Manilla RSL Reunion Dinner Highlights Shared Sacrifices
Over 100 members of the Manilla sub-branch of the RSL and ASLA attended the annual reunion dinner at Memorial Hall. The program featured two minutes of silence, Loyal Toast, and toasts to the League and kindred organisations. Speakers, including Mr. A A Duprez and Mr. Ralph Veness, praised ex servicemen and thanked local supporters. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women and the Manilla Pipe Band participated, emphasising close cooperation with the League and the visiting ex-servicemen.
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Manilla
RSS &Asla
Memorial Hall
A. A. Duprez
Unon
R. Collins
League
Collins
Duprez
RSL
John Haining
Veness
Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women
Eljis Coulton
Legion
Coulton
New South Wales
R. M
Tom) Smith
Yand-Welgomed
Heywood
Ald. Grill
Big Sucs Smith
Obituary of John Norman Kennedy of Manilla
John Norman Kennedy died April 30 at his Arthur Street home after a long illness. Survived by wife and two children Joan and John, he was eldest son of J. D. Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy of Strafford Street and brother of D. H. and A. K. Kennedy. A solicitor, partner in J. D. Kennedy and Sons, he served on Manilla Municipal Council and was four term mayor. He held posts with Agricultural Society, Business Mens Association, Farmers and Settlers, Mechanics Institute, Central Northern Bowling Association, Manilla Club, Tennis and Cricket associations. A Presbyterian service was held Tuesday at 3 pm, remains to Beresfield cremation.
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Arthur Street
John Norman’ Kennedy
Manilla
Joan
John
J. D. Kennedy
Strafford Street
D. H
A. K. Kennedy
Kennedy
Scotts College
Beresfield
Memorial Hall Gets Completed Improvements in Manila
Town Clerk R Browner states Memorial Hall improvements are finished including painting repairs rewiring electrical work and an electric copper in the kitchen The piano was overhauled and tuned and Sr Booth of Guinedai arrived in Manila to start sanding the floor
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Memorial Hall
Mixed foursome golf event at the club house Saturday
The Golf Associates plan a Saturday mixed foursome draw at 145 p m at the club house with Sunday an Associate competition. Participants included Mr W Mitchell Inverell Mr C McKay Glen Innes and Mr C Suttor Tamworth. The Mayor praised the League and Council cooperation, while Duprez received compliments on his address.
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Golf Associates
Letter to the editor questions ARM’s blackout report
Miss E Pettigrew of Arto rmon argues the Manila Express piece on the Kurri blackout misrepresented events. She defends local police and miners, questions SP betting claims, coupon shortages, and criticizes ARM for neglecting coal-field issues and local authorities.
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Manila Express
Cessnock
Kurri
Brown's
Richmond Main
Burri Kurri
ARM
S.P
Cleaning of Manilla Cemetery Volunteers Clean Up Grounds
Thirty to forty volunteers answered the Manilla Cemetery Management Committee appeal to clear overgrown vegetation. Flame throwers led the effort with skilled handling, and residents may join future cleanups. transport will depart from the Post Office corner at 9 a.m. for those wishing to participate.
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Manilla Cemetery
Manilla
Trans-port
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Crete
Axminister
Feltex Hall
Coir
Greer
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
R.S.L. Re Union
For
W. Mitchell
Inverell
C. McKay
Glen Innes
C. Suttor
Tamworth
Mr. Grill
Mr.Dupreze
Roy. Heyswood
Invitaon
Treague
Mandowa
Ken Bushby
Bob Miller
Messrs
A. Veness
Tes
Commonwealth
Swansea
Stoddart
Hayward
Clothing Department
England
Baa
Saify
Tom Wei
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O
Mid
William Streat
S Woods Garage
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