Wheat outlook in Manilla district as price hovers
The article examines the wheat profit prospects for Manilla district farmers at current prices. It notes expected yields, compares local costs with international markets, and warns the price is unlikely to improve amid global competition. Also referenced is a local government water scheme decision in Waleha and political reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla District
Ting
Gunnedah
Manilla
America
Britain
Australia
Beitsin
Spooner
Waleha
Douncil
P,p. Abbott
Tamworth
Depu
Memorial Hall lease row defers decision at Council meet
At a Municipal Council meeting a Kennedy Ind. Sons request for a Memorial Hall lease was discussed. Education Department urged against a 99 year lease even with rent, suggesting a 10 year council takeover with repairs funded by a covenant. Mayor warned against spending on renovations for a short lease. Capt. Chaffey to brief the department. The matter was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. D. Kennedy
Capt. Chaffey
Manilla Amateur Boxing Tournament Set at Memorial Hall
Arrangements are finalised for the amateur boxing tournament at Memorial Hall on Saturday night and over the following weeks. Entries come from Tamworth Attunga Barraba and Manilla with preliminaries of three two minute rounds and finals of four two minute rounds. Officials include referees Bert Nelson and Clayton and judges Byrnes Bynes Byes. Geoff Moore will MC, timekeepers Stewart Grantham, Miller handles scales and I J Roberts is recording secretary. The Boy Scouts Band will play during intervals and draw details will appear in Friday Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Tamworth
Attunga
Barraba
Manilla
Bryant
V. J. Byrnes
C. J. Bynes
J. A. Byes
Bert Nelson
Clayton
Pred Henneberry
Geoff Moore
Messrs
M. Stewart
Neil Grantham
T. G. Miller
I. J. Roberts
Boy Scouts
A.’ Dengate
R. M. Smith
Express
Your Friend the Stock and Station Agents Address Broadcast
Hon H Moulder MLC will speak on Your friend the stock and station agent from Tamworth at 7 30 pm on November 16. Moulder heads the Stock and Station Agents Association. A cricket tour by Manilla and Bingara teams is noted with players listed. Walton town progress urged via water scheme. Walcha mayor praised for pivotal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock and Station Agents
Moulder
M.L.C
Tamworth
My. Moulder
Stock and Station Agents’ Association
Walcha
Manilla
Manilla hosts parliamentary rink in weekend bowls clash
Manilla welcomed a visiting parliamentary rink with Capt. F A Chaffey and councillors H L Primrose Norman Thomas guiding teams. The Manilla foursome J F Wearne V J Byrnes A G Blanch and A R McLeod lost 31 22 to the Tamworth side led by A Joseph Walters Cohen Payton and Swain. The visiting president W J Byres presided at the interval and expressions of pleasure were exchanged. Other fixtures saw Tamworth triumph 25 16 over Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Willoughby
L. Sanders
F. A. Chaffey
H. L. Primrose
North Sydney
Norman Thomas
Bondi
R Newman
Tamworth
J. F. Wearne
J Byrnes
A. 0. Blanch
A. R Mcleod
A. Joseph
Tamworth Club
Walters
A. Cohen
H Payton
C. M. Podmore
D. N. Scott
BM. Smith
S. W. Swain
W. J. Byres
Mr. Joseph
Capt. Chaffey
V._ J Byrnes
A. G. Blanch
A. BR. McLeod
N. Thomas T. A. Chaffey
R. Newman
H. Primrose
J. Walters
H. Payten
N. Scott
R. M. Smith
W. Swain
Gauzing Against Mosquitoes Debate at Council Meeting
Health inspector Mr di Blair reported most tanks in the water area are gauzed but some householders have not complied. Council decided the occupier bears no responsibility. landowners must gauge tanks. Notices with 14 day limits will be served to defiers before legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Blair
Ald
Wilshiveit
Cole
Ald. Wilshire
Orange
Poppy Day Appeal in Manilla Raises 19 Pounds 12 Shillings
The local Returned Soldiers' League branch conducted the Poppy Day drive on the Saturday before Armistice Day. Proceeds of £19 12s will aid distressed returned men. Mrs R E Hudson and Mrs J Coates led the poppy sale with assistance from NL Rodgers, D Wilshire, Oram and J Park. The Manilla Convent School plans its annual concert on Tuesday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Returned Soldiers’ League
R.E Hudson
J. Coates
Council to address Namoi river discolouration river pollution
Ald Wilshire insisted the Namoi river shows persistent discolouration from slush from Watsons Creek and urged sending a direct complaint to the Minister for Mines. Ald Kennedy proposed routing via Captain Chaffey while the mayor asked for water samples labeled by date and place to assess erosion and chemical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilshire
Watson's Creek
Mather
Tn Seeon
Ald
Kennedy
Gapt
Chaffey
Manilla
Ald. Kennedy
Speoner
Namoi
Heav
Bell
Gouneil
Woorf
Owas
Watson’s Creek
Mining Board
Armidale
Wheat Stocks Grow At Manilla Silo And Station
At Manilla the wheat intake tops 40 000 bags with daily flow over 3 000 bags. Night arrivals push 28 000 bags to the silo while 12 500 bags go into stock. Early crops harvested. one farmer reports cutting over half of a large area with yields near 27 bushels per acre. Another farmer finishes 600 acres with similar 27 bushels per acre.
