Reward Offered for Information on Stock Theft and Trespass
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons for stealing stock laying poison or trespassing on ELOURA or HAZELDEAN. Arthur Sulman and Manilla Newspaper Co publish this notice from Alton Richmond McLeod of Manilla CAUTION against trespass in the listed properties after this date with prosecution without regard to persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloura
Hazeldean
Arthur Sulman
Enya
Argton
Forest’ Glen
Crorton
Clontarf
Fish Special at Feros and Glitsos Cafes Canberra
Local cafe advertises fresh daily fish specials for good Friday. Offers fillets of flathead or schnapper at 1/6 lb and 1 lb options. Encourages customers to place supply leave orders or ring 151 to arrange ahead.
Manilla Shire Council Revenue Report and April Council Visit
The Shire Council reports February revenue with rates and interest totaling £0/9/7 and miscellaneous £24/9/, with an overdraft of £1302/2/3 as of 28 February 1937. The Railway Commissioners will visit Manilla in April for inspection. matters for their tour should be given to the local station-master by 2 April 1937. Mr Brownless raised telephone matters with Armidale to discuss permanent telephone mechanic appointment at Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Commissionera
Brownless
Armifale
A C. Thompson
Manilta
Road repair efforts continue on Gunnedah and Boggabri routes
Bettison's Gang reports progress on rebuilding storm damaged Gun tedah and Boggabri roads with about a week more work to finish. Minor damage from heavy rain touched Mexico School-lane Borah Tarpoly wood and Tamworth road patrol grading was done. Liverpool Plains Shire repairs were done on Pool Rushes Creel road at residents’ request and cost. Plans for Moonaran Siding crossing improvements discussed with Railway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettison
Guntedah
Boggabri
Mexico
Tamworth
Liverpool Plains
Costello
Jane
Crow Mountain
Howndary
Dunmore
Glenbarra
Pamlsedby
Klori
Sowerton
Moonaran
Uthinst
Railway Department
Rosie Eber
Ise
Pillerene
Mandawa Shire Council President Minutes Adopted
The President Cr M Park reports a vacancy from Cr Heyweoil’s death and appoints Shire Clerk J Coates as Returning Officer for an April 17 1937 postal ballot. March 11 visits by Hon Spooner and Hon Chaffey include civic reception and inspection of Namoi low level bridge site near the railway pump house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandawa
Shire Council
M Park
Cr. Heyweoill
J. Coates
Spooner
M.L.A
Manilla
F. A
Chaffey
Chie
Namoi
Tthe
Old Man Murray and Darling River Tale
Review of a Will Lawson story about life along the Murray and Darling rivers. The piece notes the river’s enduring character and the adventures of boat crews over fifty years ago, praising Lawson’s vivid detail and atmosphere. The author also wrote When Cobb & Co. Was King. Published by Angus and Robertson in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lawson
Murray
Darling
Cobb & Co
Angus “& Robert
Castlereagh
Sydney
Unusual Stud Park birth links mare to late brand
A farmer named Fred Brouff at Stud Park witnessed a draught mare give birth to a foal bearing the brand DH on its near shoulder. The mark belonged to the late Davel Hutchinson, seen as if branded the day before. Local excitement followed this rare event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Stud -Park
Fred Brouff
Jocal
Davel Hutchinson
Royal Show Essay Competition Rules and Prizes
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales announces an essay competition tied to the Royal Show. Students from primary to Leaving Certificate levels may submit one-sided papers up to 500 700 or 900 words respectively, under supervised conditions, with nom de plume and sealed envelope. Prizes total 12 pounds 15 shillings, winners chosen by a committee. entries due by April 21 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal ‘Agricultural ‘Society of
N.S.W
Follo
Roup
Neay
Royal Agricultural ‘Society
Royal Agricultural Society
New South Wales
Endeavour House
Macquirie“Place
Sydney
Royal Agricultural Society ‘of Nsw
Royal
Merit Awards at Royal Easter Show Grandstand Meeting
During the Royal Easter Show period March 22 to 31 1987 a framed certificate of merit will be awarded to three quinners in each group and the school attended by the winner. Bradman led batting overs age for Sheffield cricket with 8322. McCormick Vic secured 16 wickets at 16.3. Caution against shooting trapping poisoning trespass is noted with legal penalties. Signed BRUGH PARK 1/5/36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandstand
Quinner
Bradman
Sheffield
McCormick
Vic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manilla Agricultural Society
F. B. Grill
John
Az- Bower Wotchmaker and Jeweller
Canberra
Feros
Glitsos
Jack
John’ Shearer & Sons Ltd
J. T. Robertson & Co
Ted
Manilla Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond McLeod
Manilla Street
Bignall’ Bros
Arlington
J. Greer
Forest Glen
K. Carter, ‘‘Forton
Manilla & District News
Feros & Glitsos
Grader Gang
Gunnedah
Boggaby
Turter
Tamworth Road
Review
Lough
Neagh
Warwick
Chiping Norton
Gladesville
Earswood
Offerinig
Royal Show
Lei
Turner
A. C. Blanch
Royal Stables
James Windsor
Royal Butchery
Logal Industry
Leq; O'Neill
Jack Kearns
Telephone
A. Baldwin
Sbornane
Pres Vermii
BRUGH
Park
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