Saving the Paper Industry in Australia and Britain
A NSW Country Pressmen critique urges caution over Canada UK newsprint preferences. It argues postwar shifts tied to American financiers threaten British control, raise prices, and jeopardize Australian industry while urging continued British paper supply and opposition to Canadian favored trade terms.
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Pratten
New South Wales
Canada
der. Lainky
Sweden
Australia
Tus.a. Financiers
Curitain
Britain
Hobey
Local and General Barraba News In Brief
Local notes report overcast skies and continued rain likely. Promotions include Sergeant Grimes to second-class sergeant. An excursion to Sydney is planned tonight. Arthur Fuller died from a throat wound in Barraba Hospital. A man named Ross fined for smoking at the Barraba Mechanics Institute. Wheat quoted at 5/7 a bushel in Sydney. Darcy Hadfield broke his arm while motor boating. Wool at auction reached 394d per lb. Drought in the Northern Rivers. maize at risk. Col Bruxner may retire from politics. Mrs F E Terwood returns from holiday. Regs on load sizes enforced with fines up to £10. Harvesting nears in Manilla district. hay-making and loading sounds noted. Community notices include hospital donations and the Nymboida Hydro-Electric Scheme opening invitation.
This Freedom Opens At Mechanics Institute
The film a success of Hutchinson markets the novel This Freedom to spotlight a woman who leaves home for a business career. Following If Winter Comes, the production stirs wide discussion on women’s roles. Opens this Wednesday for one night only.
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ASM
Hutchinson
Mechanics' Institute
Mrs Margaret Kennedy Dies at 82 in Rouchel Australia
Mrs Margaret Kennedy aged 82 native to Scottish Highlands died at her Rouchel residence near Aberdeen on Friday night. She came to Australia 62 years ago, married in 1863 and settled on Rouchel where she lived ever since. Her husband predeceased her 11 years ago, leaving five sons and two daughters Messrs D Kennedy S Kennedy K Kennedy Rouchel J D Kennedy Mantia K H Kennedy Quirindi Mrs Alan Cameron Rouchel and Miss P Kennedy Rouchel. J D Kennedy and family attended the funeral.
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J. D. Kennedy
Rouchel
Aberdeen
Lote
Margaret Kennedy
Highlands
Scotland
Australia
Messrs
D. Kennedy
Manilla Wheat Competition Judged Wednesday
The Manilla Field Wheat Competition will be judged tomorrow by Mr. M. H. Reynolds. Secretary Reeves reports sixteen nominations including E. T. Bowman J. Bsolvin BE Stengert J. R. Heywood T. E. Bekind WH Rodgers W. E. Kirk A. P. Cummins J. Johnstone M. Geddes W. A. Bowman and G P Porter.
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Manilla
M. H. Reynolds
Reeves
Messrs
E. T. Bowman
E. Watts
J. Bsolvin
BE. Stengert
J. R. Heywood
T. E. Bekind
WH. Rodgers
W. E. Kirk
A. P. Cummins
J. Johnstone
M. Gedd
Purser Disqualification Sparks Melbourne Cup Betting Frenzy
Turf sensation Purser caused a major stir after the Caulfield Cup with public dismay at its running. Stewards held a meeting and suspended owners trainer horse and jockey for months. Meanwhile supporters headed to back Heroic as Melbourne Cup and Derby favorite, with big sums placed and bookmakers poised for profit.
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Cain
Heri
Hail Storm Damages Farms Across Namoi and Tamworth Districts
A Friday night hail storm caused heavy damage with 52 points recorded locally and up to an inch in some areas. Namoi region suffered the worst while Wheepit and Carman reported significant losses. Named victims include W Carbyon A E Porter W Hawker and others, many insured and partially recoverable. In Tamworth around Winton the hailhit areas left farms badly damaged and wheat farming again shown risky as crop delivery and theft fears noted.
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Carman
Oakes
Namoi
Messrs
W. Carbyon
A. E. Porter
W. Hawker
Whiteley
W. Schaefer
M. Brady
Gee. Coote
W.W. Hall
F. Coote
P. A. Brady
A. Douglas
J. Blackwell
M. J. Costello
Tamworth
Winton
Kathleen Replaced by New Rail Motor No 3 on Line
Rail Motor No 3 Kathleen has been shelved after years of rail skipping from Mania to Tamworth and Tarraba. Kathleen will be replaced by a lighter modern rotor train, weighing 18 tons less with the latest driving force. It will carry 80 passengers in first and second class and include improved observatory accommodation and a central mail and lineage van. The motor made its first Bartrabi trip and steady service starts Wednesday on this line.
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Kathleen
Mania
Tamworth
Tarraba
Sio
Tts
Paimeer
Mitor
Bartrabi
Tennis event and Manila golf club notes
Tennis heats and handicaps duel at Town Court with 1.40 pm start and 2/6 entrance. Teams Chave Woods May Watts Hartley Avis and others compete as Manila and Keepit results. Manila Golf Club revival with secretary change, Turner winning trophies, season end on November 8 with driving approaching and putting contests and Smith Cup Wadson Trophy presentations.
