Fifth Test Match Shaping Durban Tight South Africa Lead
Australia faces South Africa with one day left in Durban as SA trail by 123 with 8 wickets in hand. SA bowler Grimmett took 7 for 100 in the first innings, while Australia’s 455 included Fingleton 118 and Brown 84. Second innings SA 110 for 2 at stumps with Nourse 20 and Mitchell 16 not out. Street stall on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South Africa
Durban
Wission
Nourse
Grimmet
Fingleton
Brown
McCabe
Darling
O'Brien
Chipperfield
Richardson
Oldfield
Rain Deluge Benefits Manilla District Pasture Prospects Bright
Splendid rain drenched Manilla district with 37 points on Friday and 120 on Monday morning bringing yearly total to 953 points. W C Maunder reports 209 points at Klori, while Royston tilled 1100 acres ready for seeding. Oats and rape planted, lamb fattening yields rising. rain across NSW projects good autumn feed and a favorable winter outlook.
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Manilla
Jiary
Klori
W. C. Maunder
Royston
Maunder
Upper Manilla
Springfield
Tarpoly
New Mexico
Willambi
Keepit Homestead
Headvale
Bangymulla
Dunmore
North West Plains
Narrabri
Gunnedah
Vol Gap
Kelvin
Boggabri
Tamworth
Attunga
Somerton
Queensland
Hunter River
Gosford
Anzac Ball Date Set By Returned Soldiers League
At the annual meeting of the Returned Soldiers League it was decided the Anzac Ball will be held on Wednesday April 22. The Mayor Ald Bowman and Mrs Bowman returned to Manilla on Monday after a week’s holiday at Manly.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Ald
B. C.T. Bowman
Church of England
Wongo Creek Hall
Wicks
Pearl Traling
Obituary for Mrs. P. J. Skewes of Glen Barra Retreat
Mrs. P. F. Skewes died at Tamworth Hospital after ill health. Survived by husband and large family. sister of Mrs. Jim Skewes and Mrs. T. Farrell of Watson's Creek. The district reports good pasture, farmers ploughing washouts after floods, with rainfall at 789 points for 1936 through March.
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Tamworth Hospital
P. F. Skewes
Springs
Glen Barra Retreat Road
Sydney
Skewes
Jim Skewes
T. Farrell
Watson’s Creek
Swimming Carnival Tomorrow At Gunnedah Tamworth
Entries have been received from Gunnedah and Tamworth for a swimming carnival to be held tomorrow. The event will start at 7.30 p.m. sharp.
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Gunnedah
Tamworth
Old Buffers to Challenge Juveniles for Royal Cup Billiards
Mechanics Institute hosts an inter club billiards event next week as The Old Buffers captained by C N Scott face The Juveniles led by J N Kennedy in a 100 up match for the Royal Cup. The cup was donated by Jack Kearns of the Royal Hotel and the winning team will have its name engraved. Eligible players over 40 should submit names to R M Smith by March 6.
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Mechanics’ Institute
C. N. Scott
J. N. Kennedy
Jack Kearns
Royal Hotel
N. Scott
C. F. Hayward
J. Blair
C. M. Podmore
N. Chapman
W. Dick
L G. Miller
W. Gannon
H. J. Roberts
BE. Collier
C. Grant
G. Perry
R. M. Smith
A. R. McTeod
E. Marsh
W. Pittman
M. Moffat
Ww. D. Hartley
J. Coates
Ea Mcllrath
J. Brady
H. Stoddart
D. Ogle
Dr Waterhouse Honoured At Local Returned Soldiers League
At the annual meeting of the local Returned Soldiers League on Saturday night members honored secretary Dr A S Waterhouse. New president J Coates lauded his invaluable service though he never accepted the honorarium. Waterhouse recently married and was presented with a cut glass decanter by members. He expressed gratitude and wished the Teague continued prosperity and service to the returned men. Farewell dance was held on Saturday at Rushes Creek.
