Inquest On Shooting Tragedy Victim Frank Thorne
An inquest at Manilla details Frank Thorne's death from a close range gunshot at Rayfield near Manilla on October 7. Witnesses including Hedley Thorne and Constable J Stanford describe the scene, a 12 gauge shotgun, a stick across the body, and the absence of signs of a struggle. Hedley Thorne testifies Frank appeared well earlier, having conversations about sheep, before a pistol shot ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Michael —Windeyer
Oficer
Manilla
Windsyer
J. Stanford
Mabilla
Fitzgerald
Frank
Thorne
Bhot
Rayfield
Cepit
Abut
Stanford
Medhurst
Bayfield
Fra Thorne
Hedley
Sel. Maskill
Con‘stable
Hedley Thome
Maskill
Thomas Thorne
Werris Creek
Sydney
Local Government Elections in Manila Shire Nominees Declared Re-Elected
Electors will not vote on December 18 as all six vacancies are filled by unopposed nominees. Riding A lists Bowman and Heywood. Riding B Byrnes and Mungo Park. Riding O Gallagher and Robertson. Park nominations open at 7 pm tomorrow with five nominees for seven vacancies.
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Manilows Shire
Thomas George “Bowman
Frank Roy Heywood
Brian
Vincent _ “Byrnes
Mungo Park
Ambrose Mibert Gallagher
George “Stuart
Robertson Park
Opening Of Silo Receives Wheat After Harvest Start
Manilla silo will open tomorrow for the reception of bulk wheat and bagged wheat sacks. Hours not yet fixed. harvesting has begun in several districts and should be in full swing by the end of the week.
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Manilla
Moody witness recounts Thorne health decline before death
In December 1952 Thorne showed poor health with thinning eyes and weight loss. He left his job at year end and returned by March seeking his old position. Health deteriorated again in July, he complained of inability to eat, and grew forgetful. On the day before death he mislaid sheep at Rayfield and acted unusually, despite generally being trustworthy.
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Bichélor
SNES
Rayfield
Thorne
Jeft
Ir. Byrnes -Saidie
Gunnedah
Sydney
Rayfiel
Johnson
New State Movement denounces ministerial poll ban
After a New England New State Movement executive meeting, a statement accuses the Minister for Local Government of interfering with local polls on statehood. The group argues the minister acts beyond his authority and fuels separatist sentiment, threatening regional unity with Sydney.
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New England New State Movement
P. A. Wrigh
Speaner
Sydney
Pats Hamenk
Appeal For Funds From Maniha Varens and Citizens Association
The Maniha varenys and Citizens Association appeal for funds to support their organizations and citizens, relying on past aid and urging donations to the President of the Pine Cordial or the Rural School headmaster. A Jersey cow breeder remarked that Sydney milks resemble a mix of crushed chalk and water, implying poor quality.
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Jersey
Sydney
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Fnairn’s
Nairn
Ry Houss- Swife
Axminster Hall
Axminster
Local Gov. Elections
Grocery Service
Hays Nok Sreh
New State Movement
Renshaw
New’ England
The
Maniha Varenys and Citizens Association
Tor. Fittmis
Stoddart
Hayward
Sergeneces
Coopers
P.O
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