Federal Food Commission Inquiries in Australia
A Federal proclamation has issued appointing Alfred Deakin, Dugald Thomson, and G H Antlebs to the Federal Food Commission. The inquiry reports on the application of various foodstuffs in Australia and the export quantities available. The commission will also report on trade and industry matters arising from that era.
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Issu
Alfred Deakin Woekman
Dugald Thomson
G. H. Antlebs
G Commission
Australia
Commission
Willlso
Manilla District Hospital Ball Promoted by Cyrella Residents
The Cyrella residents plan a Friday night ball to raise funds for Manilla District Hospital. Preparations signal a record attendance as townspeople commit to be present. Committee member Mr E ul and T Bowman helped arrange the event in a special shed.
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Cyrella
Manilla
E. Ul, T. Bowman
cabbage grown on Manila street amazes locals
Mrs W McDonald of Manula creet left a mass of cabbage, weighing four pounds, grown from seed from Mr N Scott’s establishment. The note praises Manila street’s resources and suggests cabbage growing here could be a promising line of primary production.
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Manilla
Sands men go into recess at Mavilla Citizens Band meeting
At a recent gathering of Mavilla Citizens Band members the Sands group was placed in recess with hopes of a quick return and renewed energy to establish a sound footing for the band Masville farmers and settlers are praised for practical patriotism and unity in support of the institution's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavilla
Sandsmen
Masille
Barweny
Golf round notice for future president event
The fourth round of the presint s trasty will be played this afternoon. Members intending to take part must inform the secretary Mr Arthur W Wil shire before 12 o'clock noon today Wednesday.
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Arthur W Wilshire
Rail fare for volunteers circulates among forces
Private Ivan Milier of the Citizen Forces received a circular letter stating men deemed fit but unable to obtain a rail order must pay their own fare to Sydney. They receive a receipt from the departure station, and on arrival at Victoria Barracks refunds will be arranged with the Railway Commission.
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Ivan Milier
Itizen
Sydney
Victoria Barracks
Ee Imade
Railway Commissionere
D. Penman
T. N. Johnstone
Sergt. Gibson
Bertman
Bert
A.S.H
Lady cricketers dance at Wongo Creek social event
About fifty couples gathered at Mr Iliffe s barn Wongo Creek for a social dance held Friday night music by Mr Hanks and Mr Hammond piano by Mrs Reeves with recitations by Miss Baker and Mr Boland a late midnight repast and conviviality praised as one of the most successful Wongo Creek events. The annual social for the convent building fund will be held on Tuesday September 15. Twelve new members elected to a local association on Saturday with seven proposed.
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Mr. Iliffe
Wongo Creek
Hanks
Hammond
Gunnedah
Mise AL Ue Baker
Hilary
The
Comvent Building Fund
S. Association
Sevon
Soldiers Send-off as Manilla Honors Local Volunteers
A large Manilla gathering bid farewell to local volunteers headed to the front, led by Ald. Wearne with the band playing The Marseillaise. Speakers praised British grit and empire loyalty, while families and townspeople expressed pride and support for the young men marching to war.
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Oxhillylare
Pearce
Ald. Wearne
W. Berman
Jack Moore
Clarrie Veness
Bert Clarke
Clifford Haydon
Ald
Wearne
Weare
Boya
C. Gibson
Berman
Driver Moore
L. Trenerry
A. Maurer
C. Maurer
Ross Penman
Clarke Veness
F. Stewart
C. Hhaydon
W. Taylor
B. Clarke
Harry V
Light Horse
Menilla
Lord Denman
C. Vincent
A. C. Veness
Rengent
Australia
Britain
J. Phillips
Nilla
Trethowan Addresses FSA Meeting as Liberal Senate Candidate
F.S.A. candidate Mr. Trethowan Peak spoke at the Farmers and Settlers Association gathering. He urged united support for Liberal senators O’Latten and Coen and for Abbott in the House, stressing duty to Parliament and wartime unity, while noting the need for capable leaders to guide Australia through postwar challenges.
