Manilla Show Ball Dazzles in Memorial Hall
The annual Show Ball in Manilla drew a large, appreciative crowd at Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. Decorated in apricot and green, with a lavish stage and a dainty buffet, the event featured L. Browell's orchestra, MC Leigh Hartley, and strong attendance from show supporters. Presidents and guests praised the committee for a brilliant, financially successful evening, while celebrants hoped for continued progress and future shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Eni
Orirginal
Beau
W.A. Browell
Leigh Hartley
M.C
Vo. Byrnes
Servin
Manilla Show Delivers Mixed Remarks At Noon Event
A noon gathering in FLA featured Chaffey resident and district secretary presenting, with patrons and officials attending. The show highlighted local performances and encountered varied reception, as attendees noted its distinct style and the president’s presence.
Showy fleeces fill pavilion display with keen prizes
The spacious pavilion section held a full display of fine fleeces from merino to long wool. Prizes were evenly awarded across classes, with strong competition in several sections.
Junior Farmers exhibition showcases youth farming skills
The Junior Farmers exhibition organized by Mr. Horsley of Manilla Rural School and the Junior Farmers Club drew strong attention, highlighting student skill in winning wealth from soil. Vegetables led the displays with high quality produce. cattle judging praised. wool classing training shown by clubs.
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Horsley
Manilla
Junior Farmers Club
F. F. McChung
Jim Colvin
Murray Bowman
A. W. Molloy
Publican booth drives brisk sales at district fair
Mr Wally Rooke paid a record £91 for the publicans booth for Mrs Hirschberg of the Court House Hotel and reports the venture fully justified. Mrs Donnelly found the cool drinks stall busy with numerous customers while Mr Parker of Inverell ran the luncheon booth to strong patronage. Luncheon was tasty, satisfying, and neatly served.
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Wally Rooke
Booth
Hirschberg
Court House Hotel
Donnelly
Parker
Inverell
Sideshow Acts On Ground Brings Laughs And Wonder
Skuthorpe's riders wow crowds with rough riding and a trusted show, Benny The Educated Seal entertains both young and old with remarkable intelligence and trained responses, Macks Musical featuring 35 performers lit up the marquee to full houses with Ginger Reynolds and Bert Ta Blane delivering comic energy and fun on Tuesday to Thursday nights plus a school matinee.
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Benny
Mary
Macks
Marqee Theatre
Ginger Reynolds
Bert Ta Blane
C Company
Local Exhibition Showcases Youth and Craft Works
A large display features white and coloured art, needlework, knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, rugs, and more from Melbourne Ipswich and Queensland exhibitors. The school section draws crowd as children and families proudly show Mary and Tommy’s work. Home science, maps, writing, and carved wood pieces reflect broad participation from Bathurst Inverell area and country towns. A new competitive cooking exhibit impresses, honoring students and teacher Miss Cooke.
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Melbourne
Ipswich
Queensland
Love Heart
Mary
Tommy
Bathurst
Inverell
Artieliy
Miss Cooke
Pavilion crowds at show as new counters ease exhibit flow
The pavilion drew crowds as doors opened with a constant stream of visitors. Six new counters reduced crowding while all sections showcased wool, wheat, vegetables, honey, hay, tobacco, fruits, chaff, ensilage and farm products. Mr Nixon praised the display and plans a larger next show.
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Nixon
Wheat prize winner exhibited by Mr Kirk weighs 68 pounds
A bushel of wheat taking first prize was exhibited by Mr Kirk and weighed 68 pounds. An additional exhibit of honey was shown by Mr St Nott.
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Kirk
St. Nott
Detroit District Exhibit Showcases Prideful Attractio
The Detroit district exhibit organized by Mr. Edgar Nixon drew wide support from many locals including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nott and helpers G. A. Wright Walliday and W. Henery. The display reflected Manila district’s talents and was superbly arranged, hinting at future exports.
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Edgar Nixon
Nixon
Charlie Nott
Manila
Messrs
G. A. Wright , Walliday
W. Henery
Farm Show Highlights Strong Interest in Produce Entries
Farm and Dairy Produce sections eclipsed prior shows with strong farmer interest. A. Lye of Tamworth won the block with 24 points over local exhibitor E. P. M. Swan who scored 26. Tamworth and district organizers are noted for the Coast and Tablelands exhibit at the Royal Show. Tao pie melons by Mr P R Cooke drew comment, the largest reportedly weighing 92 lbs. Vegetables, fruit, butter and eggs were plentiful, wheaten hay admired, and John Watts’ exhibit celebrated ahead of the Sydney Royal Show.
