Farmers and Settlers Association Manilla Meeting Highlights
At the Manilla branch monthly meeting President A H Nixon presided with J N Kennedy secretary among attendees. The group discussed recognising long service by A C Vouess and H Stoddart, appointing a delegate for a November 24 meeting, and establishing a wool appraising centre. Debate covered decentralisation, centre sufficiency, and potential transport plans for next season’s wheat.
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Manilla
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
A. H. Nixon
Messrs
J. N. Kennedy
John Coote
R. ¥. Coulton
A. G. Doring
G. Russell
Thos, Beil
G. N. Stafford
GS. R. Park
G E. Bowman
J. May
C. B. Dowe
Robinson
Wheat silo opening debated at Wheat Growers Conference
N Stafford and A T H Nixon with J N Kenedy represented the bwaneh at the meeting. The secretary Kennedy said the Liverpool Plains District Council had been told the Department would provide a definite opening date for silos. There was debate over whether War Agriculture Committees or the Wheat Silo Board should decide the opening date and how to avoid sending green wheat to silos. A letter was proposed to the Agriculture Minister urging reliance on the Gunnedah conference statement and local committee advice, delaying opening until proper conditions are met.
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John Coote
Manilla
Coote
Moree
Dubbo
Teking Econtra
Manilly
G. E. Bowman
Hally
New South Wales
A. G. Doving
Graziers’ Conference
N.S.W
Suo
GN. Stafford
Kennedy
Liverpool Plains
A. G. Doting
Wheatgrowers' Union
Gimnedah
Grohe
Harrison
Wheat Silo Board
Tr. V. Coulton
Gurnedih
Rural School Notes Meritorious Work in Tests and Shields
Meritorious work noted in Class 3 and Class 4 dictations with students Norman Hateh Nola Beale and others. Arithmetic lists and Class 6 entries included. Marching Competition won by Macquarie, Attendance Shield by Second Year, Drill Shield by Sixth Class, Spelling Shield by Fourth Class. Weekly bank deposit £5 10s 6d and War Savings Stamps sold total 10 shillings.
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Norman Hateh
Nola Beale
Pred Watk
Audrey Blair
Ailsa Levi
Arithmotie
Ray Austin
Janice Strachan
Shirley Sing
Lorna Proudfoot
Barbara McDonald
Norma Jenner
Psimela West
Jill Carter
Wilton White
Noel Bettison
Una Brett
Shirley Turner
Bill Atkinson
Mkathleen Kownand
Pam Bettison
Jack Baker
Nancy Coleton
Kathleen Kermond
Geoffrey Brown
Ruth Singleton
Dele Hateh
Colin McAskill
Ben Chapman
Brenda Chu
Margia Coulton
Macquarie
Manilla Stock Sale Showcases Strong Bidding
A good representation of buying power marked W. de Byrnes stud and fat stock sale on Wednesday. Devon cattle fetched 16 to 19 shillings, Devon cows 12 shillings 10 pence, and a yard of eight Devon draft bulls from “Willamby” at 13 pounds 16 shillings. Durham bulls from Mr Angus Wetcher brought 20 guineas, while a 12 month old bull calf and a cow with calf sold at similar figures. Prices for Hereford stock varied, with a 17 month bull not sold at 70 guineas and a 14 year old cow failing to reach the bid. Several Durham bulls sold between 10 and 12 guineas. two young Hereford bulls drew 20 guineas and 12 guineas respectively. Two years old Hereford bulls remained unsold at 20 guineas. A 18 month Durham bull sold at 10 guineas, and three young Durham bulls from “Pinaroo” ranged 10 to 12 guineas. Mr Kon Patterson’s two Durham bulls failed to attract buyers.
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W. de Byrnes
Devon
Sime
G. W. Coote
Hereford
Berk Brown
A. A. Smith
Hos Porest
L. 2. Blackman
Alamambri
Manilla Volunteers Honor Late Mu G Vs Bowstan
At a Jant meeting of Manilla & 8. Association a tribute was carried to the memory of Mu G Vs Bowstan a stalwart of the association for many years. After 24 years service with the RAAR F O BE H Attwood has received discharge and resumes his practice as a solicitor in Manilla.
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Manilla
Land Auction Ordered by Public Trustee in Manilaa
Public Trustee orders sale of lands for unpaid rates in Manilaa municipality. Auction at Council Chambers on Saturday November 11 at 2 36 pm. Messrs A Voness and Son act as auctioneers. Land covers about 8 acres across nine blocks.
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Manilaa
Pam
Messrs
A. Voness and Son
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Coulton
Sonere ‘Asi
Te Wits
Messrs “G
Wood Depot
Victoria
J. H. Coote
Phone
Jack Grady
N. Stafford, A. TH. Nixon
J. N. Kenedy
W. J. Coote
Rural School
Tootoile
Broxlyn
Compona
Manchester
M.C. Mackenzie & Sons
Sydney
York Street
Barraba
Glen Innes
Deepwater
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