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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1935

Page

2

Scotch Concert Tonight in Manilla Palais

The Scotch Concert at Manilla Presbyterian Church Palais tonight has over 200 bookings and may draw 500 to 600 attendees. The Tamworth Highland band will perform and march in the streets before the concert. In a prior match Tamworth Crusaders defeated Manilla 3 nil with H Bennett referee. Dunedoo defeated Barraba for the Canberra cup 13 to 2.

Manilla Tamworth Crusaders Scanton H. Bennett Hunnedah Barraba

Sheep sale invitation at Byrnes yards Friday

Owners with sheep to sell are invited to bring them to W. J. Byrnes' next special sale in the local yards on Friday. The auctioneer asks sellers to provide early particulars of any lots.

W. J. Byrnes

Manilla News Briefs From Inverell to Rail Accident

Inverell plans a water supply costing £61,000 while Mandowa Shire Council schedules a Saturday meeting. Australia faces Germany in the Maiix Cup draw Friday. Manilla Rifle Club and Agricultural Society hold Friday and Saturday meetings. Gen Allen ill. Highland and Scotch concerts tonight with many seats booked. Mrs Anstey returns from Queensland. Wool sales in Sydney Wednesday show 194d and the 1934 season expected to net over 37 million pounds. Manilla Municipal calls tenders for tar work on Manilla Street. An engine accident delayed the Manilla train at Sabor on Wednesday with a steam pipe burst delaying mails past 11 PM.

Inverell Mandowa Australia Germany Manilla Gen. Allen Manilla Agricultural Society al- Leary B. G. Anstey Queensland Sydney Manilla Street Sabor

Manilla Board Agrees to Exchange Acreage for Saleyards Site

At a Tuesday meeting the Tamworth Pastures Protection Board agreed to exchange 20 acres from its travelling reserve at Manilla for 20 acres in the temporary common to be used as the Mandowa saleyards site. The Manilla Municipal Council had proposed the swap and to fund fencing costs was to be shared with the Shire.

Tamworth Pastures Protection Board Manilla Mandowa Council F. J. Madden F. T. Payne R. H. Hawker M. Park Madden

Golf club stroke handicap winner named Lance Blanch

The winner, Lance Blanch, posted a net 63 on Wednesday. The second place went to the writer, who benefited more from luck than skill. Other scores listed include Anthoney 66 and Smith 69, with Gannon left off the cards. A doctors trophy on Sunday will be an eighteen hole event open to all members and a large field is expected.

Lance Blanch Robbie Jones L. Blanch R. Chapman Sete R. M. Smith J. N. Kennedy CN. Scott I. @ Miller TL A. Watta A.C. Kelly R. Cadden O'Connell D. Ogle W. Gannon R. Chapman Cadden Kennedy Anthoney Watts Scott Philp Miller Smith Kelly Stewart Ogle Gall Coote Gannon Y Ridgewell Blanch Waterhouse Annis Pittman Iantham O’connell Mackenzie Veness Roberta Rayson A‘twood

Sydney harbour murder linked to Coogee shark tragedy

The article reports Patrick Brady charged with murder after the Coogee shark victim Smith was identified. A speed boat chase occurred around Sydney Harbour before Holmes was arrested with a head wound. Holmes, the chief witness at the inquest, was found dead in his car near the Harbour Bridge after being shot three times.

Pahark Sydney Coozee Patrick Brady Manly Sydney Harbour Holmes Smith Holmey Harbour Bridge

Beoth Concert Tonight at Tamworth Boxing Ring

On Tuesday last Tom Doolan of Attunga defeated Rangi Allen of Manilla in a boxing match at the Tamworth ring. An axemans club has been formed in Narrabri for citizens interested in wooding hopping.

Beoth Tamworth Tom Doolan Attunga Rangi Allen Manilla Axemans Narrabri

Manilla Council Eyes Contract Start for Tar Penetration Work

The Municipal Council met with full attendance. They approved a £1605 advance for tar penetration on Manilla Street and aimed to start by September via a competitive contract. They also sought Main Roads Board aid to restrict heavy traffic on the main street, and discussed water supply to the local railway.

Unemployed Relief Council Manilla Street Ald. McLeod Main Roads Board Ald J. N. Kennedy Tamworth Manilla Department of Railways

Anglican Ball Delights Community as Civic Spirit Shines

A 1935 Anglican Ball at Memorial Hall drew crowds from Barraba Tamworth Gunnedah and Manilla district. Pastor A Battersby praised the energetic organizing band while Moffat's dance band provided rhythm and BR G Allen hosted. A lavish supper by Mrs R G Allen complemented the smooth organization and record fundraising.

Nak Cobane Ein Ithery Barraba Tamworth Gunnedah Manilla A. Battersby Moffat BR. G. Allen R. G. Allen

Holy Trinity Sunday Church Services Across Towns

The Holy Catholic Church schedules Trinity Sunday services at Manilla with Holy Communion at 7.30 am and Choral Eucharist at 9 am followed by Evensong at 7.30 pm, plus Holy Communion in Wongo Creek at 11 am and Evensong in Milliwindi at 3 pm. Clergy listed include Rev. A Battersby, Rev. C Moore, and Mr. F E Heywood among others in Manilla, Hall's Creek, Barraba and New Mexico.

