Manilla’s 20th Annual Show Approaches With Improvements
Two weeks remain until Manilla hosts its 20th Annual Show on March 26 and 27. Secretary D E Hunt reports steady entry flow and urges early submissions to avoid last minute rush. New broadcasting box and public address speaker poles planned. electricity to broadcast box and trade area soon. Trade exhibits likely exceed prior years with space booked by Tamworth firms. Trotting track freshly graded. £10 prize offered for breaking the track record. No official show opening. committee to meet March 21 at Mechanics Institute.
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D. E. Hunt
Tamworth
Mechanics Iate
Manilla RSL Sub-branch Reports Donations Totalling £12 16 0
At a recent meeting the Manilla RSL sub branch disclosed donations over the past year amounting to £12 16 0. Distributions included British Flood Relief £2 2 0 and Northcote Neurological Centre £7 7 0 with other gifts to Anzac Day prizes, School prizes, and local groups. A further £2310 18 3 was allocated to needy members from Medical and Immediate Relief. Anzac Day service and reunion dinner are planned, with Tin Hat Day set for April 15.
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Manilla
RSL
Northscote Neurological Centre
Mental Diggers Fund
Northern show dates list for New South Wales towns
A sequence of town show dates across Glen Innes Bundarra Armidale Bingara Batraba Manilla Tamworth in March and April. The note urges Commonwealth citizens to accept moral and spiritual leadership with courage and faith as part of a South East Pacific context attributed to a Rev Dr Craniswick quote.
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Glen Innes
Bundarra
Armidale
Bingara
Batraba
Manilla
Tamworth
Commonwealth
South- East
Pacific
F.craniswick
Manilla District Tennis Club holds annual meeting at Mechanics Institute
The Manilla District Tennis Club met at the Mechanics Institute on Friday night. President Rowe praised the season with 49 matches and opportunities for inter club and inter town play. Treasurer noted a 70 pound debit due to court lighting and renovations, with plans to benefit next season. Officers were elected and an April 4 season event set for a Mixed Doubles Tournament. Fees due April 6 with early payment discounts.
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Manilla
Mechanics Institute
Rowe
No. 2 Court
F. B. Grill
G. Rowe
Fletcher W. Darley
Obituary for Mrs Clara Maud Grant of Manilla District
Clara Maud Grant died January 28 1954 at Manilla District Hospital aged 74 born Tingha July 29 1879 wife of Donald Grant senior She came to Manilla in 1916 with husband and family Survived by husband four sons Jack Donald Bob Gordon and Victor predeceased by one son and four daughters 38 grandchildren eight great grandchildren two sisters and three brothers Burial at Presbyterian section Manilla cemetery Service by Rev John Mitchell. Residents of Manilla show high esteem with large attendance.
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Clara Maud Grant
Manilla District Hospital
Donald Grant
Snr
North Manilla
Grant
Thomas Cox
Tingha
Manilla
Donald
Bob
Gordon
Forbes
Mesdames Co. Kennedy
Manly Vale
R. McAuley
Balgowlah
J. Faulkner
J. Adamson
Victor
Paddy
Heo
Mesdames G. McKeown
Centerfield
Harold Foxe
Alfred Cox
Harry Cox
Sydney
Arthur Cox
Kurri Kurri
John Mitchell
Tanger
Armageddon lecture at Palais Theatre outlines prophecy
Mr J B Trim spoke at the Palais Theatre on Armageddon, arguing wars have occurred every year in 95 years and detailing biblical prophecies. He linked Armageddon to a final global clash, the destruction of cities, and divine intervention. He offers mailed summaries of his talks to interested readers.
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Trim
Armaehei
Palestine
Middle East
Dead Sea
Joel
Japan
India
China
Manilla
Palais Theatre
the Express
Country Party Annual Meeting at Dove and Hunts Office
Members and supporters of the Manilla Branch of the Australian Country Party are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held at Dove and Hunts Office on Monday night, commencing at 7:45 pm. Attendees are urged to bring a good roll call due to upcoming elections.
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Manilla
Dre
Dove and Hunts
Church Services in Manilla and Halls Creek Today
Church of England notices list Manilla services at 7.30 am Holy Communion and 1.30 pm Evensong. Halls Creek holds 11 am Holy Communion led by Rev. V C Duncombe.
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Church OF England
Manilla
Halls Creek
Harvest Festival Services at Manilla Churches
Special harvest festival services conducted by the Methodist Church at Manilla with morning and evening sessions led by Mr FPR Heywood and Rev H J A Emms. Presbyterian Church holds a communion service at Manilla with Sunday School at 10 am and evening service at 7:30 pm, with Wongo Creek service at 3 am led by Rev John Mitchell. Also notes a figure about Australia sowings for 1952/53.
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Methodist Church
Manilla
Fpr. Heywood
Upper
H. J. A. Emms
Wongo Creek
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Brisbane
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Sauge
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