Cockburn Shire plans extra tar paving to Klori
Cockburn Shire Council nears completion of 15 miles of tar paving from Attunga to Tamworth and plans to borrow £3000 to extend to Klori where it meets Mandowa Shire. The Main Roads Board will fund £300 for every £100 spent, promising a cost effective upgrade that could set a pattern for Mandowa Shire.
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Cockburn Shire
Attunga
Tamworth
Cockburn
Kilori
Main Roads Board
Birthday Party of Tamworth CWA Branch Held
The Tamworth Rest Room hosted a Friday birthday party for the C A and C A The Birthday Party of the Tamworth branch of the C W A was held at the Tamworth Rest Room on Friday last. A number of the members of the Manilla branch attended and spent a very enjoyable afternoon. The State President, Mrs Sawyers C B E, was present and delivered an interesting address.
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Tamworth
C.W.A
Manilla
Sawyers C
Grant of £25 for Manilla Recreation Ground
The Minister for Lands informs Captain F A Chaffey that on behalf of Manilla Municipal Council a grant of 25 pounds has been approved. The funds will be paid to the Council for maintenance and improvement of Manilla Recreation and Show ground.
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Manilla
F. A. Chaffey
Manilla Municipal
Visit of the Bishop of Armidale to Manilla
The Right Reverend John Moyes will visit Manilla on Saturday November 20 for a Confirmation Service at 8 p m. Nearly 40 candidates will be confirmed. Many recall his August mission visit with joy and will welcome another chance to hear him.
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Armidale
John Moyes
Manilla
P.m
Manilla Rural School hosts Armidale trainees this term
Armidale Teachers College men begin extended practical teaching at Manilla District Rural School under Principal L Frank with staff support. Thirteen second year men start on 23 November for three weeks, followed by thirteen first year men on 30 November for two weeks. college lecturers will supervise.
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Armidale
T. McDonald
Manilla
A Stranger Visits Boott's Newsagency
A stranger enters Scott's Newsagency on Monday afternoon but is not welcomed. A broom strike ends his life, and the baby snake, brown and pencil thick at eighteen inches, lies on a dust pan for onlookers.
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Scott
Water Cartage Licenses Granted With Conditions
At the latest Municipal Council meeting the Inspector reported two applications for water carters by G R Evans and Roy Watch. Licenses to sell water in the municipality were granted conditionally, subject to source verification of rain water and permission from water owners. Alderman Kennedy inquired about the rain water source. The mayor must approve proof of supply before licenses are finalized. China is awakening with Canton banners urging proper conduct and dress for women.
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G. Rt. Evans
Roy
Ald
J. N. Kennedy
J. N Kennedy
Manilla Graziers Hear on Rates Increase At Board
At a Manilla Branch meeting of the Graziers Association of New South Wales on the 7th instant discussion centered on a resolution urging the Tamworth Pastures Protection Board be informed the branch disapproves of this year’s rate rise. Director M. Park explained the levy was restored to pre low mood levels after past depressions, with rabbit control and maintenance funded by the Board. He noted landholders with proper rabbit proof fencing can obtain half-rate concessions, which may be withdrawn if conditions slip. Bowman questioned why concessions were disallowed in some cases this year. Park advised landowners to seek Board investigation if they believe they meet conditions yet lack concessions.
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Manilla
F. E. Heywood
M. Park
Bowman
Park
Railway Sleeping Car Ask for Barraba Sydney Sleeper Smoking Compartment
At the final meeting of Manilla Graziers Association motioned by Mr M Park, the Railway Department should provide a smoking compartment on the Barraba Sydney sleeping car and attach the bear to the sleeper of the Glen Innes mail train on both journeys. The conductor of the car is to attend to passenger requirements on the Barraba Sydney sleeper.
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Manilla
Hobden Wool Sale Tops Prices at Sydney Auction
Hobden wool from Messrs A H and W Geddess at Sydney sold Wednesday with high bids reaching 25d the season’s top for Manilla Diatriet. The clip averaged over 19d per lb. Sales included 9 at 25d, 7 at 2144, 5 at 234d, 7 at 23d, and 6 at 194d, while Mr G V Bowman’s lip sold to 201d.
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Sydney
A. H
W. Geddess
Hobden
Manilla
G. V. Bowman
Red Tape Halts Job Ads in NSW Times
The Wellington Times faced Department of Labour and Industry interference after offering free job ads for unemployed locals. Officials warned that a Labor Agent registration was required to assist in securing work. Bush fires at Moree destroyed 400 acres of wheat and damaged harvests with 100 farmers aiding firefighting efforts.
