Rain drenched districts as points tally rise across regions
Rain persisted from Sunday into Monday with 146 points locally recorded and heavier falls in some areas. A big wind and rain storm crossed the wheat belt with no reported hail damage. Reports from Attunga, Headvale, Warongah, and Keepit Districts show substantial rainfall totals with limited wind or damage, while Upper Manilla reported 182 points and the weather remains stormy and mild in parts.
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Wheat Belt
Glen Oswald
Braes
H. Hawker
Klorn
W. C. Maunder
C. W. Coote
Attunga
Funga
Manilla
Elorn
Somertoz
Tamworth
Watts
Wyn Baldwin
A. Sulman
Eloora
A R. Heywood
Upper
Manilla Defeats Barraba In Rooke Challenge Cup
Tough weather frail conditions marked the match as rain poured on all ranges. Manilla defended the cup by three points with key late scores by North and Flynn giving Barraba a late lead before Manilla closed out the win. North led Manilla with 97 aggregate, while Barraba’s Hungerford and McArdle posted 97 and 95 respectively.
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Manilla
Barraba
Flynn
North
McLeod
Barraca
Hungerford
Manila
Welerd
McArdle
Manilla District Field Wheel Competition results and local notes
The report covers the Menills District Field Wheel Competition with 20 entries and a 141 point winner, plus crop yields and a flood advisory. It notes rain damage to wheat, sheep losses from a cold snap in New England, a local assault case, and social news from Miss Jean Bowman’s engagement celebration at Manilla Golf Club House.
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Mark Reynaldy
Beyoudé
Menills
Mega
Menills Agricultural Seciety
Manilla District Cricket Association Weekend Fixtures Canceled
Weather forces cancellation of all Test weekend fixtures. A grade standings list Rushes Creek on 18 points, Waratah 16, Wednesday Half Holiday 12, Watsons Creek and Rustirx Creek on 10. Next weekend’s fixtures feature Rushes Creek vs Waratah on the former club ground. Sunday matches will wrap the round, with possible reserve grade entry to be announced in Express on Thursday. NSW tennis beats Victoria 17 to 4 in interstate competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushes Creek
Waratah
Watsons Creek
Rustirx Creek
Wattan's Creek
Versatiles Visit Manilla for Two Night Show at Memorial Hall
The Versatiles company arrives at Memorial Hall Manilla for performances on Thursday and Friday November 9 and 10 with Lily Voehler and Ted Tutty in the bill. Ern Delavale Arnold Askworth Dan ONeill George Melroge and the Sparklers Ballet Marian Alberta Connie Gould Rene Wilson Dolly Bright present new ensembles and dances. The Delegates Eva and Lil perform new humorous songs and sketches as management promises a top class entertainment by artists who have appeared in leading theatres worldwide. A grand cabaret dance closes the program with the ballet girls and company members entertaining guests, joined by Dan ONeill at the piano.
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Memorial Hall
Manilla
Metropolitan
Lily Voehler
Ted Tutty
Sueews
Newton Carrol Company
Ern Delavale
Arnold Askworth
J. ©. Williamson
Dan O'Neill
George K. Melroge
Sparklers Ballet
Marian Alberta
Connie Gould
Rene Wilson
Dolly Bright
Delagates
Eva
Lil
World Trust
Beantepuk Ballet
Carlton Cabaret Orchestra
Brisbane
Manilla Police Court Defendant Fined For Assault
Mt Manilla police court heard the case of a man charged with unlawfully assaulting John Patrick Kine on November 4 in the yard of his residence. The defendant, very drunk, was found in a fighting attitude and admitted no knowledge of the trouble. He was fined £2 in default 4 days hard labour plus £7 10s for doctors' expenses and loss of time. In default a further 15 days imprisonment was ordered.
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Mt Manilla
Moortay
Mexity
J. Coates
W. Finnell
P. Joseph Michael Phair
John Patrick Kine
Manilla
Malone
King
Kings Residence
The Howard Header Power Unit and Variety Show
An advertisement lists The Howard Header Power Unit featuring The Versatiles with Queen Lily and comedian act. It names Erin Delsvall Dan ONeill Arnold Ashworth and Grimsby Oilskin Riding Coats and related apparel and gear.
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George E. Melrost
Queen Lily
Erin Delsvall
Dan O'Neill
Arnold = Ashworth
Diggers Reunion A Smoke Social This Saturday Night
A Diggers reunion social will be held Saturday evening at 7:30 at the Club Room. All Diggers invited. Also listings include sale of hats and straw hats at Roberts Bros, plus a report on cricket scores and Upper House election results.
