Opposition to County Council control of Tamworth electric supply
A Manilla Council public notice condemns Electric Authority of NSW plans to form a county council to distribute electricity across Tamworth and surrounding areas. It cites material shortages, higher costs, potential rate increases, and disruptions to rural extensions, urging residents to attend a protest meeting at 3 pm on Friday near the Town Clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electricity Authority of
N.S.W
Tamworth
Quirindi
Murrurundi
Gunnedah
Barraba
Manilla
Peel
Cockburn
Nundle
Tamarang
Mandowa
Liverpool Plain
Shire of
Imade
County Council
Electricity Authority of Nsw
Marcel
Counell
Cncern
Electricity Department of
Electricity Department
Falkell Co
Tamworth Council
Cérie
Lodo
Manilla Street
Increase in Show Prize Money for Trotting Events
At the Manilla Agricultural Society monthly meeting H Gilmour announced plans to raise trotting prize money to 75 or 100 pounds for next year’s Show. The March 22 and 28 dates for 1952 were set, with a goal to boost trotting entries. Sheep prizes in Stud Sheep rise to 1 pound for first and 10 shillings for second, while Flog Sheep prizes remain 10 shillings and 5 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Geo. Bowman
Swinton handicap stage two rifle shoot results
The second stage of the Swinton handicap at 600 yards lists scores for J A Bignall B Pevey R Nott H C Dengate O Abberfield D H Mortimer R Langdon S Oakenful A T Hall and others. A forthcoming fourth stage over 300 yards is planned next Saturday, with a Pie shoot on Sunday starting at 9 am. Meetings of Protest are scheduled at multiple Tamworth district centres Friday at 3 pm September 7 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinton
J. A. Bignall
B. Pevey
C. R. Nott
H.C. Dengate
O. Abberfield
D.H. Mortimer
R. Langdon
Oakenful
A. T. Hall
Ay Yates
H. Iliffe
Tamworth and District
Caretaker letter targets Ald Hall over hut at Showground
A reader criticizes Alderman Hall for condemning huts at the Showground and notes ongoing misery. The writer, an invalid, describes damp beds, water leaks, and contaminated areas near migrant worker camps, urging inspections and action on sewer and pen damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Hall
Hall
Librarian Report on Enrolments and Finances—Manilla NSW
The Librarian Mr E Stengert presented to the Municipal Council noting enrolments rising to 222 adults and 177 juniors totaling 388. About 50 books were exchanged with Tamworth. Total money listed 238 pounds 5 shillings 4 pence including subscriptions, subsidies, library rates and honorarium contributions. Published by George Arthur Greaves of Manilla Street Manilla NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Stengert
Adwt
Tamworth
Bees
the Proprieto
George Arthur Greaves
Manilla Street
Manilla
State of
New South Wales
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Kenzies
Quipr
Sire Island Cotton
Merrie” Spus
Ferguson Fabrics
Grafton Graaine
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pay, Ltd
Waves Fue
Stoddart
And
Hayward
Cesarine
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O
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