Manilla's Bright Future Voiced in Pro-District Talk
A Manilla feature extols the district's climate and dual wheat and wool wealth, praising hilly and scenic Namoi Valley settings. It urges tourism and civic pride, arguing for modern facilities, attractive streets, and proactive community effort to grow Manilla into a regional center and living example of progress.
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N.S.W
Manilla
Potkien
Avith
Australia
Ated
Namoi
Corella
Wheatpode
New Mexico
Eithe Point
West Manilla
Queensland
Wednesday Cricket Club elects officers and plans season
The Wednesday Cricket Club elected Patron W Rooke and K Hudson. President Mike N Scott. Vice-Presidents H Roberts J Kearns A A Me Leon D M Mackenzie C B Hayward H Stoddart. Secretary Simpson. Treasurer W Gannon. Delegates to the Union A J Watts N Simpson. Selection committee N J Watts R Doohan V J Eyre. Subscription fixed at 10/6 and affiliation with Manilla District Cricket Union decided. First practice set for next Wednesday at 4 pm.
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W. Rooke
K. He ‘Hudson
Mike N. Scott
He J. Roberts
J. ‘Kearns
ASA
Me. Léod
J. Coates
D. M Mackenzie
C.B. Hayward
H.stod
Mr. Doughan
J. Wirdsor
Local Rifle Meet Highlights 600-Yard Shoot Challenge
Stage results show McGregor and Bignall delivering top scores at 500 and 600 yards. Sutherland Carlyon North and McKenzie follow with solid showings as Sunday figures confirm strong form. committee to meet Friday. Perth-Adelaide rail derailment reported with casualties and damaged sleepers.
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Sons of
Ani Nual
McGregor A
D. Bowman
G.bignall
Sutherland
S. Carlyon
North
McGregor
Simmons
Bowman
Dyson
D, Bowman
L. Simmons
Les Is
O. Simmons
Martin Rie Sued
Bigwalleis
Carlyon Wei
Ss. McKenzie
Aye Faulkier
Abberfield
Lee
Bignall
Carlyon Me
Pavy
Faulkner
Alecr
McGrewor
L. “Simmons
A. Abberfield
Ps Green
Heywood
Manilla Cattle Sale And Local Notices From 1937
A 1937 Manilla page lists cattle sale ads with parlor and yard goods, an association picture night benefit at Palais Theatre featuring WesternStars and stars like Harry Carey, a meeting of the Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau at the Mechanics Institute, and an impounded mare notice from John Blair Poundkeeper detailing the mare branded W over shoulder, with sale date set for September 9.
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Big Cricket Association
Palais
Harry’ Carey
Gibson
William Marnum
Medsrs
RTR
Colbert
N. Simpson
Ray ‘Doohan
Aila Agricultural Bureau
Mechanics’. Institute
Merino Plack
E. Hooper
Hon. Lee
Manilla
Mexico
John Blair
Maas
All clubs seek Manilla District Cricket Association affiliation
The cricket clubs must affiliate with the Manilla District Cricket Association by six weeks before September. Applications close with the secretary Mr Ray Doohan.
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Sdesining
Manilla Distie Cricket Association
Ray Doohan
Billiard Tournament Draw At Mechanics Institute
The Mechanics Institute billiards committee announces a 54-player draw for a 150 up event. Round dates span through 23 October 1937 with rounds 1 9 10 scheduled and forfeit rules in place. Mr V J Byrnes is away on business to Sydney as cold mornings and light frosts are noted locally.
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Billiava
Mechanics? Institute
Dever
O'Connell
Chapman
Dugan
A. North
C. Grant
Ivan. Gannon
Oh ‘Connell
J. Coates
Li. King
Ie Elliott
HG Watts
Blanch
Simpson
Knox
Dengate
W. Blair
F. O'Neill
di Woodley
Th. Kramer
G. ‘Witcom
T. G. Miller
G. Perring
H. J. Roberts
C. Chapman
Ei. Collier
PL Townsend
Scott
H. Norris
E. ‘Hall
W. Pittman
A. R. Method
C.J. Hayward
M. Hartley
J. N.kennedy Ser
E. Moffat
B. Henderson
Bowling Club Competition Ends With Final Selection
The Bowing Club contest was continued over the fee. Players include W Bignall Coulton Dimmock Dyson C P and others with scores like 36 24 22 17. A social visit is planned to Barraba Club on Wednesday the 8th. Final selection will be made on the ground tomorrow afternoon.
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Atty
Bignall- Coulton
Dimimock Yson
Ke ‘Wally
Swain
Ae Blanch
Davis
GE Thomas
Ch Podmore
Dimmock
Bignall
A -Rayson
A. Meliedd
Ihiade
Barraba Glub
Barraba
Wirthi's Circus to perform in Manilla this Friday
Wirthi's Circus, famed in Austria and worldwide, arrives in Manilla Friday. Afternoon zoo open to the public while the night show in the Railway yards on Rowan Street features daring acts. Mrs Frank Coorey hosted last Friday after a South holiday. Canterbury winner Dul cedo by Promised Land is mentioned in passing.
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Wirth
Austria
Manilla
Zoo
Rowan Street
Frank “Coorey
South
Grasshoppers Pest Alert Near Manilla Depots Open
A fragmented notice warns districts of grasshopper pest activity. Depots at Manilla and nearby areas prepare operations starting September 13 to control infestations and protect owners and occupiers from potential trouble and losses.
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Nene
Barraba
Manilla
High Jinks Reported As Swindlers Target Svotts
A fragmented clipping notes humorous mischief around a group or person named Svotts. The readable bits mention brisk activity and teasing antics, with no clear dates or roles. The tone suggests light local humor rather than a formal event.
Moonbi Depot Work Fragments Prompt Mixed Reports
A fragmented local note describes Moonbi work at a constriction depot with mixed claims of hard work and excellent conditions. In Manila Street yesterday a boy named Abeads broke a window at HC Dengate shop during cricket balls incident.
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Manilla
Dengate
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