Heavy storms sweep Manilla district with torrential rain
The Manilla district reported torrential rainfall with Westgrove and surrounding areas receiving heavy totals. Collected figures show up to 3.5 inches at Hobden and widespread damage to crops and newly shorn sheep. Overall about 70 points recorded for the week, with potential benefits to wheat but significant losses noted.
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Chas. Watts
Corella
Duprey
John Wallen Sinvilay
Wongo Creel
Forte
Manilla
Wimbourne
Baldwin
Doring
WV. Roberts
Mn-D. McKeon
Pannockbuen
My. Allen Mc Danaly
Cecil Prtman
R. Pay
Presbyterian Spring Flower Show a Bright Afternoon Event
A large crowd attended the Presbyterian Spring Flower Show as morning gloom gave way to sunshine. Judges praised the variety and beauty of blooms with Miss Doreen Coulton earning top honors for carnations and roses, while Mrs GW Veness won the champion shawl prize. Prizes were awarded to multiple exhibitors and a Manilla Orchestra provided music in the evening as the show highlighted community talent and a bustling jumble stall run by ladies’ guilds.
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Presbytert Sale
Wr McMahon
Tamworth
Ias
CW. Coote
Doreen Coulton
Mus J. Bower
Shalopipris
GW. Veness
A. Telend
E. Hall
Iceland
Rev. H McDonald
Shaw
Popu
Presbyterian Women's Guild
Manilla Orchestra
RR. Cadden
Conltoh
Hall
Keg. Grantham
W.C. Grantham
Best
Mrs.Coote
A. Coulton
W. C.grantham
D. Conte
C. WL Coote
Bhow
Patsy
Grady
Marjorie Kennedy
Marie Chapman
Yvonne White
Manilla Bowling Club notes and annual report
The Manilla Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Friday with 3 members present in the room and a large list of attendees including AL RY McLeod president in chair and J N Peniely Sa. W. sera CG. win. WwW Hills R. Y. Smith etc. The President highlighted local land sales near the green proving public support. balance sheet showed assets at £901 5 3 and liabilities £988 16 6. Auditor Mr. d Coites praised the books. Officers and committee were elected. notes on examinations and various prizes and exhibitions followed.
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Manilla
Messrs
AL RY McLeod
D. Kearny
J. N_ peniely
Sa. W. Sera CG. Win
Hills R
W. Hoake
A. le Phinunee
Sere Macleatisis
Z BR Tochinsen
Bignall
A. G. Werness
HE. Gibson
B Conlton
Tae
Swith
eClub
Pudove
Mackenzie Sons Pty Ltd Buys Dean & Smith Business
Announcement says M C Mackenzie & Sons Pty Ltd of Manlas Inve purchased the long established Dean & Smith Pty Ltd of Bartabs and Upper Horton. A new company will form with Mr Co Mackenzie as owner and Douglas Smith joining the board. The Mackenzie group grows with Barraba and multiple locations, employing over two hundred staff and about £400000 turnover.
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M. C. Mackenzie& Sons Pty. Ltd
Manlas Inve
Dean & Smith Pty. Ltd
Bartabs
Upper Horton
Co Mackenzie & ‘Boris Ltd
Co Smith
Ded & Smith Pty
Messrs. G
RoTe ‘Mackenzie
Barraba
Mackenzie
Glen Innes
Deepwater
Manila
MC Mackenzie & Sons
Toko
Makenzin& ‘Sons
Low Tunes
Cy Mackenzie. &,, Sons’ Investianent, Ptys Ltd
Mackenzie Motors Pty Ud
Mackenzie &. Sons
Baryaba
Fortunate Escape After Creek Flood Strands Car
A heavy storm in the upper reg of Yarranianbully Creek caused a sudden flood that swept a car with Mrs Russell Mermers and five young women downstream. They escaped by climbing onto a blind and jumping ashore. only Miss Peggy Baldwin remained entangled but unharmed. The car was recovered the next day downstream. Weather remains dry with scattered storms. grain filling requires two inches of rain and crops struggle but grasshopper pest counts stay in check.
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Yarranianbully
Ehahne
Russell Mermers
Halls Creek
Davis Hall
Peegy Baldwin
Athex
Abees
Mary
Doris Marr
Betty Baldwin
Winsome Dell Scores Multiple Wins in Recent Meets
Winsome Dell, trained by Mr Sneddon, achieved a first in Maitland and Armidale, a first and second at Tamsworth, a second at Newcastle, and single second places at Gunnedah and other venues across the past three weeks. The record shows seven starts by the horse in that period with three second-place finishes.
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Eghiound
Las
Mr. Sneddon
Tennis doubles results from Manila district meet
Only nine entries were received for the nixed doubles at the Manila District Tennis Association event held Sunday. Winners were N Lee and Mrs J May. close scores featured Moy and Miss G Dick and J Dyson with Mrs Dyson. B grade cup holders Marsh and Hartley defended their title against Carter and Lee in five sets.
