Manilla Freezing Works Faces Possible Permanent Closure
The Manilla Freezing Works may shut down for good as bank efforts to find buyers fail. Tamworth and Quirindi divisions have new ownership and resumed operation, but rabbit supply declines threaten local employment and related businesses. Hundreds of workers face unemployment as the works struggle with reduced demand and distant markets.
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Manilla Freezing Works
Bax
Manilla, Tamworth and
Quirindi Works
Messrsur Emir Bros
Edward and
Charles Utein
Tamworth
Manilla
Depres
Whirlwind Damages Grounds and Roofs on Friday
A local whirlwind swept Friday afternoon causing damage across the lawn center and surrounding sheds. The roof at an outbuilding was lifted and debris scattered over the oval while several structures showed damage. A child narrowly avoided injury as the wind shifted across the area.
Obituary of Charles Muggleton of Manilla
Charles Muggleton, born June 4 1848, died September 25 at Manilla aged 88. He was the son of James Muggleton of Rose Bank Tamworth and lived many years at Willow Tree and Manilla districts. Survived by siblings and several sons including Robert A. Muggleton, Percival J. K. Muggleton, Alfred C. Muggleton, and Fredrick W. Muggleton, with early life stories of cattle management and local station transfers.
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Charles M Leton
Manilla
Maon
A. M. Urquhart
Wallabadah
Night Childer
Bite
Robert A. Muggleton
Casino
Percival J. K. Muggleton
Mauilla
Alfred C. Muggleton
Kyogle
Fredrick W. Muggleton
Brook's Creek
Northern Territory
Charles Muggle
James Muggleton
Rose Bank
Tamworth
Warral
Willow Tree
Liverpool Range
Charles
Muggleton
Wallamore
Peeliver Company
Charles Mugselerin
Manila
Belie
Miles Hazen
Glenriddle
Ivan
Hagen
Charles Magegleton
Vlorse Gully
Klort Station
Coubbadal
Percy Mugeleton
Rayson
Manilla reminiscences tell of Crowley mine and local legends
A historical sketch recalls John Crowley’s shaft near the Dodger mine and wild cattle on Crow Mountain. It notes characters such as the late Mr. Muggleton, famed horseman and driver, and recounts camp towns, tricky roads like Bell’s Mountain, and local water holes, hotels, and early Manilla life.
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John Crowley
Dodger
Crow Mountain
Mr. Muggleton
Manilla
Tamworth
Tey
Tno Dong
Ww Wallamore
Charles Muggleton
Johnson
Upper Manilla
Brophy
Maitland
Tate John Coote
Ipper Manilla
Doughboy Hallow
Ardglen
Kori
Manilla River
Queensland
Taba
Bell's Mountain
Currabub- Ho
Liverpool Range
Davis Dam
Ad Davis
Davis
Fay Veil
Opening of Competition in Manilla Cricket League
The Manilla cricket season opened with Banks losing to Somerton by 115 to 5 declared. Garthowen defeated Watsons Creek 159 to 80 with Gilroy and Doolan contributing solid scores. Wednesday HLH beat Rushes Creek by five runs on first innings despite Rushes Creek threatening an outright win. Record wicket performances highlighted by McMahon and Browning as bowlers. The day included fielding changes and a new wicket laid near the railway station aiding play.
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Manilla
Banks
Somerton
Garthowen
Watson's Creek
P. Gilroy
K. Doolan
H. Doolan
Ridgewell
Watsons Creek
Hell Holiday
Rushes Creek
Oval
Wednesday Hlh
Atte
Half Holiday
Dick Allen Jr
J. Windsor
McMahon
L. Song
Cummins
A. Gilroy
A. Browning
Browning
A. McCloskey
Holiday
A. Watts
G. Snape
Notmit
Kennedy
FE. Carey
Creek
Wigeht
Tim
T. McMahon
Carey
McClusk
Brown
Bereavement thanks to Manilla Hospital staff
The Muggleton family and Mrs Quell thank the doctors and nursing staff at Manilla District Hospital for kind attention, plus relatives and friends for floral tributes and sympathy letters. the Batters acknowledge support from Matron and staff and Dr in attendance, and gratitude to Mr Sam Sing for assistance in their bereavement.
