Manilla Council Race in December Elects New Leader
Municipal politics loom as seven seats on the Manilla Council face December 5 elections. Mayor W J Burnis will not seek re election. Likely candidates include Clif Tom Smith Reid Scott Easterman Rowe Manning Swain Dowk and Scott. Voters care about unravelling electricity issues and potential water service integration to cut costs.
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Manilla
Ald
WJ. Burnis
Cowen
Messrs
T.lifton
RM Smith
D. Basterman
1 Red
S$ Ree
Wo Manning
R Dowk
Swain
Reparta
Cliftom
Smith, Reid and
Scott
Easterman
Rowe
Manning
Doak
Kennedy
Wearne Veness
Stodart
Hayward
Morris
Shire Elections Nomination Opens for Mandows Areas
Nominations for Mandows Shire Colonel closed last Friday and two ridings will face elections. In B Riding no opposition appeared, leaving Crs Towman and Wintney unopposed. In A Riding three candidates won, including Hey Wood, Cr Das Gardner, and Mr WP Bray. Halls Creek will contest C Riding with T W Roberts nominated, challenging sitting Drs White and Rathiffe. Polls to be held by postal voting with ballots issued in the coming days.
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Twe
Crs Towman
Uinte Y
Tere
Wma
Ce FE. Heywood
Cr Das Gardner
WP. Bray Wisgemre
Halls Creek
T W. Roberts
Drs. White
Rathift
Pontal
Tender Accepted at Manila Post Office
Wire from Mr Thompson confirms Mr F Tones tender accepted today at Manila Post Office. Monday action notes official acceptance and shipment start.
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Thompson Mar
Manilla
Picnic Highlights At Ukolan With Four Schools
A November 6 picnic near Ukolan brought together Ukolan Yarramanbully and Halls Creek pupils and parents for a day of sports despite a rain shower. The event featured prize lists, varied races for different age groups, and thanks to local volunteers for grounds and organizing efforts.
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Ukolan
Yarramanbully
Halls Creek
Onslow-Thompson
Cnshiw-Thompson
Gee. White
Allan McDonald
T. Berry
W. Molloy
A. Gallagher
M. Roberts
Akolan
Irene Chapman
Gertie Yates
Mary Molloy
Prizs
Dean Bell
Benny Carter
Betty Mitchell
Frank Roberta
Phapauan
Doolan
Ken White
Bo McDonald
Rae Doolan
Essie Mohan
Bontie Carter
Tom Roberts
Lorrie White
Dick Pittman
Fred Mitchell
Alex Molloy
Ken Jenner
Trene McDonald
Agnes Mitchell
Dulcie Chapman
Ida Bell
Dulcie Stowe
Ida Yates
Florrie Chapman
Agnes Yates
Ruby, Carter
Elya Lockyer
Hazel Chapman
Una Berry
Edith Molloy
Lora Mitchell
Florrie Molloy
Ted Bell
Wall Yates
Mabel Makin
Girts— Prices
Twal Berry
Ean McDonald
Renie Stowe
Elva Lookyver
Dulele Stowe
Jo Bett
Torrie White
Alex Motley
Jim Mitchell
TE Bell
A Morgan
Molloy
Acnow Yates
Elva Tockyer
Damaged Footbridge Sparks Weigh Limits Debate
A damaged footbridge near Wood's motor cycle shop, caused by a large oil tank vehicle, prompted council debate on load limits. Ald Mortis cited a 9 to 10 ton range, while Md Kennedy proposed either restricting loads or seeking monetary help to build a heavier bridge. The council carried Kennedy's suggestion to seek funding or remove the bridge if refused.
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Manilla
Wood
Wearne
Ald Mortis
MD. Kennedy
Conneil
Ald. Kennedy
Music Examinations At London College Of Music Delayed
Pupils of Minx France Hiscox took London College of Music examinations in Tamworth on November 16. Junior level results include Lex McDonald S87 and Ken Mundy 45. Primary Olive Hiscox 4 and Mary Hiscox 8. Elementary Mabel Thrift 6% noted.
