Manilla Wheat Competition Entries Promoted by Society
The Manilla Agricultural Society plans to boost the Field Wheat Competition with six entries already received. Secretary reports progress while Mr Reynolds is invited to visit for three days to solicit more entrants, transport arranged, and the executive empowered to adjust closing dates as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
H. V. Dowe
Reynolis
D. M. Mackenzie
Reynolds
Meo i Dove
Wile Jana
A. AL Nixon
First Injection Recipients Reminded to Report
Ren registrants who had their initial injection on Arch September must report to Council Chambers on Thursday at 3 p m for the second dose. Fresh applications will be received by the Committee until Tuesday next 29th instant. after that date no further applications. The Mayor Ald E C T Rowman and Deputy Mayor Ald A B R McLend attend the annual conference of the Tivdal Government Association in Lismore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Ald
Rural School Notes and Garden Show Plans
The month s results list top students by year with several ties noted. The Primary Final on October 20 and Intermediate Certificate on November 17 are set, with supervising committees arranged. The Tamworth district garden contest features three trophies and Arbor Day planting, while Manilla Rural School plans a Sports Day September 30 with inter-house and inter-class events and a fundraising refreshment booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sume Shepherd
Evelyn Cooke
Elaine Smith
Joan Roberts
Yvonne White
Mary Carten
Tamworth
Manilla
Bartaba
Meanré J
T. Fuller
C. Scott
Stoddart
Howard
Manilla P and C Association Holds Meeting
Ordinary meeting notes include a decision to query whether the Principal’s residence should be repaired or replaced. A Diphtheria Immunisation Committee extension for treatment was announced. Pedestrian safety plans for Namoi River Bridge were discussed. Proceeds from the Manilla Musical Society revue totaled £20 and a thank you was recorded. School sports participation updates and a grant of new seats for the grounds were reported, with a monthly magazine Walkahont to be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila P. and C. Association
Chaffey
Frank
Namoi River Bridge
Manilla Musical Society
Walkahont
Manilla Scouts Attend Barraba Rally and Relay Challenge
On Friday September 18 the 1st Manilla Scouts met 1st Barraba at Barraba School of Arts for a rally with games contests a dismissal demonstration and a Hot Scarf victory for Manilla 6 to 5 Barraba residents urged greater Scout support while car handlers aided arrival and departure A later note covers the September 8 meeting led by Skip Bower with Kangaroo Kookaburra Peewit and Fox patrols practicing badges Morse Code signaling and a Court of Honour with leaders present ONeill McMillan Donnelly and Vening earning passes Kim's Game hindered by poor weather preventing a planned hike.
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Manilla
Barraba
Barraba School
Skip Bower
O'Neill
McMillan
Donnelly
Ralph Veneng
Kim
Methodist Ladies Church Aid Met in New Sun Day School Hall
Members of the Methodist Ladies Church Aid held their first gathering in the new Sunday School Hall at Mendames. Hosts Mendames Coulton and Veness welcomed attendees. Mrs Moore and Mrs Hartley received bouquets. a pair of bookends was presented to Mrs Hartley for her untiring church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Church Aid
Mendames J. Coulton
Colin V. Veness
Moore
W. D. Hartley
Manilla
Rushes Creek road ten mile race results announced
A ten mile race on Rushes Creek road yielded O'Mullane first in 23 minutes, Tod tied for second, Binn took third, and Coleman clocked 31 minutes. R Reid earned fastest nett time at 28 minutes 57 seconds. Speedwell Cup standings show Coleman 45, Reid 44, Vetess 24, Healing Cup notes reflect a Reid versus Coleman dispute over points with Reid at 28 and Coleman at 29.
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Rushes Creek
Sunder
O'Mullane
Tod
G. Binn
Coleman
R. Reid
Reid Wid Coleman
Snooker tournament round one results at Mechanics Institute
In the first round of the snaker tournament at Mechanics Institute TD Knox defeated C Chap 32 to 1. O Connell beat M Doughan 84 to 5. M Hartley defeated T Blanch 53 to 97. C J Hayward overcame Tl Norris 77 to 70. Manel beat C F Hayward RO 43 to 43.
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Mechanics Institute
Knox
C. Chapto
O'Connell
M. Doughan
M2 Hartley
T. Blanch
C.J. Hayward
Tl. Norris
Aval
Manel
C.F. Hayward
Sheep Skin Sells for Record £1 at Auction
Mr H Newnham sold a sherry skin to Mr J Bettison on Friday at £1, a season lead price. The skin originated from a gummy sheep that has yielded gummies for three consecutive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newnham
J. Bettison
School gardens praised as judged contests begin soon
A congratulatory comment went to the Principal and staff upon the school gardens. The first judging in the Inspect orate competitions will take place near the end of this month.
Removal of Street Stall Sparks Council Debate
At a municipal council meeting a letter from Manilla Returned Soldiers League protested the removal of a street stall in front of Clifton's Ltd. The mayor noted stall permits were issued under conditions and no stallholder refused compliance. The council said it was not responsible for the removal and that the Returned Soldiers League owned the stall. A copy of the permit and a statement absolving council responsibility were to be sent to the league.