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A. Lye
Tamworth
E. P. M. Swan
Mr. Lye
Tamworth and District
Coast and Tablelands
PR. Cooke
John Watts
Live
Sydney
Preserves and Cooking Show Impresses Manilla District
A display showcased preserves from peaches pears agules to potatoes onions beans and corn with all sections jammed with entries. Judges Mes L Hartley Miss Dorris Gantham and Mrs 8 W Veness faced a tough task but praised the variety and quality. The event drew 31 sandwich entries using Glenilla self raising flour and reflected well on the Manilla district.
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Mes L. Hartley
Dorris Gantham
W. Veness
Glenilla
Manilla
Bright art section exhibits over 100 pictures at pavilion
A bright corner of the pavilion housed the fine art section with oil paintings water colours pen and ink sketches wood carving and other works. Over 100 pictures were exhibited and prizes largely went to the recurring top exhibitors who consistently win prize money.
Australian humorist Mr Jack Moses visits NSW show
The well known Australian verse writer Mr Jack Moses, famed for stories like The dog sat on the Tucker box, visits Manilla show in New South Wales. He expresses delight at the exhibits and plans to return next year. He notes a plum pudding judging incident and shares verses from the Express office.
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New South Wales
Jack Moses
Gundagai
Manilla
Moses
Express
How the Nation Are Fed Poem by Jack Moses
A verse praising farmers and the toil of the soil that yields meat milk and wheat. It extols the farmer's work behind every crust and bread spread and offers a hopeful note for better times ahead. The narrator salutes the farmer and his wife in a cheerful rural voice.
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Jack Moses
Rangari Herefords Triumph At Show With Multiple Wins
Mr P V Carter presented seven Herefords at Rangari Show winning champion titles for both bull and cow and securing three firsts and two seconds. The cow bred at Rangari already has four champions, while the 34 year old bull was praised for quality.
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Rangari
P. V. Carter
Carra Mundra Stud Shines in Durham Shorthorn Show
Mr. Gilbert Gordon owns Carra Mundra at Manilla near Boggabri and farms Durham Shorthorn cattle. He displayed eight head at the Manilla show, winning champion bull in the Durham class, praised by the judge. A young promising bull with imported blood on both sides and a roan learling bull bred at Carra Mundra attracted praise, while a second prize Durham cow bred by Gordon won first and champion at the Boggabri show. Carra Mundra is set to influence future Manilla displays against rivals.
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Gilbert Gordon
Carra Mundra
Manilla
Boggabri
Durham
Turambillie Estate
Scone
Gordon
Illawarra cattle show wins for Chaffey brothers at Manilla
Tlawarra breeders Chaffey Bros brought seven Illawarra cattle to Manilla securing six firsts and two seconds. The Nemingha stud, five years old, fed by Johnston Bros Bel lingen, claimed the Clampion Sire Greyleigh from George Gray of Kiama. Notables include Greyleigh Herward and Cedar Grove Star II with strong all round placings and future promise.
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Tlawarra
C. M
W. E B. Chaffey
Illawarra
Nemingha
Johnston Bros
Bellingen
Greyleigh
George Gray
Kiama
Manilla
N.S.W
Greyleigh Herward
Greyleigh Quinton
Johnston Bros. Belfingen
Somerset Melha
Cedar Grove
Chaffey Bros
Wireless sets showcased by Dengate at railway end
Mr H L Dengate displayed wireless and radio gear outside the pavilion with a seven valve Tiv C Tasmas all wave set attracting attention. The Daventry Empire station heard Lloyd George in one instance. An auto set with wheel controls received stations while traveling at speed and a five valve battery receiver in an attractive cabinet was also shown.
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H. C. Dengate
Daventry
England
Lloyd George
Maunder Displays Wolseley Sheep Shearing Plant Exhibit
E N Maunder showcased Wolseley sheep shearing equipment at the display ground. The exhibit featured a two stand plant and spare parts for Wolseley machinery, with wireless gear including a new Rotovisor tuning dial on a 1934 Radiola model. The display also offered a clear view of each broadcasting station.
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Wolseley
Manilla
E. N
Maunder
J B Gilroy Showcases Tractors and Machinery Display
J B Gilroy featured a display built around twin city tractors a Lister shearing machines and engines along with a Dodge truck forming the core of the exhibition.
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J.B
Twin City Tractors
Lister
Dodge
J. B. Gilroy
The farmer, sailor, and miner feed the nation
A compact verse honors the farmer and his wife, the sailor, and the miner. It highlights their hands on land, sea, and underground, describing how each role sustains the nation by producing and delivering goods.
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LL Smiles and Co
V. C. Thompson
New England
Rochfort
F. A. Chaffey
Ant Mess
Janilla
Hin Tle
Skuthorpe
Australia
G. Gordon
Andrew of
Carcona
Hereford
Roalyn Winter
J. Brady
Olly Baldwin
Duninsld
John Coote
Cameron
Moree
Keith Cameron
P. V Carter
W. L. Murchison
Heath Pye
Neddy
S Mr
HL Dengate
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