Manila Post Office Plans Stir in Manilla District
The Manila district reacts to news that the Postmaster General reversed a prior stance on Manila post offices and promises of government commitments. Correspondence from A V C Thompson outlines a revised, smaller alteration plan deemed adequate by the department to meet local residents expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Post Citics
Manilla Berzabe
Manilla
Feicine
iWe
Dibson
Barrabs
New South Wales
Minill
Barraby
Levine
Rastmaster
New Begind
A. V. C. Thompson
Manila
Ulat
Manithy
City council shelves plan amid rent dispute confusion
Debates over a housing rent proposal falter as councilors spark delays and procedural tangle. Officials press for a clear path, while opposition cites timing and procedural issues complicating approval.
Royal Agricultural Show Entries Open at Royal Wales
The Royal Agricultural Society of Wales reports strong early entries for the Royal Easter Show with wheat export butter and cheese among early closes. The hoof sections close March 7 with trotting events accepted until March 30 and other livestock and agriculture classes closing through March 13, as breeders anticipate higher prices and a surge of new exhibitors and trade stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society
Vestork
Death of Mrs W T Baird Shire Engineer’s Wife
The death occurred at Taree last week of Mrs W T Baird wife of the Manning Shire Engineer after a long illness. Both Mr and Mrs Baird formerly resided in Manilla. Mr Baird served as Shire Engineer to Mandowa Shire. Mrs Baird endured long suffering with fortitude. A dance on March 17 will aid the Combined Stalls WC Bazaar. A street stall by Mrs D Ferry and Miss Franco Hiscox is set for Saturday March 14. Manilla to meet Barraim next week.
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Dane the
Taree
W.T Baird
Manning
Baird
Manille
Mandowa Shir
D. Ferry
Franco Hiscox
Manilla
Barraim
Toam
Appia
Modern Matrimony at the Mechanics Palace
A comedy feature titled Modern Matrimony stars Owen Moore and Alice Lake with a supporting cast including Magnws Kelso Kate Lester and Frank Campeau. The plot follows a young couple as they navigate married life and financial temptations amid a plan to buy home furnishings.
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Mechanics' Pistires
Owen Moore
Alice Lake
Magnws
Kelso
Kate Lester
Frank Campeatr
Suite Edwards
Erie
Doblar
Wedding ceremony unites Diss Howe and Sir Thomas Waugh
Diss Iulendary Howe, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs HK Clyde Stowe, married Sir Thomas Walter Waugh, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Waugh, at the parish church in Liverpool. The event featured pink and blue decor, a canopy of flowers, a silver bouquet, and a reception at the Masonic Temple with about 60 guests. the couple will reside in Inverell where Mr Waugh serves as Clerk of Rannackham Shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atue Pahyredin Caureh
Liverpool
Scott Neil
R.A. Lovejoy
Love
Ween Simy
N. Shearer
Ray Rowe
Warren Bershler
Grace
Mary Boyd
Arthur Kordwers
Ryde
Misonie Temyrto
Miss. Rowe
Fae Lride
Merher
T. Scott Neil
Horwond
Alla Rowe
G Prnter
R. Clyde Rowe
Raymond Rowe
N. Hutchinson
Church Services and Meeting Notices in Manilla Area
A fragmented local notice list records Methodist and Presbyterian services in Manilla with times around 7.30 and 1.00. Church of England also listed. It notes a 5th Annual Meeting, and a forthcoming sale of property including horses and plants by Mr. G. Pork, with detailed times and unpaid items after page garble.
Grassi ers Association Visit General Secretary Speaks
Mr J W Allen, general secretary of the Grasiers Association, visited the district for a special meeting. He outlined the association’s 1890 origins, growth in members, and its evolving role from industrial protection to broader graziery interests across the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. W. Allen
Dr. Park
Manilla
Presidine
Fedr
Thy Groeiore
Asswciarion Simon
Commonwealth
Tiatve
Whch
Holway March 18 Public Holiday Offical Notice
All business places have agreed for a March 18 holiday with a 10 o’clock start for the trotting races. The event invites bankers and government officers to participate, and the municipal council has approved the request with the official proclamation for the holiday.
