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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
2
Wool and rayon knickers and vests offered in light to medium weight fabrics with Lastex bands, ribbed effects, lace panels, adjustable strings, and brassiere tops. Sizes range from 8 to 8W with multiple color and style options across sets. DRESSING JACKETS in white pink apple tea-rose blue also shown in sizes 8W to 0.8.
Slow but steady progress is reported on Preliminary work for a bowling green in Manilla and the formation of a bowling club. A six rink green designed for 126 feet square, with club house and rose gardens, is planned with expert input from A Giles of Singleton who will inspect the site and prepare cost estimates.
An accident at Rural School corner near dark involved a motor lorry and a sulky with three girls. The lorry’s front wheel pierced the sulky wheel and the sulky broke, though the girls were only shaken. Hector Smith of Tamworth was charged at Manilla Police Court with driving under the influence and remanded to April 21 with £20 bail.
Manilla District Hospital Board accepts a munificent gift totaling about six acres of suburban building sites donated by Mrs Harry Burrell. The land includes several lots across sections 17 3 11 27 and 1 rood 2 perches. The board plans a public auction soon with easy terms for buyers.
Easter holidays saw cyclists and golfers in action while picnics filled Namoi banks and fishing was hindered by dirty water. Manilla residents praised rail travel and frequent trains to the city as Barabba races and rifle events drew crowds. A committee report backed a Manilla bowling green with May target, and a 25 pigeon match at Durham Court included a Northern TSW championship prize watch. Local clubs and families joined camps, shows, and motor trips to the coast.
Advertisements invite contractors to tender for demolishing the existing Yealth Bank building in Manilla and constructing a new two story bank and residence. The site expands into the post office enclosure, nearly doubling frontage on Manilla street, with modern fixtures and possible full electrical residential fit-out.
Obituary notes the death of Sidney Pittman in Brisbane on Monday last April 13 at age 83. A longtime resident of the Manilla district, he was widely known in local circles.
The Department of Railways announces April 22 to 24 excursion tickets to Sydney or Newcastle for Anzac Day events. Return fare is one third above single fare. Tickets valid for travel to intermediate stations within metropolitan and Newcastle suburban areas. Return portion usable for two months after April 25, with break at any station outside restricted areas. Handbills available at local stations.
One hundred and twelve passengers departed Manila by train during Easter, most bound for Sydney. Fare money totalled £150, with the April 1 excursion train to Sydney carrying 75 travelers and £113 collected in fares.
Many Manilla golfers travelled to Bingara for Easter Monday play. Reg Chapman won the championship by nine strokes finishing 146 total with 71 on the front and 75 on the back. Par is 68. Members are reminded the president's trophy starts Sunday. The draw lists matches including Roberts vs Blanch and Ogle vs Miller among others.
Manilla Returned Soldiers' League hosted Mr. Johnston secretary of the North and North Western Racing Association and five Gunnedah Returned Soldiers' Racing Club members at a special meeting. Discussion covered course plans a six furlong to mile track stalls and funding including donations bookmakers' fees nominations and gate takings.
The second day of the Rooke cup final between Waratah and Garthowen is on Sunday with play starting at 1 pm sharp. Also note an earlier time change for the match. Mr Brady’s Sanahine Clydesdales sale at Gundah covers 275 head, incl 50 mares with foals.
A. C. Veness and Son offer public auction under the trustees of the late Thomas McDonald for the Shadow Vale property at Hall's Creek. The 1280 acre estate will be sold at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday May 2, 1936. full particulars to follow in the next issue.
Contractors may bid to demolish an existing building and erect new premises at Manilla. Commonwealth Works Director invites firms to submit names at Customs House Sydney by Friday 17th. Commonwealth Bank of Australia handles the notice.
Robert Taylor and Eleanor Powell are featured in a Broadway style musical film. Paul Muni and Ann Dvorak also appear. A list of Moh service times and names for Manilla Hall Creek New Mexico and Barraba is included with several clerical speakers.
The listing outlines Easter services at multiple churches. Manilla hosts 7 a.m. Holy Communion 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 7.30 p.m. Evensong. Wongo Creek offers 1 a.m. Holy Communion. Milliwindi has 3 p.m. Evensong. Somerton reports 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. William Robertson leads Somerton services.
Native of Manilla Jack Moffat leaves Manilla tonight for Wagga to join the staff of the Wagga Daily. He began as an apprentice on the Manilla Express in 1924 and has spent the last four years as a linotype operator. A keen musician and former standout footballer, he leaves amid many good wishes from Manilla friends.
The Manilla Junior Farmers Club invites members to a meeting of the Advisory Council at the Rural School this Saturday night.
A New York correspondent reports rising popularity of frog legs in the United States. Frog farms in the South and Louisiana thrive, selling a fat frog for 2 shillings 6 pence and expected annual returns near 1000 pounds per full-grown pair. Tadpoles number about 10,000 yearly per pair, with some loss. Public diners pay about 5 shillings per pair.
The Mackenzie Cup handicaps list Church of England 14 behind Wanderers 8 on Corella 18 on Elliotts 18 on West View 40 on Presbyterians 20 on. Wanderers fixtures at home will be played at Elliotts court.
Tenders have been invited for a substantial paving project on Manilla Street. The advertisement requests bids from qualified contractors and outlines the scope, submission deadline, and contract requirements.
The Mayoress has been an inmate of the District Hospital during the past week following the Hospital Ball on 28th April.
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