National wireless station planned for Manila area
The Manila Express notes a national wireless station will be installed soon. A Postmaster General letter says a northern New South Wales regional station is under site consideration. An engineering study is determining suitable centers and a large sum is allocated for national wireless stations, including a Manila regional station with £1000 for preliminary expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
General’s Department
N.S.W
Tablelands
Thompson
Mila
National Wireless
Mauilla
Fernhill Hereford Stud Bulls Sale and Rural News
Fernhill Hereford stud sent a further draft of young bulls to Queensland with nearly a thousand miles by rail, arriving in good condition. Coote reports strong demand for supplies and a bright beef cattle outlook. Cap tain Chatee notes H A Wicombe of the Department of Labour will visit Pamworth on October 20 to enroll youths under subsidised apprenticeship training. Subsidised Apprentices at Manilla Stock Sale offer 40 good cattle and 3000 sheep including many fats, plus 1150 full woolled mixed sheep, auctioned by W J Byrnes at Manilla on Friday the 21st at 2 pm. Unreserved yarding focuses on graziers. Ms Wilsell attends Sydney for Local Government Clerks conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Coote
Queensland
Hig Fernhill Hereford Stud
Chatee
H. A. Wiccombe
Department of Labour and Industry
Pamworth
Manilla
Barraba
W. J. Byrnes
Manilla drought and hay notes signal mixed fortunes
The Manilla district reports drought struck hay stores yet notes season shows promise in grain and wool markets. Observations include 62 trucks of chaff, a 2000 pound outlay, 8000 pounds of hay imported, and expectations of better seasons 1939 1940 1941 1942. Wool sales at Sydney last week reached 16a and Manilla wool tops the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Thigo Jones
Hall's Creek
Shearers Concert at Memorial Hall Raises Help for Widow
A shearers and shed hands concert at Memorial Hall raised about £20 for Mrs. Kennedy, widow of a shearers cook who died in Yarworth Base Hospital. Maunder Bros organized the event broadcast on 2TM, followed by a hall dance with acts by T. Barret, Noel Scanlon, W. Kelly, Harry Baker, Les Bowers, Dick Dartley, Bob Doak, and W. Maunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
2TM
Maunder Bros
Kennedy
Yarworth Base Hospital
T. Barre
Shearer
McCree
J. Dickson
Noel Scanlon
Undl
W. Kelly
Harry Baker
Les Bowers
W. Keith
Dick Dartley
Bob Doak
W. Maunder
Ric Maunder
Show Schedule for 1939 Prizes and Donations
The schedule for the 1939 show is being prepared. Secretary Mr G B Grill requests notice of any special prizes or donations to be included in the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G .B. Grill
Long Service Mark For Three Staff Members At Mackenzie
Tom Fuller completes 33 years of service with M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Pty Ltd dating back to 1903. W Pittman marks 1905 as his start, and J Witcom joined in 1906 continuing long service tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Tom Fuller
M. C. Mackenzie and Sons 'Pty. Ltd
W. Pittman
J. Witcom
Black Flower Varietal Noted From Australia
A. Black notes a deep black flower variety possibly unique to Australia. A. C. Veness received a bunch of inky black native flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Doak, residents of West Australia, highlighting the striking color and potential rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
A. C. Veness
Ted Doak
West
Manilla Show Committee Welcomes Back President Byrnes
President Byrnes of the Manilla Show Committee receives a warm return at the monthly meeting held Saturday night. He says he is glad to be back among old friends and appreciates home and country after traveling abroad and meeting foreign people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VY. I. Byrnes
Manilla
Byres
Mr. Byrules
A Coming Bowler At Manila Cricketers Shines
Youthful Jimmy Williams displays medium fast bowling on a challenging wicket. He bowls with stamina and swerve, expected to claim many wickets this season. Nearby, Miss Collins returns to Royal Hotel, while a Manilla Soldiers League reshuffle moves J Coates to secretary and L G Miller to president as visitors from Hall's Creek and Oring Grove are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Williams
