Wheat crops and weather shape up for Manilla district
Rain arrived at an opportune time for wheat with variable growth. Manilla measured 98 points while other districts reached 120 to 140. A tropical disturbance brought 2 inches of rain in a week, soaking ground. Wild oats hinder crops. farmers consider grazing to clean paddocks. Fallowing and early sowing noted. roads from Kelgin to Gunnedah described as a notable feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Manilla
Wheat Belt
Keepit
Rushes Creek
Wongo Creek
Corella
Upper
New Mexico
Wango
Gunnedah
Kelgin
Billiard Club Auction and Tournament Plans
Funds are sought to buy books for readers. a public donation drive is urged. The club rooms feature newspapers on display and new felt on one billiard table, with others repaired and arranged. A recent billiards championship was won by Mr. W. O'Connell, and a snooker championship is planned with players including F. O'Neill and J. Blair among others. A cannon tournament is proposed next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain Austral
London News
Stra Windsor
Home
Sydney Morning Herald
Northern Daily Leader
Manilla Express
Roth
W. O'Connell
Ni Meurs
F. O'Neill
C.F. Hayward
J. Blair W
Miracle escape after Rashea Creek car crash injures none
Mr John Watts and Mr and Mrs Reg Watts with family narrowly escape serious injuries when their car veered off Rashea Creek road near Somerton after a dance fundraiser. Vehicle toppled two miles out, occupants freed from the mangled wreck with no injuries despite the hood and windscreen damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watts
Reg Watts
Rashea Creek
Rashes Creek
Somerton Road
Tve
World Tourists Byrnes in America and Europe
Mr and Mrs V J Byrnes report arrival in New York October 9 and write from Brussels to Mr John Watts describing a travels through Belgium Ireland Scotland and England. They praise Waterloo battlefield and other World War I sites, note Belgian population and fertility, and claim extensive distances and sightseeing across the British Isles and Europe. They mention plans to visit Angier's grave and battlefields, and say they have seen all test cricket balls bowled in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J.byrnes
America
Sasing
New York
Brussels
Belgium
John Watts
Byrnes
Colgane
Germany
Waterloo
Noree Edith Cavel
Brostels
British Isles
Killarney Lomond
Scotland
Qugldad
Ireland
Seylland
London
Australia
Angier
Rank
Aisiqyanme
Church Street Bridge Officially Named by Council
The new concrete Church Street Bridge over Church Street is complete and open for public use. Built by Messrs. with reinforced concrete and pipe railing, the structure is described as lasting a lifetime. The council funded approaches and resolved at a municipal meeting to officially name it Church Street Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Messrs
Rail route comparison to rival line in Somerset area
The passage notes a railway line about 17 miles long matching the length of similar northern routes and suggests that its closest rival would be the Oxford and something line from Gunnedsh to Somerton, indicating a competitive regional rail reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedsh
Somerton
Up-to-Date Hotel Adds Rooms and Modern Amenities
UP-TO-DATE HOTEL of the Pont Office Hiel has added improvements to its rooms with new lavatories on both floors and a connected kitchen to the hot water service. Footpaths around the yard enhance comfort and cleanliness as Manila progresses toward a brighter, more modern appearance. Mr. Grady receives praise for his enterprise and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Manilla
Local Elections in Eight Weeks Start Campaigns
Local government holds triennial elections in eight weeks. Notices must reach Returning Officer J Coates by November 1. The fragment notes a scheduled deadline and official contact for notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coates
Apun Jon
Young People's Day at St Andrew's Church Observed
The Presbyterian Church Z Australia will observe Young People's Day at St Andrew's Church next Sunday morning and evening. Morning services feature the Sunday School choir with numbers. The church choir will render an anthem at the evening service. A Fellowship tea at 5 p.m. marks the movement's first anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Australia
St. Andrew's Church
Wires and Machine Wireless Interferes in Manila
Sunday and Monday disturbances reported in Manila as a local machine caused interference with machine wireless sets. Residents filed several complaints to the office about ongoing trouble on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Farmers Field Day Schedule With Inspectors and Centers
Mr Mark Reynolds Agricultural Inspector conducts field days this week at Keep it center Mr J L M McPhersons property 10 a m Friday October 19 Snakes Creek center Mr W Joinstons property 2 p m Friday October 19 Somerton center Mr W R B Quicks property 10 am Monday October 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Reynolds
J. L. M. McPherson
Snakes Creek
W.joinston
Somerton
W. RB. Quick
Sheep and Cattle Sale by W. J. Byrnes Next Wednesday
W J Byrnes plans a special sale of sheep and cattle on the coming Wednesday in October, inviting entries from consignors. Several cattle consignments are already booked and about 4000 crossbred and comeback sheep from a Manila district property are included among the first hand offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Byrnes
Manila
Allen in Wonderland at Palsiton Saturday matinee
Paramount presents Allen in Wonderland a pantomime for ages five to ninety featuring characters styled after Tenniel drawings. The production will be shown at Palsiton on Saturday with a matinee performance only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Carroll
Paramount
Increens
John Tenniel
Rose Display Planned by Mackenzie and Sons Titd
The firm of M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Titd propose a rose display on Saturday 20th inst. Growers are invited to bring specimen blooms and have their names placed on them for the benefit of all interested in the Queen of Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Mackenzie and Sons
Gredys XI Triumph Over Waratah at No 1 Oval
Gredys XI defeated Waratah by 155 to 65 on Sunday at No 1 oval. Scorers included B for 48 and M for 21 not out. Wi scored 11. Vel 16. Mahon and Brady each contributed. Bignell and Beddow bowled for Waratah. Also notes Queen competition dates, a cattle sale by A C Veness and Son, Wango Creek ball postponed to November 6, and local Manilla reports on dump movement, rainbow trout catches, vital statistics for the last quarter with births, deaths, and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No 1 Oval
Waratah
M. A
Id Howe
A. C. Veness and Son
Manilla
Death of Aged Man in Manila Cemetery
Walter Hales died on Friday at an old age and was buried at Manila cemetery on Saturday.
