Shire Council Debates Weeds Policy And Labor Shortages
Saturday council session focused on tackling nosious weeds with sterner measures if needed. Dr M L Park urged a clear future policy to counter weed threats, noting 20 years of effort and a poor season last year that set back progress. Yellow daisy and mint weed seen as major dangers to pastoral industry as labour shortages hindered action.
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Gr. G. A. White
ML Park
Burr
Erin
Darling Downs
N.S.W
Cr. G
Park
Gany
J. Byrnes
Distriet
Yellow Daisy
Butle
Timi Cnely
Nonson
Mringpector Bell
Obituary Mrs M J Rodd Widowed Resident of Strathfield
Mrs Margaret Jana Rodd died at Strathfield on November 7 at age 87 widow of T T Rodd formerly of Tremayne Wongo Creek. She came to Wongo Creek with her husband in 1890 and lived there until his 1920 death then moved to Sydney and Strathfield. Survived by four daughters Mrs T Donnelly Mr Percy Brown Miss Ivy Rodd Mrs O Conor and sons George Robert Trevor. The towers took place at Rookwood.
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Strathfeld
Margaret
Jana Rodd
T. 7 Rodd
Tremayne
Wongo Creek
Vizi
T. Donnelly
Stanmore
Percy Brown
Burwood
Ivy Rodd
New York Hospital
O’conor
Strathfield
Messrs. George
Durban Court
Robert
Trevor Rodd
Manius
Rookwood
Bush fire education proposed at Shire Council meeting
At Saturdays Shire Council gathering, various government and non governmental bodies discussed creating a bush fire conscious spirit for the coming summer. The danger of fires was stressed and ideas included lectures for school children, posters, and public education to prevent fires, with Q. J. Bythes noting that school children are not as careless as fire party participants.
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Shire
Conneil
Mom Interstad
Q. J. Bythes
Council re-elected unopposed amid praise and patience
Returning officer Mr Coates announced no opposition to the sitting council. Dr Heywood congratulated councillors while noting ratepayers' satisfaction despite criticism. Two councillors claimed that, despite hard times, the council retains goodwill and confidence of ratepayers.
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Coates
Heywood
Shire Council expands superannuation to more workers
Mandows Shire reports the local governing bodies now cover all employees aged 17 with three years service, raising annual costs by about £90. The council plans to encourage retirement planning to ease labor shortages. Discussions on noxious weeds focus on Patersons Curse control methods and future policy while a Dowe report prompts botany identifications. North Manilla shows heavy impact and eradication efforts.
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Clerl
Mandows
Ita
Paterson
A. V. Dowe
Chieh
M. Parle
Manilla
Gurinedak
Welcome Home Three Manilla Soldiers From War Service
A large turnout at Manilla Memorial Hall honored three returned soldiers Pte TK Hall Cpl G Hatch and Cpl Kevin Doring with a social evening. Speakers Dr BR Heywood Rev Battershy and Mr Miller praised their courage and urged continued support for ex servicemen amid ongoing democratic duties.
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ALF
Manilla
Pte
TK. Hall
Lonea
G, Huteh
Ganee
Kevin Doring
Lave Bes
Welemne
Alwaya
BR. Heywood
Dr. Heywood
Australia
Aifort
Mel G.miller
Leagtin
Mr. Miller
League
Teague
Rev. Battershy
Manilla Mo
H. McDonald
Enes
Eppras
Tinea
Kevin
Dorin
G. Hatch
Hallalan
Manda
Municipal Election Nominations For Seven Seats
The municipal returning officer announced twelve candidates vying for seven seats in the upcoming election on December 6. Nominated include Alfred Battersby Joseph Contas Jack Cole Arthur Corcoran William Gannon Charles Ghye George Grill Alton Macleod Charles Marsden Colin Scott Leo Walker Clive Wilshire. Six incumbents were renominated and Mayor Kennedy did not seek re election. New aspirants are Battersby Cole Corcoran Gounon Marander Walker.
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W. A Pilsell
Vic
Alfred Battersby
Oh Munn
Toseph Contas
Jack Cole
Arthur Hilary Corcoran
William Frederick Gannon
Charles Gear Ghye
George Frederick Grill
Alton Richmond Macleod
Charles Albert- Marsden
Colin Norman Scott
Leo Gerard Walker
Clive Lloyd
Wilshire
Stockugent
Counicil
Messra Coates
Ghys
Grill
Macleod
Scott
Ald
N. Kennedy
N. Kennedy, Did Not Seek Re-Election. New Aspirants For’ Civic Honore
Rey A. Battersby
J, Cole
Eh, Corcoran
W. F. Gounon
C_ AL Marader
Walker
Mackenzie Honoured By Merchants Pty Ltd Directors Dinner
Mr F B Mackenzie of Glen Tones was presented a silver salver at a Royal Automobile Club of Australia Sydney dinner honoring his 30th year as a director of War Company. Tributes praised his role in the companys growth. Mr D M Mackenzie spoke, reflecting on past efforts to establish Merchants Pty Ltd.