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Manilla Branc
Returned Soldiers’ League
Clifton’s Ltd
Als
McLeod
Mid
J. D. Kennedy
Ald
A Grade Championship Won At Manilla Golf Club
Reg Chapman defeats K Cadden in the final to win the A Grade Championship. F O'Neill beats R G Austey in the B Grade final. J G Turner takes the Mackenzie Cup for 1936. Full scores in a later issue. Wednesday competition won by Miss McGovern with Mrs Podmore runner up. Saturday results show Mrs Pittman and Miss Warner tied, Pittman winning on count back. Mixed foursomes set for Wednesday. Next Wednesday President's team meets Secretary's team. Saturday draw lists O'Brien vs McCarthy, Grantham vs Pittman, Warner vs Puller, Anstey vs Rodgers, Podmore vs Hall, Podmore vs Kelly.
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Reg. Chapman
K. Cadden
Manilla
Miss McGovern
Podmore
C. Pittman
Miss Warner
Mr. C. Pittman
Miss O'Brien
McCarthy
Miss Grantham
Mra
Pittman
Puller
Tamworth Wins Tamworth Manilla Rifle Match In NSW
A Tamworth rifle team visiting Manilla on Sunday won the local match with scores over 300 500 and 600 yards by 892 10 825 points. Miss Esie Maunder recently completed her first year as a nurse at Royal South Sydney Hospital, now spending holidays with her parents in New Mexico. Notices include erection plans opposite a store and probate action in the New South Wales Supreme Court for Fidora Downes Tate with executors Thomas William Valentine Roberts and Martha Lydeth Roberts.
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Tamworth
Manilla
Esie Maunder
Royal South Sydney Hospital
Mrs
A.T. Maunder
Tenholme
New Mexico
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Fidora Downes Tate
Man
New South Wales
Thomas William Valentine Roberts
Martha Lydeth Roberts
Marthe Lydeth Roberta
E. H. Attwood
Trail and Slade
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Daffodils for sale by local CWA at Mechanics Institute
The local CWA branch procured two thousand daffodils from the CWA Home Coora and will sell them for 9d. each Friday and Saturday afternoon at the CWA Rest Room in the Mechanics Institute. Orders can be placed by ringing phone 135 or 76 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
M. Veness
C.W.A
Coora
Cw.a
Mechanics Institute
Manilla Council Minutes Show Deliberations On Grounds Aids
The Municipal Council met last Tuesday with Mayor Bowman presiding. Aldermen Coates Kennedy McLeod Wilshire attended. Ald. Baker and Kennedy were absent. They approved sympathy letters, discussed bowling ground top-dressing, fast tracked electric lighting, and referred fire-ruse queries to Water Committee. They granted cricket and bowling-ground permits, moved water stand pipe position, and sent rent and water charges matters to Finance and Water Committees. Signage permit for J A Bower referred to Engineer and Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Water Committee
Manilla
Oval
Messrs. M. 1. Mackenzie and Song Ltd
J. A. Bower
Enginerr
Fleece and skirting auction and hospital fundraiser noted
Auctioneers report 7645 bales of best fleece and skirting descriptions sold with no quoted change, five percent decline in Sydney rates, Bradford and Germany active while France Belgium and America bought selectively. Japanese buyers attended but did not operate. Also announced are farm sale entries and a hospital volunteer card afternoon with an egg day to raise linen donations.
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Goldaborough Mort and. Co
Sydney
Bradford
Germany
France
Belgium
America
Toval Mills
Glenroy Pastoral Co
Bellata
Cudmore Bros
Jakindi
C. Besley
Benshaw
Sherriff
Boulton and Garner
Merah North
FP. H. Moses
Willow Tree
F. W . Croker Wingen
Women’s Hospital
Masonic Tall
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
P.O. Box
John D. Kennedy & Gon
Attorney, Solicitors and Peroctors
Muptay
Simpson
Chas W. Enoll
Mlo
Syd
Knoll
Royal Hotel
G.P
Barraclough Ltd
Vetemetricis
George Street
Ed. Nixon
Hooper
Upper Manilla
Joan Wheeler
Joan Hayne
Mac Turner
Doug O'Neill
Jack Newnham
Beth Coote
Frances Saunders
Natalie Watson
Pat Bell
Marion Veness
Lindsay Chepman
Ralph Veess
Barbara Wilson
Ken Roberts
Barbara Allen
Marie Chapman
Doug Turner
Judy Woolaston
Sybil Baker
Jeryl Chapman
David Hayson
Tenderfoot
Ethodist Ladies’ Church Aid
Cliftone
M. A. MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
Mechanics' Institute
R. G. Allen
C. N. Scott
Nalf Holiday Cricket Club
Mechanis. Institute
McCloskey
Tennix
C. Marsden
See
Memorial Hall
LWA
Upper
W. Chick
Everton
M. C. Markenzie & Sons
L Rignall
F. North
Sutherland
Carlyon
W. Rignall
W. Sutherland
A. R. McGregor
I J. Rignall
TR C. Grant
R. Stockbridg
D. Mortimer
F. Stockbridie Jp
W. Mallise
F. Stockbridge Sr
L Albertson
Lawman
R. Mortimer
A. Bowmian
J'rex
Filsell
Dun
Treas
Allen
Hon
Sec
ALU
Veness & Sun
Boardman and Knight
Glendearg
Ams
Bate
Rowan Street
A.C. Veness
Council
Woo
Babes
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