Manilla election details and fire disrupts school event
Nentibations report a tri en nial Shire election closing October 27 under Returning Officer J Coates. District Royal School Dents Union orchestra to perform music, patrons assured. A fire broke out Sunday night at the partially burned building on the School corner, quickly extinguished as a large crowd gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coates
Ma “District Royal School
Dents’ Union
Courts
Apthirs Street
Wheat crop prosperity in Manilla district cited
A report from Manilla notes a champion wheat crop in the district, with Mr. R. H. W. Hawker as a leading grower. The Ford variety dominates the 1200 acres under wheat, with Canimbla present, and yields are projected well above 30 bushels per acre despite recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
R. H. W. Hawker
Jack Barwick
Harrwick
Jerop
Kloin
Ford
Hawker
Lori
Monster dance for Boy Scouts fundraiser at Memorial Hall
A large charity event for the Boy Scouts is announced for Tuesday October 19 at Memorial Hall. The night features Barnabas representation with a silver band, Norths Orchestra, and Barabba Silver Band, plus open-air dancing with cards, prizes for best dancers, and admission set at 2 shillings 5 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnabas
Norths! Orchestra
Barraba Silver Band
Back to Back to Wongo Dance Draws Big Crowd
Wongo Creel Hall hosted a Tuesday night Back to Wongo event to raise funds for the country stall at the Church of England continental. A large turnout from local residents supported the social and financial aims. Miss O Neill and Miss Chick with Mr Les Chick won the spot waltz, while Miss Hoole and Mr T Fett captured the Monte Carlo dance. Norths orchestra provided music as the floor remained excellent and a dainty supper was served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church-of England
Incky
O’neill
Chick
Les. Chick
Miss Hoole
T-Fett
Monte Carlo
North
Byvall
Billiards Championship Set For Monday Night
A 500 up final showcases Fy O Neill versus Co F Hayward. Dick's KL fields a team to meet Watsons Creek on No 1 Oval with lineup Finlan Reid Roberts Browning Swan Roberts Young Cooper and others.
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Fy O'Neill
Co F Hayward
Dick's KL
Watsons Creek
Oval
Local cricket effort stalls defeat with late Brynes stand
Dicks XI chase 149 target but Byrne guides rescue with 21 not out and Watts anchors top effort in 48 from Williams. Gallaher and Moy among bowlers as the fielding clash ends in a tense draw.
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Udwn A
Ray Doohans
C. Snape T. McMahon
Bri
Gallagher
Jim Byrnes
He Moy
Pinta
Thie
Thwasdett
Wob. Byrne
Syle Watts
Byrne
Ray
Th Han
Erm Gallagher
J. Williams
Finn
Sape Tain
Jin Byrnes
Dicks XI
Moy
AL Roberts
Swan
B Gallagher
J. Roberts
St. Snape
H Moy
R. Donnelly
Byrnes
B McMahon
E Byrne
McMahon
Sundvies
B. Doohan
H.bre Doohan
Mc Finlan
BR. Byrne
Ur Donnelly
I Watts
Ann
Bil Chulligher
Rob Ts
Gilroy
Donnelly
Jinla
E. Whitton
Snakes slashed with pocket knife during touring
District residents report numerous reptiles as a large brown snake was cut in halves by a man who seized it by the tail. A town shake was found drinking at a bath drain. Wheat and Oats entries close Saturday as G F Grill oversees competitions. Jim Young’s son from Manilla underwent surgery in Tamworth for pneumonia with successful removal of lung fluid.
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T Pett
Wis
The
Agricultural Society
G. F. Grill
Adviga, Young
Jim, Young
Court Street
Manilla
Codlah
Tamworth District Hospital
Manilla council mulls wing extension and safety fixes
The Municipal Council met Tuesday with Mayor Bowman presiding. Aldermen J De Kenedy Wilshire McLeod and J Coates attended. J N Kennedy and HP Baler were absent. The show grounds wing extension to ease trotting track danger was discussed, with Works Committee and Ket Association to be consulted. Planning for bridge approach lighting and blinds at Hayward Ltd store were debated, enforcing council regulations.
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D.P. Bowman
J. de Kenedy
Wilshire
McLeod
J. Coates
J. N. Kennedy
HP. Baler
Ald McLeod
Hesmatter
Ald” McLeod
Acveqiest
Messrs. Stoddart
Hayward ‘Ltd
Manilla Street
Bowling Club Holds First Meeting and Green Work Planned
The Bowling Club’s first committee meeting was held Friday night. Members toured Bacraba and Tamworth, reporting the green should be level and ready for play within weeks. Clayfield Bowlers (Brisbane) toured Manilla and impressed with the town, visiting Rumidale, Glen Innes, West Tamworth, Quirindi, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Batraba, and Inverell during their visit.
