NSW Railways 1932 33 Report on Manilla and Barraba line
Official NSW railways report shows line length 614 miles from West Tamworth to Manilla and Barraba with capital cost £311,159 and annual interest £18,145. Working expenses £32,136 in 1932 and £27,848 in 1933. total earnings £22,989 in 1932 and £22,129 in 1933. Loss after expenses and interest £27,292 in 1932 and £22,564 in 1933. Employee counts 4 at Manilla and 4 at Barraba. salaries £1,679. Passenger totals 4,6125 at Manilla and 4,316 at Barraba. Goods and livestock earnings and goods tonnage are itemised for both stations with wheat, wool, coal, and other goods figures for 1932 and 1933. Total railway value and permanent way valued at £4,707,005 and £99,254 respectively.
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N.S.W. Railways
West Tamworth
Manilla
Barraba
Attunga
Rarraba
Railway Department
Manilla CWA Branch Report From 1933 Conference
Manilla branch of the CWA reports at a 1933 group conference. Officers include Patroness Lady Fairlie Cunninghame, President Mrs J B Warner, Vice Presidents Mesdamer Darcy Ferry and others, Hon Sec Mrs W W Veness. Meeting third Saturday monthly. membership 42. Describes maternity aid, hospital support, social relief efforts, donations of wool and quilts, street stall funds raised, and hospitality for Sir Phillip Game during his visit. Highlights community activities and ongoing aims to ease life for residents.
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Manilla
C.W.A
Fairlie Cunninghame
J. B. Warner
Mesdamer Darcy Ferry
W. T. Langworthy
H. C. Veness
Ambros
W. Hy Bignall
W. Ww. Veness
Hopital
CWA
Iental
Ford
Salvation Army
Phillip
Sir Phillip
O ‘Shire
Veness
Ashqral
Presbyterian Cricket Club Forms Five Draws Club
The Presbyterian Cricket Club held a meeting to form a five draw s team to play on Wednesdays. Officers elected include Patron J D Kennedy, President Rev M M Miles, Vice Presidents Adie Senr and W Grantham, Hon Secretary Thomas. Season subscription set at 10 with ground fees and an extra match fee. Mr R G Allen recruited as staunert for the club.
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5 Drew's Cricket Club
J. D. Kenned
M. Mi
Pee Te Mes Adie
W. Grantha
M .Mackenzie Sae
R. G
Thomas
Selec
R. G. Allen
Manilla Council Grants and Debates At Tuesday Meeting
The Manilla Council met on Tuesday with Mayor presiding. Items included a sympathy gesture for Hoe Ort, transfer of property, and approval of a safety fenced gay leg near the railway. Public Works discussed turning drainage water into a pipe to the river, costing saving but concerns over cleanliness. The council declined the drain proposal, and decided to warn pigeon owners and seek cooperation on road subsidies. Officials addressed drainage complaints at Strafford River and Rowan Church streets, and granted a bathroom erection permit. The Manilla Cricket Association requested oval mowing help, with council to arrange mowing services and consider grass removal options.
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Scipal Council
Ald. A. R. McLeod
Ald
J. A. Rochfort
J. Coates
J. N. Kennedy
E. O. T. Bowman
D. M. Easterman
Kennedy
Wiltshire
Coates
Public Works Department
Rechfort
Manilla
Demondrille
Main Roads Board
New South Wales Council of Churches
Sutherland Shire Council
Ald. Bowman
Ald Rochfort
Business Mens Association
W. Sly
Strafford
River Streets
Rowan and
Church Streets
River Street
Sly
McDonald
Namor Street
Bowman
Ald. Rochfort
Manilla clubs honor patrons at yearend trophy night
Patron H J Roberts presided as Manilla Gun Club president H Grady and Manilla Golf Club, Tennis Club and Returned Soldiers League reps attended. Deputy Mayor awarded main championship to G A Malone amid numerous trophies from Maunder McLeod and others. N R A medal went to Lindsay Bignall. A Watts and Carlyon claimed multiple trophies. Toasts honored Kindred associations and donors as the evening ended with Auld Lang Syne.
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H. J. Roberts
Roy Mauduer
T. H. Maunder
H. Grady
Manilla
G. A. Malone
A. RB. McLeod
BE. F. Royal Bhiekd
T. H Maunder
Lindsay Bignall
Roy Maunder
H. J. Roberta
BE. Fs By
Hurcum
R. F
WA. R
N.R.A
R. F. Loseby
Messrs
R. M. Smith
W. O'Neill
Chas Grant Recovers From Illness, Resumes Duty
Mr. Chas Grant has been seriously ill with influenza for two weeks but has recovered enough to return to his duties. He had been periodically absent due to the illness and is expected to resume normal responsibilities.
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Chas Grant
Annual 0.W.4 Ball at Dresk Hall Oct 10
Proceeds go to the Annual Xmas tree. Includes a novelty free spot waltz and a supper. Tickets 4 shillings for gents and 3 shillings for ladies. Bridges Orchestra led by F Hayne performs. hon secretary listed.
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Bridges Orchestra
F. Hayne
Hon Seé
A Prolific Season After Heavy Rain Floods Namoi
The season in Manilla is unusually productive though moisture laden. Crops and weeds grow wild with some wheat lodging from excessive rain. Late shearing struggles due to persistent rain. The Namoi River rose several feet, testing the water walls at the weir and pool, with a minor incident at the water weir.
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Manilla
Namoi
Cremon
Hospital Egg Day Planned for October 14
The Womens Hospital Auxiliary led by Hon Secretary Mrs R. Park announces Hospital Egg Day on Saturday October 14 with egg donations gratefully received. Headmaster Mr G H Wright will host a school event on Friday October 13 for pupil donations at the Rural School, and country schools will collect eggs on October 14.
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Hospital
Womens Hospital Auxiliary
R. Park
G. H. Wright
Fox shooting record eyed at Yellow Rock Manilla
BE. W. Hall of Yellow Rock Manilla claims a season fox shooting record. In three months last winter he bagged 316 foxes, with 50 in 11 days, using a whistle decoy that imitates a rabbit squeal to lure them. Also notes church services and local events.
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Beason
BE. W. Hall
Yellow Rock
Manilla
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
John D Kennedy
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Lons
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Optician
Ehmoll
Chas W. Enoll
Lond
M.O.A
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Aoe
Neribaml
Royal Hotel
Box
EMPP
Sydney
Crear H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Opticians
George Street
T .H. Mander
Tilmess
Las Oneill
Seriaus Ty i
Manilla Branch
Allan Thom
Tecke Tot Pte
Pala Theatre
Sid
Moeputs
Beatts
A. P. Cohen
Presbyterian
Im- Flower and Cookery
Aks
Mesers Q. T. Robertson and Co
Palais Turaday
Oghorer
Rushes Creek
Watsons Creek
Waratah
E. Mitchell
Mid-Rivers
Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Association
Kempsey
Ball
Robbers Bros
S Park
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See
Wadsworth
David Jones
Shaw Bros
J. Bkhady
The
Holy Catholic Church
Trinity Kvii
Holy Communion
Hall's Creek
Upper
A. Battersby
Mr . Heywood
R. Grayson
New Mexico
F. Heywood
Presbyteri
Namoi River
M. Mitchell
Sneralay
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