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Quell
Manilla District Hospital
Muggleton Family
Sam Sing
Special Train Fares and Local Tenders Notice
This fragment lists a special Newcastle train fare of 13/3 return and 12/4 return, mentions tender notices for a rabbit-proof fencing project near Manilla with bid closing on 24 October 1936, and outlines cricket scores and players for Banks and Public Service Cricket Club plus Grade cricket results in Sydney.
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John B. Heywood
Manilla
The
Banks and Public Service Cricket Club
Watson's Creek
R. R. Dobbie
GE. Walmsley
R. E. Colbert
B.A. Coates
J. N. Kemmedy
J. D. Salter
L.A. Sulman
D. J. Renno
J. (. Mackenzie
Ro Go Smith
J. Duff
Sydney
Rielly
Masilla Guild Bids Farewell To Mrs Allen
Members of the Women's Guild of Holy Trinity Masilla met at the Vicarage on September 23 to bid farewell to Secretary Mrs Allen who will soon leave. A bouquet of sweet peas greeted the guest and afternoon tea with tables decorated by sweet peas followed. Rev Battersby praised Mrs Allens service and presented her with a Clift pottery jug as a token of farewell.
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Women’s Guild of Holy
Manilla to Seek 300 Loan for Town Tennis Courts
At the Municipal Council meeting Ald J D Kennedy urged using £300 loan help from the Tennis Association to complete Town Tennis Courts by year end. He noted £800 emergency relief funds received and estimated £250-£300 more for materials. The plan includes electrifying at least one court and renting facilities if the loan cannot be repaid.
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Ald. J.D. Kennedy
Manilla
Tennix Ayers
Also Mentioned on This Page
H's. Fancy Department
T H's. Price
Stoddart G Hayward Ltd
John D. Kennedy & Sons
Simpson
J. & Simpson
Manilla Street
Manpilla
Stephen
Chas W. Exnoll
M.lo
Optometrial
Mr. Knoll
Reysl Fotel Up Staies
G.P
Mr. M. Howe
C.P.S
T. Vidler
H.H
Snape
Swan
McMahon J. ‘Windsor
A. Carey
McMahon _R. Abberfield
McMan M. Doughan
J. Carey
Carey R. Allen
A. J. McClorkey
McMahon A. Watts
C. Kennedy
CN. Seati
B. Carey
Ay Rowling
Im Carey
Rushes
S. Swan
Browning T. McMahon
Browning A. Carey
Browning C. Cummins
McCloskey
A. Boyton
Browning L. Carey
Browning F. Coutt
Innin
R. Abberfield
CN. Stott
Carer
Watts
J. McCloskey
A. Windsor
Gilroy
Allen
Db McMahon
M. Denghan
Cliftons
Bat-tery
E. Browning
Banks Somerton
Public Service
Dobbie
Sun- Aries
Dr. Worcester
Fordham
Lutumen
B. King
P. Worcester
V. Kordham
Sundries
R. Colbert
Colbert
Salter
Duff
Rowling
T_ McMahon
Cumming
Worcester
Lawman
Anstey
H Colbert
Gc Moffat
I Colbert
Rene
D. Boyton
King
McCloaker
K. Worcester
H Anstey
F. Conti
Walker
Walmsley
Newcastle
Attunga
W. Seckold
Scout & Piremen
Brunell
Oreane
North
Flora
Batiste
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
District Hospital
Wilshire
Bert
Tapp
Smith
Albert P. Baldwin
Celbeat
W. Scott
Ray ‘Colbert
B. G. Anstey
Somerton L. Moffatt
Anlise
Daft
Mrs. Allen
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