Manilla Electrification Plan Promises Local Benefits
The article discusses the Tamworth scheme and a proposed Manilla ratepayer vision to fund a local electric plant. It argues the project will lower costs, create steady power, and promote irrigation and industry while protecting municipal taxpayers from higher charges. It notes savings in wages and depreciation compared to building an independent plant, urging passage of the borrowing plan for £6000 to boost town welfare.
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Manilla
Tamworth
ManiThy
Jaye
Mcillith
Council Deliberates on Vulcan Lorry Purchase Fallout
Mandowa Shire Council rejects a two ton Vulcan lorry after a trial shows a 10 cwt tipping addition reduces capacity to 30 cwt. Debate centers on returning the unit, seeking a new vehicle, and the merits of lighter lorries for poor road conditions, with the mayor casting the deciding vote for a two ton model. Local scores from Wednesday golf round appear after council discussion.
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Mandowa Shire Couneil
Conneil
Ratliff
Henew
Coot
Gardner
Liverpool Plains
Peel
Bowman
White
Ine
Couneil
E Gardner
Coote
Crs
Saturday Cattle Sale Ad Mixes With Local Notices
A garbled local page mentions a cattle sale ad for Saturday linked to Tamworth residents. It references Railout Commissioners demanding tax-like goods, and notes the death of Mr ALE Blanch, brother of Mr W Blanch of Halls Creek.
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Ale Blanch
W Blanch
Halls Grbek
Church Services Schedule for Manilla Area
Church of England services listed for Manilla with times at 7.20 am 9:45 am 11 am and 7.30 pm Rev A J Harris Rev J J Thorn. Namoi River 4 pm. Methodist services at 11 am and 7.30 pm Rev A J Gould. New Moxiew and Th Heywood noted.
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Church of England
Manilla
H.C
A. J Harris
Namoi River
J J. Thorn
Methodist
Upper
A. J Gould
Th. Heywood
Australian XI match rained out amid wet pitch
Australia and Yorkshire could not complete play as rain soaked the wicket. Yorkshire posted 170 for 25, Australia 261 for 9 declared, with Andrews 110 not out and Collins 90. Hampered by the weather, Durham's innings for 125 ended as Marley took six wickets for Australia, leaving Australia to 262.
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Yorkcshire
Australia
Drowe
Yorkshire
Andrews
Collins
Derham Sydney
Durhe
Durham
Marley
Collings
First Test Match Commentary On Saturday
Report of a cricket first test match with teams including d'Ogland Carr Chapman Sutelife Woolley Hen Ur en Hearne Ruiner Tate Root Fstrudwick Sandham and Australia Collins Bardsley Andrews Taylor Gregory Oldfield Ryder Macartney Richardson Mailey Woodful.
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Bret
D’oglund
Carr
Chapman Bovbe
Sutelife
Woolley
Hen Uren
Hearne
Ruiner
Tate
Root Fstrudwick
Sandham
Australia
Collins
Bardsley
Andrews
Taylor
Gregory
Oldfield
Ryder
Macartney
Richardson
Mailey
Woodful
Tariff Board Inquiry Hears Growers Seek Tobacco Leaf Bounty
The Tariff Board sat in Tamworth and Wednesday to hear evidence on a proposed bounty for Australian grown tobacco leaf. Lead witness W. C. Parkes outlined the industry's parlous state from blue mould, with a single crop possible in three. Growers’ representative urged a 6d per lb bounty to restore profitability, while H W Phillips, H M Baker, and others testified on production costs. A confidential report by Baker was submitted. The chairman ordered a detailed cost statement to be prepared for Melbourne consideration.
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Tariff Board
Tamworth
G. E. Hudson
W. C. Parkes
H.W. Phillips
H.M. Baker
Manilla
Baker
Messrs
W. A. Haydon
7B. Pearson
W. S. Braingon
HP. Baker
E. ©. Neville
Punished by Fate Aims to Reveal Harsh Truths
The piece asserts that life is bluntly real and that moral law returns what one owes. It cites biblical justice and warns against foolish modesty. The event notes a film show at Mahanies' Pictures West Monday night with a full supporting program.
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Sydney
Mahanies
Pioneer Park remembered in moving Manilla district service
A large crowd gathered for the funeral of Mr Park who long lived in the Manilla district. Speaker Mr McKie praised his pioneer spirit and devotion to the Presbyterian Church. Mr Park left fifteen children, many grandchildren, and was highly regarded by district citizens. The service reflected a life of steadfast piety and public charity.
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Park
Guyra
Theo
McKie
New Cumnock
Sortland
Australia
New England
Queensland
Hewan
Thone
Howtrehold
Han Hand
T ‘Hose
Manilla and
Distriet
Illness and Operation of Mr Byrnes Deterioration in Manila District
Reports indicate Mr Byrnes and family in the Manila district hospital faced a serious illness. On Sunday he suddenly fell ill, with condition easing briefly Monday, then worsening. Dr Park of Narrabri and Dr Thomas performed an operation Wednesday morning. Little improvement followed though Mr Barnes remains irate. Prime Minister said a referendum agreement reached with Mr Phattion.
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Byrnesses
Manilla
Park of
Narrabri
Thomas
Barnes
Phattion
Council Plans Road Work and Vehicle Upgrades
Council outlines three miles of Boggabri road construction with tenders submitted for Main Roads approval. Bettsions crews complete gravelling on Crow Mountain then shift to Nemo River tasks. Proposes inspection pit and lavatory at Implement shed and a new He ton lorry to replace worn machinery amid fuel storage needs.
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Crow Mountain
Bettison
Gang Han
Nemo
Sy Seed
Velean
Amd
R. Turner
Gangser
M. O'Brien
Gardner
Herman
Rr Pass
Borah Croming
Tarpoly Road
W. J. Thrift
Fordson Tractor Gang
Bogeabri
Ihe
Main Roads Board
Hertvise
Beiy Avorik Municipal
Shires’ Association of N.8.w
Iast Council
Bird Bridge
Mandowa Bridge
McGowen
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