Manilla Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Manilla Agricultural Society held its annual meeting with many members present. President W J Byrnes reported strong support for the war fund, appointed M C James and A R Macleod to fill committee vacancies, and outlined plans for a show next year. The year’s income was £53 10s 2d with a deficit of £7 17s 2d. Edgar Nixon was made a life member. Office bearers named: Patron D M Mackenzie, President W J Byrnes, vice presidents M Park and G B Bowman, treasurer J N Kennedy, secretary G F B Grill, auditors S W Swain and J Coates. A letter was to be sent to former auditor W D Hartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Agricultural Society
W. J. Byrnes
M C. James
A. R. Macleod
Holt
Edgar Nixon
D. M. Mackenzie
W. J
Byrnes
Messrs
M. Park
G. B. Bowman
G. FB. Grill
W. Swain
J. Coates
W. D. Hartley
Wongo Creek Hall To Be Carried On After Meeting
A recent meeting at Wongo Creek hall discussed whether to demolish or continue the hall. Chairman Jas Brady led discussions with Sgt Rowlison and others. The majority favored carrying on with improvements. W Hall of Manilla was hired for renovations. donations were promised from multiple residents to support ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Wongo Creek
Jas. Brady
Set. Rowlison
T. W.,abberfield
D. C. Hayne
C. “Proud
The
Rowlison
Ewart
Manilla
F. R. Heywood
H. Hiffe
A. Smith
W. Smith
K. Martin
Abberfield
Key Abberfield
R. Bae
J. Keen
L. Roche
J. W. Ewart
A. Geddes
A. Urquhart
C. Proudfoot
Obituary of Mrs Lucy Worth 88 in Manilla region
The death occurred on June 7 at Killara private hospital of Mrs Lucy Worth relict of the late James Worth aged 88. A native of Manilla she was sister to Mr A C Veness and long-time Cabramatta resident. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Garnet Boow man of Buena Vista Upper Manilla and others: Mrs Charters Kilgowha Mrs Wesley Osborne Bowral and Messrs Percy Milton and Cleave Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killara Private Hospital
Lucy, Worth
James Worth
Worth
Manilla
A. C. Veness
Ai Cabramatta
Garnet Boowman
Buena Vista
Charters
Kilgowha
Wesley Osborne
Bowral
Percy, Milton and
Cleave Worth
Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Review
The Parents and Citizens Association met on Monday night with President Mr A B Macleod in the chair. Treasurer J I Hallett announced £18 proceeds from the Juvenile Ball. The principal Mr Kearns noted donations of six framed pictures by Mr Macleod, and a list of usable books for the library. They approved adding American National Geographic to the school magazines, and donated titles include The Pictorial Education Walkabout Sun and Herald. Bids for building and furniture repairs were discussed and a portion of the playground to be asphalted. A spray system for the school farm was endorsed, with authority to pursue installation and a connecting pine for supply. Air raid trenches were being gradually filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
A. BR. Macleod
J. I. Hallett
National Geographie
P. and C. Association
Pictorial Education
Walkabout
Sun
Herald
Kearns
Council World
Manilla Visit Highlights Abbott's Busy Afternoon
New England MP J. P. Abbott visited Manilla on Saturday hosting many doctors and locals seeking interviews amid his limited schedule. Jean Gannon, student of Sydney Conservatorium, earned A Mus A and ATCL in piano, studying under Frank Hutchens and examiner Dr Lyons. Manilla Stock Sale entries open for VT Byrnes expipdial sale on July 6 with about 100 cattle and 3,000 sheep already booked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P, Abbott
New England
P. Abbott
Manila
Manilla
Jean Gannon
Conservatorium of Music
Sydney
Frank Hutchens
Jean
A.T.C.L
Trinity College of Music
Lyons
VT. Byrnes
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Stoddart & Hayward
For
P.O. Box
H. C. Dengate
Home Furnisher
Speedwell
Cafe Namos
A. Glitsos
Manilla Agricultural Society
Mrs
Lucy Worth
Wood
Manilla Street
R. TE. Brooker
Meeting ‘of Landmen
Graziers’ Assn
V. Doherty
Taxation Department
C.J. Byrnes
Shire
Church of England
Hardcastle
Town
Cyril Gardner
Monster Dance
BYO
Iunds
Fiuchre
Tn Aid of
Otto Bald- Win
Wonster
R. C
Memorial Hall
John Blain
Childs
Wamuran
Queensland
A. Rh. Fisher
J. T, Robertson and CO
Qlifton'’S Pty. Ltd
Electrolux
Chas
North’s
North
Australia
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