Manilla Yards Move Debate Faces Residents and Council
A Manilla Express report notes mixed reactions to a special sale yards committee proposal to relocate the yards away from the river bank. Critics argue the suggested site would create new nuisances, raising health and wind concerns, and question site feasibility near the stock route and railway.
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Manill
Peter
Paul
Manilla
Railway Hill
Court
Cope
Board of Health
Council debates drainage plans and road devotions
The Manilla Shire Council discussed a request from Mrs Doyle about a drain on her property and endorsed the decision not to proceed with the proposed rain drain. The pound reported 11 horses impounded on August 19 with four released, three destroyed, and four remaining. The Clerk noted £353 in rates received over the fortnight. A subdivision proposal for portion 64, Parish Manilla, by cutting off 174 acres, was submitted by H. C. Venem and W Woolfe. The Minister for Local Government said no assistance would be provided for the deviation on the Halls Creek Bendemeer Road. The Revision Court will be held September 17. Local events and dances are listed for September, and upcoming excursions and hospital events noted. The piece also covers broader regional economic notes, including wheat production discussions and decentralization arguments.
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Doyle
Bowman
T. Bowman
J. D. Kennedy
Manilla
Secesa
H. C. Venem
W. ‘Woolfe
Com
F. A. Chaffey
Halls Creek
Bendemeer
Tureday
Manilla Society Proposes Annual Exhibition and Sports
A 9 member society in Manilla plans to form an annual exhibition and sports program. They propose holding events in the town each year, establish a fund to support the sports program, and appoint a secretary to coordinate duties. The plan includes drafting district letters and outlining civic involvement.
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Manilla
Saris
Allersabe Fx Manila
Ihis
Alliance Young Peoples Department Lantern Lecture
The NSW Alliance Young People's Department will present two lantern lectures in Parish Hall on Monday night at 8.30. The first talk is titled Beautiful Canberra and will be followed by a second lecture by A Gordon on local land service and Methodist Ghareh.
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Menilla
Land Service
Sone
A. Gordon
Manils
New Mexico
NSW. Alliance Young People’s Department
Pariah Hall
Canberra
Gravel yard site urged near Manilla for stock yards
The piece argues for using river gravel foundations to rapidly gravel sheep and cattle yards near Manilla. It endorses a site on the main road to Barraba just outside town, noting government ownership, proximity to the stock route, natural drainage, and ample space to expand for future needs. The author cites accessibility from the Post Office and potential to supply 75 percent of deep bedding.
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Manilla
Australia
Newcastle Steel Works
Barraba
Sheen
Woolgrowing property sale near Manilla joins local auction
The Midway property between Mauilla Barraba Guonedah and Bogga Bri, 4353 acres, owned by W. J. Keen of Toronto, a top wool producer at Sydney auctions. Sale arranged by W. J. James, Manilla property salesman, on a walk in walk out basis, including about 330 sheep cattle horses and hay.
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Mauilla- Barraba-Guonedah
Boggabri
W. J. Keen
Toronto
White
Sydney
W. J. Jymes
Manilla
Wheat Crops Prospects Rise Amid Rain and Prices Firm
A light rain Tuesday boosted fall crops with post office reports showing wheat yields at Rushes Creek Headvale New Mexico Keep it and other sites. Growth since early August has been strong and late crops quicken to flowering. Argentina and Canada crop issues may keep prices firm as demand from London and Australia remains active. Flooding along coast and inner river valleys caused notable damage.
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Rushes Creek
Headvale
Kirks
New Mexico
Porters
Watts
London
Icea Bushel
Imter
Vellay
Manilla Club News Highlights And Local Events
The Manilla community columns note a forthcoming match week for coping athletics and a tea gathering for players. Obituaries mention Mrs. Melville and B W Connolly, with Connolly a former Manilla postmaster who died aged 80. The Mechanics and Business Men’s Association discuss events, a new train timetable, mail hours, and plans for a river weir and a pool. Rochfort is tasked to investigate and report back.
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Sersoral
James Thom
Melville
Rhage Taylor
B. W. Connolly
Manilla
Urals
Euchre Party and Special Breakfast at Local Hall
A notice advertises a Euchre party and weekend specials at a local hall. Admission asks for donations, with Friday events and a breakfast included. The ad lists menu items such as peaches or plums, spaghetti in tomato sauce, mustard pickles, a cake, and a three for one deal. It ends with a statement about not assuming debts, signed Glover Te-Alla.
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Weckemma
Bouya
Secretary applications invited for hospital post
Applications are invited and will be received up to mid caly Saturday September 1st for the position of Secretary to a Hospital. Salary 20 per fall. Further particulars on application to C Wilshire. Duties to begin on the 1st next.
Manilla Field Wheat Entry Notice at Royal Grange
A fragmented notice invites entries for winter wheat competition at the Royal Grange in ENTRANCE ES. Entries are limited to one bushel bags of wheat with a prize structure and deadline around September, with nomination papers distributed by Woolgroweer Economise and centralized city offices.
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