Manilla Show Set for Fast Weekend Events
The Manilla Show promises a strong program with ten jumpers and hunters from Mr G Heath of Sutton entering a full team. Local exhibits include an agricultural display and weeds from the Agriculture Department. Traffic routes are outlined, booths are allocated, and a Smoke Social on Friday is billed as the best yet. The Grand Parade Saturday will feature top stock from Manilla district and surrounds. President W J Byrnes expresses optimism for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nixon
Department of Agriculture
Chaffey
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Manilla social notes cite travels and crosses delegation
Mr and Mrs John Glover with Mrs Blair visit Manilla after a three week holiday at Port Macquarie returning by car. Beulah Woodcock is named Red Cross delegate for the Sydney conference March 17 18 19. Linda Laird leaves for Walcha to begin a new job as does Dorothy Thomas who secures a nursing position in Sydney. Local sports announce Wednesday Half Holiday match against Banks and Public Service with several players listed. Post office hours and an optician notice round out the brief.
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John ‘Glover
Banks
C. N. Scott
R. Doohan
J. Windsor
A.watts
J Watts
O. Kennedy
H. Gallagher
J. Gearin
H. Young G
Snape
W. Byrne
R. Abberfield
Optician Chas
W. jKmbll
Royal Hotel
Warasths
Rushes Creek
H. Coote
G. White
Art
White
Arch White
N. White
J. Bignall
L. Bignall
C., Woolaston
B. Finlan
Taley HL Watts
L. Plett
R. Dobbie
B.anstey
BR. Colbert
T. Vidler
J.mackenie
O. Hasterman
C. Pengilley
J. Bower
J. Kennendy
P. Carr-Boyd
G. Barwick
Manilla Show Promises Satisfactory Entries and Festive Plans
The Manilla show anticipates strong entries in merino sheep and beef cattle with many top stock in the north. Light horse entries set a record despite the death of Harold Cameron, and the program features Wee Jimmy the smallest horse, shows, dances, and films. A special stock train, varied entertainment, and visitors like former Express editor Cleave Vincent mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Harold Cameron
Barraba
Cameron
Brady
Manilla
Wee Jimmy
Dave Meekin
Palais
the Palais
Macks Touring Company
Perry Bros. Circus
Cleave Vincent
Express
Vincent
Coonabra-bran
Bowling Club prepares Cock of the Walk competition
The Bowling Club reports rising interest in the Cock of the Walk event with President A McLeod defeating J N Kennedy in a recent match. Junior Vice President S W Swain expects a rematch as officials plan an April opening and new recruits continue to join while awaiting equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McLeod
J. N. Kennedy
S. W. Swain
Modern and Efficient Racquet Stringing Machine Demo
We invite inspection of a new stringing machine praised as modern and efficient. The text promises advantages over the old system and encourages customers to entrust racquets to the shop with confidence.
Fancy Dregs Social Planned By RS SLD Club
A unanimous motion at RS S.L.D. meeting to hold a fancy dress Social in Memorial Hall on Tuesday April 6 1937. A committee with local ladies was formed to arrange details and assist. Various social notes include notables: Mrs Stewart and infant daughter home, Mrs North and son Ivan away, Nelson enjoying grass widowhood, and others traveling in New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
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RS & S.L.D
Memorial Hall
M. J. Stewart
BE. North
Sydney
Manly
Stewart
Bank of N.S.W
Manilla
Jack Owen
Glenfield Research College
Minta
Bill
Scott
Anstey
G. Pirie
Mechanics Institute
Tennis Stringing Service Opens at School Corner Store
Ray Doohan of Blazengers Ltd Sydney and McLelland's Tamworth announce a new restring department at Stoddart & Hayward Ltd Manilla. Efficient service and lowest prices with a 3 months guarantee. Special price on Ray PFU Blue Sile color strings featured. Start the tennis season well equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dooban
Messrs. Blazengers Ltd
Sydney
McLelland’s
Tamworth
Ray Doohan
Frivolities of 1937 to Play in Manilla Theatre
The Frivolities of 1937 head to the canvas theatre beside Baker's Garage in Manilla for a two night season on Friday and Saturday. The show followed a prior Barraba run that drew crowded houses and earned high praise as the best ever seen there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's Garage
Manilla ‘Street
Barraba
Manilla Theatre Screenings And Local Notices
The Manilla Palais Theatre lists Friday and weekend film lineups featuring Buddy Rogers Barbara Kent James Stewart Una Merkel and more including Mr Deeds Goes To Town Grandad Budd Star For A Night The Crime Doctor and The Old Man Rhythm Also notices for Easter season service times across local churches with Holy Communion Evensong and addresses in Manilla Willowindilia Wongo Creek Barraba Somerton and Somerton districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zene
Buddy Rogers
Barbara Kent
James Stewart
Una Merkel
Yarry Cooper
Jean Arthur m
MR. Deeds
Ags
Bert. Bailey
Easter Rail Excursions From Sydney Area Wide
The Department of Railways announces Easter excursion fares across New South Wales and major Australian destinations. Starting about two weeks before Good Friday, each district will offer at least one service to Sydney and one from Sydney with return tickets at single fare. A return ticket at single fare plus one third is available between any NSW stations from March 22 to Easter Sunday, March 28. Handbills with service details are at railway stations. readers should obtain them and study the travel trains and excursion privileges.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Shiterstate
Department of Railways
Australia
New South Wales
Raihway
Manilla
Bingle
Metropolit
Newcastle
Manilla Agricultural Society Time Table of Ring Events
The program lists numerous classes for horse and pony events at the Manilla show. It names entries such as Blood Stallion Blood Mare Blood Colt Blood Filly combinations, Galloway selections, pony and trotting races, rider ages for Local Boy and Local Girl, hack classes, harness events, and various open and handicap trots. The schedule notes morning judging beginning at 10 am and references numerous numbered classes and entrants across racing and judging events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai J
Amiles Radians
Thady
Pat Hawks
Manilla
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Appleton
G/ Grady’s Hotel
Feen Oats
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Pureniture
E.R. Stephens
Pharmacy
Manilla Street
MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
Clifton’s Ltd
North's
C WA
M. Oram
Miller Bros
Carrierg Mamilla
Phone 8
MacKenzie & Sons, Ltd
RAY Pfu
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Jane Darwell
Otto Kruger
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Mackenie & Sons Ltd
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Methodist
Lla
C. Moore
New Mexico
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Wongo Creek
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Matilla
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H .McDonald
Baker’s
Palais Theatre
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Newman
Railways
Manilla Agricultural Society
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