Maternity Unit Planned As Town Shows Support
The hospital directors pursue a maternity ward as a public-spirited project, noting its necessity and ser vice potential. With costs around £3000 and £1200 already raised, the community faiths a timely total and promises for the balance. Reports on births suggest strong justification for the ward, and a prime site in the hospital grounds is proposed. Australia’s babies appear as valued newcomers, while local figures Ald Davis and Miss Gooch are noted among recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitals Commission
Manilla
Sumang
Australia
Farewell to Ma and Mrs Kelly at New Mexico School
A New Mexico community crowded the district school Friday night to honor Ma and Mrs Kelly and their daughter Robin. J B Warner presided with E Fantks and others as secretaries. Speakers praised the couple for their service, friendships, and valued role in education, presenting gifts while wishing happiness and future success. Refreshments followed a humorous recitation by Rev H McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Kelly
Robin
J. B. Warner
E. Fantks
Warner
A. W. Stanley
New Mexico P. and C. Association
Happi
E. Faulks
A. E. Bowman
Emerald Hill
Rev. H. McDonald
Presbyterian Church
Manilla
A. R. McLeod
L. Swan
Wongo Creek
Manilla Sheep Sale Proposed at Manilla on Friday
Manilla hosts J Byrnes special sheep sale Friday June 17 as the first since March due to drought. Expected four good yardings of fattening wethers breeding ewes and lambs plus crag lines. Also noting Mrs FB Coorey’s return to Manilla after illness and operation.
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Manilla
J. Byrnes
Manilla selected for national penny wireless station
Officials of the Australasian Broadcasting Commission and state postal leaders visited Manilla to establish a national penny wireless station. Manilla is chosen for its ideal geography and status as a radio dead spot, with a site three miles from town on Rushes Creek road, 600 feet high, needing five acres for earth wiring and ground lines from Inverell and Tamworth. The plan is expected to be finalised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austratian Broadcasting Commission
Manilla
Rushes Creek
Telephone Department
Inverell
Mania
Tamworth
Manilla Rugby League Football Club Reformed At Meeting
A large gathering at the Palais Theatre revived football in Manilla after years of dormancy. Officers include President A R McLeod and Secretary W E Woodcock. The club affiliating with NSW Country League group four and planning a possibles match for Barraba next Sunday.
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Palais Theatre
Manilla
Ghys
W. B. Woodcock
C. M. Podmore
A. R. McLeod
Messrs
C, M. Poinare
J. Kearns
PF. Goorey
W. E. Woodcock
C. Kennedy
W. Rooke
John Brady
C. Ghys
HL Bennett
Co, Kennedy
L. Ridgewell
H. Bennett
Oval
Barrabay
Chapman
Vince Byrne
Reg Chapman
EH. Roberty
R. Chapman
Roberts
B, Anstey
A. Roberts
R. Cadden
D. Ogle
R. Rooke
L. Prank
B. O'Connell
Alf
Mechanics' Institute
Inne
Freak Pumpkin From Halls Creek Baffles Readers
Mr. Fred Mitchell of Halls Creek sent a freak pumpkin to the office. The vegetable is a Siamese twin joined at the stalk, two pumpkins formed from separate flowers but conjoined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mitchell
Halls Creek
Manilla News Roundup of Local Doings and Rains
Mild sunny days boost pastures and wool markets rise after recent rains. A big football club meeting sparked optimism, and bridge work on the Namoj River project progresses. Dalcedo and Autoland win at Sydney. Court House parapet removed. local council impounds an animal misstep. a drunken driving case prompts caution. Weather mild then frosty nights, and cyclone news from North Australia noted.
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Manilla
Namoj River
Mawilla
Dorham Court
Court House
Hays Bros
Carada
F_ W_ Bowman
Upper Manilla
Hammond
England
Allen
Australia
Barnett
Leyland
North
Weekend Tennis Matches Featured Aces Ramb lers Close Finish
The article notes close tennis contests with Ramb lers defeating Ramblers 51 to 50 by a single game. A grand tournament social is planned for Saturday night, June 11, with North's orchestra providing music. Additional notes cover Manilla court duties, Capri correspondence, and Sydney travel remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanderer’s
Endhred
Ramblers
Rates overdue prompt Manilla Shire Council notice
Mandowa Shire Council reminds ratepayers rates for 1988 overdue with interest at 7 percent per year from March 10 1938 on current rates unpaid after June 10 1938. Arrears accrue interest from January 1. Legal action will be started against those who fail to pay. J Coates Shire Office Manilla May 81 1938. Miss Coulton in Sydney on a business trip Mr A Veness returned to Manilla Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen Gooch
Notich
Municipal Manilla Rates Notice For 1938 Interest Due
Interest on overdue municipal rates will be charged from March 20 1938 and apply to all rates paid after June 21 1938 under Section 158 of the 3.6 Act 1919 82. Legal action may follow for rates unduly delayed with the council chambers Manilda dated 30/5/38.
Will probate notice for Annie McDonald of Manila NSW
The Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction publishes that after fourteen days from the date of notice probate of the last will dated February 2 1937 may be granted to Alfred Cowperveness and Ethel Annie Pris the executors. Creditors must send particulars of claims to John D Kennedy & Sons solicitors Manila by Abbott and Allen 2 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Annie McDonald
Clydesville
Manila
New South Wales
Alvred Cowper Veness
Ethel
Annie Pris
John, D. Kennedy & Sons
Manilla
Abboty and Allen
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Hockey results from Sunday matches at Manilla and Tamworth
Sunday hockey saw Manilla's junior and men teams debuting in trials against Gunnedah squads. Gunnedah won 8 to 1 in the late game after a tight first half, with standout efforts from Misses Tennessy, Rogers, Tyner and players A Davis, SC Riley. Manilla's new players Thancaster and Rowlinson impressed in the opener, while Kaos scored for Manilla early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Gunnedah Ladies
Manilla
Tryjokt
Gummedah
Gimedal
Tennessy
Rogers
Tyner
A. Davis
SC Riley
Alice M. Rowlinson
Familla
Tamworth
Kaos
Stanastate
Knoxsath
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Manish
Stoddart and Hayward Pity. Ltd
H’s
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Simpson
Simpson’s
P.O. Bor
AC Veness & Son
Pena
H.A. Barraclough Ltd
George Street
Ald
A.B. Davis
Mattilla
D. M. Mackenzie
New
Mexico
Mr. and
Mrs B.C. Kelly
FB. Coorey
W. F. Gannon
R. Rorke
N. Simpson
B. Gibson
C. Chap Wan
Twilight
Commonwealth
Spector
Cavn
Dalcedo
Autoland
Sod Mus
J. Vidler
Jett
Rome
Capri
C. L. Wilshire
and Public Works
Commonwealth Loan
Commonwealth Treasury
R G
CASEY
Canberra
Manilla Sheep Sale
Wv. J. Byrnes
Dengate’s
Manilla District Tennis ‘Association
Good — & Robertson & CO
Founp
B.C
L. Brady
Dengates
Sime
Cathrie-Choveh Hall
O'Brien M. Kearns
Choice
Lucerne Seed
Feed Outs
Prime Inc
Iga Hay
Troberuson
Upper
John Blair
W. Henry
Larvier
Mandowa Shire
J. Coates
TDA
Miss Coulton
Council
Maniuda
L. Baker Practical Watchmat Jeweller
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