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Nsw
Wellington W
Times
Moree
First Test at Brisbane in 1936 37 Series
Australia and England prepare for the first test at Brisbane on December 3. Bradman will captain with Oldfield keeper and McCabe, Brown, Fingleton, OBrien in the top order. Bowlers include OReilly, McCormack, Ward, Ebeling, and Chipperfield as allrounder. Seivers and Badcock are waiting for openings.
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Australia
England
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Lillywhite
D. W. Gregory
Hivo Lo
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
Bradhan
Oldfield
O’rielly
McCormack
Ward
Grimmett
Brown
Fingleton
McCabe
Ebeling
Chipperfield
Brien
Robinson
Bradman
O'Brien
O'Rielly
Seivers
Badcock
Badeock
NSW and England World Series clash ends near draw at Sydney
NSW won the toss and batted, posting 273 in the first innings led by McCabe 83 and Robinson 91, Hammond taking five wickets. England were dismissed for 153, with Barnett 70 and Hammond 39. NSW dominated again to reach 326, forcing England to chase 447. A late wireless pole fire at Goondiwindi interrupted play.
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N.S.W
England
Hammond
New South Wales
Sydney Cricket Ground
McCabe
Robinson
McGilvray
Hynes
Oldfield
O'Reilly
White
Fagg
Barnett
Wood
Hammon
Leyland
Hardstatt
Fishlock
Worthington
Ames
Allen
Sims
Copson
Mudge
Fingleton
Madge
Marks
Chipperfield
Engine for sale 34 H.P. Saddle Tank side valve
1929 BBA saddle tank 34 hp side valve engine, all electric, full in strokes, good condition. Priced at £40. Call after 6 pm to Mr. Ford c/o Mrs. Martin, Rowan Street, Manilla.
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Ford
Martin
Rowan Street
Manilla
Bereavement thanks to Dr Waterhouse Manilla District Hospital
Grace Cross expresses heartfelt thanks to Dr Waterhouse and the staff at Manilla District Hospital, to relatives and all friends for kindness, sympathy, and floral tributes during her recent bereavement.
Scout Notes at Masonic Hall Parade Tenderfoot Testing
A large gathering of Scouts at the Masonic Hall on Monday November 9 saw three new members pass their tenderfoot test with flying colors. Activities included ambulance practice with patients aiding bandages, Morse flag signaling, Hat and Start games, indoor football where Kangaroos beat Kookaburras, and a closing note that rain is awaited before camping resumes. The piece ends with a light jest about Jupiter Pluvius.
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Masonic Hall
Jupiter Pluvius
Bowling Club completes clubhouse and grounds work
The Bowling Club The Clb has bought an oil driven mower and a water weighted roller for the green now covered with grass. A large earth filling gift from Me D M Mackenzie helps fill a steep bank for sowing lawn grass. The clubhouse nears completion and opening to members is postponed to November 25 for inspection.
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Clb
D. M. Mackenzie
Graziers Association Manilla Branch Meeting Minutes
Members present at the Manilla branch meeting include Park chairman and McDonald, Heywood, Dowe, Holt, and others. The group paid tribute to the late W Molloy, debated Namoi River pollution, Tamworth district elections, and garden plot rates, and resolved to press wool payment timing and rabbit clearance efforts.
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Manilla
The
Graziers’ Association
Mess
BE Park
F. B. Brooken
C. McDonald
A- McDonald
E. Heywood
E. Park
G BE Surtor
H. Vy, Dowe
G. N. Stafford
A. E. Coote
G. BE. Bowman
M. Park
A. Sulman
GB. M Holt
0. Dowe
G. A. Vipite
A. Glover
H. Fairlie Singh
W. Molloy
Namoi
Watson’s , Creek
Messrs
B. M. Holt
M Park
Tramworth
Tamworth
A. McDonald
Japan
Municipal Council
Manilla Atres
G. B. M. Holt
Kerb
G. E. Bowman
G. A. White
F. E. Heywood
PP. Board
Manilla Show Seeks Special Prizes and Early Submissions
The Manilla show secretary urges donations of special prizes now, as the schedule will be printed by week’s end. Wheat samples are invited in classes for hard semi hard soft and Ford varieties, with prizes of 7/6 for first and 2/6 for second. Memberships are being accepted and urged to join early to avoid a rush.
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Ford
Shire Council and Boards Schedule for Saturday
The Shire Council meets at 10 a m on Saturday the Hospital Board at 2 30 p m and the Show Committee at 7 30 p m Cockburn Shire plans a river bridge at Retreat costing 2400 pounds Bradman 192 in the match against Victoria now has most centuries by an Australian Cricketer Victoria 401 South Australia 286 Rigg 97 Gregory 85 led Victoria in reply to 286 173 for 1 in second innings Rigg 87 Darling 84 not out.
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Cockburn
Bradman
Victoria
South Australia
Rigg
Gregory
Darling
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