Williams
Manilla
Anstey Thever
William
Miss Collins
Royal Hotel
R.R. Dobbie
Returned Soldiers’ League
J. Coates
L G. Miller
7. G. Ryan
Polite
W. Blanch
Oring Grove
Hall
Creel
Annual Tennis Social in Mackenzie Chamber, Manilla
A fall tennis social in Mackenzie Chamber Manilla marked the season’s wind up. Mayor Bow ton presented badges to Wednesday and Saturday league winners for 1937 1938 with cups and prizes donated by the Tennis Association and local supporters. Ray Doohan dominated multiple events earning singles doubles and mixed titles. other champions included Mrs Schaefer and K Biefield. Vic O Connell received a farewell token as a pillar of Manilla tennis with tributes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie Chamber
Manilla
Wellman
Ramblers
Pride
W. Rooke
Mess
J. O'Neill
Dl.o'neil
M. Dyson
W. Kilcher
J. Watts
Ray Doohan
W. Kitchen
Schacfer
Schaefer
K. Biefield
DL. Jetta
Maston
Han A. North
C. Pengilley
A. Courtis
D. Wilshire
Mr. Rooke
Cahillrophy stroke event winner and club notes
Reg Chapman won last week's Cahillrophy stroke event with 72. Several players failed to hand in cards, including Cadden Gannon Cuner Rorke De O Ogle Roberts Riddle Sime Byrne. A pay event for the Stoddart and Hayward Trophy was held with Chapman and Cadden posting best cards. Final round next Sunday. This week's club trophy par event precedes a social evening and season trophy presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Chapman
R. Chapman
R. Grantham
Rb, Cadden
W. Gannon
J. C. Cuner
J. Rorke
De O_ Ogle
H. Roberts
J. Riddle
W. Sime
W. Byrne
TH Pankhurst
W Byrne
Manilla district cricket round two ends with tight scores
In a Sunday fixture the Manilla district cricket round two yielded a tight finish as Dicks XT posted 166 and 4 for 77 while Senter took 5 for the innings. Batting highlights included Ki Doohan, EW, BR Winder with Attunga and Waratah players contributing. Bowling saw May, Vidler and Abra from BPS inflict pressure as Dicks faced stiff competition and the match concluded with partial scores 3 for 18 and 23 for 28 in later overs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Erie
Senter
Vhe Bonce
Ki. Doohan
EW. Mh
BR. Winder
Attunga
B. Anstey
BL & PS
H, Cobte
Waratah
R. McDonald
Dick’s
Bo& PS
Wimma
Melody in Spring Cabaret at Mannequin Parade
The event in Memorial Hall features a Spring Cabaret with a mannequin parade. Dining begins at 8 pm and the parade plus musical program start sharply at 9 pm, promising an enjoyable evening for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melody
Memorial Hall
Boxwood Property to Be Sold at Public Auction
A property known as Boxwood with frontage to the Manilla River near Upper Manila will be sold by public auction through Mr GB M Holt at V J Byrnes' office this Saturday the 22nd at 2 pm. If the whole fails, the estate will be offered in five divisions of about 1300 acres each near Wonge Creek. A dance will be held on Tuesday next at CWA Dance Will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Viver
Daley Creek
Manilla
Sile
W. J. Byrnes
R. R. Dobbie
Bank of New South Wales
Mane Ia
H.“Kennedy
John D. Kennedy and Sons
Bowman
Upper
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Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy
Avorney
Simpson
George Streat
Sydney
A. W. “Webster Stevens
M.lo
Sweeny
MLO
Pan City
G.P.G
WA Oee Optometrist
A. C. Veness & Son Manilla
Fernhill
Hereford’ Stud
Ms. W. Filsell
Twilight
H. 8. Green
Pam
Oodnadatta
Buehlyvie
Boyle
Department of Agriculture
P.P. Board
Tamworth
Umworth
Newcastle
Glenbrook
W. Molloy
Shearers
A. Black
C. R. Wilson
Vic
O'Connell
Wilson
Manila
M. Wethers
Boxwood
G. B. M. Holt
Red Margo
Manilla-Samson
Clifton’s Ltd
A. J. Studdy
Wirindi
Somerton
W. Nagle
Hon’ Bee
Wynall
Taylor
Dengate
J. I. Robertson & CO
Wongo Creek
Wongo Greek Hall
North
L. Brady
Treas
M. Gardner
A. T. Robertson ,& CO
Lough
Toon
Couns
Cahill
Dengates
N. Robrrnson & CO
FH. C
Dengath’s
Danc- Ty GH
Norths
Dengath's
Swanbrook
M. Etall
W. Gall
Electolux Refrigerator
Aktiv Lucerne Mowers
J.T. Robertson & C0
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