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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1933
Page
2
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Anzac Day is marked as a day of glorious memory and determined resolve to carry on in the spirit of those who fought at Gallipoli. The piece recalls Australia becoming a nation eighteen years ago, the sacrifice of soldiers, and calls for love of country, home, and liberty to inspire present and future generations.
A special general meeting at Memorial Hall discussed amending rules to raise the committee size from 36 to 45, with 36 elected by subscribers and 9 appointed. Debate centered on democratic selection versus committee appointments, and a motion to increase to 42 was amended to 45 and carried.
Special prizes include a 10 shilling prize for the best worked apron to become committee property. For exhibition only, 5 shillings for the best knitted pullover or cardigan. A 2 shilling prize for the best knitted child’s pullover or cardigan. The event is set for May 6.
The plain and fancy dress juvenile hall event scheduled for May 4 was postponed to Tuesday May 9. The change comes as the May 4 date conflicted with the Presbyterian flower show. Mr G E Marka, senior agronomist of Australian Tobacco, will visit Manila in a few days.
A call to unify the public toward universal peace prosperity and plenty. The speaker asks if the aim can be reached and asserts the Anzac spirit as the sole path.
Over one hundred attendees filled the Mechanic's Institute and Memorial Hall for the Manilla Agricultural Society annual meeting. President W J Byrnes praised committee work, noted improvements, and urged cost cuts. Auditor Amrose Blanch lauded the show’s success, while Treasurer J N Kennedy reported sound finances despite higher expenses. The governor's visit and letters from officials were highlighted as proud moments.
Municipal council debate over Main Roads Board view of trunk road 63 as ordinary. Proposals to protest to the Minister for Transport, noting the road’s importance as a direct NW link and criticizing Board funding changes. Council also discusses Sunshine Home collection, stock slaughter complaints, and inquiries on swimming bath rules with ratepayers.
Over 750 people attended the Anzac Memorial Service in Memorial Hall Manilla this morning with Rev A Batteraby delivering the address A fuller report is promised next issue Thousands attended Anzac services in the Domain this morning across the city
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Greer died Monday morning at Gunnedah Hospital after an operation. The funeral was held at Manilla cemetery this afternoon with Rev. Father Collender officiating. The text also discusses Manilla show finances and community support, noting donations and timber gifts from locals and urging capital reduction and liability reduction for the next year.
The first competition match saw Werris Creek defeat Manilla by 15 to 6 on the local oval. Manilla showed fatigue in the second half and must train through the coming week to face North Tamworth at Tamworth, with Coach Quinlivan likely to push pace work. Baker scored all Manilla points with three penalties as the article critiques scrum rules and ball-in play, and promises follow up notes on play the ball laws.
Waratah defeated Watsons Creek to win the Royal Cup in the Manilla cricket competition. The final concluded after the April 9 innings at Incal oval, with Waratah resuming under Arch White and key scores by AH Coote Hughes Easterman and others as the match progressed.
In a match at Watsons Creek the second innings sees O Skewes out to Coote and others including D McDonald lbw, L Skewes, Streeting lbw, Jim Skewes, Berger retired hurt, O Toole b White, Ridgewell and Easterman among scorers. Campbell not out and Wright bowled by Art White. Sundries noted. A motor lorry incident near Tenterfield kills George Trowlie of Casino, a heavy man over 19 stone crushed beneath the vehicle.
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