Separation debate on creating a new northern state
At the Municipal Council meeting a letter from the Grafton Separation League urged forming a new northern state by seceding from New South Wales. Ald. Stoddart backed decentralisation and a council vote next meeting, while Ald. Rudd supported the idea as a path to better administration. The mayor warned the plan condemns the North Shore Bridge and city railway. after debate the motion to make the issue an order of the day was carried.
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Counci
Grafton
New South Wales
Ald
Stoddart
Manilla
United States
Rudd
Separation League
North Shore Bridge
City Railway
Tender Accepted for Bank Premises Improvements
Mr W Grantham wins the contract as his tender is accepted for improvements to the Commercial Bank premises.
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W. (. Grantham
Bey
Commercial Bank
Council weighs mail service upgrades and daily letter bag
On Monday night the Mayor reported the council met Inspector Morris who outlined improvements. They discussed a daily mail scheme, a small counter for stamps and telegrames, and possible tendering for mail carriage between Manilla and Tamworth. The council declined funding postal carriage but may aid with a daily letter bag between Sydney and Manilla if the department agrees. Ald Stoddart urged action and supported a tri weekly service reform ongoing.
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Morris
Aki
Wearne
Manilla
Tam
Sheep and Wool Classes Attract Strong Attendance
Sheep and wool classes draw solid crowds, with participants seeking hands on instruction and demonstrations. Organizers report growing interest from local farmers and hobbyists as the program runs through the season.
Mandowa Shire Court to hear rating appeals
Mandowa Shire announces an Apress Court to hear appealed valuations by Mandowahire Council under the L G Act. The hearing will be at the Court House Manilla on Wednesday 2nd June at 11 a.m. Shire Clerk C Wayland, Council Chambers Manilla.
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Mandowahire Council
Court House
Manilla
Local Government Bill Petitions Raise Franchise Debate
Petitions to Parliament challenge the proposed franchise and unlimited rating. The council voices concerns about age and residence requirements, local control of finances, and prudent administration while warning against a broad adult franchise that could dilute responsibility and fuel extravagant expenditures. Red Cross League backs an Australia Day bazaar for wounded, while municipal council discusses questions from Monday night.
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Shire Council
Grand Bazaar Charity Sale at Mechanical Institute
Public School Children stage a bazaar to aid the Belgian Fund at the Mechanical Institute with Alison Venness as secretary and D. Rutherland as headmaster. Special tram service for the event accompanies Wirth’s mammoth show opening in Manila on June 23 for one night only featuring top circuses and acts. Admission prices range from 2a to 58. Proceeds donated to Belgian relief.
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Manilla
Wirth Bros. Ltd
Manilla Wood Yard Promotes First Class Wood Supply
Wood yard at Strafford Namoi corner, formerly James Baker owned, now run by H Sutherland. Offers hot bolsters with first class wood 1 ft long at 2 per large load, 12 per large load any quantity, immediate delivery. E V Kremer added as cattle trader and porticipa te Chora agent. Piper & Co announces taw?l prices and tin sow goods.
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Strafford
Namoi &Creete
James Baker
le Wands
Express To Publish Weekend Issue Earlier To Catch Mails
The Express announces an earlier weekend edition due to new mail arrival schedules. Advertisers must submit copy by Thursday afternoon to meet the Friday dispatch after Manila post office mail departures. If motor mail service returns, publication timing may revert to previous Friday schedule.
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Manilla
Wood and Firewood Offered by Smiths Stables
Wood supply advertises ready timber in any length and quantity. Smiths Stables offers delivery or pickup with contact by LI phone for orders and arrangements.
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W. PF. L. Smith
Smiths Stables
Sunday church services listed for Manilla and area
The schedule shows Church of England services on June 20 at Manilla 8 am and 11 am with Rev T J Redhead, 7:30 pm with Rev Redhead, and afternoon services at Rushes Creek Hall's Creek and Manila. Presbyterian notices list no morning service, evening at 7:39 with Mr J D Kennedy and Rev F Walden Brown in New Mexico, plus Manila and Upper Manila afternoon times with Rev F Welkden Brown and Mr J Sey works.
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Manilla
H.C
T. J.redhead
T. J. Redhead
Rushes Creek
T. Ja
O'¢Lox
J. D. Kennedy
F. Wal*den Brown
New Mexico
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Hospital Ball
I. G. Mackenzies Sons, Ltd
Manilua
Municipal Council
Daily Letter
Ald. Stoddart
Mandowa Shire
Appeal Court
C. Wayland
Aaygs
RED Cross League
Red Cross
Australis
the Mechanical Institute
Alison Veness
Secretar
D. Rutherland
Wirth Eros Ltd
Wirth
Maximo
Massa Mamiev
Homaz
England
Fremier
Francisco
Stampens
Ford
America
Mieet Man
Rowland
Joey and
George
Wirthe Famous Co
Lion
Cuba
Jumbo
C. Reeves
U Sains Chaines
Truskin
Motor Service
Tamworth
W.H. Odell
A.m. Fares Hach
E. Haniots & Co
N. Caloudas
Manilla Street
Lynfield’ College
B. F. Saxby, Prius
Frank
Moore
Cirele
Tonera
Abo
Po, Ai ‘O'El
Falcon
Mr. Totter
Newsrater
Earth
Manilla Wood Yard
H. Sutherland
E. v. Kremer
Piper & CO
Patine & Co
Z. D. Scott
N. Scott
Paling and Co
J. J. Russ
Sutton’s Footwear
A. E. Sutton
H Baker
Will Silvertisera
Oflerrcona
Church OF England
Hall's Creek
Mr. Peares
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
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