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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1931
Page
2
On Anzac Day Australia remembers the Anzacs who sacrificed life and liberty for home and honor. The piece urges loyalty, unity, and democratic resolve, warning against revolutionaries and urging Australians to emulate the Anzac Spirit to safeguard democracy and national heritage.
The piece notes the Commonwealth Savings Bank is expected to absorb the Savings Bank of New South Wales, a move long anticipated by observers. It highlights ongoing withdrawal of funds from the NSW bank and the looming danger to wage earners relying on it, portraying a broader financial strain.
In Manilla at 11 and 7.30, Mr A Nixon presents The Anzac Spirit with The Comforter The Holy Ghost and The Battle Eye as Messrs Dudgeon and Cadden accompany. Rev R Grayson preaches in Upper Manilla at 3 with Barraba services. New Mexico hosts 3.30 with Xtr JC Heywood.
The column lists religious services at Manilla Wongo Creek Somerton and Rushes Creek with ministers and times. It reproduces notices of dances at Rifle Club May 5 and Hally Creek May 1 plus a Memorial Hall public meeting for graziers farmers and the public. It ends with political commentary on faith in banks and government in New South Wales and Australia.
Adam Nixon won the annual fodder conservation competition held by the F and 8 Association in Manilla District. Judge Mark Reynolds praised Nixon’s entry Oakhampton Upper Manilla, detailing a two-holding farm of 2600 acres plus 5200 acres nearby with 23 paddocks, lucerne and native pasture, substantial wheat and oat areas, and a large hay shed being built. The record notes 5000 sheep, 300 cattle, 45 horses, and annual fattening of 800 sheep and 100 cattle along with 100 bales of Merino wool and 1800 bags of wheat produced last year.
Manilla District Hospital board met on Saturday with directors present and an apology from R H Hudson. The meeting reviewed subsidies, voting regulation changes, and a proposed 3d in the pound tax for hospital funding. Treasurer reported March accounts at £11 5s 8d, with a £4 4s 4d debit. Matron noted 44 patients for March, daily average 8.4, plus donations for food and supplies. A drainage and fit-out repair were discussed, and a driving-licence renewal case, along with a court matter, was noted.
Government Savings Bank officials announced Thursday that the bank would cease operations and remain closed as negotiations continue for absorption by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The move affects all branches and 642 agencies, with assurances that depositors’ interests will be protected during the transition.
A Manilla Unemployed Relief Association meeting on the oval on April 19 presided by President E. Morris drew about 70 unemployed. The group endorsed cutting wood at the Hospital, with 20 men to start work April 24. Lunch offered by the Hospital Board, plus a cemetery cleanup plan, and affiliation with the North and North-West Unemployed Association were approved. Unemployed workers must re register monthly at W. Smith’s office.
Advertisement notes a sheep sale in the local yards next Friday starting at 1.30 p.m. Mr. W. J. Byrnes will auction a strong yarding of sheep, most of them for right out sale. Manilla has recorded 110 points this week as rain continues to fall.
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