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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
2
The article recalls a reliable town water supply eliminating shortages and notes the water cart service for outlying homes. It looks back on cricket’s early days in Manilla, detailing transport, players, and notable figures, and mentions the Golf Club’s progress and the well-appointed links and trees at the course.
A reader letter to the editor thanks supporters after the election in the Manilla district. The author, Frank A. Chatfey, expresses gratitude to those who helped secure his return to Parliament and hopes for harmony and cooperative work for public welfare.
Lance Blanch resigns from Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd to join NSW Police. After years in Manila Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goohlef plan a Sydney holiday. Percy Coote is seriously ill in a Sydney nursing home. The Langdon child suffered a bike accident injuring a leg en route to school. Mrs. Simpson returns from six weeks in the metropolis. Rev J R Thompson and Grosser and Dunn of the Australian Mission College, Newcastle, spent time in Manila digging, according to local notices.
The Secretary of the Manilla Agricultural Society Mr G F Grill announces cheques for prize money are now available Any money collected by Monday next will be posted to the winners.
Assistant Federal Treasurer V C Thompson will arrive in Manilla about 2 p.m. today and welcomes meetings with constituents.
The club opens its new season on Wednesday with a large attendance expected to try out the clubs and enjoy the hospitality associated with the occasion. It is hoped the season will be marked by a fight of birdies if it does not hole out in one.
The Stevens Brisner government enters a new term promising jobs in road and arterial improvements for about 50 to 60 men on undertakings between Manilla and Upper Manilla while stressing the need to keep roads in decent condition. The piece argues for strong defense to deter war and notes Britain’s disarmament approach as outdated in a world of growing armaments.
The article notes plans for extensive repairs at Manilla Court House including front porch replacement with a brick stonehire and overall building work. It reports wheat price movements, advice to farmers to sell on opening markets, and mentions air service ideas between Sydney and Moree. It also covers the Manilla Rifle Club annual competitions, local cricket, the Anga Ball preparations, and social events at the Post Office Hotel with details on subscriptions and local clubs.
West Tamworth defeated Manilla on their home green to win the grade pennant. Results list West Casworth players with scores from 11 to 26 and note Quizindi and Saturday matchups as the final series games approach on Manilla greens with the three leading teams West Tamworth Tamworth and Quizindi looming strong.
The first meeting of the Manilla Golf Club committee elected officers including President C N Scott. Vice presidents H McDonald and R J Grantham. Hon Treasurer R B Cadden. Hon Secretary M H J Roberts. Committees named for ground, house and entertainment, programme, and publicity. Captain R Chapman. Vice Captain R Th Cad.
The local branch of the O W A sent an exhibit to the Sydney Show featuring weaving and wool work. Mrs Harold Veness will be present to demonstrate during the exhibition of local effort.
Sporting forecast notes a Sydney raceday carnival with Bradford and John Wilkes as potential winners. It mentions a villa representing WELE and Waratah hosting Sunday at No 1 oval with a 1 40 start. Listed participants include J A Byrnes Dochan Watts Gallagher Ed Gallagher N Simpson A Gilroy G Snape GH May F Green D O'Neill among others.
Cody Bros Show blends rodeo and circus on Phil St Leon’s first world tour in Manila. American canopy marquee offers first class entertainment with ticket prices 1s, 3s, and 4s 6d, promising a contrast to Colonel Cody’s American shows.
A Manilla Street man bets on rain before Sunday night. St Leon is linked to a circus figure visiting Manilla Tuesday. Rural School sport draws interest as Namoi trails Oxley 69 to 62. The Women's Hospital Auxiliary invites members to the first 1938 meeting next Tuesday at 3 pm in the Soldiers' Club Room.
The Municipal Council meeting chaired by Mayor Bowman reviewed a £15 grant from Captain Chatley via Mr C A Sinclair for Recreation and Show Ground improvements. Tenders for the low level bridge were sent to the Department for approval while plans for Strafford Street tar paving and street grading were discussed. The council also approved subdivision of Lot 1, Section 22 Marker and Rowan Streets and considered use of town courts by the Tennis Association on most nights.
The first meeting of the 1935 session will be held in the Soldiers' Club Room next Tuesday at 3 pm. All members are kindly asked to attend. Signed L Park, Hon. Secretary.
Saturday and Monday Jean Crawford and William Powell star in The Last of Mrs Cheyney Also Dick Parcell and Ann Sheridan in Women Wine and Horses Wednesday Ann Sothern and Edward Horton Danger Love at Work Preston Poster and Joan Fontaine You Cant Beat Love Be prepared for the coming Tennis Season with a four month satisfaction guarantee Repairs a specialty Bentley's Gut used For Sale all classes of free and accident insurance conducted J Robertson and Co
Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Ltd opticians will visit Manilla on Saturday April 30 at the Royal Hotel from 10 am to 5 pm. They operate at 16 Castlereagh Street Sydney and also at 28 Brisbane Street Tamworth and Lismore. They offer reliable eye examinations from an established firm.
The Weather Today notes a clear cloudless sky with sun. Some optimists fear it may develop into rain later.
The Holy Catholic Church Anglican lists Passion Sunday services on April 8 at Manilla 7 and 9 am with Holy Communion 7 30 am Evensong. Manilla Methodist Church hosts Farewell services for Rev C Moore at 11 am and 7 30 pm. New Mexico and Creek attendances cited with Heywood conducting at 3 30 pm and 9 am respectively. Mania Somerton and other churches hold morning and evening services with Rev H Donald and Mr Heywood mentioned. A machinery firm offers to renovate the centre of the ing later this year free of charge.
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