Manilla District Receives Welcome Rain After Dry Spell
Rain falls lightly across Manilla district reviving wheat fields under strain from a prolonged drought. Manilla scores 32 points, Bungymulla 40, Upper Manilla 38, Headvale 27, Baldwin 19 while the Clarence river region reports dire conditions further north. A new wool dump at Manilla station opens this week aiding growers. An juvenile dance in the parish hall is planned tonight.
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Manilla
Bungymulla
Upper Manilla
Headvale
Baldwin
Particul
Clarence
Express
J. A. Rochfort
Grafton
Manila
Waterhouse wins second Bac kenzie Cup round in golf notes
Round two of the Bac kenzie Cup sees A. B. Waterhouse card 74 to win. Davidier congratulates. Seorestill defeats Pittman 4 and 3. Waterhouse also beats Connell 4 and 4 as Miller loses to Anstey. Final of the Bower Tie slated for Wednesday with others in draw for Patron Trophy qualifiers next Wednesday.
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Ill
Wa Pittman
Waterhouse
B.connell
G. Miller
Anstey
Ares EC
F. O'Neill
R. Chapauan
TLC
RC. Kelly
A. Dinwack
D.C Ogle
R. E. Cadden
W. Pittman
Trop
Miss Mellrath
J. Warner
Hayward
Miss McGovern
W. Chapmen
Podmore
Mins Lal Park
Sulman
Hartley
Coleman
C. Pittman
Miss Donnelly
Barron
J. Podmore
U. S. Waterhouse
Turner
J. Granthan
Det Mackenzie
Ai Anstey
Adden
U Ou
Miller
Ie . Kelly
O'Connell
Chapman
F O'Neill
Rod N Keane
E, Coates
D. M. Mae
Veih
Pittman
Blaveh
D.C. Ogle
Dimmok
R. Chapman
R. Grantham
R. Cadden
Electricity tariff overhaul debuts in Manila with fixed unit rates
The town adopts a single meter tariff from September for all consumers. Rates vary by building size from under 1500 to over 10 000 square feet with 10d per primary unit and a 3d balance. A 10 percent prompt payment discount applies and a 150 pound project reduction is promised, encouraging widespread electrification and efficiency.
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Gamitsu
Waha Ee
Manilla Church Calls Rev Hector McDonald to Charge
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Manilla unanimously calls Rev Hector McDonald to the charge. Educated at Sydney University he graduates with a B.A. degree and is a native of Dinder. Licensed in 1934 he will be ordained and inducted soon. Mrs Redmond of Belmont holidaying in Manilla. Dick Rodgers injured at Venexy and Son's garage, treated at Manilla District Hospital. R E Pearson appointed postal assistant at Porhes.
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Manilla
Hector McDonald
Sydney University
McDonald
Dinner
St. Andrew's, Manilla
Dick Rodgers
Venexy and Son
R. E. Pearson
Porhes
Manilla Rifle Club ties crown annual shoot results
In Manilla the annual rifle shooting contests neared completion with tight scores. Royal Shield saw a three way tie among L Bignall S Carlyon A R McGreegor while Hurcum trophy matched S Carlyon and U Hurcum. E North won Kearns Trophy and E Sprudd claimed McLeod Trophy.
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Manilla Chub
L. Bignall
S. Carlyon
B. Sprudd
A. R B. McGreegor
U. Hurcum
E. North
Kearns
E. Sprudd
Hurcum &, Carlyon
Cg, Hurcum
B. North
P. Green
A. McGregor
W. Bignall
V. Sutherland
A. Morgan
Carlyon
C. Hurmum
North
A. R. MeGr
Sutherland
F. Pavy
G. Sutherland
L. Simmons
Green
Kautkner
Ratepayers To Receive Final Notices For Overdue Rates
At the latest Man dewa Shire Council meeting the Finance Committee urged issuing Final Notices to ratepayers with overdue rates and to pursue legal proceedings if needed. The suggestion was adopted and the Clerk authorized to implement it.
