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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
2
Charles W. Knoll, Master Optician of the North and North-West, will be personally in attendance at the Royal Hotel upstairs at 10 o'clock. All repairs and correspondence must be addressed to Boy Mager, Sydney, at 321A George Street.
A letter warns that the government seeks compulsory unionism for every worker in the nation’s industry. It argues the bill would enslave individuals, weaken private enterprise, invite foreign control, and mirror despot regimes. The writer claims New South Wales Labor harms political influence and risks its death warrant.
The office will accept ad changes up to one page on Mondays and will process on Wednesdays. Standing advertisements may be updated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the future these two days will be devoted exclusively to the newspaper’s news section.
The death of Ivor W Onslow Thompson occurred at his home Doonkembi Carada aged 63. A Welsh native who moved to Australia at 18 married Elina Huthwaite and had son Sedge Thompson known in Manilla cricket circles. He worked in pastoral work in the Hunter River district, later settled Hall's Creek, joined the Graziers Association, then Kolan and Poonkemhi near Caroda. Funeral was held at Bingara.
Miss Gladys Reid receives bound Shakespeare from former headmaster A R Dunbar for top marks in 1929 Intermediate exams. Manilla Rifle Club members Malone and Grant visit Tamworth. Malone wins 10 shillings for 3 hits at 600 yards. Canon Mather to visit Manilla next week. Vic arage hosts service plans. Mrs Rochfort entertains Sydney visitors over Easter. P Eveleigh resigns. D W McClymont to fill. H Stoddart returns from South West Rocks. J McDougal on holiday. J McKinley covering. P Duffy recovering in Sydney. Easter season quiet. locals camp, fish, garden, some Sydney weekend trips.
Methodist services listed for Manilla Namoi River and Upper Manilla with times 11 am 7:30 pm 3:30 pm. Rev. G A Gordon Rev R Kayeon Rev St Grayson Mr BFel Herwood and Rev R Ciayron named among speakers.
Holy Euchariat at 7.30 a.m. Evensong and sermon at 7.30 p.m. Hall Creelk. Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Rev. T. Hunter Barratt presiding.
Tuesday night the Ad visor Committee met to form financial and other committees. Advances to help boys fund their project were discussed. Country members were welcomed to join the Manilla club. Next committee meeting is May 6 at 8 pm at the school. The Manilla Business Men's Association annual meeting is Monday at the Manilla Golf House followed by a convivial evening.
In an opening football match at the local oval Barracha defeated Manilla 6 to 3 before a splendor crowd. Bar raba pressed early and scored, Manilla responded after halftime with crisper play but Barracha held on. Weatherall and key line supporters featured, while Mr F Martin refereed capably.
Sunday next the selectors request the presence of all players possible on the oval at 2 p.m. for trial games. This is a chance for enthusiasts to join football. A league meeting is Friday night with big business on the agenda. Tamworth competition starts April 25 with Inds from that centre already training for two weeks. Manilla selectors note first graders have not yet appeared for training nights. Donations total from local supporters include John Watts, C. Hureum, and R. Altete.
Heavy rains and wool market rise revive store sheen sales at Manilla. W J Byrnes yarding 25000 sheep for auction next Tuesday the 14th including 8000 young wethers. Remaining stock comprises ewes, wethers and lambs in attractive lines for right out sale. Sale starts promptly at 1.30 pm.
A big Sunday crowd at the local oval watched Sydney men and women baseballers face Tamworth. The Nestles Ladies team from Sydney defeated the Tamworth ladies in an exhibition noted for clever play, throwing skill, and strong fielding. The match drew American game talk and praise for practice value, while the Shire Council plans a Monday meeting.
The article reports on ideal golfing weather for the President's Trophy rounds, Reg Lance leading with 69 net after 81 gross, and ONeill and Mackenzie close at 71. It explains handicap knockouts, an electric event for a season-long 18-hole best score, and thanks to trophy donors L Clifton, H J Roberts, F Elevate, D M McKenzie, W L Murphy, and Mrs W D Hartley. It also notes the Associates' event schedule starting April 11 and Easter Tour results from Manilla club plus local attendees at Tamworth Golf House.
Gardens flourish across the town with roses in full bloom as preparations build for a major flower show on May 2. The schedule details crochet and knitted entries in Section 12 with baby’s coat and bonnet sets, bootees, and pilchers in silk and wool. Mr W J Byrnes returns from Sydney after viewing the Royal Easter Show while Mr O’Shea promotes the talkie Disraeli at the Palais on April 11 and 13. The Federal Parliament plans to meet at Canberra next week.
Donation list for Mawilla's first show grows with new pledges from Dr Waterhouse Arnold Coulton Cohen and Manilla Newspaper Co. A cup valued gift and cash promises total several pounds with money due around January or February next year. Sale continues this week at The Modern Shop offering footballer gear and bargains.
Tender invitation announces anch oring for about 500 acres with details available from April 13 to 15. Contact L M Stratford at Knowl ton Manilla for particulars. Lost items include a blue floral scarf found at R C Tennis Courts and a bay gelding reported by the Department of Education. The sale advertises Crockery Glassware Bedding Furniture from The Modern Shop.
The Manilla Business Men's Association announces its annual meeting and social evening to be held at Golf House Manilla on Monday evening April 18 1931 at 730 pm. F C Williams secretary.
Multiple funeral notices mark memorials for ABberfield era parents and grandparents. Chapman family recalls parents, while Muriel Jack Carter and Mary Carter honor their father and grandfather. Bassil Malcolm Hall is remembered by wife and children with a sad verse and dates in 1926 and related lines.
Correspondence from Attunga reports the formation of a branch of the Unemployed Worker's Movement after a representative meeting. J Muirhead elected chair, E Stephens secretary, a three person committee chosen, and proposals set to affiliate with Sydney HQ, promote unemployed interests, ensure fair relief work, court a local labor roster, and oppose food-relief victimisation with a ballot planned for April 10.
A general meeting will be held at the Mechanic's Institute at 7.40 a.m. on Saturday to discuss a motion about subscriptions covering members until the first show expires. A full committee meeting will follow to receive a subcommittee report on Muan a's first show date. A public meeting under the advisory council will be at Memorial Hall on Wednesday April 29 at 2.50 p.m. with a strong turnout urged for farmers graziers and businessmen.
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