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London College of Music
Minx France Hiscox
Tamyworth
Lex McDonala
Ken Mundy
Olive — Hiscox
Mary Hiscox
Mabel Thrift
Manila confusion travels from islands to Australia
A deflected billing mix up shows a £68 silk invoice from an American firm sent to the Manila Express and Manila Times offices, then routed to the Philippine Islands via Honolulu. The narrator laments the misdirected correspondence and wonders how such items crossed oceans to reach Australia.
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Manilla
Nam
Phillipine Islands
Manila
Manila Times
Honolulu
Honolulu “ Advertiser
Poppy Day Appeal And Prize Draw Details
Brief notes describe a Poppy Day appeal with named volunteers including Mr Gannon Cyr Chie of fon's garage and Miss Riordan Bowdleheap. Prizes were awarded to those who applied, with Mr G. Bell and Mr. Schapfer among winners.
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Lille
Schapfer
Riordan
Assault on Nurse in Gunnedah Near Barbar Lane
Miss Eva Brody, a nurse at Doctor Andersons private hospital, was assaulted on Barbar Lane near Conadilly Street in Gunnedah last week. She received a severe facial bruise but is not expected to suffer permanent injury. Police have no lead on the assailant and are following inquiries.
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Eva
Mies Beary
Falls Creek social draws crowd after mishap
AFalls Creek gathering drew many residents to a social night when a mishap occurred as Mr and Mrs G Roberts of Tally Creek watched a swing incident. One man received medical attention for a fall and was carried to a local nurse for treatment.
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G. Roberts
Tally Creek
Falls Creek
Manilla Poultry Club Plans Show and Membership Push
The Manilla Poultry Club held its second Mechanics Institute meeting with strong attendance. A sub committee of Liddy Bent and Thames will draft a show program. The club aims to breed better table eggs and show birds, catering for utility fowls as well. Membership invites locals to boost participation and support a poultry section in the Farmers Carnival to attract broader competition. Mr. C Kennedy is the honorary secretary.
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Manilla Poultry Club
Mechanics’ Institute
Messrs Liddy
Bent
Thames T0
Manilla
My. C Kennedy
Good Rains Bring Falls Across Regions Including Manilla
Heavy rainfall sweeps parts of the district with Manilla reporting 204 points and nearby sites like Namal River and Lowerton receiving substantial totals. Tarn worth 177 and Moree 77 add to a widening pattern of beneficial falls, while fears of drought ease as several districts record notable gains. Further showers are expected as the weather remains unsettled.
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Vicwitg
New Mexico
Pawning Aorta
Namal River
Borat
Lowerton
Halls Creek
Manilla
Ceouk
Whelan
Rushes Creek
G. Coote
C. Watts
I Ilale
Bingwry
Bourke
Ut. Inverell
Moree
Mingindi
Narrabri
Tamworth
Walgett
Warren
Permit to Enrol Examination and Public Notices
The article lists names of pupils from Manilla Rural School who passed the Permit to enrol examination. It also mentions tenders for a brick cottage in Strafford Street for Edward Gallagher, with plats and specs available at the office of TS ODrion. Further notices include a public auction plan, stock stockings sale at Hurley Wlang, and weather outlook with rain and thunderstorms.
