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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1938
Page
2
Easter observations emphasize renewal and hope with World War era concerns noted. The Manilla community reports weather-friendly holidays, Port Macquarie visits, Webb windmills gains, and hospital maternity ward donations. Rainfall data for 1938 shows low three-month totals and April dryness, with Miss Allie Lida taking a South Grafton holiday.
Waratah defeated Banks and Public Service 921 to 146 to claim the Kearns Trophy after a 205 minute innings with 367 runs. Lindsay Bignall scored a century and led a potent batting display while T Vidler took six wickets for Waratah in a bold all eight over game.
Last of services for Holy Week and Easter listed for Manilla and Milliwindi. Daily Holy Communion at 7 a.m. with meditations at 7:30 a.m. Good Friday April 15 features litany, ante-communion with address, and seven thirty p.m. services. Easter Sunday April 17 lists multiple Holy Communions and festal Evensong at Manilla and Milliwindi. Rev. A. Battersby, PP.
Manilla hosted the second round of its rifle shooting competition at a 400 yard range noted as among the hardest in operation. Weekend conditions were harsh with Saturday worst and Sunday only modestly better. Prizes on Saturday went to A. R. B. McLeod and L. Simmons. on Sunday to S. McKenzie and F. W. North. Scores off the rifle were .
Various local events listed for Manilla including a gift evening at Creel Hall on April 26 1938 a card party for Women’s Hospital Auxiliary April 21 and a dance at Hall im aid of Church of England Guster April 18 plus tennis association meetings and competitions with entry deadlines and organizers named Descriptions include notices on sale of farm supplies and a temporary business closure from Thursday night to Tuesday morning with organizers listed.
Public notice from Australian Mutual Provident Sydney states a life policy No 294240 for George Coote is lost and a substituted policy will be issued after one month from publication. dated Sydney April 1 1938. Also a separate line advertises for sale rock salt molasses and steel products by J I Robertson and Co.
A local ad offers tennis season prep and stringing services with a two month satisfaction guarantee. Bentley's Gut is mentioned for restringing and repairs, highlighting five years of experience.
Club notices show A and B grade events at School Corner Store and The Bowling Club. Entrants to begin play soon. delays due to holidays and Anzac Day. Tedhey's Cup final won by A. B. Davis 150 to 113 over W. Pittman. Boomerangs pairs results listed. Haster tournament to be held at Tamworth starting Friday the 15th. Manilla representatives named. Committee meeting set for April 29 in the club house.
The schedule lists multiple tennis matches including Blossoms vs Wellman and Presbyterian byes with dates from April 13 to May 11. Handicaps show Welman, Blossoms, St Andrews, and Presbyterian with various on scores. Nearby social notes mention Mr and Mrs Joe Taylor visiting Manilla with children Gordon and Harvey and engagements and holidays for local residents.
The Manilla Post Office announces holiday hours for Easter and Anzac Day. Good Friday observes Sunday hours with early mail delivery. Easter Saturday closes at 11 am with no money order service. Easter Monday opens until 10 am with two postman deliveries. Anzac Day April 25 opens until 10 am with no money order business and no postman delivery.
A fire at 5 a.m. destroyed the Duck In refreshment room, adjoining Owl Stores and the Commercial Bank in Bingara. Mr Ryan’s solicitor office suffered minor damage but was saved. Estimated loss UK£14,000. The town lacks water supply and a fire brigade.
A reader recalls a dream after listening to an American crooner. In Beechwood a huge man from Arabia greets him, a Bodley Head night guard appears with a King's Head replica, natives chant Barak Solorna Pan aster Hamurah, and Sal volatile tastes haunt the memory. Main features: Bradford woolly man, Sal Volatile, Night Guard.
A large turnout greets a Manilla Tennis Association meeting as organizers announce the Easter tournament starts Saturday at 9 am with gent and ladies doubles. Mixed doubles follow Monday, with entries to open Thursday. Recent weekend results include Fellers 10 down to Westview by three. Ramblers over Aces by 14. Lowrie top Wanderers by seven. Wally Rooke gifted blazer prizes to winners. local staff and residents noted for injuries and holidays on the North Coast.
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