Relief Work and Road Notes from Manilla District
Manilla district council reports completion of Boggabri Road works on 26 August 1932 at a total cost of £1018 16s 6d involving 1300 feet of gravel paving and 147 workers. Other items cover plant repairs, maintenance on Trunk Road and local streets, Warrabah Kingston crossing plans, and notes from long-time resident Mr A McKessar reflecting on Orkney and local history. Also updates include Gunnedah and Maimla road issues, and a clarification by Chief Secretary F A Chaffey on weight measures adjustments and local service expectations.
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Boggabri Road
Couner
From
Farrell
Tamworth
Liverpool Plains
Charles
River
Maadows
Retreat Road
Council
Warrabah
Kingston Road
Nankervis
Warrabah Station
Nii
Tamworth- Batrabe
Barraba Dunmore
Homestead
Hall's Creek
Causeway Mile
Somerton
Turner’s Gang
Glenbarrs
Turner’s
Manilla Siding
Dunmorre
Turner
Glenbarra
Twand Creek
F. A. Chaffey
Wome
Chaffey
A Tit Bit from 23.0 Moonrise Question
A reader asks about the moon rise time while the sun appears around 3.31 a.m. The note playfully records early dawn, birds, and a girl’s inquiry about lunar timing, framed in a light, humorous tone.
Mayor Clerk Deadlock in Coraki Council Feud
Tensions rise as Coraki mayor and town clerk clash over conduct and dues. The dispute centers on allegations of discourtesy and abuse by the clerk toward ratepayers, while the clerk accuses the mayor of unpaid sale yard dues, missed vouchers, and neglected certificates. The deadlock escalates as the council faces an institutional standoff.
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Coraki
Hin
Spring Meeting at Randwick Brings Best Attendance in Five Years
The Spring Races at Randwick drew the best Monday attendance in five years. Jockey Pike dominated but faced a two month disqualification. Derby winner Peter Pan with Pike beat Oro and Kuyera. Chatham, Pike, won the Epsom Handicap with Rogilla second. Veilmond led Spring Stakes for Pike followed by Sstmoth. Dennis Boy won Monday’s Metropolitan Handicap ahead of Rogilla and Lough Neagh. Burrowootboo won Centennial Park Stakes with Gloriole second. Turbine won Grantham Stakes with Gravure second. A wartime aside recalls a soldier named Kitchener meeting a watery fate nearby.
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Randwick
Pike
Peter Pan
Oro
Kuyera
Chatham
Rogilla
Winooka
Veilmond
Dennis Boy
McCarten
Burrowootboo
Pile
Turbine
Enamour
Kitchener
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M.M. Company
Manilla
Fortal
Men's Sox
M. M. Company
Palais Theatre
Bloke
Manilla & District News
Manius
A. McKessar
West Ryde
McKewar
H. Rudd
McNab
Bill Venens
McKessar
Kirkwall
Orkney
St. Magnus Cathedral
Sycamore
St Magnna
Britain
North Pole
Scotia
Caledonia
Hoy
Gunnedah Road
Causeway
Manfiié Aakicurturan Society
Hed Adedra
Senate
PIS
Phone
Tae
Bow &, Sons
Nannna As
Cash & Carry
S. Bow. & Sons
J. T. Robertson and Co
Carter's Lick
Union Motor Spirit
Powre
Sydney
Ofer
Price
J. Smiles & Co
Canberra