Bulk wheat bulk-handling trucks offered to farmers
Information for farmers on using bulk handling trucks. Orders must be lodged with the Station Master at Manilla seven days before need. Trucks are fumigated and sent empty to stations via Darling Harbour and are moved after November to areas receiving wheat. Early applications advised to ensure proper loading and avoid demurrage.
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Railway Department
Manter
Manilla
Darling Harbor
Silaw
Doris Grantham Wins Golf Trophy At Saturday Event
Golf Associates held a trophy event for Mr Roberts last Saturday and congratulates Miss Doris Grantham as the winner. ATI Associates plan another trophy this season and thank a donor known as Mr X. A meeting is set for next Wednesday after noon to discuss trophy formats at the Chamber Hall, with all candidates required to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates
Roberts
Doris Grantham
Hwart
ATI Associates
Hoon St Aetober
Manilla council withdraws consent on reserve river access
The meeting saw objections from M. A. Gander and Dr Heywood to leasing a reserve for river access. E C T Bowman and others argued the land location was misread and closing it would harm West Manilla residents. The council withdrew consent and will oppose the land board application while engineers review Rushes Creek boundary road. The President noted two tons of stone stabilized the gang tent foundations.
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Mim
M. A. Gander
Bir Manilla
E. C. T. Bowman
West Manilla
Heywood
Land Board
Boundary Road
Rushes Creek
Ratliff
Bog Hole Bridge
Park
Molloy
Harvest operations begin across Manilla District
Harvest work has started in Manilla District with A E Bowman leading stripping. Wheat samples are yielding well and the sample is reported good. E Evans of Kori completed a paddock averaging 21 bushels per acre. W Coote J Watts T Contellpe and G Geddes began stripping wheat, with C Byrnen set to start tomorrow. Harvesting is expected to be in full swing within a fortnight across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
A. E. Bowman
E. Evans
Kori
W. Coote
John Watts
T. J. Contellpe
G. Geddes
Charlie Byrnen
Social evening aids R C Tennis Club funds at Memorial Hall
A social evening at Memorial Hall on Wednesday last raised funds for the R C Tennis Club. Attendees enjoyed themselves as prizes were awarded for the fat turkey won by Mian McGovern and the fat sheep won by Mr A J Elwett who donated it back for sale. Second prizes went to Mins P Wausfield and Mr A Chapman, with Miss Haling and Mr J Baldwin taking third. Trophies from BC and Town Tennis Tournaments were presented by Messrs V O'Connell and J Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
R. C. Tennis Club
Mian McGovern
A. J. Elwett
Mins P. Wausfield
A. Chapman
Miss Haling
J. Baldwin
Messin
V. O'Connell
J. Thompson
Rexpes
Hospital Linen Stall Raises 87 Pounds At Sale
The annual hospital linen stall run by Mrs R. H. Hudson on Saturday raised 87 pounds after strong donations and prizes won by Mr F. Goldrick, Miss A. R. McLeod, and Mrs H. Veness. Gratitude was expressed to helpers Mrs T. Hunter-Barrett, Mrs W. Bignall, and Mrs H. Veness. Local mining revival hinted with nearby road showings near Capers Manilla and reports of a Craw Mountain Mine project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnual Hospital
R. H. Hudson
F. Goldrick
A. R. McLeod
H. Veness
Hudson
T. Hunter-Barratt
W. Bignall
Caper Manilla
Sens
Craw Mountain
Show decision voiced amid district divided on postponement
Members and outside supporters debate whether to delay the Manilla show. Many urge continuing to avoid harming churches, hospitals, and local morale, while some worry delay could ruin a recovery and district prestige. The show remains contentious yet broadly backed by supporters and donors.
Centre decision on single judge delays at Manilla entries
The meeting settled that a single judge be assigned to Manilla to avoid delays and arranged for the judge to visit other centres. W Coupland offered to resign and continue until year end. Next meeting set for January 3. Bulk handling and local agent letters planned to ensure satisfactory wheat handling conditions similar to 1930.
