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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1942
Page
2
Readers are warned of a so called browy out causing dangerous street conditions with cars speeding through dimly lit areas in Newcastle and Sydney suburbs. Reports claim frequent accidents and urge stricter lighting and regulations while criticizing authorities for panic and poor planning.
A dispute between management and two miners halted work at Wallern Wing Colliery on Monday, causing a loss of about 600 tons. Another mine near Nowcastin area produced 1000 tons less after a derailment disrupted operations a fortnight earlier.
Alterations include CPS Manila sittings moved to Wednesdays after the third Monday at 10 am from May, and visiting arrangements for Manilla and Barraba. Repairs to sanitary pans to be expanded with additional pans, and books donated for the Camp Library. Revenue details report £200 18s 2d since last meeting and £320 1s 7d arrears cleared. Hyacinth weed noted in the Weir with plans to seek control measures. Dogs restricted in public premises. health act notices to be applied. Municipal inspections report Manilla streets clean. water depth at the Weir discussed with valve operation proposed to prevent silt buildup.
The death occurred Tuesday of Thomas William Beaven aged 84 of Hill Street. He was born at Carrington Port Stephens and lived in Terara Nowra before becoming a carpenter and cabinet maker with the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. His wife died in 1936. He lived in Manilla with his daughter Mrs. W Filsell for four years. Survived by brother and sister. Funeral at Rookwood cemetery Sydney. The notice also records the death of George Coulton sent, burial in Manilla cemetery today.
At an aldermanic meeting on Thursday night Manila Municipal Council asked police to identify a person who smashed two tree guards on Arthor Street using a heavy object. Acting Mayor A Mayload reported the incident noting one post survived while two nearby trees remained unharmed.
An appeal to Manilla farmers and traders for old wheat bags to complete air raid trenches at Manilla Rural School. A meeting at the Ran t school agreed to run a tuck shop for P and C funds. Alderman A Macleod urged council action on refuse from oil gas bury waste and a possible dump. India calls and Cripps mission are noted with hope for Allied unity against fascism.
A letter to the editor from J. Cole of the A.U.P. branch condemns Mandowa Shire Council for not employing a returned World War II soldier as Noxious Weeds Inspector. The author urges protest to ensure the act favoring returned soldiers is followed and champions democracy, justice, and fair employment.
Valedictory notes celebrate Rev H McDonald and wife leaving for Mandurame with farewell services planned at Manila Presbyterian Church. Mrs McDonald and Miss Doris Grantham honored by Cresbyerian Women’s Guild at Mrs Bent’s Market Street home. Gifts include cut glass dressing table set and a handbag. Mrs J Ludlow from Sydney visiting. A light frost on river banks reported this morning.
A report states 7 452 bags of wheat were dispatched from Manilla Railway Station, totaling 67 840 bags dispatched. At present 24 466 bags remain in stock while 96 187 bags stay in the silo, with no further wheat dispatched.
Inspector A H Bell told the Thunworth TP Board that rabbit numbers rose in Upper Mil illa Born Creek Black Plain Geneoe Yarramanbuily Somer ton Keepit Rushes Creek and Rovi Gap. Young rabbits were seen at favorable breeding sites and rain is expected to boost breeding significantly.
The Municipal Council heard a NASW Board of Health report on insanitary and unfit habitations in Manila. It lists 11 dwellings and buildings to be closed and 2 months for owners to repair or faces action, with tenants offered possible appeal if displaced.
Sunday's rink games feature multiple v pairs including J Blair and V Byrne N Scott and J Kennedy among others with starts at 2 pm. Substitutes urged, and Quirindi civic notified a visit to Maula on Saturday week with five players. Local council discussion on condemned houses and closing orders follows with the Acting Mayor and Aldermen citing Health Act provisions.
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