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Mackenzie
Glen Tones
Royal Automobile Club of
Austall Sydney
Piy. Tita
Cotimedierae
Con- Hattons
War Company
Paic
D. M. Mackenzie
Merchants Pty. Ltd
Chaffey to Visit Manilla. Welcomes Home Party Held
Mr W A Chaffey M I A told xpress by phone from Sydney he would visit Manilla on Saturday to meet constituents and handle electorate correspondence at Parliament House attended by a secretary. A welcome home function featured speeches and musical items with Mayor J Kennedy in attendance and Norths Orchestra providing music for a social evening at Memorial Hall.
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W. A. Chaffey
Sydney
Manilla
Chaffey
T.M
Mary
A. G.doring
Kevin
Mr. Doring
Utmra
Jwe
Clelay
Reese Ba Pee
North
Private sale offers furniture and harness at low price
A broad church and community notice lists private sale items including furniture harness sulky chaff cutter tools and more. W Singleton River Street Manilla and Danob and Buis Party-Mentrial advertise tickets 2 shillings while inviting donations and patronage for the IC H funds. Organisers Presbyterian Womens Guild schedule stalls, pudding orders, and secretary contact Mrs Arthun. Monthly Red Cross meeting noted plus Red Cross Day street stall on 28 November in Manilla.
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W. Singleton
River Street
Manilla
Danob and
Buis
H. Funds
Mus
TL OG Veness
A Care N
Presbyterian Womens Guild
Knos
Arthun
Sutherland
Rowan Street
Manila
Red Cross Societs
Cowneil Chambers
Red Cross
Society
Chapman
J.T. Robertson and. CO
Maize Marketing Board Referendum Proclaimed 1941
Government notice invites reference to proclamation in Gazette No 138 31 October 1941 declaring 1923 as a day for poll on forming a Maize Marketing Board. Minister W Dunn sets date and venue Palais Theatre for a public concert by St Joseph’s Convent pupils. Other items note Kevin Doring’s gas goggles and Manila search for similar eyewear.
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W. Dunn
Je Palais
St. Joseph's Convent
Iiddies
Kevin Doring
England
Kevin
Manilla
Dal
Coupland Bros
Menilis
Sky Ee
Manilla Bilo The Silo Opens Amid Busy First Day
Manilla Bilo The Silo opened under Mr Harry Dimmoels with 7 era wagons lined up at 7 am for the cafe launch. Over 1000 bags handled as Mensen Coupland Bros. moved 1000 butts and Tom Tiscox reported significant loads. Carriers praised swift wheat handling and minimal delays. A Manilla lab team will visit Guonadah Sunday with A and B pennants, listing many players and officials. several were unavailable and a Wednesday night A vs B match is planned with all players asked to attend.
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Harry Dimmoels
Mensen Coupland Bros
Tom Tiscox
Manilla Lab
Guonedah
Ore
D. Bowler
A. Blaugh
A.’S. Davia
W.B. ‘Wearner
BW. North
C. T. Hayward
D. Pattricl
W. Conpland
A R Macleod
J.N. Feyenuieay
Cow Placide Sinithese
J. Byrnes
A. BR. Pisher
Z. Biot
W- Pittman
G N. Scott
A. D. Kelly
Podmore
J. Bynnias
Swain
Kennedy
O. Ghys
F. A. Sampson
Manilla Aldermen Election Candidates Named 1941
Town Clerk Walter Filsell lists candidates for the Manilla Aldermen election to form the new council. Alfred Battersby Joseph Coates Jack Corcoran Arthur Gannon William Baker Albert Prendergast Alton Marsden Colin Scott Leo Wilshire Clive Walker are the announced nominees with voting set for December 6, 1941 at Council Chambers Strafford Street from 8 am to 8 pm. The notice notes more qualified candidates than seats and names the polling place and hours.
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Walter Arthur Filsell
Aldeymen
Sven
Conneil
Strafford Street
Manilla
Wilsell
Connel
Crossing plan for Greenhatches Creek debated at Shire Council
Saturday meeting discussed seven new crossings over Greenhatches Creek. Swing bridge proposals to aid school access were opposed. Opinions varied on feasibility and safety of low level footbridges and the need for a solid foundation. A full bridge at 61200 was deemed the only viable solution, but not affordable now. Council to reconsider when conditions improve.
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Greenhatches Creek
I . Or. G. B. Bowman
C. M. Park
Byrnes
Park
Anaure
Gr. G. A. White
Thempnras
Job
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