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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1933
Page
4
The Manilla show on Tuesday March 21 showcased strong entries across horse sheep cattle and more. Local stewards judges and volunteers led a well run event praised for organization and enthusiasm from participants and visitors alike.
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Keen judges praised the abundant entries across fruit, vegetables, farm produce, needlework, cookery and preserves at the go show. Farmers Club exhibitors organized by Mr Wright and Mr Brown impressed with orderly displays and a strong junior effort, reflecting broad community support and strong judging.
A crowd at a regional event included Brigadier Ivral Anderson and J Jordan Muora among visitors. Officials from Narrabri, Barraba, Gunnedah and Manilla discussed electricity and water schemes, noting past water proposals and a later comprehensive plan to conserve Nanai waters.
Practically every home in Manila township and district attended the show with broad participation from local families and many out-of-town exhibitors. Judges praised exhibits, commended the overall quality, and noted the committee's efforts to foster keener interest, while thanking volunteers and officials for two long days of work.
Town officials received public thanks for care of lighting watering sanitary and other tasks. The express praised Council staff postal carriers the local station master and staff for smooth operations and cordial reception. Exhibitors and participants were thanked, with special praise for secretary and treasurer and the show committee. The show featured sheep cattle horses poultry produce needlework and a large school display earning high praise from judges and the public.
Last year’s prize merinos led the Royal Show anticipation as judges praised the animals. District breeders McClung Carter and Linton Estate support a strong merino future. The Rural School’s non competitive exhibit wowed visitors with cookery needlework seeds fertilisers and woodwork. The Nature Corner showcased local animal life aquaria fossils and reef shells collected by staff and Embury Expedition participants.
The Manilla Agricultural Society hosted guessing contests for a fat ox and a fat sheep with the Aberdeen Angus bullock loaned by President W. J. Byrnes. Five entrants guessed the ox and five guessed the sheep's exact dressed weights. Eldest members John Glover and Thos Bowman attended, sharing memories of long show histories.
Ad copy touts ideal fabrics for fitted skirts and pullovers in black and navy shades. Mentions a bunny at a 1 yd, suggesting fabric sale details.
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