General MacArthur appointed commander in chief for Southern Pacific Forces
Announcement praises General MacArthur as commander in chief with base in Australia. Notes strong American land and air forces in Australia, with expectations of a defending army within reach. Credits Prime Minister John Curtin for bold leadership and confidence boosting strategy amid wartime mobilization. Also mentions local wool classing efforts and a Tamworth wool course inviting high quality wool from breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Australia
John Curtin
Curtin
Parrer Agricultural High School
Tamworth
Harris
First Aid Port Emergency Service Considered in Manilla
At a municipal meeting Ald A Battersby urged creation of a First Aid Post for air raid readiness in Manilla. Acting Mayor Mat leod said Red Cross officers had approached him about a Red Cross Emergency Service branch and a public meeting will be held at the Council Chambers to discuss forming it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
A. Battersby
Maylor
Manilla
Matleod
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Ae Sty
RAAF
Malaya
Middle East
Murwillumbah
Gannon
Battersby
Personal news from wartime families in Australia
Mrs Vic Davis and her young daughter Rae of New Lambton enjoy a holiday in Manilia with her parents Mr and Mrs Marsh Baker of Southbrooks. Mr and Mrs H McNamara report their son Ivan has returned to Australia from the Middle East. Les Flett writes from a German prison camp to his parents Mr and Mrs T Flett saying he is well in a comfortable camp and recovering from a wound in his left arm. this is the third letter Mrs Flett has received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Davis
Rae
New Lambton
Manil- Ia
Marsh Baker
Southbrooks
H. McNamara
Ivan
Australia
Middle East
Germany
T. Flett
Les Flett
Club Bowls Nominations Open For Singles Championships
The committee meets tonight and sets matches for Sunday with players listed in several head to head bouts. Nominations close April 1 for the Club Singles Championship and the B Grade Singles Championship, with entries from multiple members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decison
W. Bignall
D. Ogle
A. Rodgers
C.F. Haywad
A. GC
J. Blair
D. McDonald
M. C. "James
Davis
Coupland
D. Bowler
J. Watts
Anglican Church Services in Manilla and District
Anglican services listed for Manilla Somerton Rushes Creek and Upper Manilla with Holy Communion Evensong and morning services. Methodist and Presbyterian services noted with times and preachers Reverend Judd Heywood McDanala and others. Australian soldiers to speak from Tokio tonight.
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Manilla
Somerton
Rushes Creek
A. Battersby
R.D
RL Heyward
C. , Judd
Upper Manilla
T. Judd
New Mexico
R. Heywood
Barraba
C. T. Judd
Evacuation Census Obligation for Municipal Councils
Government Gazette issued March 16 orders all Municipal and Shire Councils to complete a census of every home within 14 days. Data required includes occupier name premises size street bed rooms verandahs or sleep-outs number of stretchers beds living room size and details on residents age and sex.
Trees to be Replaced in the Municipality
The Municipal Council authorized Ald. Macleod to replace 8 or 10 street trees at Tuesday night’s meeting. Other items include a cool change after Tuesday night’s storm, camouflaging the water reservoir, appointing wardens, charcoal production tests, weed destruction, and financial updates on loans and upcoming Manilla sale of 750 cattle and 5000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Macleod
Somerton
Tamworth
Ald. Battersby
Ald. Scott
Halls Creek
Manilla
Byrnes
Memorial Hall Finance Committee Recommends 15 shillings Weekly
Council and Mechanics Institute near agreement on a 15 shillings per week allowance from 1 January 1942 to 31 December 1942 for hall maintenance. Mechanic Institute to clean weekly, submit audited 1943 accounts, and consider the agreement again late 1942 or early 1943 while arranging monthly bookings and seeking additional support. Deputation from Returned Soldiers League to meet council next meeting night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Council
J. N. T Kennedy
Mechanics Institute Committee
Mechanics Institute
G. F. Grill
Ald
Wilshire
Grill
Battersby
Ald. Grill
Council
Ald. Macleod
Mechanics
League
Gannon
Returned Soldiers’ League
Scott
Hall repairs urged as council weighs improvements
Ald and Battersby suggested small repairs at the hall may occur occasionally but no large project could proceed. Tanks to hold water were needed at the hall. The public will look to the Council for improvements as the report was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Battersby
Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seine
H’s
8. and H. Pty., Ltd
P. and
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan
A. 5. Davis, C. W. Dugan
River Street
A. C. Veness & Sons
FORD
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
A. C. Veness & Son
the. Holy. Catholic Church
Presbyterian
Tokio
Manilla ‘Rural School
W. A. Chaffey
M.L.A
Evatt
Citizens Association
Manilla P. and. C. Association
Manilla Rural School
N.S.W
Bowman
A.E. Bell
McCartney
Manilla Bridge
Finance Committee
Lovell
Dovell
Returned Soldiers League For Volunteers
Boy Scouts
Ald, Grill
Méchanics' Institute
Returned Soldiers’ Club
Y. J. Byrnes
Isabella Hurley
Strafford Street
W. J. Byrnes
Reward
Ae J. T. Robertson
C. J. Hayward
Leaden
Arthur Street
Manilla W.n.es
Pacific Island
J. T. Robertson and CO
Department OF Main Roads
New South Wales
Wifler
N.W
Barracha Road
Department
Shire Council
Manila
C. K K. Oliver
Palais Theatre
Spencer Tracy
Mickey Rooney
Lucille Fairbanks
Keith Douglas
Hong Kong
Kent Taylor
Wendy Barrie
Charles Starrett
Ann Doran
Rio Grande
New Guinea
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