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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1931
Page
2
The notice lists hours from Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. for scientific sight testing free. It states repairs and correspondence addressed to Box Sv4PP Brotner.
Mr and Mrs E Doughan return from holidays while Rev G A Gordon accepts a call to Port Macquarie and will preach farewell in Manilla late May. 19 new members join Business Men's Association. league ball tomorrow. Stoddart nurses poisoned finger. White Way building to let. Warry Coleman transfers lease. ALP branch meets Saturday. Minnie Golf died. old private links closed. Manilla river swelled with fish near Swanbrook. Rabbits and sheep skins boost business. garden judging Saturday. Presbyterian Flower Show May 2 promises record entries.
Principal Mr F W A Lowe reports on a June sports carnival with stalls for competitors. Empire Day and Commonwealth Day will be observed on May 6 with speeches by the Mayor and clergy. A bay horse is missing and a Rexport Gramophone with records is authorised for purchase. Secretary W L Dingham invites 1 shilling membership fees.
The annual Anzac Ball will be held at Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. Miss Hiscox's Orchestra of five instrumentalists will play modern tunes, with a new dance mix. Mrs Cameron will cater a sit down supper, while Mr Brown creates a fresh decorations scheme for Manilla. M.Cs W D Hartley and J Coates supervise a programme for old and new time dancing. Admission is reduced to 5 shillings gentlemen and 3 shillings ladies. The event is publicized via an Anzac Ball broadcast from Gunnedah Station, drawing guests from nearby towns.
A community wood-collection for a hospital, led by Returned Soldiers and others, raised about 25 tons of wood on a Sunday. Debate followed over Sabbath observance with supporters noting urgent need and constraints, while critics urged choosing non Sunday for the effort. The motion to proceed was carried and plans for a weekday wood-day were discussed.
A heavy storm dropped about four inches of rain causing extensive damage including wheat paddocks washed away at North Cuerindi and elsewhere. The Namoi river and Manilla River carried mud and debris, with fish killed in large numbers. Across Manilla mild rain continued into Monday with 90 points noted by press time. Local sale notice for Fernview on May 2 may attract buyers.
The Industrial Commission full bench refused an early enquiry date for living wage declarations. Justice Piddington noted Parliament is considering the issue. C F Hayward returns from Sydney. Manilla sale hampered by yesterday’s heavy rain causing impassable roads.
Next Sheep Bale Mr V J Byrnes invites entries for his sheep sale at Manilla on Friday May 1. With a good market in sight the agent confidently anticipates values will align with latest improved rates. Intending sellers can offer sheep with confidence at this sale.
The first round fixtures are listed with dates and venues including North versus Manilla in Tamworth on April 25 and Manilla matches at home against West Tamworth and Nundle among others. Discussion covered luncheon for workers, support with transport, and a proposal to gazette a Manilla public holiday for a hospital wood day.
The first shoot of the Local Rifle Club's annual competition was held last week. Top scores include G Malone 66 34 694 and Norris 66 2 68, Maunder 63 5 68, Grant 63 2 67, Loweby 65 2 67, Flanagan 61 66, Brown 54, OConnell 54 8, Doak 51 2 58. Air mail report: City of Cairo crashed near Koepang. no injuries. mail safe. repair impossible at Koepang.
The Manilla District Tennis Competition scheduled for Saturday April 25 is postponed to May 2 because next Saturday is Anzac Day.
Premises known as White Way Service Station Manilla with machinery and tools as a going concern Apply H Stoddart The Corner.
Annual meeting notice for members to elect officers review the balance sheet and annual report to be held in the hall on Friday April 24 at 7 30 p m J MOY honorary secretary presides.
The Local Branch of the A.L.P. will hold a meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday the 25th at 7 30 pm. A large attendance is desired as business is important. C Gainey, secretary.
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