Manilla Golf Club Opens New Club House After 30 Years
The Manilla Local Golf Club marked a milestone as its new club house opened on Monday, following thirty years of existence. The project included a 28 year Crown lease, cleared links, greens, artificial bunkers, and a caretaker system, funded despite tough times, with patron Mr. R A Tudwin officiating. A district hospital note reports Fred Mitchell an inmate with a broken leg from a simple accident.
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Manilla
Clushui
R.A Tudwin
Fred Mitchell
Dintrict
Honea
Lee
Tall
Council Debates Direct Donation to Hospital
Council weighs a 40 pound donation to the hospital funded as a direct gift rather than a subsidy. Mayor and Aldermen clash over funding, with subsidy rules cited and next meeting set to decide the amount while seeking Hospital Commission guidance. Premier letter acknowledged as steps taken.
Shire Council Debate on Roads and Unemployment Aid
The council defended its handling of the Glen Barra road and dismissed critic Mr Park while promising fair treatment for all ratepayers. A request for monetary relief to counter unemployment was raised with Hon. Chaffey directing action via Minister Farrar and the Unemployment Fund.
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A. Chaffey
Chaffey
E. A. Farrar
Labor
C W A Branch Reports Maternity Kit Drive
The Municipal Council logged a letter from Mrs Hi Veness announcing a C W A branch effort to assemble two full maternity outfits. Each kit includes sheets towels pillowcases bedgowns enamel basins and other essentials. Loans and extra nourishment will be provided via the nurse for fortnight or longer if needed. The Younger Set contributes booties blankets and singlets, and Council expressed appreciation to W A for the information.
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Hi Veness
C.W.A
W.A
Encroaching fences out of line on Nampi Street
Mr Dochimsen checked levels in Nampi Street and found fences five to fourteen inches out of alignment. The Council discussed whether encroachment affects level fixing, and Ald Coates stated it would not, but fence renewals must follow proper alignment.
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Dochimsen
Nampi
Coates
Pound Finance Struggles With Manila Pound Ledger
Town figures show £150 expected to finance Manila Pound for a year did not hold for nine months. Credit balance of £5 19s 2d was quickly used by operations. Alderman Kennedy questioned stock feeding. Mayor said fodder was cheap but 75 worthless animals had been destroyed at 12s 6d each. Alderman Coates warned no hope of a definite balance by year end.
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Manilla
Kennedy
Coates
Manilla Council Accepts Railway Work Conditions
The Mayor read a letter from the Railway Department outlining work costs and conditions. He defended the low quote as reflecting residents’ wish to have the work done and announced acceptance of the department’s terms. The Electric Light Committee was tasked with executing the work.
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Way Department
Manilla
Secretary For Railways
Eleetric Light Committee
Obituary: Father James Walsh Passes After Hit by Car
Ray James Walsh, 53, native of Dublin and Catholic priest in Australia, died after being struck by a motor car on Tuesday in Marius Street, Tamworth. He served as inspector of church schools in the Armidale Diocese and held posts in Gunnedah Nararrabi Manilla and Tamworth before his death. The community mourns his loss as a devoted clergyman beloved by parishioners and colleagues.
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James Walsh
Marius St. Tamworth
Dublin
Australia
Armidale
Father Walab
Gunnedah
Narrabri
Manilla
Tamworth
Religious Services Schedule and Meeting Report
Trinity Sunday services across Manilla and nearby parishes list Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with evensong, sermons, and a children's mission beginning Tuesday 24th at 4.15 p.m. Readers include Rev S Wise and Rev T Hunter Barratt. Sunday discourse on why we keep the Lord's Day to follow. Farmers and Settlers Association meets June 7 with small attendance. Weather noted as warm and overcast with probable rain visitation.
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Ckerch
England
Trinity
Manilla
Wongo Creek
Children’s Mission
S. Wiseman
T. Hunter-Barratt
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Mechanicx
A. Nixon
Australia Tour cricket team in England facing strong record
The Australian cricket team, likely with Chapman and Larwood in England, prepares for a test with a seasoned lineup including Woolley and Jackson as 13th man. They have seven wins and five draws in matches, with rain denying all possible victories. Grimmett has 60 wickets at 11 runs each, Hornibrook 50 at 12, while Bradman leads batsmen with 1230 runs in 14 innings at 112 average. Woodfull 662 at 67, Ponsford and others contributing.
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Eninge
Australia
Nottingham
England
Chapman
Larwood
Leyland
Woeu
Batali
Woodful
McCabe
Ponsford
Oldfighd
Wall
Grimmett
Fairfax
Kippax
Hornibrook
Richardson
Jackson
Acim Fost
Wall and
Bradman
Ponaford Tuna
Bargains Galore At M C Mackenzie Winter Vale Ad
A reader notes a full page advertisement by M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd on page six offering Bargains galore at Winter Vale. The notice promotes a wide range of reduced prices and specials, inviting shoppers to visit the retailer for savings.
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M C. Mackenzie & Sons Ltd
Winter Vale
C W A Ball At Manilla District Local Event
The Younger Set of the local C W A branch hosts a Tuesday ball with Belle of the Ball judging by a Tamworth committee. Music and catering by the elder branch. proceeds fund a bed for Manilla District Hospital. Also small classified notices include barley for sale and clothing sale at Mackenzies.LEVELS NAMOI STREET notice from Manilla council proposes street level changes on Wamoi Street between Court and Strafford Streets with plans available for inspection and written comments due within one month.
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C.W
C.W.A
Tamworth
Bridges
Manilla District Hospital
Municipality of
Manilla
Wamoi Street
Court & Strafford Streets
Strafford Street
Mackenzie’s Sons Promotes Shoes and Radios Sale
A period ad urges early purchase of boys and youths footwear and men’s Marshall shoes at Mackenzie’s Base. It highlights bargain prices, a radio year, and a beanie in the range. Details available Friday and Saturday.
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Marshall
MacKenzie
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