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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1932
Page
2
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd presents double bed quilts with kapok filling and colorful honeycomb and art silk designs. Highlights include artistic bed coverings noted for quality and keenness of color in the town.
A Friday proclamation states all state income tax revenue must be paid to the Commonwealth, with penalties for noncompliance. The Commonwealth seizes NSW betting and entertainment revenue and instructs banks to forward funds. At Armidale Circuit Court, William John Clinton and William George Gould faced charges for breaking into Rev. Dignam’s Manilla dwelling. Clinton received three years penal servitude, Gould eighteen months hard labor, and Tang is profiled for a separate note of possible three months.
Secretary J A Rochfort receives a £75 honorarium for organizing Manilla's First Show. Speakers praise his 18 months of tireless work, late-night planning, and coordinating staff, with committee members and officers endorsing the payment as fair and deserved. Rochfort credits the entire committee, stewards, exhibitors, and the public for the show’s success.
At the Manilla branch annual meeting Gerald B. Park was elected President replacing Allan McDonald who retired after six years. District Council members are George B. Park and E. G. Ratliff with R. H. W. Hawker as Emergency representative and C. Wilshire as Secretary. Park pledged to serve faithfully and was not a stranger to the district, having spent much of his life on its outskirts.
At the general meeting Returning Officer J A Rochfort announced 50 nominations for 36 seats. Four former committee members are not seeking re election while many incumbents and new candidates are named. Ballots posted with instructions to vote for up to 36, return by noon April 23.
At a Manilla District Tobacco Growers meeting last week about 30 growers attended. Secretary H. P. Baker was asked to contact similar associations in the North to learn actions taken regarding an agreement between the Minister for Customs Gullett and manufacturers. The association argues growers should have been consulted as the business affects them. A follow up meeting is set for tomorrow at 5 p.m. to discuss all industry matters.
The Manilla sale on Friday 15th inst will offer 13 000 good store sheep warded mostly August September shorn in good condition. Auction starts at 1 90 pm sharp. The buyer Mr W J Byrnes notes the flock should draft into attractive pens.
Wednesday saw a large field in the Smith Cup stroke handicap as Russell Turner, with a nett 57 on 27 handicap, tops the leaderboard. Bernie O Connell and Dr Waterhouse followed with solid nets as handicappers eye notable score shifts. next week’s Royal Cup bogey handicap draws and reminders close the report, ending with a lost sugar bag of fishing tackle on Rushes Creek Road.
Applications are invited for the caretaker role at the Mechanics Institute Manila with wage preferences. Returned soldiers receive priority. applicants must state wages offered. Written applications close May 9, 1932, to be lodged with Honorary Secretary A. P. Cohen Manila.
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