The Holy Catholic Church Manilla Wongo Creek Milliwindi A. Battersby W. A. Hornley A. Manilla C. Moore Hall's Creek New Mexico Barraba F. E. Heywood

Promoted NSW Rifle Captain to Move to Victoria Duty

Captain Chapman director of rifle clubs in New South Wales is promoted and will take a military position in Victoria from July 1. He is the son of a former Australian legislator and speaker. He visited Manilla last year, inspected the rifle range and club records, and his report praised the club’s efficiency. A £10 grant for range improvements followed. The National Rifle Association of NSW will host a Sydney dinner for Capt Chapman, with Mr. A. R. McLeod invited to attend.

Chapman N.S.W Victoria Capt Chapman House of Representatives Manilla National Rifle Association of N.8 S.W Sydney A. R. McLeod

Council Deliberates Kerbing and Gutters Price

Discussion on kerbing and guttering costs continues with a per yard quote seen as too high. Members seek independent pricing apart from gutter bridges and causeways, with a motion carried. Alderman Coates reports interim insurance findings and aims to finalize premium details at the next meeting.

J. N. Kennedy Finance Committee Ald. J.coates

Regional talks on Murray cod fisheries reforms

Victorian New South Wales and South Australia may align policies to curb cod depletion. NSW lacks breeding-season protection. Victoria enforces a close season. Uniform rules, anti illegal netting, and combatting perch and carp impacts are proposed due to declining cod numbers. Manilla council starts first class macadam road tenders and completes Strafford Street upgrade aiding Hall's Creek and future highway access.

Victoria New South Wales South Australia Murray River Strafford Street Kennedy Street Manilla

State Spends 215 Million on Large Estate Settlements

The Minister for Lands Mr Butten shaw disclosed in reply to the Graziers Association that about £15 million has been spent by the State on acquiring and subdividing large estates for settlement. He defended keeping transfer titles to avoid re-aggregation, rejected handing removal power to local land boards, and noted ongoing consideration of extending rental and interest relief for leases and licenses for three more years. The Premier referenced the policy on April 24 and the matter remains under government review.

Mr. Buttenshaw Gragiers’ Association Buttenshaw Graziers’ Association Stevens

Homebush Sales Report on Thursday Market Prices

Pitt, San and Badgery report 95 456 sheep and lambs varded at Flomebush Cattle yards. Market was slow throughout with prime offerings scarce. Wethers 24/10, ewes 21/1, hoggets 94/7, lambs 25/0. Cattle varded 3 351. Bullocks £10 14s, cows £7 12s, vealers £7 2s. Values weaker.

Pitt, San and Badgery

Aux meeting notice from July adjourned

A meeting of the Aux is to be held as previously advertised on July. Mrs RB Park is honored as secretary and the session details follow in the notice term.

Auxbe RB. Park See

Notice of road purchase dispute in Darling county

Government Gazette notice dated 14 1985 concerns road purchase by Rebecca Jane Gar near corner of portion 99 Dowe, County Darling, District Tamworth Shire. Objections must be submitted to the Minister for Lands by publication date in the gazette. G F Allman, Lands. (1,682).

Am Rapa Rebecca Jane Gar Ae Dowe County Darling Tamworth Indows G. F. Allman

Treasury Loan Draws Wide Investor Interest

The public shows strong demand for a new government loan with £12,000,000 raised and a low £10 minimum investment. Casey notes Wednesday applications doubled Tuesday as small investors flock to the issue while large stock sales suggest reinvestment in the loan. Weather and drought worries frame the broader mood.

Casey Commonwealth

Concert tour planned by Conservatorium group to Manilla

ton director proposes a five member concert party from the Conservatorium to northern districts. Manilla to pay £17 10s towards travel. The artists donate services with profits aiding Manilla District Hospital. The concert, set for September 17, will feature Miss Burston, Miss Tuckey, Miss Kinnaird, Mr Davies, and Mr Cunningham with organiser Lobban.

Winifred Burston Kathleen Tuckey Heather Kinnaird Lloyd Davies Alfred Cunningham

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H’s Bay U Cloddarl & Hayward Ltd Populai Phono John D. Kennedy & Son Simpson E. Simpson Stephen's Pharmacy H. J. Stephens Syd. Univ Chas W. Knoll M.lo Knoll Royal Hotel Optical Service Ty. A. Johnston D. A. Johnston Brisbane St Wisit H. A. Barraclough Ltd George Bireet Ardner Manilla Galeyards P. P. Beard GOLF Foosle Manilla Express Council Ald. E.o.n Bowman Manius Street Presbyterian Women's Guild C.W.A Newcastle Newcande J. D. Kennedy Dr. Rayson Electricity Matters Electricity Committee Ald. Wilshire Ald. McTeod McTeod Last Council Anglican Presbyterian Somerton M. Mitchell Murray Cod Homebush Sales Almost - Men Wheelwright Conservatorium Concert
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