Manilla records dramatic local flood from brief storm
A rare rainfall event hit Manilla on a Wednesday, flooding streets and paddocks. Water surged across Arthur Street and into the river, blowing out fence panels, with cars traversing water like boats. Total rainfall for the week reached 286 points, with little wheat damage aside from Rushes Creek, and overall crops poised for better yields.
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Manilla
N S.W
Elvetries Works
Roache
Rushes Creek
8 Cummins
Tate
Value in oat crop shows promise for sheep fodder in Manilla District
Farmers in the Manilla District report oats as valuable sheep fodder with early growth feeding lambing ewes. Yields of 10 to 15 bags per acre are common in stony land, with oats praised for easier mastication and higher food value than maize. The Manilla Agricultural Society held an oat crop competition judged by Mark Reynolds, awarding Messrs. BP Heywood of Marathon first place with 184 points.
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Manilla
Thig
Manilla Agricultural Society
Mark Reynolds
Messrs. BP
R. Heywood
Marathon
A. M. Sneesby
A. Bynes
Fur. Heywood
A. M. Sheenby
J. A. Byrnes
Dilleusha
Silo Opens in Manilla Under New Management
Silo opened on Thursday under Mr W vistic with Mr BR Doak overseeing machinery. Mr B S Green, former silo head, becomes inspector. The first wheat received at noon via Mr A T Maunder of New Mexico. Mr Hourne, Tamworth Show secretary, visited Manilla as early wheat ripens. Light showers return. hills report a heavy storm flooding Church Street gully to previous levels.
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Manilla
W. Vistic
BR. Doak
B.S. Green
A. T. Maunder
New Mexico
Mr. Hourne
Tamworth Show
Methodist Synod Conducts Deliberations in Manilla
The Methodist Synod finished its discussions in Manilla with ordination recommendations for Revs A J Brooks and J A Fullerton. It urged appointing an agent between Guyra and Tingha and referred other matters to December meetings. Officials to Conference include Ky Read and G H Dime. J H McCourt and N Crangford named lay reps. The Young People and Home Mission departments received reappointments and praise, with welcomes extended by local church leaders and the Mayor.
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Methodist Synod
G. Knox Read
A. J.brooks
J. A Fullerton
Guyra
Tingha
Armidale
Inverell
Ky. Knox Read
GH. Dime
Tamworth
Jay
A. J. Skimmer
J, H. McCout
Moree
N. Crangford
Tenterfield
B. H. Wilson
S. W. McKibbin
Young Peoples
R. H. Campbell
A- G. Manefield
Obituary of Maud C Perrin of Manilla
Maud C Perrin, daughter of the late Henry and Mrs Kelly of Narrabri, born there sixty years ago, married Harry Perrin and moved to Manilla. She leaves a husband, four daughters and a son. Funeral held Tuesday at the graveside with Rev A Battersby officiating. town praised for progress and civic spirit.
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Mre- Maud-C. Veri
Henry’ ‘Kelly
Narrabri
Harry Perrin
Manilla
B. ‘Turner
W. Keehin
Gosford
McCaffrey
Tamworth Ray
C. Rancland
Currabubula
William Perrin
Southbrook
Manila
Thesday
Rev
A. Battersby
Concert at Methodist Hall features varied artistry and praise
A Wednesday concert in the Methodist Hall showcased talent from visiting clergy and lay musicians. Rev A J Skinner led four vocal pieces with Rev Archbold Melabbin Ritter and Keeling sharing solos and duets. Roy Heywood and Ac Heywood performed piano duets, with recitations by Ray Baker and M Mannder. Master Dick Hartley offered songs, while Rev Knox Read thanked Roy Heywood for organizing. A social tea followed, and Synod hostesses were praised for hospitality.
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A. J. Skinner
Archbold
Melabbin
Ritter
Keeling
Quirind
Min Ac Heywood
Tey
C. Moire
Roy Heywood
Wan
Ray Baker
Man Mannder
Lloyd Holdey
Sheridan
Knox Read
Moore
Inverell
Piano Tuner Visit Sparks Local Notice
Mr. Braitling and Pino Tyner visit Malilla for several days offering piano tuning and overhaul services. An advertisement also promotes genuine Hallstrom refrigerators and mentions opticians Webster, Jack & McDonald Ltd visiting Manius on Saturday November 27 at the Royal Hotel for examinations.