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Fea
Manilla
Dengate
H Jenner
Miles O'Connell
K. Jenner
Brady
J. Dyson
Dyson
V. O*connell
A May
F Green
Mixa Marr
Messrs Marsh
Hartley
J. Carter
Lee
Manilla Branch United Community Party Meeting Notice
A meeting of members of the Manilla Branch United Community Party will be held for the committee at the Institute on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. The session aims to finalise election arrangements and related matters.
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Manilla
Meelimies
Tnstitue
Aviainomenite
Teeming Race Results From Seniors and Juniors Meet
The report lists senior and junior race results with multiple placements. Seniors claim finals across laps from 3 to 6, noting finishers Veness Browning Coleman Reid and others. Juniors show Coulton Diek Smithers Moore and Reid placing in several events, with mentions of laps and yardage.
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C. Veness
J. Browning
C. Coleman
T. Browning
H. Todd
Eek. Coulton
Dimean
J. Smithers
Ai Reid Ti Coulton
New Todd
Co.Veuid
Glitsos
Iz Todd
Cc. Veness
R. Reid
Cape
Coulton
Diek
M. Moore
D.reid
K-Duncan
Indicaps
Fox
Lap
T. Diek
Ser. I
Smithers Sen
L. Coulton
Y M. ‘Moore
K. Duncan
Gy Coulton
D. Reid
J. Diele Xer
M- Moore
Cunca
Dy Re
Mrx
C W A Monthly Meeting Sets Charity Party Date
The October CWA meeting was held at the Rest Room with 21 members present and apologies received. A small party is planned for November 18 in Memorial Hall, with Mat Sugger to be invited. A committee of Oram, Stafford, Podmane, Veness and Dwyer will arrange the hall and supervise afternoon tea. The next general meeting is set for December, after which the branch recesses until March.
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C. W.A
Oram
Nevenders
Mat. Suyger
CWA
Mesdames Oram
Stafford
Podmane
Veness
Dwyer
Dee
Merch
Norman Martin Wins Avover Rebb Trophy for Poultry Project
Norman Martin of Manilla, junior farmer, wins the Avover Rebb Trophy for a 1937 poultry project. The work highlights how the poultry developed under confined space and thorough care. Bell finished second, praised for lay-out neatness and cultivation but scored lower on variety and liv ing vegetables.
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Norman Martin
Avinner Ub
Peywell
cs _ A. Bell
Obituary: Thomas Hall of Manilla and Port Macquarie
Thomas Hall aged 35 years died after a long illness. A former Parmelon native, he lived in the Manilla district before moving to Port Macquarie. Survived by five sons and several daughters, including Arthur Walter Wyandara Frank and Mrs Kirk and Mrs Marr. Funeral held at Manly.
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Hters
Ayithur
Walter
A. Wyandara
Manilla
Frank
Sydney
We. Kirk
Wongo Creel
Marr
Manly
Manilla Street Stall raises funds at annual layowas event
At Manilla Street stall on Saturday last, the Parents and Citizens held their annual layowas. General management led by a capable committee with Miss Mc Phail as secretary and many helpers. Total proceeds £13 3s 2d. expenses only a few shillings. Competitions awarded for naming the doll to Mrs O 7 Byrnex, dinner to Messrs Balls and Reynolds, and fruit dish to Miss H Thorne. Executive thanks all who helped and patronised the stall.
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Manilla
Phail
Byrnex
Balls and Reynolds
Ales. H. Thorne
Manilla Sheep Sale Entries Reported for Next Auction
Manilla prepares for the next sheep sale on Wednesday October 27 with consignments booked and early notices from other sellers. The Actioneer J Byrnes notes strong interest and asks for further advices. In community news, Bert Coulton is elected District Grandmaster of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, while Mrs M Kennedy’s daughter departed for a trip to Northern New South Wales. At Sydney wool sales J A Geddes clip fetched 19d, Willow Tree clip sold 1 234d.
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Frank Coorey
Metropolis
Grand United Order of Goldfellows
Manila
Manilla
J." Byrnes
Grand United
Order of Oddfellows
Bert Coulton
Sydney
J. A. Geddes
Local Club Notes on Sales and Donations
The Hon Secretary announced 20 Coronation cookery books sold and membership at 63 the highest in years. An appeal for black wool for spinning and weaving was made. Treasurer’s balance stood at £31 18 10. Accounts passed for payment. Members praised the CW A magazine Country Woman of Western District. Secretary to inform Mrs Mae Smith of Orange. Delegates to Group Conference at Gunnedah on September 10 received a clear recount and were thanked.
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C.W.A
Edo
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Conservatorium of Music
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Shirley Tall
Tushes Creek
Elizabeth
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Glen Times
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W.J. Byrnes
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Iday
Mesdaniel Campbell
Noth and Green
J. T. Robertson & CO
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Red Cross
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Royal Stables
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Les Mlatt
Ray
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Peter
Comino
Cerigo
Greece
Australia
Snow
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