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Waterhouse
Returned Soldiers” League
League
A. S. Waterhouse
J. Coates
Benedicts
Dr. Waterhouse
Dr Waterhouse
Teague
H. Rayson
I. G. Miller
A. 3
W Gannon
Measra
B. Coulton
T. Stewart
A. C. Kelly
R. M. Smith
L. C. Ellwood
Colin Hall
C. Nott
R. Glover
E. R. Stevens
C. B. Wilson
A. 8. Waterhouse
H. Bayson
N- Hayne
Manilla
the Returned Soldiers’ League
Sheep breeding competition set rules for Upper Manilla
FLOCE COME on Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau will run a breeding ewe contest this year with scale based on flock size. Rules fix 15 ewes for 500 or fewer, 20 for under 1000, 25 for over 1000. discussions cover instructor location, conference access, and judging method. Entries close March 6.
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Upper Manilla
G. B. M. Holt
T. Simmons
L. Simmons
A. Simmons
J. C. Prosser
A. J. Roberts
A. Mc Gregor
D. O’sulivan
A. Pastor
T. A.byrnes
Brian Byrnes
F. W. Bowman
W. Tliffe
R. G Gardner
J. Kelelar
H. N. Little
N. Holt
J Bowman
J. Keen
L. Chiek
R. E. Bowman
Upper Manilla Public School
J. A. Byrnes
D. A. Roberts
D. O’sullivan
Holt
Prosser
A. C. Brown
Mr. Prosser
Mr. Brown
Cotselli
League Meeting Reforms Sought After Contested Elections
Discussion over quarterly meetings and preference for returned soldiers triggers calls to change meeting night from Friday to Saturday to boost attendance. New president J. Coates urged continued member support as annual report adoption and officer elections completed amid keen contests.
Returned Soldiers' League elects new Manilla president
At the annual Manilla branch meeting J Coates was elected president as membership declines. The report noted apathy and a need for officer turnover to spark interest. Speakers urged every member to recruit, questioned meeting frequency, and recalled strong past support for soldier settlement work.
Holiday by Motor Mr and Mrs W Maunder and party visiting Queensland
Mr and Mrs W Maunder with Missy Maunder returned from a coastal motor tour of New South Wales and Queensland. They spent ten days at Myall Lakes and visited Lismore Brunswick Heads Murwillumbah Tweed Heads and Brisbane. On the Darling Downs Mr Maunder praised Queensland wheat prospects and noted Florence wheat from nal illa 35 years ago. The party expects expansion in home wheat production.
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W. €. Maunder
Missy Maunder
N.S. W
Queensland
Myall Lakes
Manning
Macleay
Clarence
Richmond
Lismore
Brunswick Heads
Mallumbimby
Murwillumbah
Tweed Heads
Brisbane
Maunder
Downs
Killara Clearance Sale Announced by Brady and Byrnes
Under instructions from Mr. James Brady auctioneer W. J. Byrnes will hold four clearance sales at Mr Brady’s Kil lara property on Wednesday April 1. The sale will dispose of the draught horses sheep cattle and plant with full particulars to be advertised later.
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Killara
James Brady
W. J. Byrnes
Brady
Next Excursion Train Schedule From Manilla to Sydney
Manilla station master Mr Par sons announces the next excursion train on April 1 leaving Barraba at 3 p.m. and Manilla at 4 15 p.m. arriving Sydney at 5 a.m. the next day. Sleeping cars available and single return fare. Optician C W Knoll will be in Manilla on Friday.
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Knoll
Hoyal Hotel
Manilla
Mr. Parsons
Barraba
Sydney
Optician
C.W. Knoll
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B.W
BUY Demaret Patteerne
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy
Ainess
Gimpeor
Lesat
Chas W. Efoll Flo
Lond
MLO
Syd
Taseday
Anzac
P. J. Skewes
Old Buffers
Farewell Dance Creek
Floce
Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau
Bureau
Department of Agriculture
J. C. Cotsell
W. N. Wildman
Cotsell
Glen Innes
Wildman
Glennnes
Attunga Bureau
BR. Gardner
A. G Brown
Department
G. B. Holt
Mr. Grill
Manilla Weir
North
North West
Dengate
A. C. Blanch
Dencate
A. Manley
Stenderson
S. Manilla
Dengate’s
N. Hayne
R. M Smith
P. Muggleton
Messrs. J. Coates
R. C. Kelly
C. R. Wilson
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