G. Veness
M. Smith
McDonald
Dimmock
Blanch
McLeod
C N
Scott
Thomas
G. Thomas
Golf tournament at Goimedah weekend families teams listed
Members are reminded that the association tournament will be held at Goimedah over the weekend with Sunday’s event a teams match play. The Wednesday program features a par handicap and the second portion of the season will be published next issue. Numerous matches and pairings include Mrs Hartley’s trophy rounds and a nine hole flag event on Sunday with draws at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goimedah
Nest
Scott
Roberts
R. Chapmatt
Cadden
Byrne
C. Chapman
Grantham
Miller
A. Roberts
Perring
Frank
Sultann
Hartley
Woolford
W. Chapman
Kearns
Hall
Hayward
Lal Park
R Chapman
Woodcock
Miss Hayward
Neill
Miss Althurst
Miss Grantham
Goleman
Podmore
Sulman
W. Pittman
Me Tirath
Coates
Miss Thomas
Miss Fuller
Manilla Dominate Werris Creek In Hockey Rout
Manilla men's hockey overwhelmed Werris Creek 10 to 1 on the oval. Doug Kmox led with 7 goals, Bill Smith added 2, J Wetherall 1, amid a slow, ragged contest marked by mishaps and a preventable injury. Ladies’ team fared worse in Gunnedah, while next Sunday features two matches plus a knockout carnival by Manilla Hockey Club on June 13 at the recreation ground with six teams and an evening Memorial Hall dance and Euchre party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Werris Creek Robins
Oval
Worris
Doug Kmox
Dong
Bill Smith
J. Wetherall
Jenn
Gnnnedah
T. Scanlon
A. Hartley
Worris Creek
Gunnedah
Manilla’ Recreation Ground
F. A. Chaffey
M.A
Tamworth
Werris Creek
Pamworth
Memorial Hall
Community notes on water, bridges, and local events
Local column reports water shortages at the sanitary depot with drying bores and water being carted for cleaning. It notes a weekend tennis tournament expected to draw crowds, plus plans to extend the Manilla Bridge. Rumors of a local firm merger are denied and a stock loading dump at Manilla yards is planned. Rain is forecast and a parliament member and city solicitor were arrested on conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Manilla Hosts First District Tennis Tournament
Captain the Hon. F A Chaffey MLA will visit Manilla on Saturday to open the Manilla District Tennis Association's inaugural tournament at 3 p m A large entry of about two hundred includes G R Williams R G Spencer Dick Spencer Cliff Spencer and Ron from Barraba Gy Mansfield from Warialda D Cameron F Coram from Gunnedah R Briese J Falkenwire P Singleton H J Corderoy from Tamworth and Ray Dorban from Manilla Matches start at 9 a m daily with afternoon tea sixpence and an amplifier announcing progress of the matches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Chaffey
Manilla
G. R. Williams
R. G. Spencer
Cliff Spencer
Ron
Barraba
Gy ‘Mansfield
Warialda
D. Cameron
F. Coram
Gunnedah
R. Briese
J. Falkenwire
P. Singleton
HJ. Corderoy
Tamworth
Ray Dorban
Ise
Town Clock to Use Roman Numerals on Face
The Municipal Council endorsed changes by the Parks Committee to omit the word Manilla on the town clock face and use Roman numerals. Alderman Grill announced the clock will arrive Friday and J W Elliott’s tender for the foundation was replaced by W W Grantham who completed the foundation work amid council endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Distret
Ald. Grill
Parks Committee
Conneil
Mauilla
J. W. Elliott
Www. C. Grantham
Manilla Rifle Club visits Gromedah on Sunday
A Manilla Rifle Club team from Maniilla Club will visit Gromedah on Sunday June 19. The team will be selected from A BR Mc Leod C Grant E North L Big nall B McKenzie A R McGreg or F A Pavy B Carlyon F Perio D McLean V Sutherland and J Vaulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Street stalls granted at council meeting
At Tuesday night's Municipal Council session two street stall applications were approved. Mrs N. Scott, on behalf of the Church of England Ladies' Guild, received permission for June 11, and the Manilla Agricultural Society was granted a stall for July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Scott
Church of England Ladies’ Guild
Manilla
Church of England
A. M. Scott
Manilla Football Team to Meet West Tamworth
The Manilla side will represent Manilla against West Tamworth on Sunday at West Tamworth. Key players include J. Costelloe full back, J A Costelloe, H Chapman, L Ridgewell, N Scanlon three quarters, J Cameron five eight, Q Kelly half, HL Bennett, J Benhisti, S Smith, J Pugh, W Kelly, W Porter forwards, with J Browning and J Williams as emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
West Tamworth
J. Costelloe
J. A. Costelloe
H. Chapman
L. Ridgewell
N. Scanlon
J. Cameron
Q. Kelly
HL Bennett
J. Benhisti
S. Smith
J. Pugh
W. Kelly
W. Porter
J. Browning
J. Williams
Queen Contest Set by Local Societies for September
The P and G Association and the Ex-Students Union announce a queen competition to be finalised on September 6. Proceeds will first pay the debt on the school piano. Ex-Students nominate Dorothy Grantham. P and C pledge Miss V Carroll as their candidate. Votes cost ad ead with fund-raising efforts noted in both camps. Also mentions Charles Hurcum meeting Henry Collier in Maitland and Collier's long–time Manilla Hospital Committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. and G. Association
Ex-Students’ Union
Dorothy Grantham
V. Carroll
Newcastle
Charles Hurcum
Henry Collier
Maitland
Collier
Manila
Manilla
Secretaries Achieves Second in Australasia and NSW First
Secretaries secured second place in Australasia and first in New South Wales. Mr Hooper also passed the Intermediate section of the Federal Institute of Accountants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australasia
New South Wales
Hooper
Federal Institute of Accountaris
Pure Havilah Breeding Ewes At Manilla Sale
Consignments for W Byrnes special sale at Manilla on Friday June 17 feature 100 Canpo Santo station ewes described as pure Havilah blood. Ewes are in lamb and priced from 140 to 200 guineas, with about 20,000 sleep yarded. Capt F A Chaffey MLA will visit and open the ten night tournament, bowling and hockey carnival events over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Chaffey
Manilla
Stanion
M. Wethers
Efa
Campo Santo
Merina
Senda
Corriedale
Washorn
Millear Reis
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Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Nilla
Etraina the Beart
Sox
A. C. Veness & Son Tlla
A. Barraclough Ltd
George Street
Sydney
Orious
Guerw’ Sutherland
Cliftons
Twilight
Ramon
Manilla Yards
W. J. Byrnes
Dengati's Now
Fourguson
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary
Park
J. T. Robertson & CO
C. Chapman, Ton
New England Regiment
Town Hall
T. A. Davies
Hall's Creek Hall
J. Northy
Anglican
North
Dengath
Palais
Joel McCrea
Miriam Hopkins
the Marx Brothers
Allan Tobies
Chester Morris
Sally Ward
Patric Knowles
Beverly Roberts
L. Baker Practical Watchmaker
Webster, Jack & McDonald (Syd) Pty. Ltd
Castlereagh Street
Brisbane Street
Lismore
Royal Hotel
Opticiang
Ford
Gerayline
J. PF. Robertson & CO
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