Premier lauds Lands Department savings and efficiency
The Premier Sir George Fuller praised the Lands Department for prudent management and savings, citing £72,289 generated by economy and reforms from June 30, 1922, to December 31, 1924. He highlighted salary savings of £47,692 and reduced cameral expenditure, with further anticipated cuts and a total projected saving of £72,289.
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Weare
George Fuller
George
Fry
Property Sale Report and Council Absences Noted
Property sale details show Uicon & Company selling to Mr. Rube 3 Clift and property titled freehold 7554 wores. Municipal Council had no meeting on Tuesday night with three members present: Ald. Hayward Kennedy Morris. Alds Shiddart Wearne in Sydney. Mayor Byrnes out of town. Veness holidaying. Nic Shevitan noted in Mawila and a war-related assist role. The writer mentions a future Chamber Magistrate position at Balmain starting mid-month.
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Uicon & Company
Gudnedab
Rube
Clift
Bain
Ald
Hayward
Kennedy
Morris Ald
Shiddart
Wearne
Sydney
Kent
Byrnes
Veness
Nacth Coust
Nic
Shevitan
Mawila
Second Round Crcket Matches See Close Finishes at Manilla
In a tight second round, Ghureh of England over Diggers by eight runs, and Main over Liuhies Creek, 172 to 8. Independents had a bye as Manilla leads standings. Batters top scores include Moffat and Kenmely while bowlers Moffat and View lead with figures. Next Saturday features Chares of England versus Baldwin at Manilla, Diggers versus Independents, and Baldwin meeting Church of England at Manilla.
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Ghureh
England
Diggers
Main
Liuhies Creek
Liestmapetitiol
Manilla
Eo Chautch
M. Moffat
M. Kenedy
Young C
A. J. Watts
Baldwin
Hares C
Rodgera
A. White
C of E
Moffat
View
M. Kenmely Manilla
A. J
S. Schaefer
C. Schaefer
L. Coote
Coote
C. W Coote
A. Gardiner
A.J. Watts
A Watts
D. Panes
H. Coote
F. Coote
J.barwick
1. Reeves
H. Johnson
Baker
Jack Brady
N. Brady
Jo,Scaulon
B. Porter
Bigagli
P. Hall
Tom Brady
Boland
Church of England
Lisepi
Rev Harris
G White
A White
Etheridge
Young
W. Coupland
D. Stevens
J. Hill
M- Roberts
D. Roberts
Bievall
H. Rodgers
Chapman
Coupland
Barratia Hibernian
Arcady
A. Whitehave
B Dawson
Ro Allen Woove
G. White
Younus
J. Johnson
Mideridge
Clifton
Chine
Gannon
O'Conor
Snape
Woods
Gaddes
Sherwood
Gren Onilty
Gardner
Conltos
Hayne
Baldwin Leads Narrow Victory in Saturday Football Features
Fragmented text shows Baldwin in a close scoring event with Kennedy and Coote leading for Baldwin’s team. Numerous player names and partial scores suggest a busy roundup of matches and individual contributions, including Watts, Abber, Beattie, and others, with mixed outcomes and several close two point and field goal line items.
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Tee Martin Municipal
Berwie
Eantinnan
Royal Agricultural
Wales
St Wongo Creek
Couneil
Heston
Conneil
Seine
Stoddartts Vernon
Waugh—Rowe
Methodist
Presbyterian
Church of England Man
H.C
Malls
Roa Hurgis
G. Pork
Graziers’ Association
Ons
Wees
Seobuves
Oreantan
Niors
Counel
Couneli
Evlotia
Cowell
Jarres
Producers’ Committee
Allen Gavin Detattet
Aden
Pyefedey
Lund
Railways
Bessy
Humber
Lokallerdas
Assan
Averee Syelom
Politi
Holway
Ands Department Record
Tian Dolewts
Remmesiy
Allen
Ajeko
A. L Watts
Steaiy Fae
Dapont
Alle Ait Kennedy
Alantua
N. Kennyedy
Suluwon
Watts
Abberfill
Teynes Linn
Abbertidld
Tipaein
Sehaefer
Abbertivld
Beatt
Abeta
Dute
Seaulon
O'Nau
U ' Dorin
Waite
Kennedy Pree
Chaptoon
Myre
D Dahnein
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