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Sharp
Chave and
Woods
May
Watts
Hk. Cosier
Coates
H. Coote
C. Seiefer
L. Coste
Sehactor Oo. Gardner
A. Bowman
A. Gardner
Thirdner
A. and
H. Haling
Manila
Keepit
Chave
Moy
J. Watts
Avis
W. D. Hartley
A. Watts
SNC
A. Es Cuen
Manilla
Manila Golf Club
H. Dimmock
C.J. Turner
S. Turner
J. C. Turner
Marcus Burkitt Concert Promises Virtuoso Performance
Marcus Burkitt, a remarkable pianist blind from birth, will give a concert next Thursday night. He has memorized nearly a hundred musical works, praised by Sir Walter Davidson as a marvel among all disabilities. He performs with sister Miss Marjorie Burkitt and Mr Oliver, joined by Miss Isabel Dowe and local comedian Mr S R Doak.
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Marcus Burkitt
Walter Davidson
Marvellovushy
Wimphel
Marjory Burkitt
Oliver
Tamworth
Pringle
Beard
Manilla
Isabel Dowe
RL Doak
Manilla Trotting Club Plans Saturday Races
The Manilla Trotting Club will hold a meeting on the Prairies Rave Course every Saturday with a full trotting programme. Secretary is Mr Wieck Smith.
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Prairies
Wieck Smith
English cricketers crush West Australian colts in featured match
A report notes England's win over a 15 player West Australian colts side. It covers Manilla District Cricket Union meeting at Mechanics Institute, E Green selection for Country Week in Sydney, and performances in Northern Rivers versus Far Northern games. It also discusses Australian test prospects and standout players like Marley, Kelleway, Ratcliffe, and Taylor.
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Manilla
Sydney
E. Green
Far Northern
Northern Rivers
Far’ North
Central North
West
Morrissey
Dunvavin
Church of England Aginst Diggers
Recreation Ground
Rev. Harris
H. Rodgers
J. Bigenal
M. Waygood
W. Coupland
D. Jones
L. Gardner
N. Gardner
A. White
G. White
W Watson
W. Coulton
J. Chapman
R. Gardner
Gardner
NSW likely to field strong team for first test in November
From Strathfield report NSW cricket selectors list Cilins Bardaley Taylor Kippax Ketteway Mailey Gregory Ratcliffe Andrews Macartney with Oldfield possibly. first seven viewed as certain for the opening test. Possible pace pair Ponsford and Hornibreak, keeper to be Ratcliffe or Oldfield. Also notes a Namoi River Club vs Church of England match with Church winning by 45 runs.
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Howell
Richardsons
South Australian
Hornibrook
Queensland
Shanld
Marley
Kelleway
Australia
Carter
Ratliff
Rateliff
Oldfred
Ratcliff
New South Wales
Comins
Taylor
Kippax
Bardstex
Bardsley
Bardsty
Gregory
Lee Las
Nsw
Cilins
Bardaley
Ketteway Mailey
Ratcliffe
Andrews
Macartney
Nothling
Oldfield
Ponsford
Hornibreak
Crick
Strathfield
Namoi River Club
Church of England
Namo? River
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Shire Counsil
Haturday
Sergeant Grimes
Barraba
E * Se
Arthur Fuller
Barraba Hospital
Mechanics” Institute
Ross
Darcy Hadfield
New Zealand
Motor 1
Lam
Arnal
Hannon
B.S. May
Toby
Col. Bruxner
Progressives
F. E. Terwood
CTOPS
Fihelly
Brisbane
Daher
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Shire Council
Mr. Cocks
C.P
Mrs. Cocks
Air
Kidd
Manilla District Hospital
John Watts
Wongo Creek
Clarence River County
Sehons
Teachers’ Federation of Nsw
Wilshire
McAlister
New Meriva
Nelson
Micolan
Mackenzie
Rail
Presbyterian Club
Nannies
H. Chave
Veness
A. Avis
Miss Roberts
RK. Collier
Bosward
R. Grantham
Grantham
Miss Boland
A. Meney
Miss Penman
H. Cheve
Iam Collier
Boland A. McDonam
Pee Freier
C. Woods
Mr. Bosward
Roberty
F Tt. Chaye
Veneus
W. A. McDonald
GOLF
Manilla Trotting Club
Cricket
Byrnes
Shaw
L. Bridge
E. Etheridge
C. Reid
E. Glover
W. Shire
Stevens
J. Coote
A. Urquhart
W. Warner
Coote
Junr
Ek White
Coupland
Harris
W. Watts
Iliffe
B Coote
H. Hasting
Diggers
Snape
Albert Geddes
M Roberts
Jack Watts
O'Connor
Geddes
N. Abberfield
Waddingham
A. Reynohs
Gublette Dawson
Dim Brady
Tomkins
T. Brady
Snape Vueene Steven
Connor
A. ‘Geddre
P. O'Connor
M. Moffat
Sti Waddingham
Bh Dawson
A. Geddes
T G. Snape
Abberfield
W_ Gannon
St. Waddingham
Abbberfield
P. O'Connoer
W. Tomkins
Coulton
Maven
Tun
Man Ma Football League
Mesr Doak
Manilla Football League
Ty New Mexico Club
E Coupland
J. Brown
Ax Blanch
A. Brown
Brewall
W. Watson
P. Devlin
EL Achim
Wo Moffat
Ted Collier
J Elliott
J. Weatherall
Ho Kelly
FL O'Neill
W. Tlenry
Mr. Tomkins
Ashheld
Crook
Mr W.tomkins
Court Heise
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