Namoi River Bridge to Boost Manilla Area
A four member committee including Drs M Park and G B Bowman and others approved a low level bridge over the Namoi River on the southern side of Manilla. Funding rose to 2000 pounds after MP How Chaffey lobbied. seven spans of 34 feet each will use 90 percent local labor. The bridge will connect western Manilla to the railway, aid wheat growers, and ease traffic and stock routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. M Park
G. B. Bowman
Mandowa
Connell
J.D. Kennedy
A. R. McLeod
Manilla
Namo River
Manila
Spooner
How
FA. Chaffey
M L.A
Shire Council
Witch
Tealers
Anglican Church Seeks Completion Of Unfinished Building
The Anglican Church plans to finish the western end to complete the original design. Foundations have been laid, with a tower to enhance the structure. Sir Charles Rosen thal and Mr. St Stoddart lead appeals for funds, hoping supporters respond to finish a significant community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal
Charles Rosenthal
Norfolk Island
St. Stoddart
Dreadful Act Injures Children At Pool
A violent act shattered a swimming pool with broken glass leaving jagged edges and a bottle in the water. Several children were cut badly, one requiring hospital care, in what police call a cruel assault by a likely lunatic or criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olel
Billiards Tourney All Players Entered for First Round
All players entered for the billiards tournament marking the complete first round at 26tly instant.
Tar paving planned for Manilla road network upgrade
The council plans tar paving starting in about a week, linking Namoi Bridge to the Shire boundary via Manilla Street Court Street and Arthur Street. By year’s end Mauills to Tamworth street sections will await macadamisation and culverts are being reinforced for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Cockhwn
Drought Hits Horticulture and Dairy Exhibits at Show
The committee urges entries in the drought affected horticulture and farm produce sections while noting strong horse cattle and sheep displays. A high jump contest features Plain Eagle, holder of the world record, set to compete at Manilla after a Cairns jump of 8ft 11in last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Plain Eagle
Cairns
Tar paved roads project approved by Shire and Manilla councils
The Shire Council and Manilla Municipal Council accepted the tender from Brokery Bill By Products Pty. Ltd. for tar paving the road from Stoddart and Hayward's corner to the municipal boundary and along the Tamvyorth road as far as.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Municipal
Seaside holiday figures in local notices and farewells
Mrs Cadden and two children enjoy a seaside holiday and the Nevis family motored to Sydney. Norman Chapman earns a promotion at Mackenzie & Sons, while Mrs Cummins returns from Sydney. A series of illness, injuries, and farewells follow in Manilla with staff changes at local banks. Rev Moore to Inverell and Boyd transfer to Newcastle are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messix
Denis
J. English
Irom Walgett
Inuss
Norman Chapman
Messrs. M
A. Cummins
Upper Manilla
Sydney
Cecil McDonald
Inverell
Ambie Blanch
Carlowvie
Blanch
Ted Coates
Bank of New South Wales
Manilla
Waleria
Tamworth
Methodist
Adies
Claveh Aid
Moora
Hall
Chillowh Aid
Cs Moore
Moore
P. Cary Boyd
Commecial Bank
Newcastle
Royal Hotel
Cave Boyd
M. Pudmore
Cavy Boyd
8. W. George
Carr Boyd
Cammerein Bank
Young English Farmers to Attend Manila Junior Show Dance
The Young English Farmers party, guests of the Manila Junior Farmers Club, will attend the March 19 social at the Medieval Hall. The invite comes from the Manila Rural School Old Students Union, with an expected eight to nine attendees and a committee that promises a good time for all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Furniture Sale Postponed by Wearne Partners
Gooch's furniture sale advertised by W. E. and R. J. Wearne is postponed from Wednesday to March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
W. E
R. J. Wearne
Final Cricket Showdown At The Oval This Sunday
The final of the cricket competition between WILE and B, and PS will be played to a finish at the oval on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile
the Oval
Abberfield Auction Set for North Manilla Sale
Abberfield and W B and R J Wearne announce a public auction tomorrow Saturday in North Manilla. Mrs G Abberfield offers her household furniture and effects for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B&r. J. Wearne
North Manilla
G. Abberfield
Hospital Maternity Ward Appeal Receives Donations in Manilla District
The Manilla District Hospital board acknowledges additional donations to the Maternity Ward Fund. Gifts listed include Gore IB 8 0, Costelloe T. do 54 22 0, Blair J. 100, Wilsa GA 220, totaling £1007 7 0 reserved to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla District Hospital