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Coupland
Manilla Fox Hunter Coote Champions Belt With Record Skins
Ade Mr George Coote of Manilla dominated fox hunting, skinning 1294 foxes since 1918 at an average of 92 per year. His peak 198 skins in 1923 yielded high returns, while 1930 saw two skins fetch only 2d each. He notes foxes take to burrows due to gun destruction. A new Sydney evening paper titled The World is planned for October 1. A frost hit gardens as a bright show optimism lingered. Mr. Fernand expressed willingness to unite for future success.
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George Coote
Manilla
Coote
October Meeting and Excursion Plans Mentioned
The notice references an October BALD meeting of the union Social and Bacies on October 27 and an excursion train planned for October 90. It notes J. Byrnes' sheep and cattle ale. Also mentions the November 11 event by C.W. A. Music al and Dramatic Society on a Musical Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Social and Bacies
J. Byrnes
C.W. A. Musical and Dramatic Society Musical Review
Local Life Members Hint at Society Support and Local News
Mr D. M. Mackenzie became a Life Member of the Show Society with a 10 pound donation. M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Ltd added nearly 7 pounds in donations for special prizes. Other life members named include Mrs Pea cock Meaura V J T W Roberts Geo Chart ers and THannder. Laurie Maunder returns home from hospital after a broken key injury. Euchre party at Putish Hall sees Mr A Bettison win gents drive turkey. Mrs Bettison takes the ladies prize. Wheat rising in Sydney. South African cricketers arrive. Armidale incident with Welsh and Sun Lee. Cecil Pedell aged seven teen shoots his father at Gunnedah. Vv Thompson MAR attends Upper Manilla meeting.
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D. M. Mackenzie
Show Society
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Ltd
Peacock
Meaura
Laurie Maunder
Laurie
Putish Hall
Turkey
A. Bettison
Mra Bettison
T. A. Downes
Manius
Sydney
Australia
Welsh
Sun Lee
Armidale
Cecil Pedell
Gunnedah
Vv. Thompson
Upper Manilla
Nomination Day Fixed for Manila Elections in 1931
Official notice sets Friday November 6 1931 as Nomination Day with nominations due by 5 PM November 5 1931 at Council Chambers Strafford Street Manila. Nominations require written consent witnessed and delivered by registered mail or in person. If more candidates than seats, postal ballot will be held December 1931. Nomination forms and details available from Shire Clerk Council Chambers Manila Joseph Coates Returning Officer.
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Strafford Street
Manille
Menit
Council
Manilla
Porme
Manille Joseph Coates
Manilly
Prominent Hall Promises Concert for Hospital Fund
Manilla district notices announce a concert at Wongo Creek Hall to aid Manilla District Hospital. Chair R Heywood will introduce the event, with the charity aimed for Friday next October 23 at 2. R Browne invites interested locals to attend a Mechanic Institute gathering on Wednesday at 7.30 pm for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Cohe
Wongo Oresk Hall
Manilla
Wongo Creek Hall
Manilla Eisteddfod
Manills District Hospital
Titeta 2
R. Heywood
Ine Mechanics Institute
R. Browwe, Han
Grain Breakfast Sale Ad Prompt
A fragmented advertisement urges trying a packet of mal grain breakfast at a price of 1 shilling per seven units. The readable text hints at a promotional food offer, possibly from a trade or shop page, with unclear product naming and pricing details.
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Stoddart and Hayward Ltd
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
P.O. Box
Manilla Telephone
Z. D. Kennedy
Vam
AGNES &@ Beauty
Nyal
Simpson
Kelly
J. A. Rochfort
AFLA
Public Accountant and Auditor
Tocome
Phone
Chas
Enoll
Flo
Land
M.O.A
Syd
George Street
Royal Hotel Upatakra
Golf Associates
Mandowa
ANIA
F. E. Heywood
B. Nixon
E.G. Ratliff
Guyot
Ouf
A. Salman
M. Park
Thoes
H. Stoddart
G. Bowman
Hirstle
P. V. Carter
Stewart Park
H. Hawker
Mr. Rey
Upper
W. Coupland
B. Venens
BR. Tee Ts Thoo
MW. Woods
B. Leebys
Niaed Deulee A
RB. Hirady
Mixa R. Swandef
A. J. Watts
Moy
Watts
Ade
the World
Tabor
Tita
For. Fernand
Wdowws
Hy, Geiober
A. Promised Land ‘Lly
Brishave
Merchanten
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