Manilla Show Draws Record Crowd and Praise
Manilla's first Wonderful Displays Centre of the North drew 4,000 visitors on Thursday after a 1,800 entry day, with £184 takings and a strong showing of wheat and wool craft. Leaders Mr W. J. Byrnes and Secretary J. A. Rochfort steered a broad committee, aided by 252 members and many backing locals, as exhibits arrived and judges prepared for the event. Capt. F. A. Chaffey and other dignitaries from Cooma to Sydney attended, signaling regional support for the agricultural show amid market challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Agricultural Society
W. J. Byrnes
Byrness
J. A. Rochfort
Jock
Kennedy
State
Cooma
Walgett
Inverell
Glen Tunes
Sydney
F. A. Chaffey
Mila
G. Walker
Sydney Royal
W. T. Lockrey
Barraba Show
R. (. Sparkes
Traf
Frank Chaffey
M.L.A
Broadcasting Depot
Chaffey
Magnificent first show at Manilla draws praise from exhibitors
A crowded Manilla Show praised by many visitors and judges for quality cattle and horses. Notables like Capt. Chaffey MLA and Mr. Gordon Munro lauded the event while exhibitors from Coote to Thibault reported high standards and keen competition. The two day program showcased cattle, sheep, dairy, and wool, with grand champions awarded in multiple sections. The broadcasted opening and busy pavilion highlighted a community effort during lean times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffey
M.L.A
Jean Times
Gr. Walker
Sydney
Gordon Munro
Bingara
F. F. McClang
Gillimnedah
FE. Upjohn
J. Davidson
Manilla
Grenadine
Tocal
Gilbert Gordon
G. Park
Airlie
Bendemeer
Narrabri
Gordon
Otto. Baldwin
Durham
H. V. Dowe
G. & R. Park
Davilson
Guyra
F. F. McClung
P. ¥. Carter
T. G Carter
Linton Estate
Ram
P. V. Carter
F. Meine
Poultry Show Highlights From Local Competition
Poultry at the country show featured top specimens from Ar thur Liddy and others with strong Silver Wyandottes Columbian and Australorps well represented. Turkeys showed good class despite moulting while pigeons, especially homers, were excellent. Prize money will be available soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Liddy
Orpington’s
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Centre
Viadiet
Court Street
Tom Handley
Arco
Frank Jennings
Oncie
V. 4. Byrnes
Carra- Wwundra
John Coote
Rangari
G.S. RB. Park
Braemar
H. Cameron
Tamworth
Vwueh Austin
Gunnedah
Vou
Jas. Brady
J. Phelan
Attunga
Otto Baldwin
Durham Court
T. G. Carter
Andy Thibault
Quirindi
The
Express
North
Stanley MacKay
Australia
M. Cl Tweedie
Laird
Bogen Bri
Tom Abberfield
Newcastle
Tom
Old Town
Thibault
Joyce Porter
Cameron
BR. Park
Tom Wandley
Norman Kine
Ring
FH. Cameron
W. T Tangworthy
W. Treloar
W. Singleton
Cameo
S. W. Swain
W. D. Hartley
R. H. Hudson
Thos. Hiscox
N. &. Campbell
Bartle
Taverell
0. J. ©. Guyot
Manila
Perous
Rudge
A. J. Tanner
C. W. Coote
A. H. Nixon
Aberdeen
Geo’ McDonald
Jersey
G. Hi. Smith
Corriedale
H. Gregg
Leicester
John Bicket
Phelan
Dawkins Stud
Newbold
South Australia
E. Nixon
T. W. V. Roberts
Messrs
A. Brown
H. Sherlock
W. M. Trenerry
J. J Abberfield
W. Coulton
F. A. Porter
L. J. Bailey
O. H. Hal
J. Coulton
F. Mackenzie
T. Ring
P- Me- Gregor
Geof. Coulton
Harry Lane
T. W. Roberts
A. C. Coulton
A. Wise
J. Hogan
W. W. Chapman
Chapman Junr
E. Chapman
W. Blanch
H. King
R. A. Hall
Mark Reynolds
Capt. Chaffey
Mim
Lincoln
Mr. Reeves
Fat Bullock
Hall
W. E
Nao' Dressexl
Guew
R. G. Reid
O'Brien
F. A. Chaffey, Mla
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