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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
2
The notice lists events including an April 28 Hospital Ball, April 22 2% and 24 Excursion to Sydney, April 24 Stud Catt, April 23 Dramatic Society meeting, April 24 C W A meeting, and April 25 Sole Bros. circus reflections.
The Manilla Express reports on Halls Creek linking New England foothills to the low country, noting its alluvial flats yield food and drink for people and stock. Rockdale Estate, 1900 acres run by Chapman Bros, supports lucerne, pumpkins, and crops, with Moss Vale carved from Rockdale and owned by A B Chapman. frost damaged vines but hay and sheep numbers, including 2900 sheep, remain substantial.
The piece highlights Lucerne hay growing on hillside plots and a bunk of fodder reserves built by Mr. Chapman, who won last year's small farmer award in Manilla district. It covers breeders like Mr. T. W. V. Roberts of Croy Slim boasting 3000 sheep, and Mr. Mark Reynolds evaluating Manilla District Fodder Competition entries. It also notes golf results at the Golf Hotel, a presidential trophy round, and Shire Council talk on saleyards permits for Mr. Byrnes.
Mr. Laurie Bridge of Park Hill Upper Manilla wins with 122 points. His 500 acre farm holds 22 acres of Taverne, 440 Roanoke sheep and 40 large stock. Property divided into paddocks. grain mostly wheat with maize and oats. Large holding entry by J A Byrnes Dilkusha spans 3600 acres with 4000 sheep and 120 Hereford cattle. 400 acres lucerne, vermin proof sheds store hay.
Garthowen defeated Waratah to claim the Rooke Cup in a Sunday final. Score details show Waratah 106 in first innings and Garthowen replying 128 for 4 wickets, with notable contributions by H Coote and Arch White and bowling led by G White and Moffat.
The Holy Catholic Church schedule shows Easter Sunday services in Manilla at 7 am and 9 am Holy Communion and 7:30 pm Evensong with additional services in Rushes Somerton Barraca and Upper Manilla led by Rev. A Battersby Rev. C Moore and Rev. J Heywood. Presbyterian services in Manilla occur at 11 am and 7:30 pm with Wongo Creek at 3 pm conducted by Rev. William Robertson.
Inspector reports slime spill from Watsons Creek tin mining area during heavy rains. Fine white dirt flowed into Namoi River but break repaired, overflows minimal, and no iron used in mining. Efforts pledged to strengthen dam wall and keep water clear.
The Department of Labor and Industry authorized extra employment for about 400 men after a special council committee met police representatives. This marks a notable improvement from 14 relief workers that week. Miss Tienlah Woodwork of Manilla holidaying with her grandparents at Wolseley Wolfe Drummoyne.
A. C. Veness and Son receive instructions to sell the late Thomas McDonald estate Shadow Vale, a 1248 acre freehold and conditional leasehold property 26 miles from Manilla toward Bendemeer. The highly improved whol growing country includes a five room dwelling, outbuildings, and a five mile water frontage to Halls Creek. Auction set for Saturday May 2 at the Manilla Institute with terms cash. viewing by appointment.
The Manilla Cycle Club won permission from the Municipal Council to use the oval for the upcoming season. Alderman Meleod praised the club for providing good sport while Alderman Kennedy recalled attending Easter Monday Cycle Club meeting. The Clerk noted the club had paid 10 percent gate fees, and trotting horse practice was barred on the oval until further notice.
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