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Braitling
Piquo Tyner
Malilla
Webster
Church Services Across Regions Include Manilla and Millwind
A roster of services lists Presbyterian and Anglican masses in Manilla with times at 11 am 3 pm and 7 am 9 am Holy Communion. Holy Catholic Church Trinity XXIV holds services in Manilla Millwind Evensong and Rev A Battersby leads at Millwind. Methodist gathers at Manilla 11 am and 7 30 pm with New Mexico Wonga Creek noted for 9 am service led by Rev C G Moore.
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Presbyterian
Manilla
W. Bruce
Somerton
The
Holy Catholic Church
A. Battersby
New Mexico
Wonga Creek
Cg, Moore
Wanted General helper and Manilas news in Tamworth
Wanted general helper all round plain cooking good wages personal references Mrs A L Rigg 38 Napier Street Tamworth Phone 365. Cricket Garthawen beats Watsons Creek. Garthawen won with Scholes 55 ret, Py Abradon 4% and Ridgewell 19 aided by 28 sundries. Hazelwood 4 for 27 for Watsons Greek. Watsons Greek collapsed to 24 with Wright O'Toole Hazelwood Chad contributions. Manilas today judge Roy Heywood's Western crops. Motor wagons appear in Manilas. one wagon built by A Bland for Mr Yoni Hiscox. Wagon table 18.5 feet by 7 feet, 80–90 bags wheat, notches for transport. Senate results forecast Labour 13, Government 6. Track located in Victoria mountains. truck driver body found buried. wool disappeared.
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A. OL Rigg
Napier Street
Tamworth
Watson's ‘Creek
Garthawen
Scholes
Py-Abrad
Ridgewwell
Garthoyren
Hazelwood
Watson
D. Wright
O'Toole
Chad
P. Abra
A. C
Yoni Hiscox
Hiscox
Senate
Awil
Labour
Victoria
Timek
Batteries Obtain Cliftons Assorted Clove
Fragmentary text mentions batteries and Cliftons and clove with unclear context. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the excerpt.
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Cliftons
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H's
Prestige
D Price
Loveliett
Kriesler
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
Joen D. Kennedy & Sons
A.C. Veness & Son
L ¥. Sweeny, Mlo
Optometrist
Sydney
Royal
GPO
H. A. Barraclouge Ltd
Strista and Opticians
George Street
Spm
Court House Hotel
Mx. M- M. Staphegson
A.S T.C
Northbrook
Arthur Street
Methodist
Gruinedale
Church of England
Old England
Outback
Australia
Maure
H. McDonald
Bowman
A. O. Veness
EB. H. Wilson
Im .Manilla
Justus McCourt
Mre.m. C. Perrin
Loyal Wool
Wineheombe
Carson
Carmarthen Pastoral Co. Ltd
Upper Manilla
A. M. Sueesby
Glenoals
Illa
R. J. B. Faulks
V. Bownton
Upper
Ewes
H. M Little
J. Skinner
GH. Donn
Tantworth
Synod Service
Wongo Creek
C.W.A
B. Geddes
Pres
AL Gardner
M. C. MacKenzie. Sons Pty. Ltd
Short's
Soldiers’ Club
Park
Manilla District
Scott's
L. Frank
Headiister
Shearer Austen
Seudbox
J. Robertson & CO
Hallstrom
A'T Short
J_T. ROBERTSON & CO
H. C. Dengate
M. D. MacKenzie & Keehee
Shorts
Palais Theatre
Robert’Taylor
Barbara Stanavye
Jon 'E. Brown
Exlaiond Lowel
Floreser Rive
Brady
Guy Kibbee
Opticians
Watsons
Ight
J. Wright
C. Hazelwood
H.,.g.stening
Department
of Agriculte
Manilas
Garthowen Winder
Wright Choles
Dolan
Skewes
Westbury
Tsagelwood
Abea
Wri
HY Ridgewell
the Scholes
Oris
Hazelwoot
N. Barton
A. Dookin
Sundries
WATSONS_CE
R. Rane
e.Doolan
W. Sain
Choles
Ridgewvell
Ry Hazel
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Ridgewell
Royal Wheat Competition
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
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