Electrification at Tamworth Manilla Link Faces Huge Cost
A 1915 discussion outlines the Tamworth to Manilla electric scheme. It would require extensive investment in new lines poles and a distribution station. Consumers would see no price relief without large demand guarantees and higher capacity. Water supply is proposed as a parallel solution to support Manilla’s growth.
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Ares
Manilla
Brosure Tamworth
Manius
Tamworth
Thais
Eleetie Licht
Zie Stern Battery
Emire
Fanilla
Sucgeeding Aod Wits
Vosted
Becauge
Powry
Powrie
Nanior
Hecom & Iine
Manilin
Achenie
Abbott Named as Senate Candidate in New England
Colonel P. P. Abbott, a long-time North electorate figure and former mayor, announces candidacy for the Senate. A World War I veteran, CMG recipient, and Liberal-Interests candidate, he has strong rural support and a history of public service in Glen Innes and New England.
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P. P. Abbott
Senate
Genera
Country Party
Colonel Abbott
Hobart
Tasmania
New South Wales
Sydney University
Glen Innes
North
New England
Frank Foster
Labor Party
Edmund Lonsdale
Glen Tnnex
Foster
Fedral
Bowman
New Enga
Abbott Netton
12Th Light Horse
Eerpt
Gallipoli
France
Salisbury
England
Passchendale
Australia
Cmg
Kpoli
Stev Cmg
Abbott
Independents Edge Wongo Creek In Thrilling Test
The Independents visited Wongo Creek on Saturday and chased a target after a tight bowing display. Captain J Brady top scored with 23 while H Coote and W Abberfield contributed key innings as Wongo Creek fought back before the Independents sealed victory.
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Wongo Creek
Jack Brady
H. Coote
Baker
Reeves
L Coote
F. Joote
Barwick
H Coote
Porter
Neil Brady
W. Abberfield Ford
C .Sehaefer
W. Abberfield
Scanlon
N. Sehaefer
W. Aberfield
Wongo Creek Hall
Johnson
Rigney
Rehaefer
Tom Abberfield
F. Burgman
Schaefer
Coote
Boreman
Abberfield
Tan Abbefield
Sen Jon
Tank Mart
Henshell
Jongz
J. Johnson
Joe Gardner
Brady
Ly Coote
E. Johnsone
W. Johnson
Independents
Renros
Armidale Methodist Synod opens regional gathering
The twelfth annual synod of the Armidale Methodist District convened Tuesday, covering a vast North West field including Tenterfield, Inverell, Armidale, Tamworth, Narrabri and Quirindi. Ministers present include Revs W H Cheetham, J Thompson, G Knox Read, L Risch, G E Vide, A J Gould, W Hide, C L O Connor and others with North West Mission representatives.
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Armidale
Tenterfield
Glen Thnes
Inverell
Gayra
Trail Tamworth Wortis Creek
Quirindi
Boggabri Narrabri
Mores
Gunnedah
North-West Mission
W. Tl. Cheetham
R. S Walker
North West Mission
Messrs
EB. Hurlstone
8. T. Thompson
Convent School Concert at Manila Memorial Hall
Readable text notes a Convent School concert at Manila Memorial Hall on Thursday November 26. The record includes parliamentary remarks about entertainment and a supplier sample from Mackenzie's and Sons Tid for Kil Pest insect extinguisher claimed to kill flies ants spiders and other insects.
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St. Joseph's Convent
Manila Memorial Hall
Mackenzie's and Sons Tid
Wheat competition in Manilla district invites Royal Show entries
The Manilla Farmers and Settlers Association invites wheat growers with 50 acre crops to enter the Royal Show. Officials note Manilla district crops rival others despite drought and urge farmers to contact Secretary C Reeves for entry details. The association may run a local competition with prizes of £35 £20 and £15 to encourage district growers.
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Wade
Mantlla
Tailoryhen
Royalize
Thors
Too
C Reeves
Manilla Farmers and Settlers Association
Uve
Seamen Strike Turned Riot Over Firearms Threats
Civil War era unrest as seamen clash with police during a Free mantle strike. Police armed with rifles and bayonets endure daily encounters as nearly all officers are injured. Seamen secretary Mr Houghton was absent at the front, with rioters remaining organized in the rear. Improvised weapons show planned violence, though police avoid shooting.
