Coroner probes death of Elsie Kennedy at Watsons Creek
In Manilla area records Coroner heard Sgt Maskill recite that Elsie Kennedy disappeared April 20 after being seen in Manilla hotels none found there. Found dead 1500 yards from Jim Skewes' property at Watsons Creek. Post mortem ruled death by exposure and starvation amid cold nights. alcohol and lack of food noted as hastening factors. Relatives and witnesses described her last movements and family ties to Watsons Creek.
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Maskill
Manilla
Len Skewes
Watsons Creek
Skewes
Elsie Kennedy
Jim Skewes
Whyworrie
Kennedy
Edith Skewes
Jim
Tamworth
Lance C. Hazlewood
Leslie John Skewes
Richard
Michael Windeyer
James R. Skewes
Eisie
Manilla Coronation Celebrations Appeal for Funds
The Manilla Coronation Celebrations Committee appeals to the public for donations to cover expenses for the June celebrations. Donations may be left with President Ald. G. F. B. Grill or any committee member. Main costs involve fireworks and prize money for floats and sporting events.
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Ald. G.F. B. Grill
Motor Cycle Collides With Dog in Arthur Street
A youth named John Kirk of Loco Barracks Broad Meadow was riding home from Barraba when a collie dashed across Arthur Street. He could not avoid the dog, his bike skidded, and he fell causing a gash above the left temple and facial abrasions. Five stitches were needed before he was discharged. The dog was destroyed.
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Arthur St
Wass
Amos
John Kirk
Loco Barracks
Broadmeadow
Kirk
Manilla
Coronation Souvenir Issue To Mark Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation
The Express announces a special coronation souvenir issue published Thursday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. It will be richly illustrated to honor the historic event.
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Elizabeth, IL
Secretaries Lifetime Member Honored by Local Association
At a Friday night dinner of the Farmers and Settlers Associations Mr C L Wilshire was named a Life Member and presented with a fountain pen by local president L Bowman. Wilshire has served as treasurer of the Manilla branch since 1917 and as foundation secretary of the Manine Graziers for 36 years.
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C.L
Wilshire
W. R. Scilley
L.bowman
Ang. S
The
Franci 'S. Association
iHe
Manilla
Itg
Wil‘shire
Scilley
Helias
Manine Graziers
No Express Next Tuesday Public Holiday Service at St Andrews
Due to the public holiday on Tuesday June 2 there will be no issue of The Express. Publication resumes Friday June 5. A special pre coronation service will be held Sunday at 11 am in St Andrews Presbyterian Church. The Manilla Pipe Band will parade and attend. Presbyterians are especially requested to attend.
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the Express
St. Andrews -Presbyterian Church
Manilla
Graziers Assn Annual Meeting At Manilla Branch Report
The Manilla Graziers Association held its Mechanics Institute meeting Friday with good attendance. President B V Byrnes chaired the session and presented a 12 month activity report noting four meetings, 123 members, 7 lost and 13 gained, and visits by NSW Association president T G Carter. Officers were re elected: Chairman B V W Byrnes, Vice Chairman G H Distict, Councillors M Park and L T Bowman, Secretary C L Wilshire.
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Manilla
Graziers
Mechanics Institute
B. V- Byrnes
The
Association
S. tck-Hewins
Gome
T. G.carter
NSW Association
New England New State Movement
Bi V W. Byrnes
G. H. Distict
Messy
M. ‘Park
L.T. Bowman
C. i
Wilshire
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ACTIL
Col Border
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. ‘Ltd
Church
Notes
Stoddart
U/s
Xos
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O
Ness
Lea
Tyis
Manilla Express
Co. L. Wilshire
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