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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1933
Page
2
The Master Optician of an North aast North-West will be personally in attendance at the Royal Hotel upstairs. All repairs and correspondence must be addressed to Box 38241 P. G. P. O., Sydney.
A new fabric selection features loose weave flannel offered in shades of Saxe Blue Green Brown Bottle Green Navy and Black priced at 4/11 per yard.
A substantial reward will be paid to any person, other than an accomplice, providing information leading to the conviction of individuals involved in stock messing, laying poison, or related acts. The notice seeks deterrence and prompt tip reporting to authorities.
The Manilla Returned Soldiers League held a large Anzac memorial service at Tugaday attended by over 700 people. Rev A Batterby delivered an inspiring address with prayers by Rev Peew Brown and Rev Et Gray. Hymns were sung as Mr Cadden led a moment of silence for absent Rev BE Pearson. The speaker urged reflection on Anzac and Australia’s British heritage amid postwar sentiment.
The obituary notes the death of William Haydon of Manilla near the Springfield estate land near Barrals. A former butcher for 16 years, he later farmed wheat and tobacco and remained active as a horseman until shortly before death. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Kremer, and others including Trooper Clifford Haydon and sisters and brothers. Interment occurred at Manilla on Easter Monday.
Electors needing a postal vote should apply immediately. Local officials do not handle the postal vote. Write to the Returning Officer Tamworth for the form to apply, have it completed and signed, witnessed by a qualified person, and then returned. Postal voting is for those unable to reach a booth on 13 May due to illness or distance.
Capt F A Chaffey MLA and Hon F A Chaffey Chief Secretary paid a brief visit to Manilla and will address the Referendum Campaign on Saturday May 6. A Church social at Golden Grove Upper Manilla is set for Tuesday May 2 with a free lorry transport to the dance. The engagement of Miss Thelma Gregory of Sydney to Mr Donald McDonald of Manilla is announced amid thoughts on Gallipoli Egypt and Flanders and paying tribute to fallen servicemen. The piece urges unity beyond party lines and opposing war as the solution, stressing brotherhood and duty to God and King.
At the Mas ila Agricultural Society annual meeting in New South Wales, Mr Bow man moved to rotate officer roles among committee members to broaden contact with administration. Critics argued the motion targets incumbents and could erode stable leadership, praising President Byrnes and others for steady show management and long service.
A committee debate on changing the society’s president and two vice presidents ends with the motion overwhelmingly defeated. Speakers, including Mr Byrnes and Mr Nixon, defend continuity and praise the current leadership’s work, while others warn against disrupting established roles. The president notes the motion’s fate and urges unity.
A Tamworth tennis club team visited Manila and lost a tight mixed doubles series 4 2, before Manila rallied after lunch to win six of eight mixed doubles and finish ahead by three sets to one. Results listed include Watts Moy Brady ONeill and others with scores 2-6 6-2 1-4. Also notes a court match in Armidale court and a Supreme Court notice about Gillies Pharson.
Church services listed across Manilla New Mexico and surrounding areas. Names include Rev R Grayson Tyner Rev B Craynon Rev Frew Brown and Rev A Battersby with various 7.30 pm and 11 am/pm times. Wongo Creek Ostholic Church Anglican Branch and Ramerton are named in the schedule.
An obituary for Rupert Miak Chapman dated April 27, 1932 notes sorrow from his father, mother, and sisters Mae Olive and Bub. Local notices include a church fundraiser dance at Rushes Creek hall on May 5 with North orchestra and ticket prices, farm and tender calls for rabbits and harbour clearance, and mayoral updates on Manilla Bridge concrete work with traffic detours via nearby routes.
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