Anzac Ball a social triumph in Manilla 1944
The Anzac Ball at Memorial Hall opened the dancing season with about four hundred attendees. Local leaders W F Gannon and B R Stewart led Returned Soldiers workers on the floor. Guests included the Mayor and Mayoress A R Macleod and Mrs Macleod, Shire President and Mrs Byrnes. Local lads on leave and ex-soldiers joined in. The hall featured bright decorations, a versatile program, Mrs Jackson's orchestra, and prizes donated by the mystery benefactor X. Supper was provided by the Returned Soldiers Womens Auxiliary led by Mrs Veness and Mrs Gilroy, with a well‑stocked, attractively arranged room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
W. F. Gannon
Bemndfory
R. M. Stewart
Ald
A- R
Macleod
C.I
Byrnes
Tamworth League
Wnifori
Messré
Tom
Dark Hiscax
Crapp
Juan Dickson
X. A
Jack Grady
Ipur
Abe
Soldiers Womens Auxiliary
Veness
J. B. Gilroy
Anzac Mall
Shooting Gallery and Hoopla at Presbyterian Mower Show
Red Cross Day on Saturday June 3 features shooting gallery, hoopla and stalls with wheels at the Red Cross Sodo from 10 30 a.m. Buttons available from 1 shilling to £1. D Chapman, Honorary Secretary, coordinates event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Mower
RED Cross
Sodo
Chapman
Hon See
War Loan progress and upcoming events in Tamworth region
The War Loan closes next Tuesday with £125,000,000 of £150,000,000 subscribed so far. Manila figures show 190 subscribers investing about £18,000. about £10,000 still needed in Manila’s quota of £28,000 and 90 behind in the subscribers’ quota. Investors urged to complete applications at their banks. Tonight’s Palais Theatre concert reminder. A special rail motor will run from Barraba to Tamworth for school holidays, connecting with a special train from Glen Innes for teachers and children. Juvenile Ball at Memorial Hall Tuesday afternoon with a ladies committee arranging supper. Presbyterian Flower Show preparations complete for Saturday opened by Rev. C F D McAlpine Tamworth. Afternoon tea, stalls, shooting gallery, and hoopla planned. Lucerne hay for sale by J T Robertson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Palais Theatre
Tanett
Barraba
Tamworth
Glen Innes
Memorial Hall
Wongo Creek Hall Public Meeting Notice
A public meeting for all interested in the Wongo Creek Hall will be held at the Ball at 3 pm on May 10 to discuss disposal of the hall. Brady serves as president, Roberts is listed. In sad memory of Sarah Janie who died May 7, 1942.
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Wongo Creek
Brady
Roberts
Sarah Janie
Voise
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Sius
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O. Box
H. C. Dengate
Home Furnisher
Speedwell Cycles
Cafe’ Namos
A. Glitsos
RS8
Manilla Peese
Flords
Jf Victory
R, Midlwr
Hon, Lee
Halle Creek
Church of England
Misé Butler
Admissioon
Palais
John Payne
Sonja Henie Irriage
Lee Tracy
Gloria Dickson
Power of the Press
Deanna Durbikind
Barry
Fitzgerald
B.S Maunder
Glen Alfalya
Wongo Creek Hall
Mauritz
Weind
John. Blair
Chas. Grant
Massey McKay
J. T
Robertson
Fisher
Cmpton’s Pty. Ltd
Broderick’s
Peel St
Tainworth
Royal ‘Hotel
Manilla Webster, Jacke and McDonald
Beet
Hons
Optometrist
Eee Street
Farworth
North
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