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A. K. Trethowan
Senate
F.B.A
Commonwealth
Leo Gee
Sora
Cridie
P. P. Abbott
House of Representatives
Messrs. O'Tatten
Coen
Australia
Mr. Abbott
Trethowan
Mechanics’ Institute
Sreatbowan
Disorder at Saturday political meeting prompts letter
A reader profiles chaotic conduct at a public political meeting on Saturday night. The writer questions the chairmans failure to restore order and the speakers appeal for decorum, urging respect and lawfulness in public gatherings. The letter signs as JUSTICE TO ALL MEN.
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Mijnt
Practical Sympathy Wanted in Wartime Call to Action
Letter writer urges true patriotism beyond lip service. Many claim to help but few act, calling on readers to fund and support wartime needs, including wool and wheat, stressing duty to Britain, liberty, and justice.
Prudent King colt arrives at Durham Court racing scene
Sporting notes report a brown colt by Prudent King Maximise arriving at Durham Court. Viva's Teie, Melbourne Cup fancy, praised as remarkably well. First forfeits due Sept 7 for Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan Stakes. Feramorz enters betting for Epsom Handicap. Velsioane wins Governor's Cup in Ceylon. Sardonber to run hurdles in Sydney. Warwick Farm results list winners, and a recruiting officer in Tamworth observes volunteers with a quip about training experience.
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Prudent King
Maximise
Durham Court
Viva
Teie
Feramorz
Velsioane
Ceylon
St. Leo
Scone
Sydney
Warwick Farm
Compromise
Iil
Wyndra
Miss Mool
Gillallambi
Tamworth
Billy Kennedy
Manilla Patriotic Fund Donation Notes
Fragmentary list from the Manilla Patriotic Fund shows entries likely counting donations and donors such as Miss A P Allen and Miss A M Allen. The legibility is poor with scattered numbers and initials, making precise totals or dates unavailable.
Needles and Rain Lacking as Samoa Taken and Carnivals Go On
Amid drought and war talk, communities mobilize with patriotic events and front-line support. Crowds await updates as Samoa’s capture and rising enlistment influence town life, with charity drives, balls, and upcoming entertainments filling the schedule. Local sports and touring players report success and hospitality, while auctions, job ads, and hotel staffing requests fill the classified pages.
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Stoddart & GO
Manilla Zpress
Salan
News and Notes
Federal Food Commission
Manilla Farmere
Lady Cricketers' Soclaf
Aod
Coun
A. G. Pearce
W. Whiting
Charlie Veness
Bertie Clarke
W. H. Mabon
H. J. Russ
Empire
England
Berry Hall
Mr. Vincent
Billy /rman
Sergi
Charlie Gibson
Maurer Brothers
Clarrie
Cliff
Bertie
Les Trenerry
Alf. Burrows
Austral Forest
Bill Taylor
Fred Stewart
All Boys of
British Blue
Nelson
Trafalgar
Scott
Shuttleworth
Miller
Cahill
W. Veness
Venese
J. N. Phillips
Ald. Rudd
Mears
Vincent
Hammill
Dr. Ellis
Tadita
N. L. Sheridan
A.lh
F.S.A
MR. Trethowan
PEAKS
Wits
Sporting
Manilla Patriotic Fund
Preiously
Sheldon Voce
Standard Football Club
Wisercan
A P. Allen
A. D. Wisemas
A. M. Allen
Samoa
Abbott Spears
Corella
Brown
Pasriar Picture Palace
Hilary Boland
Bydney
Messrs. G. Doyle
W. Abrams
F. Woodhouse
Watts
Attings
Warrigals
Tareworth
Dunn
Hillside
Mantua
Country Party
Guonedah
Oalk
Lowcock & King
P.H
Miss Burton
Next Landers and Cantress
Federal Elections
Mir
P Abbott
MHB
Ukolan
Hall’s Creek
Wilshire
Mr E J Bowman
LABOR
Corrigan
J. Irwin
Labour League
Wool Storage
Morpeth
J. T. Rovertson
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