17 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1954
Page
1
Minister outlines timing of hatchings from the north to October in various districts and praises new spraying gear. He cites 80 percent control once boards act, urges landholders to order insecticides now, and suggests cooperative groups or brigades to maximize equipment use.
Seventeen blocks in the Western Division will be offered on perpetual lease late in September under the war service land settlement scheme. Areas range from 10 445 to 89 110 acres across Walgett North Brewarrina Bourke Wannaring Wilcannia Broken Hill Wentworth and Cobar. Applications close October 22 with a ballot at Cobar on December 10 1954. Full details maps and forms available from the Western Lands Commissioner Crown Land Agents or local court houses and police stations.
Lawson pleaded guilty to stealing a fountain pen worth seven shillings ten pence from Noel P. Lumby at the Royal Hotel Manilla. He was fined ten pounds after Constable D Medhurst identified the pen at the Railway goods shed and the suspect admitted ownership and theft. The confession cites the August 14th theft from Lumby’s office.
Schedule lists events for 2NU Farm Breakfast sessions from Friday September 17 to Thursday September 23. Topics include Rural Review by G Thomas, Junior Farmer Programme, District Exhibits at Shows by W H Lye, Co operation in Hopper Control by S Allman, and Summer Fodder Gigossés by J Loveridge.
On Sunday September 5 the Associates held a successful tournament with visitors from Barraba Gunnedah Boggabri Narooma Werris Creek Quirindi and Tamworth. A grade winner was Miss M Taylor of Werris Creek with Mrs Taylor of Manilla in B grade and Mrs Kemp of Werris Creek in C grade. A mixed fourball is set for Tamworth next Saturday and Barraba Associates host a tournament Sunday. Transport to be arranged.
The Moree Hospital board seeks to build a new facility and provide improved accommodations. Details on funding, timelines, and project scope are to follow in upcoming meetings.
The sermon argues that vague belief in God is insufficient and urges a living faith that guides daily life. Rev J A Emme asserts God is real and near, offering divine peace and strength, with believers finding guidance and courage in every battle. Australia’s agricultural production is now 22 percent above pre war levels.
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