Official opening of Manilla dressing sheds and kiosk
The event, postponed from February due to wet weather, celebrated the late Frank Chaffey and the creation of a park and camping area. Mayor and residents praised his son Bill Chaffey, thanked the Swimming Pool Committee and Council for funding, and noted the new facilities will attract visitors and aid children learning to swim. The ceremony included Mr Chaffey’s remarks and a presentation to him, with light refreshments served.
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Ald Grill
Manilla
Frank Chaffey
Bill Chaffey
Hye Hag
Fred Pavy
Council
Mr Chaffey
Chaffey
Staging set for 19th annual show in Manilla
The Manilla Shire Council celebrates ongoing preparations for the 19th annual show. Officials praise facilities at the swimming pool area and a spruced up pavilion while noting ongoing work, new conveniences, and improved ring boundaries. Entries from Manilla and surrounding towns promise strong competition. official opening is not planned this year with Parker Bros. catering and ambulance auxiliary groups supporting stalls and refreshments. Special features include a freak sheep display, trade booths, and entertainment across the grounds plus a show smoke event on Tuesday night.
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Manilla
Parker Bros
Inverell
Halls Creek News Reports Stormy Weather Impacts Road and Farm Life
Heavy rain has damaged the Halls Creek road, now in poor condition, while a dry weather bias shows through in the area. A school bus link to Manilla resumes daily service to distant districts, haymaking is disrupted yet rainfall boosts tractor work, and pastures turn green with healthy stock and a notably low rabbit population.
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Halls Creek
Manilla
Hospital Gifts Matron Staples Led By Donors
A list of hospital donors thanks Mrs C W Coote and others for gifts of fruit vegetables magazines and produce including anonymous supporters from Manilla National Fitness Council and Mr J Mills. The Great Fire of London 1666 is cited with casualty note by Captain Dennis Garbutt on BBC Calling East Africa.
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C W Coote
Case
W Sing
Manilla National Fitness Council
J A ‘Sneesby
Windeyer
Kelly
BR A Browne
H V Dowe
J Mills
J Abberfield
Gyhs
CG Green
London
St. Pauls
Dennis Garbutt
BBC
East Africa
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Col Flannelette
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons-Pty. Ltd
Frank Chaffey Memorial
Mr. Chaffey
Manila
N.D.L
Dowa Shire
G S R Park
Tamworth
F J Bowman
Memorial Hall
Smoko the
Hayward
Heslese Maayan
Ass Mabiicaly
Vrobue
Tollywood
Maxwell
Price Teshes
Deek
Alco
Stoddart & Hayward
Pta-Lede
P.O
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