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Freemantle
Houghton
Local election bids wane as candidates weigh options
The report notes the closing near Thursday November 12 for returning offers with Mr J Coates. Few voters have shown interest and no names are spoken as likely contenders. The current team is expected to stand for the section and candidates have only a few days to decide.
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J. Coates
Church Serviors Service Schedule Report
Armistice Day details include Holy Communion at 7 p.m. Rev. R. A. Harris leads a service. Ania Bere and 7 children listed. location Halls Creek or Weil sais. Services noted for November n.
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Ania Bere
Halls Creek
Weil Sais
R. A. Harris
Church and meeting times and speakers listed
A fragment lists times and venues for services and events. Includes United 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church and 7.30 p.m. Methodist Church with mentions of Rev. A. J. Gould and speakers such as Mr. J. R. Heywood and F. E Hexwood related to Nomoi River and Manila.
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United
A.m
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Pan
Upper
Manila
A. J. Gould
New Mexico
J. R. Heywood
Nomoi River
Hexwood
Parents and Citizens Meeting on November 12
The November meeting of the association will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m with 9 attendance expected. Citizens are urged to attend to discuss the Continental school event planned for month’s end and to finalize fundraising plans for the association’s funds.
Mechanical Pictures Star Dorothy Devers Refuses Fondle Scene
Dorothy Devers star of The Tomadog in the new Chadwick Picture at Mechanics Pictures refuses any fondle scene. She jokes she would rather run a rattlesnake nest than endure a poison oak twig on set, recalling past trouble with the plant and the tiny star. The Australian Red Cross Society appoints Mrs Alfred Toe as Director of Voluntary Aids to organize help for the Marker Fire at Rosg Hall and the Red Cross refreshment stand at the January motor show.
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Dorothy Devers
Australian Red Cross Sociery _ Mra
Alfred Toe
Voluntary Aids
Rosg Hall
Red Frosy Society
Junary
Wool Bales Demand at Sydney Sales Noted
A Sydney sale saw 12400 bales offered on Tuesday with 12143 sold at auction and 2695 sold privately. Greasy merinos brought strong prices, with bidding reaching notable levels.
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Sydney
Melange of Political Rants and Local Elections Discourse
A fragmented report from Australian political discourse covers unionism debates, Labour and Nationalist clashes, and candidates like Mr. Bruce and Mr. Chariton. It notes statements on workers rights, suffrage, and the role of government, with remarks from Alderman Waterford and other local figures amid an election context.
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PF. P. Abbott
Fonge
J. Brady
Burgman
Baker F
Coate
B. Porter
Bradyohnson
Schaefer + Henshelfeld
Nofer H Baker
Tiewey
Ant
Suan Rie
Instell
Abber
vling—Raker
Viz Abrfield
T._ Ablefield
Sehacfer
Sf Sthaotar
Ee Methodist Synod
Mhareh
Strathfield
Church of England
D. McDowall
Reynolds
Stevens
Byers
Allen
White
Bridges
Mien
Watts
Coupland
Alten
Arch White
H Bridges
B. Dawson
Reid
M_ Roberts
Handaaker H Allen
D. Roberts
Byrnes H Allen
Awhiteh Allen
Rtevens
Byrnes
R. Allen
A. Reynolds
A. White
Shaw
R.allen
Ty Briers
Art White
Scanton
Glover
McDonald
Reid Rye
Handsaker
Roberts
White Sand
Coote N. Aherfield
J. Henshall
Trowdar
J Tohnson
S. Schaefer
Draenin
J. Gardner
Wconte
Northern Rivers
K. Tobnaon
Mit
Barraba
Alayval
Shaw and
Chave
Abfor
Herfield
Hartley
Wa.w. Assembly
Page
Dr. Page
Unioniate of
Renee Eit
Rome
Chariton
Bruce
Moree
Fruce
Scateman
Donald
Fitspstrek
Hiell
Han
Eerah
J. E Williams
Central Executive
Sree
P_ Crowth
Tiagore
Richmond
Hagen
Weaver
M.L.A
Labor
Curlewis
Ald
Waterford
Rane
Barserf
Manilla District
Corella
Baldwin Schools
Weamelane
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