Gore
Costelloe
T. Do
Blair
Wilsa
Town clocks and new shops spark Manilla activity
Manilla residents expect a street clock near the Royal Hotel and Post Office as the Roads Board sides with the proposal amid minor alignments. The area sees a busy building scene with cottages and potential up to date shops, while hockey and stock sales add local bustle. Meteorologist Mares forecasts rain across the state to end drought and begin a wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manla
Elock
Mat -Roads Board
Manilla
Strafford
Royal Hotel and Post Office
Old Bridge
Labor Candidate to Address Electors in Tanworth
Labor candidate J. K. Killalen will address electors in Tanworth electorate at the P.O. corney building on Saturday afternoon. Other speakers will also address the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Killalen
Labor
Tanworth
P.O. Corney
Wally Rooke To Serve Drinks At Show Ground Booth
Mr. Wally Rooke of the Imperial Hotel will run the publican’s booth at the show ground next week. Under a canvas roof he will dispense a full range of cool and iced drinks with his noted service. He expects brisk, pleasant show-time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Rooke
Imperial ‘Hotel
Wally
Reverent Mat Enhances Grave-Side Service at Funeral
Local funeral director Mr. J Elliott introduces a large green raffia mat to cover excavations at graveside. The mat softens view of earth piles and adds to dignity and reverence of the undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elliott
Eliott
Tamworth Triumphs Over Manilla in Weekend Cricket Match
Tamworth defeats Manilla and Public Service by 124 runs to 99 at Tamworth Oval. Key contributions include Newton 28 and Chapman 18 for Tamworth, while Easterman and Vidler led bowling with figures 2/38 and 9/34 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Banks
Public Service
Tamworth Banks
Tamworth Oval
Tamworth
Seoress
Manilla
Eteher
Coates
Anstey
Vidley
Pengilley
Remo
Easterman
Garr Boyd
Mitchell
Holder
Byrnes
Sundries
Roberts
Hart
Rowland
O'Shea
Newton
Shaw
Chapman
Richie
Nichols
Burger
Rea
Vidler
Vet Easterman
Renno
Public Auction of Miss Donnelly’s Household Furniture
Valued Miss Donnelly of Arthur Street Manilla directs VeNess Son to sell by public auction her entire household goods. Items include oak dining suite ice chest bedsteads chests wardrobes carpets and kitchen ware. Sale at the Ath Inst on Wednesday at 2 30 pm at her residence Arthur Street terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoc
Veness & Son
M. Donnelly
Arthur Street
Manilla
Arthur St
Auction Postpones Furniture Sale to March 6
A.C.Veness & Son announce the furniture sale previously set for March 16 is postponed to March 6. The notice appears in the late issue and gives details from Manilla and W. B. R. J. Wharn g.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B& R. J. Wharng
Local Ads and Entertainment Listings
Classifieds advertise furniture sales at Mrs G Abberfield and promotions for Saratoga and old films with Wallace Berry Una Markel plus Charlie Chan on Broadway Quent in Ban. Ongoing notices offer battery quotes from Clifton's and lost glass rewards. Meeting notices announce hotel P O corner speeches by candidates and local branch events with Scott’s racquet repairs service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Tabor
Mir & Killalea
P.O. Corner
A. J. Giddy
Pres
E. Morris
Lee
Manilla
ATP
Bowlers Farewell Overseas Travellers at Manila Club
At the Manilla Bowling Club a social evening honoured Mesars W. J. Byrnes and J. C. Mackenzie before their overseas trip. Each led a team in a friendly match ending 68 to 57, then the pair received NSWBA badges and letters of introduction. Byrnes and his wife plan a fortnight’s sailing, touring Italy and Europe, then England to watch the second test. Mackenzie will tour the British Isles and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Mesars
W. J. Byrnes
4. C. Mackenzie
A. R. McGeod
New South Wales Bowling Association
Byrnes
Brian
Claire
Italy
Germany
France
England
J. C. Mackenzie
British Isles
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy & Sons
A.C. Veness & Son
Sweeny
Apri
H.A, Barraclough Ltd
George Street
A. W. Webster Stevens
MLO
Namoi
Anglican Church
Abberfield's Furniture Sale
Twilight
Mares
Maresi
Reverent Service
Banks
A.c.veness & Son
Scouch
W. BE
Scott's
Golf Club
Memorial Hall
Blue Ray Gas Lights
Steves
J. T. Robertson & CO
L. Helt
Parents & Citizens Association
W. J. Bingham
Hon
See
Continous Danelle
Powtry
R. R. Dobbie
N’ Scott
CWA
M. Veness
Palais Theatre
Clarke Gable
Jean Harlow
Saratoga
Wallace Berry
Una Markel
Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Pat O'Brien
Ann Sheridan
Ban Quentin
Cliftons
A. A. Trumble
N. Tumble
I Graham
Westinghouse -Aleetric
Webster, Jack & McDonald (Lyd. ) Pty. Ltd
Castlereagh Street
Brisbane Street
Lismore
the Royal Hotel
Opticians
The
Imperial Hotel
O.T.A. House
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