Manilla seeks public baths for schoolchildren
A reader urges the Manilla community and County residents to support building swimming baths at the new park in Manilla. The writer cites Education policy favoring baths for larger schools and asks for a substantial local contribution and government grants to secure the project without burdening taxpayers with debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Bingham
Manilla
Education
Department of Education
New Park
Warse
Neil
TooVily
Paar Memorial Swimming
State bowls draw and results from Manilla Tamworth events
The State bowls draw lists Manilla versus Tamworth in Manilla on March 18 and Manilla versus Tamworth pairs in Tamworth on April 1. Results show Consistency team led by Smith beating Pittman 151 to 147, Hallett defeating J Bignall 152 to 108, and multiple matches including Rowlison Carter Still v L Bignall Blair Coupland 28 to 18. Wednesday results include R Brady over C N Scott 31-27 and W Swain over A J Dyson 81-28 in the Championship. Further matches feature Kennedy defeating North 152-131 and several doubles teams winning 25-15 or 26-14. Weekend fixtures schedule Watts J Bignall, Kennedy Sampson, Still Ayling, Hallett Smith, Pittman Biniy, Sampson Hartley, Wwain Blaneh chaining championship bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Tamworth
Smith
Pittman
Ser
Hallett
J. Bignall
Rowlison
Carter
Still
L. Bignall
Blair
Coupland
Cooke
Ogle
Hayward
Ennes
Blairs Wreene
Hukford
James
Kelly
Hartley
Watts
Kennedy
Sampson
Ayling
Basketball scores show wide margins and close upset
Reported results include A Rodgerson and J Watts beating opponents 81 to 16, with other outcomes listing R M Smith over W B Wearne 31 to 19 and O F Hayward defeating A R Fishers 31 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Coat
Rodgers
J. Watts
R.M. Smith
W. B. Wearne
O. F. Hayward
A. R. Fishers
Manilla Patriotic and War Fund Donations Recorded
A list of donations collected by Mr M Park A Jenner Chapman W Glover Colin McDonald D Copeland D W Abberfield and Sons F Hall and Frank Jenner for the Manilla Patriotic and War Fund includes amounts such as £1 1s 0d £10 0d and 10/6 in various entries. The contributions come from multiple residents reflecting community participation in the war effort.
Manilla Park Extension Fund Donations
Donations to this fund may be left with the Express, with Mr Porter at the Commonwealth Bank, or Messrs W L Bingham and J N Kennedy. Further donation by Mr Leo Roache amounting to £2 2s making total £175 8s 6d. Another £26 is required to complete the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Porter
Commonwealth Bank
W. L. Bingham
J. N. Kennedy
Leo. Roache
Manilla Labor League Debates Local Tyre Shortage
At a Manilla Labor League meeting the cemetery’s neglect was raised and a joint committee with Shire and Municipal Councils plus church reps formed to address it. They discussed how shearers would obtain vehicle tyres for local zone shearing and whether to pressure the Execution Officer over fuel and tyre boards, with a public meeting planned if no rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
War Agricultural Committee
A-W-U
Labor League
Agricultural Committee
Lost Over Germany Folio: Fletcher Family Notice
Mr and Mrs Angus Fletcher of Bandiloo Manilla announce son F O Don Fletcher of the RAAF was lost over Germany on February 20 during night raid number 29. The 79 bombers were lost that night. Fletcher had his 29th raid over Germany. Upper Manilla Bridge work nears completion with contractor Mr Marshall reporting a splendid first class job on approaches and road deviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Angus Fletche
Bandiloo
Manilla
Don Fletcher
RAAF
England
Fletcher
Upper Manilla Bridge
Marshal
Marshall Worl
Removal of Waban Sewerage Waste in Manilla
The Municipal Council completed a scheme to remove wastewater from Manilla sewerage systems to a dumpsite. The three schemes involve Coin House Hotel Royal Hotel and M M Mackenzie and Sons Pty Ltd. The project addresses a long standing blockage at Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Sonkage
Coin Bouse
Toyal Hiatel
Annual Meeting Notice of the Womens Auxiliary
The Women's Auxiliary announces its annual meeting will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the specified venue. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned organizational matters.
After Midnight With Boston Blacktie On Wednesday
Robert Paige and Grace McDonald star in GET GOING with the Dead End Kids and Anno Wynnmne in Give Us Wings showing Wednesday night entertainment featuring a double bill and lively banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Blacktie
Robert Paige
Grace McDonald
Dead End Kids
Anno Wwynmne
Caution Notice on Trespass and Wood Removal at Clontari
A posted warning declares trespass and wood removal at Clontari will be prosecuted after the specified date. It states all previous permissions are cancelled and is signed by L Bignall and Miss Donnelly.
Property owner warns against trespass and theft in Mossvale
A brief notice from C. J. Byr. of Mossvale warns that anyone fond of messing passing fishing shooting or removing wood from the property will be prosecuted. The message appears as a terse, legally framed trespass warning with location noted in Upper Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Byr
Mossvale
Upper
Manilla
Prosecution Warning At Brooklyn For Trespass and Wood Loss
A historical note warns that any person found trespassing rabbiting shooting or removing wood on Brooklyn after a stated date will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions are cancelled. Signed G McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L, Bignall
Miss Donnelly
Brooklyn
G. McDonald
Cleton's FTY Ltd Offers Tractor Repair Services
Cleton's FTY Ltd advertises wide range tractor repairs with guaranteed workmanship. The small business highlights reliable service and expertise for farm equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleton's Fty, Ltd
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Black
Navy
Stoddart & Hayward
S. G H
For
P.Q. Box
H. C. Dengate
Home Furnisher
Speedwell Cycles
Cafe Namos
Litsos
Manilla Patriotic and War Fund
Manilla Park Extension
Manilla Labor League
Rss. Womens’ Auxiliary
New England
Molly Strachan
J. T. Robertson and CO
A. R
Isher
Express Office
J.T. Robertson and Co
HBA
Orars
Brodavick's
Peel St
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