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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1934
Page
2
Lightweight pure wool knickers with elastic top and reinforced gusset offered in pink and white. Prices 3/11, 4/11 and 5/11 per pair with Vesta to match priced from 2/11 to 5/11. Goods feature ribbed bed legs and flatlock seams for comfort.
The New South Wales Flour Milling Association offers bee prizes of 60, 30 and 10 guineas for the best bushel of medium strong wheat among varieties Baringa Cadia Canimbra Ducchesx Florence Ford Flora Gresley Gullen Hard Federation Minister Perfection Quality Riverina 8 H J Dundee and Union. Entrants must have competed in the 1934 field wheat contest, with at least 50 acres per variety, plus R A S trophies and local society prizes. District data gaps exist for S H J Perfection Minister Flora. promising local crops include Ford Baringa Dundee Canimbra on heavy red loam. Sowing timelines target late April to May for various varieties.
Farmers are informed that the location and varieties on tests in this district this season are as follows. Conducted by Mr. Wilfred Cliffe. Upper Manilla: Currawa, Ford, Sepoy and Nabawa. These
A hospital committee discussed invitations for painting and renovations at Manilla District Hospital with half grant and half loan financing over 15 years at 3 percent. Plans include septic tank installation, converting kitchens to wards, relocating the kitchen, and building a new laundry. A gymkhana proposal was approved for cooperative funding. Treasurers reported March finances and donations. patient numbers: 58 treated in March, daily average 15.6, plus 14 outpatients. The hospital seeks water-rate concessions and acknowledges departing staff.
Presbyterian services listed for Manilla and Barraba with times and ministers. The Holy Catholic Church Anglican Branch services noted. Death reported: Mrs. Maloney wife of Police Sgt Maloney of Barraba, funeral today at 3 p.m. C.P.S. vacancy filling by Mr F H Hall. Social notes: Mr and Mrs John Ludlow of Brisbane visiting Wimborne. Municipal Council nominations close. Clive Wilshire named as a likely candidate with Roy Maunder and Alf Martin also expected to stand.
Electors of Manilla to vote on April 23 on whether to continue Council operation of sale yards, approve the outright sale of the saleyards site and undertaking, or permit letting the site to a new operator to erect modern yards at an estimated cost of £2,500.
The Anzac Ball in Manilla draws a large crowd with plans to ensure comfort and pleasure for dancers. Organizers spare no effort to make the social function a success and enjoyable for attendees.
Hall's Creek committee will hold another race meeting on King's Birthday June 4. Full details to follow. Club secretary is Mr 8 RK Berry.
Tenders opened by the Department of Public Works for Manilla District Hospital improvements repairs and painting. Four bids received the lowest from G Davis and Sons at £357 17s 9d. A separate contract was let to a Sydney builder for Boggabri District Hospital improvements at £196.
Miss Vera Filsell was farewelled at the Parish Hall on Wednesday night as she leaves for Glen Innes to begin duties as a probationer at Glen Innes District Hospital. Mr Battersby wished her well and presented a handbag and xylonite mirror from the C of E Women’s Guild and the Choir.
Entries close May 4 with the secretary of Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau Mr. C Byrnes. Conditions of the competition appear in our advertising columns.
Before the court opened on Tuesday Mr J D Kennedy welcomed the prime minister and Mr G J Johnstone. Set Burn also extended a welcome to the prime minister on behalf of the Police.
Police Court records detail Frank A. Hendon and others in River Street Manilla where the defendant sold tins of Capstan tobacco without a license. Testimony covers a kit bag, a 2 shilling coin, rent payments, and varying acknowledgments about tobacco sales to tenants. The magistrate convicted the defendant and fined £3 with 3 shillings 6 pence expenses.
Webbed nests enclose codlin moth larvae in Kurrajong trees along Manila streets. Inquiry confirms the pest in larval stage, multiplied by a prolific season, forming winter nests. Holes drilled in trees and filled with kerosene could drive the vermin away. without action many trees may be smothered. Mr. Attwood appeared at the Police Court on Tuesday.
SPECIAL PURCHASE of Wool Reversable Floor Rugs in red ground only on Feb 11. Price list shows 5/11 each. Also offered 8 foot windmill and a note about the Mackenzie Cup first round led by J N Kennedy nett 62. Smith Cup round to be played Sunday. Grounds committee to improve greens. Ball secretaries J N Kennedy and E H Attwood named. Tree planting mentioned. A Walaroi College order for American Bronzewing Turkey Gobbler from A E Coote, 550 miles by train, gobbler about 19 lbs. Bert Veness returns from holidays.
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