Manilla Plans Coronation Day Celebrations and Parade
The Manilla Coronation Celebrations Committee outlines June 2 activities including church services, a 2 pm procession led by the Manilla VEP Band, floats and decorated vehicles, a children’s sports afternoon at the Show Ground, two fireworks displays, and a Carnival at Memorial Hall raising funds for local charities and the RSL Building Fund. Admission to the Show Ground for adults is a silver coin. The final day of the Manilla Tennis Club’s annual tournament is included.
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Doll Show Expands At Memorial Hall This June
The Manila Rural School Infants Mothers Club stages the Doll and Toy Show at Memorial Hall on Friday June 12. It adds new sections doll in pram or stroller and best decorated rideable toy. Seven sections run for dolls and toys with an afternoon stall and tea. All Infants School children have schedules. club hopes for strong public support.
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Mandowa Shire Council Meetings Address Noxious Weeds and Prickly Pear
At the Mandowa Shire Council meeting held in the Council Chambers on Friday, Dr. G. S. R. Park chaired. Officials discussed noxious weeds along the Upper Manilla Tarpoly railway line, blaming grazing rights and seeking Railways Department cooperation. The Tamworth prickly pear destruction committee reported staffing and funding shortages but continued cleanup, while the council pledged support. A complaint about sleeping berths on the Barraba Branch prompted railway officials to respond.
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Tribute to Councillor Bowman Dead at Mandowa Shire
The council honors George Edward Bowman a long serving Cr representing Mandowa Shire from 1929 until his death. He chaired the Shire presidency for 1934 1935 and 1936 and was praised as a conscientious father and true friend. The tribute notes his practical knowledge of Shire affairs and the deep loss felt by councillors staff and ratepayers.
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George Edward Bowman
Donation noted for bullock at Weight Guessing Show
The committee thanks Mr G H Nixon for a generous donation of a bullock used in the Weight Guessing Competition at the last Show, which raised a considerable amount of money for the Society.
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Rushes Creek repairs and slaughter house inspection noted
The Rushes Creek Agricultural Bureau requested attention to two quivers and the bridge on the Rushes Creek road while the Railway Department sought main line passenger submissions. An engineer said the road work had already been carried out. Inspector J Blair reported monthly slaughter house inspections found premises clean and repairs ongoing.
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Creek Easy Win Over Manilla At Werris Creek
Werris Creek defeated Manilla 29 to 9 in a football clash as both sides showed good play. Key moments included tries by Hausfield Kelaher Moran Curran and Gordon with Wilkins adding four goals, while Manilla’s Hatch scored and Bennett kicked three goals. Werris Creek led 17 at halftime and also won the reserve grade 13 nil.
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Rifle Shooting Handicap and Championship Stages Set
The notes outline Saturday marks for 600 yard stage events in the Ith Handicap plus 300 yard final stages and 500 and 600 yard legs to finish the year's handicap. Sunday features an all-day shoot for the Championships, Coorey Cup, and NBA Spoon. The Annual Meeting and Smoke occur June 20. W G Hall shot a possible seven at 600 yards. only three others achieved possibles this year.
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The Blue Veil at the Palais Tonight and Wednesday
Jane Wyman stars in The Blue Veil a Wald Krasna drama for RKO at the Palais Tuesday and Wednesday. A World War II widow sacrifices for a motherless child and later finds work and purpose amid personal loss and devotion.
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Screen highlights note only in this era film items
A fragmentary review describes a aging heroine in a humane drama, noting happiness contentment amid single motherhood while facing dwindling career options Perhaps linking to an Academy Award contender Miss Wynetable Group and a cast including Charles Aughton Joan Blondell Richard Carlson Agnes Moorehead Totter Cusack and Maureen O Hara Jeff Chandler The piece praises The Blue Veil and Flame of Araby as notable offerings of the year in Technicolor
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