This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1935
Page
2
A special excursion train on Thursday in Manilla is delayed and will not depart until ten minutes past the scheduled time to meet shipping requirements in Tayits. The adjusted timing aims to align with ship expectations and prevent delays.
May election looms with nominations closing at noon on Thursday. Tamworth candidates include Capt Chaffey incumbent and Chief Secretary, Ald McArdie, Labor’s selected nominee, independent McKnight from Attunga with tobacco ties, and independent Brownhill of Bomarton. Chaffey opens campaign at Atty tonight with Manilla speech after Easter.
Minutes note no provision for another election as directors fixed by act while agreeing to fund hospital admin from public revenue. Finance Committee to review insurance and building work. special Drug Committee formed. Tenders for three months supply of provisions accepted. Rushes Creek Sports proceeds offered to hospital. furniture for two new private wards authorized. Tea: patient care, subscriptions, gifts, and wool fleeces donated. tennis match result included.
Grady's XI chased 33 to win and reached 34 with J Grady and C Davia adding a decisive 34 run stand. M Howe top-scored for public service with 90, while Bees, Howe, and Salt contributed in earlier innings as the side fell 10 wickets short. Bowling figures include Salter 9/59 and McMahon 5/52 across both sides. Two rifle shooting events saw F A Pavey win the 600 yard prize with handicap and A Yuteu triumph in the second shoot with 35.
A tour ball beat ball against par in dull bitter weather with only one pair finishing on top. Winners were J N Kennedy and R Cadden one up. Other results include B O Connell and L Ridgewell one down and M T Stewart and R Chapman two down. Club events scheduled: B club versus par on Wednesday, draw at club house 2 pm. annual Ball July 23. Anzac Day mixed foursomes and social evening at the Club House.
Bona Vista edged Wanderers 47 to 45 in a tight opening MacKenzie Cup match, with handicap facts noted. Church of England beat St. Andrew's 44 to 34 after giving 10 games, as Roman Catholic and Corelle’s match was postponed. A sheep sale at Manilla on Friday and Anga Ball season kickoff with Singleton’s Tamworth orchestra mark upcoming events.
Mrs C Wilshire returned Sunday after a hurried visit to Bersinter concerning Lee of Woollen who was seriously ill yesterday. Mr and Mrs W C Maunder with daughters Winnie and Marjorie left for Sydney. Juegal Park holidaying with Mr and Mrs Byrnes in Sydney. Byrnes to represent Manila Show Committee at the Royal Show. Also in Sydney are two vice presidents M Park and E er J. W O Neill is in a serious condition in Manila District Hospital.
The annual CW A meeting Saturday drew good turnout with several new members. Discussion covered the King’s Jubilee shilling Fund for Hospital and Maternal Welfare and plans for a public meeting to form a local committee. Representatives were appointed to organize the meeting, including Mrs MMO Bowman and Mrs Joe. The 1936 election results named Lady Fairlie Cunninghame as Patroness and Mrs Sulman as President, with multiple vice presidents and officers reappointed.
The Friday sale on April 26 features new Axminster carpet squares in smart designs and colors with 9 foot by 6 foot and 6 foot loft options. Prices from £7 1s, Axminster floor bugs listed at 16s 11d and 19s 11d up to 87s 6d. Queensland Corn Cure Swamp now available at chemists including Stephens' Pharmacy priced at 1s 6d.
Don Kennedy and Allan Kennedy report a pleasant voyage from Pitcairn Island dated March 18 to Manila relatives. Extreme heat and a new swimming pool contrast with the island’s landward ban tied to the Bounty Mutiny history. Among passengers are Melbourne Centenary athletes and a Byrd South Pole expedition member. The group is expected to reach England soon.
At a meeting of the Manilla Football Club last night a 10 stone team was agreed for Barcaloa next Sunday. Players must train at the ground on Wednesday night for team selection.
At a meeting of the Fire Underwriters Association held in Sydney last week the re classification for Manilla for rate purposes was considered. Rates in the protected area were reduced but the extent is not yet known. New rates take effect June 1. no policy renewed before that date will carry the reduction. The reduction is from BE to D classification, with a request for C grade. The council has not installed the street alarm yet.
At Manilla Police Court this morning Mr M Howe CPS was warmly congratulated on his appointment to Lismore by the Prime Minister Mr Johnston who called Mr Howe a good reliable officer. Mr J N Kennedy on behalf of the legal profession and Serd Burn on behalf of the Police also offered their congratulations and Mr Howe replied suitably.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.