Manilla Show Sees Rising Entries and Keen Sheep Competition
Entries for the Manilla show are pouring in with strong cross section competition in sheep and beef cattle. Breeders from Barraba Gunnedah Tamworth and Narra bri bring notable stock including Corriedales and longwool sheep. Postal and country entries accepted Saturday with membership perks and free ground access for all at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Richardson
Bereen
Barraba
F. F. McClung
Wimbri
Gunnedah
Linton Estate
Pera
Berraba
P. V. Carter
Rangani
C. P. Wilson
Mayvale
Aheep
Manilla
Mesers
J. F. and & Vick
Bective
Tamworth
nay + Capel
Long Arm
V. J. Byrnes
Strathficd
G. 8
Perk
Braemar
John Coote
North Cuerindi
K. C. Murchison
Raytoun
Iworth
Travel Lecture At Attunga Bureau Conference
Mr W J Byrnes gave a lantern lecture on his trip abroad showing Passion Play scenes from Oberammergau and New Zealand geysers. A large audience watched the films and Byrnes praised Mr Gregory for arranging equipment and support. Gregory outlined plans to exchange Australian and English films to educate and advertise Australia to 29 000 farmers via English exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attunga
W. J. Byrnes
Oberammergau
North Island
New Zealand
Byrnes
Gregory
Tamworth
Manilla Moves to Install Over 60 Street Lights
The Electricity sub committee report, adopted by the Municipal Council, notes that business houses will install over 60 lights under council terms with contracts and deposits due by month end. Colin Nelson engaged to assist Stewart with installation. some debtors face action after repeated payment delays. The council also postponed the Swimming Carnival due to floodwater from Namoi rising four feet, washing away sand bags and delaying events to March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Colin Nelson
Stewart
Namoi
Manilla Rural School seeks new maths teacher
A letter from Hon F A Chaffey MLA informs W L Bingham secretary of the P and C Association that the vacancy for the Manilla Rural School maths teacher should be filled soon and an official notification is expected within days. He offers help if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilaa Rural School
W. L. Bingham
P. and C. Association
F. A. Chaffey
M.L.A
Manilla
Manilla Council Declares Brick Area For Main Street
Ald Wilshire moves to declare a Brick Area bounded by Rowan Street Namoi Street Market Street and Court Street to cover the main street. Discussion notes cost fire safety insurance and material decisions with Ald McLeod Kennedy and others. The motion amends to include Northbrook Lane and Progress Lane and is carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan Street
Namoi Street
Market Street
Court Street
Ald
Wilshire
Manilla
Manila
J. N, Kennedy
McLeod
J. D, Kennedy
J. N. Kennedy
Ald. McLeod
Northbrook Lane
Progress Lane
Ald. Coates
Auction Notice for Manilla Land Block Sale
A property sale notice states a land block near Manilla will be auctioned by Mr T B Donnelly with sale offices at V J Byrnes and A C Veness and Son. The event is set for Saturday March 14 at noon with additional details available from the selling agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
T. B. Donnelly
V. J. Byrnes
Elnck
A. C. Veness & Son
T. EB Donnelly
Clontarf
W. J. Byrnes
A/C Veness & Son
Manilla Sheep Sale Set for March 14
Manilla holds a special sheep sale on Saturday March 14 with selling agent Mr W J Byrnes receiving entries and predicting about 10 000 good quality local sheep in splendid condition ready for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Billiard Notes from Cannon on Elliott and Marsh
J Elliott delivered an excellent game against N Chapman who struggled throughout. E Marsh also played well to defeat J Coates by one point in a 150 149 finish. F ONeill scored 230 in twenty nine minutes against J N Kennedy with a 39 two 30 50 break sequence. N Simpson won on forfeit from W Rose, and A Blair and J Cooke won forfeits from W Blanch and H Norris. Alice Springs received ten days of rain isolating the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elliott
N. Chapman
E. Marsh
J. Coates
F. O'Neill
J. N. Kennedy
N. Simpson
W. Rose
A. Blair
J. Cooke
W. Blanch
H. Norris
Public Tennis Courts Debate Hits Parks Committee
The Municipal Council discusses building tennis courts for the Tennis Association amid rising demand from Wednesday and Saturday programs and inter-district matches. Aldermen urge action, noting past neglect of private courts and potential Sunday tennis issues if courts are built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennis Association
Manilla
Associa
Ald. J. Coates
Parks Committee
Ald
J. N. Kennedy
Jack
