Manilla District Farming Club Report Highlights Drought and Debate
The Manilla District farming association chair reports a busy year with engaging talks by P V Carter on ancient farming, notes from the U C P conference, and a push for stock protection. They discuss soil erosion, contour banks, and government support while recounting cricket match interruptions and Bradman’s 145 not out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Carter
Carter
Messrs
C. B. Dowe
F. R. Heywood
U.C.P
Muswellbrook
Business Men’s Association
Harold Gregory
Gregory
P.P
Crowth
First Animal Tennis Tournament Nears With Rain Benefit
The upcoming event in Manilla district gains buds of support as rain promises to soften grounds after a dry spell. A new heavy water filled roller should produce hard, fast courts similar to turf. Many players from surrounding towns plan to attend and nominate for events. The committee is racing to ensure a successful tournament with donor cups and trophies in the programme. Handicap events may be scheduled mostly on Saturday and Monday with Sunday focused on Championship and Special events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Manilla Hospital Board Hears Monthly Report
The Manilla Hospital Board met Saturday with President H. V. Dowe presiding. A Matron's report showed 47 admissions, 42 discharges, 19 patients remaining, daily average 14, and six outdoor treatments. Gifts from several supporters were noted. Financials totaled £302 14s 3d for the month with multiple income sources and a £201 2s 11d working balance, £343 5s 0d fixed deposit, and £601 8s 11d Savings Bank balance, detailing fund allocations and maternity ward contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Hospital
H. V. Dowe
Messrs
G. E. Bowman
M. Park
G. A. White
R. H. Hudson
J. N. Kennedy
W. ©. Maunder
J. D. Kennedy
A. C. Veness
L. ‘Bowman
F. K
Brooker
GS. R. Park
Savings Bank
Ageout
Pollution of the Names at Cockburn mining leases
At a Tuesday municipal meeting the Town Clerk reported four new mining leases for Watsons Creek. The Cockburn Council Shire Clerk signaled that several stockowners were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aos
Watson's Creek
Cockburn
Pollution concerns in Namoi River prompt council stance
Shire residents urge action against mine slurry pollution in Namoi River and tributaries. Manilla Municipal Council plans no objections to leases if Mining Act regulations are enforced. Cockburn Shire backs the stance for stock owners. Reward offered for information leading to stock theft or trespass convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namoi
Manilla
Cockburn Shire
Ald
F. K. Wood
Wilshire
J. N. Kennedy
Ald. J. N. Sgennedy
P. M
Warning to trespassers on Springmount property ends permits
A notice warns that any person or persons found shooting trapping poisoning or trespassing on the property will be dealt with as the law directs without respect to persons. All previous permissions are cancelled.
Notice of Trespass and Prohibition on Willamby Property
Notice to the public that any shooting hunting or interference with fences in Willamby will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions are withdrawn and cancelled. Any person found shooting trapping or poisoning on Republic property will be dealt with as the law directs. A Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamby
R.h.hudson
Manila Newspaper Office Listing by Alton Richmond Melead
Publication credit shows Alton Richmond Melead at his Manila office on Manila Street in Manila. The note confirms origin of the newspaper content and the local publication attribution.
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Manila Newspapel Co
Alton Richmond
Melead
Manilla Street
Manilla
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