Visit of the Director of Education to Minnilla School
The town welcomes Mr. G K Thomas BA Director of Education for a visit on Saturday. He will speak at the school at 4 pm and deliver a lecture drawing wide interest from the public and local officials. His visit continues the Arbor Day and school beautification initiatives begun in 1933 with the Rural School, Shire, Agricultural Society, and Golf Club.
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Educaton
G. RK. Thomas
Muuilla
Thomas
Shire
Agricultural Sacily
Golf Club
Manilta
Tamworth
Haw
Momilla
Wileame
Skeleton weed debate in Coolamon district farming notes
A local farmer writes that Skeleton weed is not seed producing when hay is cut late, and hay in the Coolamon area remains largely free of the weed. He notes some districts are infested but most farmers can stock more sheep and view the weed as a temporary fodder advantage. He warns chaff often carries weed and dismisses spread via hay.
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Christman
Coolamon
Wagga
Manilla Hospital Board Discusses Honorary Officers Roles
The Manilla Hospital board met to review Crown Solicitor guidance on medical officers serving as directors. Honorary Medical Officers may attend meetings but cannot hold both roles. Dr Raysop named to represent temporary medical officers. Treasurer reports donations and subscriptions, 48 patients treated in April, daily average 13.5. Donations received from multiple locals.
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Manilla Hospital
Mesara
H. V. Dowe
F. E. Heywood
R. H. Audwon
G. E. Bowman
J. N. Kennedy
G. H. Wright
A. C. Veness
Mesark
J. D. Kennedy
W.A. Maunder
Wan
Raysop
Manilla Temorary
A. Blanch
H. Nowe
Mal
Swanbrook
Stiman
Larry Billkbrough
Anzac
Birthday Banquet Marks Five Years of Methodist Young People
A local gathering celebrated five years of the Methodist Young People club with a banquet. Rev. C Moore and Rev. San Jostame Faubula attended, alongside church leaders A Venem W D Hartley M Beker A V Shelton and Mrs Hartley. Guests enjoyed songs recitations and a pianoforte solo while hand painted toast lists and place cards were created by club members. Roy Heywood received praise for guiding the club during its first five years.
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Felawseips
Tonga
Ladies Church
Venem
W- D. Hartley
M. Beker
A. V. Shelton
Hartley
Alice Heywood
C. Venes
Mign J. Hall
AV. Shelton
Roy Heywood
Shooting at 600 yards highlights club shoot and 25 year member
A recent match at 600 yards saw a newcomer achieve a first possible score while W Bignall, a longtime club member of 25 years, is celebrated for perseverance. Yates and Pavy posted high scores in the stages, with Pavy winning the shoot off. Also noted are a new motor spring plant in Strafford and hospital cost figures for Manilla Ballina Molong Wyalong Gulgong, plus a bankruptcy hearing for Frank George Bailey.
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W. Bignall
Loseby
Seckend
Yates
Fred Pavy
Sutherland
Pavy
A. C. Blanch
Strafford
Emmeville
W. A. E. Lewis
Manila Hospital
Manilla
Ballina
Molong
Wyalong
Gulgong
Frank George Bailey
Attwood
Empire Pride Echoes Through School Citizens Day
Headmaster Mr G H Wright chaired a gathering where Rev A Battersby, Rev S M Mitchell, and Rev C Moore spoke on loyalty to the British Empire. Speakers urged duty to family and country, celebrated Queen Victoria and King George, and traced the Empire from Australia to India, stressing unity, love, and pride among Britons abroad and at home.
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Dreeens
G. H. Wright
Aoted Ax
Fn i
AML
Bo.t. Bowman
Whriats
A Battersby
England
Germany
Salt
M. Mitchell
George
Mr. Mitchell
Rev. C. Moore
New Zealand
Fiji
Samoa
Vancouver
Canada
Quebec
Woolfe
Atlantic
Gibenster
Suez
Aru
Gorton
Kitchener
Livingstone
Lawrence of Arabia
India
Australia
Worris Creek Golf Tourney Draws Large Entries
Worris Creek holds its annual golf tournament this weekend with many entries for all trophies. Manilla is represented by Reg Chapman, defending his North West title, while others travel Monday to compare with rivals. Wednesday features a club stroke handicap with matches Mackensie v Watts Owle v Blanch Kennedy v Scott Chapman v Stewart Ridgewell v Kelly Allmutt v Attwood Venes Baynon Cadden v Anthony O Connell v Smith Stephens v Roberts Scott v Kennedy. Waterhouse v Pittoran subscriptions due. Final round of President's Trophy set for 4 nett 67 with 40 handicap in the Go al round. draw includes Mrs Park Mrs Melirath Mrs C Hall Mrs C Pittman Mrs Coleman and Mic Grantham.