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Rumidale
Glen ‘Innes
West Tamworth
Quirindi
Gunnedah
Tamworth
Batraba
Inverell
Rose ce show at Palais features McDonald and Eddy
A Palais presentation showcases Rose ce with Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy on Saturday and Monday. Rosé Marie offers a lively program with brilliant numbers. The production adds a delightful story, haunting music, and striking photography as audiences enjoy the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ce
Naugh- Wavietta
Jeanette McDonald
Nelson Eddy
Local Council Debates Hotel Hours At Conference
Tenterfield Municipal Council pushed for extended hotel hours but motion failed. Delegate Al Deol addressed attendees from Manilla Municipal on Tuesday night noting the city’s many hours of activity and crowded hotel lounges with women.
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Tenterfield
Thes
Port Ab Manilla
al Deol
Opticians Visit to Manilla for Consultations
Opticians VisIt Webster Jack and McDonald Ltda Opticians and Optometrists will visit Manilla on Saturday October 16 and will be at the Royal Hotel from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also operate at Castlereagh Street Sydney 28 Brisbane Street Tamworth and Lissiere for reliable examinations and consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Castlereagh
Sydney
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Lissiere
Manilla
Royal ‘Hotel
RobeStet at Palais Theatre with Eddy and McDonald
Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald star in RobeStet at Palais Theatre on Saturday and Monday. Kas Francis and Stolen Holiday are also billed. Kevin Brown of Manilla underwent eye surgery at Tamworth Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robestet
Kas
Francis Itt
Kevin
Jack Brown
Manilla
Tamworth Base Hospital
Election Notice and Nomination Rules for Shire of Mandowa
Shire of Mandowa announces an Ordinary Election of six councillors by postal vote on December 4 1927 if enough candidates stand. Nomination day is Friday October 29 1987 at the Manalla Council Chambers. Proposers must be electors and give two signatures with consent in writing. nomination papers must be delivered or sent by registered letter to the Shire Office Manila. Government to provide free travel for ex servicemen to Sydney for the march, with strict residency conditions in New South Wales three months prior to travel and names on the electoral roll.
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Council
Strafford Street
Manalla
Novi Ins
Ani
Toeite
P Blivk
Bate
Llas
Previe
New ‘South Wales
Sydney
Fred Aval Aston
New South Wales
Bede
South Wales
Church Services and anniversaries in Manilla and Willow Tree
The text outlines church services across Manilla Tanan and Willow Tree. It notes Holy Communion and Evensong led by Rev A Battersby and Rev C Mom, with Sunday School anniversaries at Manila Vi and a Methodist service schedule. It mentions a Willow Tree sale price and a Country Party Braveh meeting set for Saturday at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Holy Catholic Church
Manilla
Tanan
A Battersby
Methodist
Manila
Pan
New Mexico
Stethodiak
Pri
Warindi
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Snorthee
Dimity's
H's
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
John D.kennedy & Sons
E. J. Brown
Kady
M ¥. Sweeny
MLO
Optometrist
Royal Hall
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Optometrists
George Street
Court
Stephenson
ASJPC
GOLUB
A. ~ McLeod
Barstaba
Frei’ Mexis
ML MacKenzie
Dick N. Kennedy
J. Grady
G. Forgé
Ardle
D. Upijolin
New England Rifle Union
G. Ni ‘Scott
Manilla Golf Club
R Oates
Dobbie
RM. Smith
J. Kearns
Manilla Bowling Club
Heavis
ManillacTennis Associ
d_ Roberts
Manilla Cricket, Association
Nat Resolusion
N.B.W
R. Mehéod
G. Forge
L. Biall
W. Bignall
D. Bowman
A. Abbeyfield
J. Bailes
You
J. Faulkner
A.pavy
L. Simmons
G. Sullind
D. Ch
A. Yates
C. Grant
Kearny
Toow
G. Sithai
M.D. M. Mackenzie
Grady
Simmians
Messrs
N. Scott
FW. North
Dick's
M. Fintnn
Shaw
Mahon
H. Moy
Gallager
Conneil
Kingston
Hieral
I Pultie
Tony
Newcastle Tobacco Manufacturing Co
Medina
McKnight
Attunga
Manilla Sheep Sale
W. J. Byrnes
Memorial
Hall
Nice
Exyrtess
Church of England
Continental
Batuday
Mas
EL Carles
QFE
J. 1, Robertson & CO
Mengatial Hall
Peter
Sborn
Aif
Cerigh
Australia
Street
State of New South, Wi
Bos Sone
J. T- Robertson & CO
Rural School
Halls Creek Hall
Les Pett
Ray Baker
the Royal Stables
Burthey
Opticians
Palais
McAnglen
Anne Lang
Nancy Steele
Edmund Lowe
Bliss Landi
Shire OF
Mandowa
Shire
Rev
Ice ‘McDonald
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