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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1931
Page
2
A compact notice reflects the season’s early chill as residents seek warmth and comfort. Local shops report rising demand for blankets and related goods while readers share tips on keeping homes snug during abrupt cold snaps. The piece highlights community routines and small, practical responses to sudden temperature drops.
A fragmented listing shows various professionals with hours and contact details. J E Simpson dentist P Cohen solicitor advertises office times. Manilla Street address given for an income and land tax consultant. Chas W Knoll Optician advertises attendance at Royal Hotel with 10 to 6 hours and repair services. postal address Byrdney box noted for correspondence.
The piece extols Hon. 4. A. Lyons former Premier of Tasmania and Acting Commonwealth Treasurer as the man of the moment to steady Australia. It praises his courage, intellect, integrity, and appeal after guiding nearly twenty nine million Commonwealth Loan subscriptions and stepping down to avert currency inflation.
The President Dr GQ A White told the Shire Council on Monday that Mr Theos Berry asked Hin to express appreciation for the road on Upper Halls Creek. Accolades were given to the engineer and Council. The sheep sale today drew many pastoral people from the north and North West as Mr Byrnes yarded 25000 sheep signaling improving land times.
The April Shire Council session chaired by Dr G A White reviewed unemployment relief taxation and distribution, debated dole policy, and considered funding for ambulance and local hospitals. It discussed road repairs on Roseneath and other local routes, potential boundary work with neighboring shires, and property transfers.
A letter explains that representations from Manilla Council on the local water supply proposal were made. The Deputy Director of Public Works confirms funds for the water supply are to be considered by the Unemployed Relief Council at their next meeting, date to be announced.
News reports the death of Father Clancy parish priest at Lewisham Sydney this morning after eight hundred years. Funeral is to be held at Tenterfield tomorrow after Requiem and High Mass. He formerly served as Parish Priest at Bingara and recalled by residents of Manilla Barraba and Bingara districts. He was held in high esteem by early settlers.
The death occurred yesterday at Carrell of Mr G H Weakley a well known resident of Gun nedah district. Deceased was 74 years of age and had spent most of his life at Carrell where he carried on grazing pursuits.
Mr. John Williams aged 62 died yesterday morning in Manila while visiting from the coast. The coffin was taken to his former home for the funeral, with services planned there for family and friends.
The death occurred in Sydney on Tuesday March first of Miss Ethel A Jones aged 37 after a four and a half year illness. She was sister to Mrs W Abberfield Tre Mayne and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W Jones of Woodstock Manilla. Survived by six brothers and two sisters, three sisters and a brother predeceased her. Interment in Rookwood Cemetery on Thursday April 2. The notice also includes local council items on road repairs and land surveys in Manilla district.
The second qualifying round for the President's Trophy is set for Wednesday and Saturday next with the course reordered for better play. In the Associates first round Miss Hennessy won the playoff over Mrs Coleman after both carded 36 nett. Mrs Jackson also posted 36 nett. The second round will be next Saturday, the draw at the Club House, and afternoon tea lists led by Mrs Pittman and Mr Chapman.
Mr. V J Byrnes placed an advertisement with Gunnedah Broadcasting Station 2MOQ to promote the Manilla monster sheep sale today. The station’s reach spurred advertising from Armidale stock agents for cattle sales and Curlewis agents for a district sale, showing wide airwave adoption of modern advertising. MO Gunnedah programme details list morning and afternoon news and music blocks.
Footballers who are not available for matches they are selected to play should immediately notify the secretary. This will save time and money. A practice match was played on Sunday last with a good roll up of players and form indicates the game will boom this winter. The selectors will have plenty of players for first and reserve grades. There is every prospect of a change in the weather.
A special sub committee report urged Manilla to stage its inaugural show in 1932 with March as the preferred window between the 7th and 12th. The full committee adopted the recommendation and will leave exact dates to the sub committee after considering North West dates. Advertising will proceed via the Express and the advertising committee will handle other promotions. Other items include a cottage fire at North Manilla, a CWA meeting rescheduled to April 25, and local social notices such as a Rushes Creek Hall euchre party benefiting the Rushes Creek Cricket Club.
In loving memory of Norah Elisabeth, wife and daughter, who departed this life on 2 April 1930. The ones who loved you dearly never forget. Inserted by her husband, father, sister and brother.
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