Dinner at Eight and Frontier Marshall At Local Theatre
A notice for a film event lists Marie Dressler and other major stars in Dinner at Eight with a Thursday matinee, plus George O’Brien in Frontier Marshall and Joe E. Brown in Elmer the Great. The schedule shows an April 7 event from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Coe Range Hotel with an agent, D H. Kennedy, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omtians & Optometrists
Ee Btreat
Erate Wext
TV Am
Coe Tange
Ben
Risi
Mv Pla
New Fio
Snd
Marie Dressler
George O'Brien
Joe. E. Brown
Elmer the Great
Manille's Record Breaking Show Draws Large Crowds
A fragmented report describes a Manille show praised for high attendance and strong performances. It notes record entries, extensive participation from key committees, and an estimated gate total around 11,000 across three days. Officials thank volunteers and aim for future success.
Manilla Show President Praises District Support
The president expressed delight at the show’s success in Northern New South Wales. He credited beef cattle, merino and long wool sheep, and draught horses for the triumph and thanked supporters, urging ongoing local interest to place Manilla show among the premier events. He outlined future improvements on Namoi bank grounds and lauded officers, lady stewards, and Sgt. Burn’s team for their diligence over the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Manilla
New South Wales
Nsw
Namoi
Sgt. Burn
Manilla Officials Laud Show Delighted by Attendee turnout
A discussion with Mayor Alderman Kennedy reports strong turnout from neighboring districts for a Manilla event. Citizens praised the show and the town, noting progress in recent years, while questions about the water installation drew interest and officials thanked police for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kennedy
Express
Stown
Manilla
Keo Agricultural Society Notice Appears Incomplete
The fragment remarks on the Gill appointment and laments the laxity of the agricultural society in retaining his valued services, signaling a concerned, unresolved staffing issue within the organization.
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Agricultural Society
Gill
Bullock Rider Injured While Opening Gate
During a Tuesday event Mr D Coleman broke his ankle in two places when a bullock kicked a gate as he opened it. He sustained the injury while managing livestock.
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D. Coleman
Retiring secretary lauds show success and leadership
In an interview J A Baskfort praised the show that just ended, noting it eclipsed the prior two. He forecast a profit near £300, highlighted £100 more prize money than the first year, and credited W J Byrnes for leadership. He thanked president Byrnes and praised vice-presidents M Park and Edgar Nixon for their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Baskfort
W. J. Byrnes
Byrnes
M. Park
Edgar Nixon
Park
Nixon
Manila Show Recap Honors Exhibitors and Volunteers
A Manila show diary notes record membership and £90 rise in takings from last year. The writer thanks exhibitors, winners and losers, praising the spirit of the event and the broadcasting division. Gratitude extends to Mera King Brox and Secretary Grill for steady show management. Ambulance service ran on both days with Jullock Riding assisting during accidents. Strong Queensland-bred blocks drew interest as president Byrnes arranged them for the event.
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Sydney
Manilla
Manila
Jock
Jullock
Queensland
Mr. Byrnes
Fat Bullock weight guessing prize drawn in Manilla
The Fat Bullock contest awarded 30 shillings to G L Porter of Rove Mount Manilla for a 678 lb guess while the true weight was 6794 lbs. Second prize of 10 shillings went to F E for a 675 lb guess. A large regional crowd from Barraba Tamworth and nearby towns attended with many notables from agricultural shows and wool companies visiting.
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G. L. Porter
Rove Mount
Manilla
F. E
Bullock Riding Excitement at State Show Grand Parade
Spectators watched skilled riders tackle bucking bullocks in a sequence of events. Jack Stanton earned £5 for a standstill ride, while others like Anderen, Peacock, and Kelly faced tough mounts. The grand parade showcased horses, cattle, and a mix of breeds from Angus to Hereford, led by regional breeders and farms amid a lively showground atmosphere.
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Andereon
Peacock
Kelly
Woods
Winters
Sing
Jack Stanton
Stanton
Skuthorpe
Aberdeen Angus
W. J
Oakhampton
Adam Nixon
Bective Estate
A. M. Taylor
Tamworth
H. Smith
Hayne
Ring events run to time at Manilla show
The ring events ran like clock work with stewards ahead of schedule. Norman King led the ring crew with George Nison and Tom Bowman. Exhibitors praised judges and the crowd, noting exemplary horse handling and thorough knowledge. The draught mares impressed, and several horses headed to the Royal Show in Sydney.
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Grill
Norman King
Eorge Nison
Tom Bowman
King
Gunnedah
Sail
Australia
Griffiths
Winton King
Kingwland
Barraba
Manila
Sydney
Hey
Otto Baldir Duninald
Lered
Caldwin
Crimson Wing
Indie
Jas Brady
Manilla
Brady
Adam Nixon
Horneman
Attendance figures and gate takings reported
The report notes an estimated 3,500 attendees on Tuesday with £92 at the gate and a Wednesday attendance estimated between 7,000 and 9,000, with some judging that it neared 9,000. Gate takings are described as almost matching attendance.
Procession Around Grand Stand Inspires Crowd at Nemizghaan Event
A crowd watched as cattle moved in one direction and horses the other around the ring. Photographers secured a vantage from the grand stand while Norman King, with assistants George Nixon and Tom Howman, oversaw the display, creating a striking scene.
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Pd Studso Ey Bros
Nemizghaan
Goodchild
Bon
Chetting
Norman King
George Nixon
Tom Howman
Cattle Draught Attracts Wide Entries In Manilla Show
The event introduced novelty for Manilla with many entrants and fast bullock rounds. Keith Cameron rode Simmer, a Narrabri horse, to win the £10 prize as the crowd’s favorite. Harold Cameron on Peres took second, while rival rider P Cooke showed promise for future success in show ring competition.
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Manilla
Keith Cameron
Simmer
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Enoll Chab W
George
Knoll
Revel
Box Ltd PO
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Weer
Satunday
Barth
Benes
Vic. Simumans
England
Hollos
Memorial Hall
Waterhouse
Church of England
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Moffat
Watts
Manilla Business Men's Association
Palais Theatre
Mantua
Directin
E. L. Betts
A. J. Hunt
Manille
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Indies
Svtren
Eccom Wy
Anil
Wedourney
Kee
V. J. Byros
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Fion. F. A. Chaffey
M.U.A
Chaffey
V. C. Thomp
Croft
Uralla Society
Chris. Houra
Tamworth Society
A. H. Capel
Lockrey
Barraba Society
Gordon Munro
Hingara Show
F. F. McClung
Gunnedah Show
M. C. Tweedie
K . Kennedy
Quirindi Society
J. Laird
Boggabri Show
A. T. Veness
Muswellbrook
Ernie Ethridge
Scone
Commonwealth Wool Company
Spinney
Newry Park
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