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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
2
Optical Service and A Johnston will personally visit Mantua on every second Saturday afternoon. Office hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The meeting location is upstairs at Royat Hotel.
Easter 1935 brings large youth camping across New South Wales. The Fellowship Association of the Presbyterian Church plans a thousand campers under Manilla association at Beudemeer. Public services run Good Friday and Easter, with hikes, picnics, and games. Manilla station crowds as 39 passengers depart for Sydney. Gunnedah Show set for April 30 to May 2. Alderman J K Killalea of Tamworth stands for state election. will visit Manila on April 21.
The article details Mr. Chaffey later known as a Labor figure, born Inverell New South Wales, raised on a Bundarra farm, worked in Quirindi as a lineman, and served as Alderman and Mayor of Barraloo. It covers his 1925 state election run for Northern Tablelands, his stance against public-service prizes, and references a 1932 Ohio Governor Stevens speech urging workers to trust the government amid wage and cost cuts impacting workers and relief payments.
In a hard fought match the Presbyterian team defeated Elliott's No. 1 on their home court by 38 games to 33. The card includes multiple doubles and mixed pairs contests with results like Coates and Simpson beating Taylor and Coupland 6-1 and O’Connell and O’Brien defeating Blair and Aikie 6-1. A separate Roman Catholic team beat Elliott's No. 3 by 54 to 49 as play featured many close scores and pairings.
At a Monday night hockey meeting the year’s officers were elected and permission sought to use the ground. Uniforms remain the same. Meetings set fortnightly with training on Monday Friday nights and Wednesday afternoon. The secretary Mrs L Webster’s resignation was accepted with regret. Subscriptions were 3d. Competition by the Methodist Young People's Club includes three sections with trophies donated by M Markenzie Bons and Roberta Broa valued at 10/6. Schedules available from Mrs Brock or the Expres office.
Police Inspector Robinson of Tamworth visited Manilla on Wednesday. Mr. Lionel Doran shows progress after appendicitis surgery. Mrs. C Turner and Mrs. J Diamond left for Sydney on holidays. Mr. Triscliffe had an appendicitis operation Monday. Post Office mechanic Ray Garey on annual leave, went to Sydney. Miss Woodley with an injured finger remains in Manilla District Hospital. N K Brown appointed postal assistant to Manilla. B D C Veness transferred to Gordon cancelled. Mrs. N Martin in hospital with a bad knee. Mrs. M O Connell and Elsie O Connell depart for holiday in Sydney via mountains.
Since year start the sum of £1278 15 4 has been paid to unemployed relief workers by Manila Municipal Council. Of this amount £1121 0 2 was distributed among local men paid fortnightly and £157 15 2 to travellers paid weekly.
Captain Mannagan was complimented by Chief Fire Examiner Barber of Headquarters Sydney for prudent Barraha fire duty. He followed rules by using only five lengths of hose ensuring protection for his district in any immediate call.
By Feasie Pte aa ne na. The following handicaps have been amended C N Scott 14/11 EB ovcomel 24/18 W Gannon embers. Please note that Tamworth is holding its annual event.
A 200 up billiard contest at Mechanics State awards a queen as prize. Round results show Howe defeating Simpson, Kennedy beating Morgan, Grant ousts Son, and more. Second round includes Hayward, Hartley, Smith, Blair, Nixon, and ONeill advancing. third round sees Woodley, Hayward, Blair, and Hayward wins.
The Rooke Shield final stage sees Banks and Public Service and Grady's XI contending with Banks and Public Service at 135 and Grady's XI four for 51 as the match nears completion on Sunday. Reg Brady stays in form from Country Week Maitland and other local notes include prayer meetings at Presbyterian Church and upcoming football trials and country week eliminations.
Poultry Supper Singleton s Orchestra Dr A Waterhouse Hon See HORSE RUGS AT CITY New season range of Horse Rugs in Canvas 16 and 21 oz duck heavy felt lining all sixes at Mackenza Mr J Q Feet Sennen Sienste wis ver an Munilia a date etna pm
The Manilla Stores will close Thursday April 18 at 9 pm and reopen Tuesday April 28 at 8 35 am with Wednesday half holidays observed. Anzie Day Thursday April 25 will be a Closed Day. Manilla Business Men's Assn W L Bingham notes a complete range of Smith's Office Navy Reversible Rubber Coats in stock at Mackenzie's priced 19/11.
Notice in Government Gazette April 12 1945 concerns ArthurThomas Maunder road purchase of 24 acres boundary roads and portions near Dinawirindi Tamworth Land District. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month from gazette date.
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