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Stone Grasthem Jittman
Dows
Donn
L. Blanch
Tnthonsy
L. Ridgewell
B. Chapman
E. Cadden
A. Watts
B. Anstey
Dr. A
Waterhouse
C. Annis
D. M. Mackenzie
M. T. Stewart
D. Ogle
Owle
Blanch
Kennedy
Scott
Chapman
Stewart
Ridgewell
Kelly
Allmutt
Attwood
Venes
Baynon
Cadden
Anthoney
O’connell
Smith
Stephens
Roberts
Pittoran
Park
Melirath
C. Hall
C. Pittman
Coleman
Mic. Grantham
Grand Bootoh Concert at Palais Theatre
Tickets for the Grand Bootoh Concert at the Palais Theatre on Thursday the 13th are selling fast. Patrons holding three shilling tickets should reserve seats with Mr C N Scott at once. Those seeking 3/ 2/ or 1 6 tickets urged to obtain promptly.
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Eich
Palais Theatre
Election vote closing notice for committee nominees
Members of the Society are asked to record votes for the committee. Voting closes at noon on Saturday. ensure ballot papers are in the office by then. Nominations include several young men such as Thos G Bowman L W Chick H L Fletcher Colin F Hall Hedley C Maunder L D Ross J C Prosser T H Simmons G N Stafford B R Swan and M Roberta of Hally Creek who is in Manilla District Hospital with pneumonia. Sydney Sheen Show: June 19.
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Thos. G. Bowman
L. W. Chick
H. L. Fletcher
Colin F. Hall
Hedley C. Maunder
L. D. Ross
J. C. Prosser
T. H. Simmons
GN. Stafford
B. R. Swan
M. Roberta
Hally Creek
Manilla District Hospital
Sydney Sheen
School gathering praises with acclamation for Pankhurst
The assembly accepted a vote of thanks to the speaker by acclamation. School children sang harmoniously under Mr. Pankhurst with Advance Australia Fair and Here's a Health unto His Majesty. Miss D Mellings accompanied at the piano.
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Pankhurst
Australia
D. Mellings
Local notices and society items from Manilla era
Methodist Y P C presents in Perish Hall on Wednesday June 5 with My Lord in Livery and a strong supporting programme. Miss J Moeller announces La Ray Hairdressing Balloon premixes next to Express office from Monday June 5. HC Stenning with Col Sommerville at Royal Show day visit to Manilla. French doubles champions Crawford and Quist win. Mr F P W North seriously ill after operation at Zane District Hospital.
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Methodist Y.P.C
Perish Hall
My Lord In
Broek
Miss J. Moeller
Munilay
Jane 5
HC. Stenning
Department of Agriculture
Col. Sommerville
Sydey Morning Herald
Dai ‘Telegraph
Manilla
Mears A. A. Chap
Wau
J. Byrnes
Crawford
Quist
W. North
Zane District Hospital
Monry
Evangelistic Services Highlight Local Church Activities
Quarterly commission service may be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Sunday evening features the final special evangelistic address. Three congregations express strong desire for salvation tidings. Weekly prayer meeting remains well attended and brings quiet joy to all attendees.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Inverell Gun Club Championship Advances in Twists and Trophies
The Inverell Gun Club held its championship with competitors like Mr. Bell sharing £52 in the bet match and others sharing £48 in a second event. Winners claimed the Interstate championship with 24 birds of 26 and a top first barrel average. Knitting displays flourish as fire side chats accompany the season. M C Mackensie and Sons Ltd donate two trophies valued at 10/6 each for Methodist prizes. Entries close next Tuesday at the Parsonage for knitting contests. judging Tuesday night. trophies awarded and exhibits shown at Paris Hall Wednesday night with a play My Lord in Liver y and Sheridan's Rivals scenes.
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Inverell Gun Club
Bell
TS Wemjam
Ulay
M.C. Mackensie and Sons Ltd
P.C. Ax
Paris Hall
My Lord
Sheridan
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