Manilla Welcomes Governor Sir Philip Game on Visit
Sir Philip Game the Governor of New South Wales visited Manilla on Wednesday and Thursday with General Anderson. He was met at the station by local officials and shown the Memorial Hall which honours those who served in the Great War. The Mayor praised the town’s public institutions and welcomed the governor before Sir Philip expressed pleasure at the loyalty shown by the mayor and Shire President.
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Sir Philip
Manilla
New South Wales
Sir Philip Game
General Anderson
Manilla Station
Ald
A. R. McLeod
G. A. White
W. J. Byrnes
M. Park
R. H. Hawker
Show Society
F. A. Chaffey
Council Lambers
Inehalf
Mandowa Shire
Memorial Hall
Siteh
Catenries
Austeatorps Attra
Bexhilitar
Warbett Armidale
Tanworth
Aoe
Conte
Toutalan
Taddy
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Liddy
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Rochfor
Enries
Haan
Australia
Welcome to Manilla Governor Honours at Memorial Hall
A Merino aristocrat hosts Wis Excellency in Manilla with a formal welcome by the Mayor and district schools. The Governor, greeted by a large crowd, attends the Memorial Hall tribute, tours the district, and shares a banquet at the Royal Hotel. The event highlights loyalty to the Empire and local devotion amid a busy official schedule.
Manilla CWA Hosts Governor at Morning Tea
A large gathering of men and guests welcomed the Governor at morning tea in Manilla. The governor, accompanied by Ge Anderson and the Mayor, was greeted by hostesses Lady Fairlie Cuninghame and Mrs Jochimsen, who introduced each guest. The room appeared bright with dainty tables and flowers, and attendees included the Mayor and Mrs McLeod, FR Chaffey and Mrs Chaffey, Barraba and Gunnedah officials, the Shire President, Mr Geo White, Manilla Hospital President Mr Geo Bowman, and Tamworth police Superintendent Dunn. The Governor expressed appreciation for the function.
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Conneil Chamberson
Rada
Ge Anderson
Fairlie Cuninghame
Jochimsen
Ted
Council Chamber
McLeod
Chaffey
Gunnedah
Westerweller
Barraba
Geo. White
Geo. Bowman
Manilla Hospital
Dunn
Tamworth
Filsell
Wie
Local Fair Events and Race Winners List
A detailed program lists stewards Messrs Byrnes Dowe Wilshire A C Brown A Wright A Rowsell and A Coulton. Events include walk trot and walleye, flag race, Easterman entry, rescue race, melon race, Gretna Green race, draught horse, bending race and bullock riding with top finishers such as A Davis and Ted Rost inek.
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XL Tall
Messrs
Byrnes
Dowe
Wilshire
A. C. Brown
A Wright
A. G Rowsell
A. Coulton
Ballis Lo Ao
Roberts
Chen
Thaevis
LL. White
Easterman
L. White
Cattle Show Praised For High Quality and Enthusiasm
Judge Mir praised the Manula district breeders for their enthusiastic show, noting improved quality over last year. Champions included G S R B Park's Durham bull, Hereen cow, and Bective exhibits winning champion ball. Devon class saw John Coote take the pool. Strathfeld Angus from V J Byrnes impressed. Junior Farmers showed progress, with F A Chaffey lauding training and judging standards as vital for agriculture’s future.
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F. A. Chaffey
G. S
Durham
W. E. Kirk
J. F
38. Vickery
Bective
P. V. Cartier
Adam Nixon
John Coote
V. J. Byrnes
Strathfeld
Anil
Horson Ys
Particenlar
Afser
Mr. Chaffen
Odie
Loma Pap Isaes
Wil
Official Opening at Manila Show Grounds
Midday ceremony welcomes Governor Byrnes to Manilla Agricultural Society grounds. He speaks on loyalty to the King and Empire, praising the Governor as a frequent visitor to country centers and urging unity among supporters. Applause punctuates each commendation.
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W. J. Byrnes
Mr. Byrnes
Manilla
Manilla Hhow
Australia
Eople
Manilla show opens with royal support and praise
At the official opening Manilla Agricultural Society hosts Sir Philip Game as Governor, with Byrnes as president. Judges, stewards, and committees receive thanks for a successful exhibit featuring sheep cattle and horses. The new pavilion is declared open amid applause, with a gala ball and district dignitaries in attendance.
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Uuile
Byrnea
Wiven
IV Lim
Addon
Byres
J. N. Kennnedy
Wlawos
Inerry
Mr. Byrnes
Sir Philip
Manilla Agricultural Society
Welcome ceremony at Manilla rural district show
The civic welcome to His Excellency featured a tour by the Governor, remarks by the Mayor, and praise for Manilla as a wool wheat tobacco and rabbit exporting center. The event highlighted the district’s rural school and the devoted sisters' work, with emphasis on optimism amid financial stringency.
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St. Joseph's Convent
Roweellf
Eivie
Betty Browning
Wd Commonwealth
Manilla
St. Joseph’s Convent
Am of Gk
Tos Hid
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