Manilla Council Considers Rest Centre and Local Requests
At a recent municipal meeting in Manilla the council discussed establishing a rest centre in Manilla after a Mandowa Shire submission. The Building Committee was tasked to investigate. The Bowling Club received permission to enlarge the water service at the bowling green and the head official will confer with the club. An application from R F Hardcastle and Son for a school bus service was granted. Permission to use recreation ground for cricket was approved, subject to usual conditions. A lease offer for a paddock near the railway line between Manilla and Namoi streets for a cow was approved at 2 pounds per year, water included. Alderman Doring noted a missing plank on the Namol river bridge deck and railing damage on the main bridge. Main Roads Board to be advised. The Electrical Engineer reported latest materials ordered for street lighting at North Manilla with delivery awaited, and some materials already arrived for Southbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandowa
Manilla Bowling Club
Covacil
Head
R. F. Hardcastle and Son
Rushes Cree
D. P. O'Brien
Manilla and District
D. G. Mace
Manilla
Church
Namoi
Ald. Doring
Namol
Manillashreet
Als
Hall
North Mazilla
Mr Hoac
Southbrook
Mr. Hoad
North Manilla
Colts win over All Pals in Upper Horton match
Horton Colts beat All Pals of Manilla last Sunday at Upper Horton. Colts batsmen Kevin Murphy Clem Steiger starred with the bat and Wilkinson took the ball to seal the win. Key scores included Murphy 6 and Steiger 11 while Collins 17 and Bell 29 contributed for the All Pals in a tightly fought cricket duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Horton
Upper Horton
Kevin Murphy
Clem Steiger
Dim Wilkinson
Beeres
A. Collins
Bell
M. Steiger
Tliffe
Turnham
O'Brien
R. Turnham
J."wiwikinson
Flett
Wat Ko Cree
K. Murphy
J. Bell
C. Smith
V. McGinty
G. Power
R. Abra
A. Goldthorpe
Sundries
F. Wark
Wilkinson
D. Hliffe
Abra
McGinty
Oren
Gol B. Fleth
Tow, & Murphy
Smith
P. Coote
L. Sweeney
Ibn
Steiger
R. Weatherall
Bushby
Steiger _ O'Brien
McBinny É Davis
Manilla Agricultural Society Seeks Show Changes
At Friday night committee meeting 17 members present. Passed motion to send congratulations to Ladies Auxiliary for successful efforts and to support with this and other functions. Cattle yards changes approved including dismantling five yards and adding a lane. Renewals and repairs funds authorized with cost estimates required. Dog section to be eliminated from the 1952 Manilla Show after grounds committee recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Agricultural Society
B. V. Byrnes
Messrs
H. N. Gilmour
W. J. Burn
Manilla Poultry Farmer Charged With DUI
Alan Easterman a poultry farmer appeared at Manilla Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday November 26 charged with driving a motor vehicle in Manilla street while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Bail set at £20 for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Alan Easterman
Manilla-street
Easterman
Manilla Court of
Manilla council mulls extended garbage service and bins
At a council meeting Manilla officials and contractor P B Muggleton discussed extending the service to June 1952 with a rate rise. The town clerk and health inspector urged public education on Local Government Act bin sizes, circulars on requirements, and labeling of noncompliant receptacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Browne
C. A. King
Obituary of Arthur Francis Brady in Manilla district
Arthur Francis Brady died October 17 after years of illness. Born in Manilla he was youngest of nine, son of late Thos and Mrs Brady. He worked with his father, then with brothers in Cavada on Horton River, later lived at Town View and Cellan Farm. He farmed wheat, retired to Royal Hotel, sought medical care, survived by widow and siblings James Michael Phillip Thomas. Service held at St Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Francis Brady
Manilla
Thos, Brady
Town View
Phill
Terry
Cavada
Horton River
Barraba
Baraba
Carada
Cellan
Tts
Royal Hotel
Metropolis
Miss. 5
Brady
Manila
James
Michael
Phillip
Thomas
St.*Mich
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Peur
Fergotex
Zephyr
Lavenelle
Grafton Grafaine
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
Asway
Ald. Hall
Cowactl
Lek Main Roads Board
A. L. Fletcher
A. G. Cameron
G. F.grill
T. G. Bowman
P. B. Muggleton
Stoddart
Hayward
Mens Navy Demin
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O
Zeprnans
Breenard
Manilla Harvester Co
Ael
May ‘O'Brien
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