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Manilla Silo
Manilla
Farewell to Popular Bank Manager at York Cafe Hall
Friends and business associates will bid farewell to R. R. Dobbie manager of the Bank of New South Wales Toca branch who is being transferred to Sydney head office. The event on Saturday November 19 will also welcome the new local manager Mr Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Dobbie
Toca
Bank of New South Wales
Sydney
York Cafe
Pan
Hudson
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Mary Ellen Gallagher
Clare- Mount
Manilla
New South Wales
Notich
Mary Allen ‘Gallagher
Supreme ‘Court of New South Wales
Beatrice Ann Blanch
Ernest William Gallagher
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Tme
John D. Kennedy and Sons
Manila
Abbott and Allon
Castlereagh Street
Barraba Horse Sale and Local Notes Lead Newspaper
Barraba auctioneer W H A McKid announces a draugh horse sale at Barraba on November 26 with a consignment of 30 well bred saddle horses. The piece also mentions stock investors opportunities, local bank tellers, and multiple residents on holiday or in work, with notes on a coming Ma Millla Symphony Orchestra concert and staff changes at Tamworth and Manilla telephony offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barraba
W. HA. McKid
Mir Norman King
A. B. Longmuth
Miss Uren
King’s Gross
R. D. Brown
Longmuir
A. ©. Véness
Belmont
Sonian
Redmond
Ma. Redond
Mamilla Symphony Orchestra
Booteh
Oliva Pengilley
Commonwealth Bank Stafl
Boudi
Jack Callender
Tamworth
Pat Veness
Tam Worth
Manilla
Norman King
Balourie Barraba
Willin
HIOW
W. H. McKid
Snow White at Palais Draws Wide Crowd Last Week
Crowds from Manilla district Tamworth Barraba Gunedah and Boggabri attended Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Palais. The film, once extended in Sydney, screened in the country for the first time. Stock Sales Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report 31383 sheep and lambs penned Monday with mostly good trade quality. Prices were steady with a few primes. Cattle yarded 8002. heavy bullocks and good vealers scarce. Prime steers and vealers firmer. cows £11, bulls £14/10, vealers £9. Sale is set for Friday 25 Nov at Manilla yards. Jo Bytes seeks consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow White
Palais
Manilla District
Tamworth
Barraby
Gunedah
Boggabri
Sydney
Jo Bytes
Manilla
Wool sales and local notes across Sydney week
Wool sales listed by buyer with prices in pence per pound and quantities, including D A Boytan and C W Conta, plus a farmer selling wheat at 3/1 a bushel. Also mentions Miss Betty Bettison returning after holidays with her parents and a family trip of Mr and Mrs A Bettigon and Kennedy party departing Manilla for Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
D A. Boytan
Betty Bettison
Gessnocle Hospital
A. Bettigon
Ald
M. Kennedy
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Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy & Son
Business House
Ansler
A. C. Veness & Son
M. F. Sweeney
MLO. Ophonettast—Byanny
Chas
W. Knoli
G.P
Dubbo
Hubby
Ic P.M
Bingara
Nest
B. Anstey
Mr Finlay
R. Doghan
J. Williams
R. McDonald
D. McDonald
BH. Staire
Snape
T. Vidler
Schaefer
A. J. Dyson
L. Ridgewell
J. Watts
5. Lawman
P. King
F. Green
B. Browning
D. McMillan
F. Grady
B. Ridgewell
Byfield
W. Kutcher
J.A. Bie
Manilly Convent School
Manilla Boy Scouts
I. W. North
Hall's Creek Flall
North’s Orchestra
Algo
P. Ferry
Wongo Creek
W.A. Street
M. Gardner
Hon. Lee
Engate's
Presbyterian
Sinndell and Spences
J. “l. Rob
Brison & GO
Dengath's
J. T. Robertson & CO
LWO
Neids Tailor
Adia’s
North-west Swimming Association
Fox
Ray Doohan
Lee
Noel Simpson
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