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Mandewa
Sheep and cattle sale at Homebush report and staff changes
Erwek Bales Pitt Son and Badgery report a Monday sale at Homebush with 19125 sheep and lambs penned. Wethers 34/7, ewer 31/4, hoggets 33/10, lambs 40/-. Cattle warded 2485 with prime and heavy grades in light trade. Bullocks £14, ewes £9 8d, dealers £9. Irene Coleman leaves Manilla for Sydney exchange. Charwork replaces her.
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Erwek Bales Pitt
Lost purse and town events at Costello paddock
Lost leather purse containing money reported on Manila Street. Also listed is an afternoon sports event at Mr T J Costelloe’s paddock in Townsville on September 2 to aid church funds run by Mesdames James Brady and T G Costellie. Other items include social dances, euchre parties, and promotions for lay by payments and a free ice block day for school children with new refrigerator advertisement.
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T. J. Costelloe
ILC
Churel
James Brady
T. d. Costellie
W. Doohan
Manilla Scout Log Reports Rally and Appointments
Tuesday night meeting featured camp fire activities and jokes. Spt. Dik promoted to Group Scout Master and J A Bower named Scoutmaster for Manilla. Wednesday tests passed. camp fire rally included songs and entertainments as Scouts toured Attunge Club and returned home.
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J. A. Bower
Fot Manilla
Jack Smithers
Max Moore
Roxie Reid
Miss Lassman
Cuba
Dowd Horse
Manilla
Attunge
Chive Blair
Attunge Boye' Club
Minister demands harsh penalties for hit and run drivers
New Zealand Minister for Transport R Semple told the North Island Motor Union that speed hogs, hit and run, and drunken drivers must be punished. He urged penalties to £500 fines or five years in jail and proposed highways under a central board with police by board officials. He urged registering push bikes, announced another push next session, and warned of 300 yearly road deaths, expected to rise to 360 this year.
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New Zealand
R. Semple
North Island Motor Union
Semple
Main Highways Board
Highways Board
Shedas
Noving Pictures
Lorry Fire Damages Freeman's Vehicle in Northbrook Lane
A lorry owned by Freeman was set in the yard of Mr. Duncombe in Northbrook Lane. It caused a fire at 2.30 am on Sunday morning. the seat and portions were burnt and the body charred before the brigade extinguished it. Memorial Mail notes ambulance service at Memorial Tall on Saturday.
Real estate sales surge in Manilla region amid brisk activity
Four more properties change hands in Manilla over the past month. Notable deals include Killura adjoining Millivindi sold to a local buyer, and Nor mausvale a 2304 acre freehold fronting the Manilla river bought by A H Nison from H N Little. Up per Manilla Store and Post Office property and 18 acres also sold. 13 Cabinet Ministers meet Sydney to discuss unemployment relief with no decision yet. Sydney Hospital to hire 48 more nurses under new award. fear of closures unless relief found.
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Killura
Millivindi
A. A
Nedah
Killar
Brady
Jas. Brady
V. J. Byrnes
Normausvale
A. H. Nison
H. N. Little
Nes
Cora
HW. Ross
G. Os. Mo
Namoi
Free. Word and Good Will
Upper
Burnen
T. W. Roberts
R. G. Gardner
Newry Park
Queensland
Kingaroy
Sydney Hospital
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Royal Hotel
G.P
Sydney
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P. A. Newall
FIO
Mr. W. ©. Thomsoon
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Unslien
Howe
Mrs. Redmond
Belmont
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R. Rowlinson
Veness
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J. Byrnes
FR. Lovegrove
Dick English
Mrs. T. Dugan
T. Dugan
C. Crommins
AL Byrnes
Y. J. Byrnes
Irene Coleman
CKET
Rushes Creek Hall
D. Boyton
J See
MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
E. Allen
EB. Wilsell
Court House Motel
RC. Bazaar
Halls Creek Stall RR
M. Illiscox
M. Ic, MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
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Tenderfoot
First
J. A. Bowen
W. W. Doohan
RO. Panee
Memorial Mail
Thesday
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