Ald. McLeod
Costes
Cricket Association
Wilshire
Obituary notices Rev T J Redhead former Manilla vicar
In a previous issue we noted the death of Rev. T. J. Redhead at Wangaratta Victoria formerly vicar in charge of Holy Trinity Manilla. He was a returned soldier active in League affairs in the Southern State and died after a long illness leaving a wife and two sons. He was born at Warialda and represented Victoria in interstate lacrosse. he enjoyed rowing and yachting and served as chaplain with the 2nd Tunnelling Company from 1916 to 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Redhead
Wangaratta
Victoria
Holy Trinity
Manilla
Redhead
Warialda
2Rd, Tunnelling Company
Australis
Tingha
Nundle
Wee Waa
Chiltern
Recreation Ground Gets New Concrete Seats
Municipal Council accepts Mr. A Nelson tender to supply and place about 100 concrete seats at the recreation ground. Work to be completed by March 10. The additions will improve the ground and provide convenience to show patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Barraba Show Set For March 11 and 12
The Barraba show will be held on March 11 and 12 with special concession rail fares from Tamworth and intermediate stations. Good entries have been received and a splendid show is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Manilla Sheep Sale Advertised for March 14
A large sheep yarding of about 10 000 head is expected as entries arrive for the Manilla sheep sale on Saturday March 14. Also available for sale are two quiet dairy cows with young calves from J Beech and Sons Avoca. Listed are local contacts H Coote Arch White G White A White G Snape E Moffat L Bignall J Mellrath L Coote D Boyton J Reardon J Bignall H Watts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beech and Sons
Avoca
Manilla
H. Coote
Arch White
G. White
A. White
G. Snape
E. Moffat
L. Bignall
J. Mellrath
L. Coote
D. Boyton
J. Reardon
J. Bignall
H. Watts
Death Notice Elizabeth Mary Perring
Elizabeth Mary Perring aged 80 died at her residence Emphruo 110 Brisbane Street Tamworth on the 27th day of the second month 1936. At rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emphruo
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Elizabeth Mary Perring
Barraba Annual Show Concession Tickets On Sale
Concession tickets for Barraba Annual Show priced as single fare plus one third for return travel will be issued at Tamworth and intermediate stations to Barraba from Tuesday March 10, with return allowed until Friday March 13 1936. Tickets must be used by 10.55 am on Thursday March 12. W. T. Lockrey Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Barraba
Ww. T. Lockrey
Church Services Across Manilla and Surrounds Date and Participants
The page lists Lent A services across Manilla including Holy Communion at 7 and 9 a.m. in The Holy Catholic Church and Anglican services in Upper Manilla Hall's Creek Namoi River and Barrabe with Rev. Moore and others leading. A Manilla team for an Upper Manilla v Waratah match includes Gallaghers Carey Woolaston Northey McMahon and O Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Catholic Church
Manilla
Upper
Hall's Creek
Upper Manilla
Waratah
Ba. Gallagher
Ern. Gallagher
W. Tliffe
A. Gallagher
A. Carey
L. Carey
E. Carey
C. Woolaston
A. Northey
T. McMahon
J. O'Sullivan
Manilla Court Hears Cruelty Case and Disorderly Conduct
Allan J Carey fined £3 5s for cruelly tying a horse to a fence near Manilla for 16 hours and failing to water or feed it. T H Langland fined £2 10s with 2s costs for striking Bill Glatos with a plate and Langland also charged with using indecent language. a St Patrick’s dance set for March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G .d. Johnston
Allan J. Carey
Manilla Halfway Bridge
Attunga
Mesars T. Vidler
A. R. Mc. Leod
J.p's
T. H. Langland
Thomas H. Langland
J. N. Kennedy
Townsend
Canberra
Sgt
Inill
Clifton
Parkes
Gliteos
McKay
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Box Mo
Demaret Patterne
Dloddarl & Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Son
iMonday
L . F.lo
Lond
Syd
Sydney
Knall
Royal Hotel
G.P
Grery Creed
Kb Barraclougs Ltd
Opticians
Ald. J
Australia
South Africa
Ji BM. Phelan
Bonnie Doone
Corriedales
Stat Fur
Ady
Billiard Notes
Alice Springs
Af Morrizon
Herbert Mark Morrison
Lnte A.lf
Mr. Morrison
Cesmnoek
Donnelly
Manilla Sheep Sale
TMG
Returned Soldiers’ League
Whannon
Palais Theatre
Binnie Barnes
Frank Morgan
Cagney and
O’brien
IRIGH
al Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Rev
A. Battersby
V. Clarke Duff
Namoi River
M. Mitchell
C. Moore
Rev C. Moore
New Mexico
A. Heywood
Barrabe
Canberra Ohie
Kennedy
St. Patrick's Dance
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