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Manilla Rural School
Willian Blur
Val Blanch
Hee Dugan
Edward ‘Thomas Dowk
Harald Etheridge
Dagiel
Hardy Bert Hernan
Colinhosens Moraes Lames
Many Mander
Box McDonald
Geoffrey McDonald
Wellesly Pints
Robert Paterson
Robert Smith Kissell
Turner
Fedley Watts
Orie Weatherall
Ray Wilshire
Elas
Max Windon
Bey Bartier
Liey Gardner
Dean Glen
Twant
Laure Artless
Trip Herwond
Fenyt
Lanwasten
Doris McDonald
Marion McLeod
Joan Patersons
Niw Reynold
Milly Stone
Kathleen
Veness
Dulcie Whit
Dulcie Winshuttle
Strafford Street
Edward Gallagher
Halls Creck
TS. Odrion
Hurley
Harley Arms
Hurey
Snake tale and rifle practice at Manila club
A crowd trapped a venomous snake under shed boards in a dramatic chase. After a failed shot, a second attempt with a rifle ended the creature. The Manila Rifle Club held practice with two 300 yard stages, marks listed: Foster 93, Northup 92, Dr. Thomas 87, Brown 79. Mr W Chapman shows improvement in hospital.
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W. IL
Pipers
Joe
Rae
Manila Rifle Club
B. Forster
North
Dr. Thomas
J) Brown
We Regent
W Chapman
Intermediate Examination Candidates Listed for This Week
A list of candidates for the intermediate examination includes Phylis Annis Muriel Baker Allen Heywood Allen Kennedy Leo Molloy Arlesti Lane Gwen OBrien Kathleen O'Brien Rose Symons Wilbur Thomas Dan Veness Marjorie West Manilla Rural School and Edna King and Thomas Hagerfford Barraba Public School The supervising committee comprises Rev A J Findl secretary A R Meleod Morris Rev J B Thorn Mrs Allen Mrs J Bignall and Mrs Hy Vetess
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Phylis Annis
Muriel Baker
Allen Heywood
Allen Kennedy
Leo Molloy
Arlesti Lane
Gwen O 'Brien
Kathleen O'Brien
Rose Symons
Wilbur Thomas
Dan Veness
Marjorie West
Manilla Rural School
Edna King
Thomas Hagerfford
Barraba
A.J Finald
A. R Meleod, Morris
J. B. Thorn
Allen
J. Bignall
Hy Vetess
Interdistrict cricket match prep for Manilla Barrata
Manilla to host Barrata in a return interdistrict cricket clash on the 28th inst. Team selection is tomorrow with practice for the match scheduled. South Australia defeated Victoria by 123 runs in a recent game, their first win against Victoria in ten years, with Victoria 275 and 151, South Australia 170 and (undetermined) in a surprising result.
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D. Stevens
J. Watts
A. Watts
M. Roberts
Vivuall
A. White
F. Mitchell E. Etheridge
HL Stevens
Who Should Pay For Losses on Impounded Horses
A municipal council discusses losses from impounded horses. The poundkeeper reports out of pocket costs totaling pounds 6 18 0 for three horses, sold for pounds 25 5 1, net loss pounds 4 12 11, plus another horse sold for pounds 4 0 0 with expenses pounds 2 14 1 leaving balance pounds 1 11. The council considers amending the act to reimburse councils from the responsible owner or through the minister, noting similar impoundments in six months and urging a remedy. The motion to seek reimbursement and hold owners accountable passes.
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Woollett
PP. Board
Manilla
Ald. Kennedy
Wearne
Haywani
Ald Kenneily
Bowrd
Couneil
Prosevai
Dread Disease Strikes Sheep at Halla Creek
Stockowners at Halla Creek report a dread disease spreading among sheep during recent shearings. S. G. Roberts loses 50 head including 30 lambs after minor scratches escalate to rapid death. A valuable horse died within hours from a knee scratch. Other owners report similar lesser cases and blame disease germs in the ground.
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Halla Creek
G. Roberts
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Manilla Express
Shire Elections
Galerher
Chapman
Music Examinations
Poppy Day Appeal
Gilroy
Young
Adnam H Watson
R. Gardner
Grady B
Johnsont
Ee Sundries
Woliday
G. Whine
Fo'neil
White W. Watson
G. White
Venens
J. Johnson
BE. Morris
Areh White
H Sheldon
Connell c
White
Howard O
Stevens
Duncombe
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