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Meng
Roberts Bros
Manilla
Leazner
Elnh
Meeting on levying turf wicket at Manilla oval
A meeting of all interested in levying a turf wicket on the Manilla oval will be held on Saturday night at the Mechanics at 7.30 sharp. Convenors are D. M. Mackensie V. J. Byrnes A. R. Macleod C. N. Scott and A. G. Rowell.
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Manilla Oval
the Mechanics
D. M. Mackensie
V. J. Byrnes
A. R. Macleod
C. N. Scott
A. G. Rowell
Death of Mrs D Barnes at New Castle Hospital
Mrs D Barnes widow of David Barnes and former Wongo Creek resident died at New Castle Hospital aged 59. Survived by husband four daughters and a son, with brothers Jon Watts Manilla, Johan Watts Seinhilde Wongo Creek, and Jus Watts Mayfield.
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Barnes
Newcastle Hospital
David Barnes
Wongo Creek
M. Fraser
Inverell
Mayfield
Reg Barnes
Jon Watts
Manilla
Johan Watts
Seenhilde
Jus “Watts
Hall Mark Wins Melbourne Derby by Lengths at Cup Meeting
The Derby at Victoria’s Melbourne cup meeting was won by Hall Mark by five lengths from Palphar with Miramond third. In the Melbourne Stakes Regilla and Gaine Carrington were first and second. Cantela Stakes saw Carefree win with Whittingham second and Gordon’s Leap third. Hotham Handicap went to Pretzel ahead of Green Horn. In the Melbourne Cup 18 horses raced with Hall Mark starting 7/1 and defeating Shadow King. Topical and Gaine Carrington followed. Betting favored Hall Mark at 2/1 with Shadow King 40/1 and Topical 7/1.
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Palphar
Miramond
Regilla
Gaine Carrington
Kuva
Carefree
Whittingham
Green Horn
Pasha
Aztec
Hogily
Genie Carrington
Shadow King
Flail
Pretzel
Topical
Oro
Peter Jackson
James Aitch
Metallurgy
Ruach
Hall-Mark
Gaterina
Greenhorn
Bite
Lord
Miall Marie
Ballivan
Shadow Topical
Gaine Ostrington
James Aiteh
Rogilla
Gain Carrington
Hal Mark
Australian frontier life fiction praised by reader reviewers
A brisk note highlighting an Australian rural life volume described as readable and interesting. The writer shows strong knowledge of rural station life and frontline scenes. Sold by Ann and Robertson booksellers in Castlereagh Street Sydney at price six shillings.
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Ann and Robertson
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Wool market buoyant as prices hit season highs in Sydney brokers report
The Monday wool market was buoyant with strong prices up 5 to 7 percent on last week. Fleece lines showed gains with Greaxy merino fleece reaching 274d, other fleece fines 269d to 2434d, lambs 2244d, and Brigalows to 14d. Digger's Reunion to follow with a social at the Elnh room inviting all Diggers.
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Marine Fhuce
Sydney
Rickham
Blandford
Barraba
Oakhurst
Gunning
Nundle
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
Joen D Kennedy
Impson
Kelly
Manilla Street
Char W. Knoll PLC
Lond
George Street
North Aml
Royal Hotel
G.P.O
Denes Sy’ney HA Barragh Ough Ltd
Donen AF Gevwes Rever
Borah
John Winter
Mews Qoocar
Bert Stengert
Ford
Mesara Wilfred Nliffe
W. A. Boman
Nabewa
Mr. Homan
Mr. Tuliffe
Iee
Messrs. J. Winter
A. E Bowman
A. Nixon
G. Johnston
John King
Axxanl
TH. Maunder
Peel
Namoi
New England
Weather Bureau
Queensland
Trall’s Creek
K. Blanch
Mim Jean Bowman Extertsine
Manilla Golf Club
Jean Bowman
C. V. Veness
D. Coote
Miss Bowman
Geo. Bowman
Geo Bowman
Wm J. Winter
Borat
Rabawa
A. BE. Rowman
New Mex
Oakhampton
W. E. Kirk. Wongs
Nixon
Kimmings
Holt
UN Man
E. North
E. Doak
Gerrayting
Dori
G. Malone
G_ Johnston
Nabawa Jai
G. Perrine
Currana
Tednley Powe
Wonen
Barbaba
Tempest
W. Flynn
F. Weigall Ee
District Cricket Association
Nsw
Victoria
Sovartama Fos Sones
Dean Barver Wood
Igrial Hall
Hoveuber
Grimsby
Digger
Leis
Wit Weil
Iyokee
Tantegn
St Tumed
South Australia Dominail Victoria
Grimmett
Australia
Darling
South Australia
Hardeen
Dietech Fee Ace
T. G. Murray
John Peden
B. H. Farrer
H M. Pavnee
Myrtle Ross White
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