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Walter Hales
Manila
Mosquito Pest Control and Local Notices in Tamworth
Mosquitoes appear with warm weather and a councilman urges residents to treat tank water with kerosene to curb breeding after last year’s problems. Peel River floods parts of Tamworth, with water up to car running boards. Manilla’s town clerk W Filsell returns from Local Government Clerk's Association conference. Mrs Ryan of Armidale and Mrs Moore of Mabarook Queensland visit Mrs C N Scott. Mrs Ryan recovering from ill health. Kevin Ryan visits Armidale Diocese schools as Education Director. Armidale Diocese Catholic children vie for bursaries for top marks. about four hundred pupils compete. No less than 83 won’t-be-polio sane deposits forfeited at Federal elections.
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Peel
Tamworth
Peel Street
W. Filsell
Manilla
Ryan
Armidale
Moore
Maborough
Queensland
C. N. Scott
Collender
Manilla Yards Auction Notice Opens Sales Bidding
Manilla Yards announces entries are now being received for an upcoming sale on Wednesday October 31. Early advice from intending sellers will be appreciated. Auctioneer J. Byrwes requests prompt submissions and clarifications from participants.
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Manilla Yards
Wongo Creek Ball Postponed by Rain
The Wongo Creek Ball has been postponed due to rain making roads impassable. The event now will be held on November 6. F Hayne, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wango Creek
Wongo Creek C.W.A
Wongo Creek
F. Hayne
Expressing Thanks After Bereavement at Manilla District Hospital
Mr and Mrs Tom Freestone thank the Doctor Matron and Nursing Staff of Manilla District Hospital for their kindness and all friends for expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Freestone
Manilla District Hospital
Manilla Woman Thanks Local Helpers After Illness
Mrs. E. Bowman of Court street Manilla expresses gratitude to Dr. H. Raton Sister L. Dicknon and friends for kindness and attention during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bowman
Court Street
Manilla
H. Raton
L. Dicknon
Manilla Theater Ad Promotes Shows and Tickets
Daily ring your order to 96 Palais Theater Manilla for reservations on Wednesday and Thursday. Kay Francis stars in The House on Seth Street and Ralph Bellamy in One Is Guilty. Saturday matinee features Alice in Wonderland for children with a gingerbread Rabbit giveaway.
Banks and Public Service Best Wongo Creek 151 to 79
Banks and Public Service defeated Wongo Creek by 151 runs. H Veness scored 43 and Be Gd Smith 42 as Anstey and Bownell posted 21 each. J Mellrath took 4 for 24 and K Abberfield 4 for 48. Wongo Creek's A Carey led with 30, E Carey 17, J Mellrath 12 not out. C White claimed 8 wickets for 12 runs in 9 overs. Also notes on golf links, sheep on course, and Mrs. Fowler acquitted in murder trial.
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Banks and
Public Service
Wongo Creek
H. Veness
Be Gd. Smith
Anstey and Bownell
J Mcllrath
K. Abberfield
Hast
A. Carey
E. Carey
J. Mclrath
Wongo
C. White
Nomination Notices For Shire Councillors At Manilla
The notice sets the election by postal ballot for December 1 1994 if more candidates are named than seats. Nomination day is Friday November 2 1934 at Shire Council Chambers Manilla Strafford Street. Nominations require written forms signed by at least two electors and candidate consent, delivered or sent by registered mail before 5 pm. Nomination forms may be obtained from Shire Officer J Coates Manilla. Returning 13/10/34.
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A. B
Couneillors
Shire Council
Strafford Street
Manilla
J. Coates
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John D. Kennedy & Bom
Dfonday
Simpsons
Pharmagy
J. E. Simpson
Alls. Ph
Lestrest
Telephone
Kelly
Ebtephen
H. J. Stephens
Syd. Univ.s
Box
MPP
OPO
Sydney
Tuasday
Church Street Bridge
Sheep and Gattla Sale
Allen In Wonderland
Gredy
Mahon Offi
Brady
Bignell
Beddow
Namoi
Memorial Hall
Marilla
Bree Lucky Boot
Adminion
Banaue
League OF Auetealia
Manilla Show
Tenme
G. F. B. Grill
West Maxis
E. V. Kremer
Motor Show
General Motors
Veness & Son
Baleyardy
Gymkhana and
Queen
V. Anctionser
J. Byrwes
Banks
Bowline
L. Carey
J. Mellrath
Riordan
Eggett
Hanna
Gardner
White
G. Huggett
White C. Gardner
White J. Riordan
Anstey
Mellrath
W. Hannah
Carey
W. Martin
White J. Keen
White Sundri
Walmsley
McCloskey
Shire OF
Mardowa
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