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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
2
The next special sheep sale takes place on Tuesday the ith May, auctioneer Mr. W J Byrnes is receiving further entries. Up to the present some attractive lines have been booked, particulars mentioned in this issue, and a yarding of 8 10 000 is expected.
Anzac Day drew large crowds in Sydney where nearly 101000 people marched led by units through the city to the Domain. In Manila a public service at Memorial Hall filled the building with returned soldiers present as Rev Battersby urged steadfast faith in Christianity amid war and hardship.
Arthur Salman defends his statements to the Manilla Express about wages and contractor payments. He says no wage pledge was made, he supplied petrol for six workers, two received eight gallons and a battery, and they left after two days. He acted as contractor’s agent, questions dole vs 8d a day, and warns against false standards impacting employment and national policy. The Express notes Salman was not the principal, but acted as an agent.
Jack Moffat left Manilla for a new post in Isa rade after a farewell gathering of about 30 football enthusiasts. President R G Allen led the presentation of a travelling rug as colleagues praised Moffat's talents and loyalty. Speakers lauded his readiness for a bigger field and wished him well in his new role.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Hall of Paterson Street Concord celebrated their silver wedding on Easter Sunday 12 April with friends at home They were married in St Andrews Presbyterian Church Manilla on April 12 1911 Rev N Mackie officiating Tea featured a two decker cake on four pillars decorated with a honed original wedding cake The toast to the couple was given by Mr Alex Cameron and answered by Mr Hall Others present included Mrs G Bignall and her son Stanley Miss Jean Quilty of Manilla and Miss Kelly of Piallamore The event also marked Mr Cameron birthday.
A Cott of Quality owner Mr. Gee Bowman bought a fine Hebreax colt at the Sydney sales, from the same dam as Heboe. Hebrews sold to a Queensland buyer for 700 guineas. Hebreus has stood at Goondiwindi and his progeny win praise in racing circles. Bowmen plans to stand the new purchase at Wimbourne to improve Australian hack breeding.
The bridge over Halls Creek at the 9 mile mark is completed and in use. It’s described as a fine structure expected to serve residents for many years to come.
Licensing court at Barraha last Wednesday approved the transfer of the Post Office Hotel license from Mr. Harry Grady to his son Mr. Jack Grady. The new licensee brings extensive hotel management experience and strong popularity to the venture.
The Manilla Junior Farmers' Club ordinary committee holds its annual meeting at the Rural School Manilla tomorrow night at 7 15 pm with officer elections for the coming year. At 8 pm Mr Blacklock will address the movement and a general invitation is extended. Entries for the Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau Flock Competition close June 1. Road reports note the Manilla Tamworth road in poor condition with dangerous bumpy sections. Namoi Park to Micolan Halls Creek road also rough. Namoi River road is now in excellent condition after recent repairs.
Friends gathered at the Masonic Hall to toast Mr Peter Carr-Boyd and Miss Fuller before their marriage. The couple wed at Tamworth on April 16 and currently tour the North Coast toward Brisbane before returning to Manila. Mr J Aspen fills the Manilla banking vacancy as Mr Carr-Boyd goes on leave.
Large audience attends Manilla meeting on Thursday night as society plans a near term revue for the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association. Officers elected include Patron His Worship the Mayor E O T Bowman, President C N Scott, Vice-Presidents Mrs Veness and L Frank, Hon Secretary T H Vidler, Hon Treasurer N Simpson, Hon Auditor A S Green, and committee members. A future general meeting is set for intending members. contact Secretary T S Vidler for details.
Snooker tournament scores show Hartley and Blair in strong form with Hartley 88 over Blair 21. Other results include Dever 58 over Smith 49, Blanch 62 over Norris, King 58 over Henderson, Grant 56 over Blanch, Woodley 79 over Coates, McLeod 76 over Elliott, Marsh 75 over Hayward, Roberts 56 over ONeill, Hayward 86 over ONeill, and Gamedah Show prizes listed for various dog competitions at the event.
Mr. W Boman of Rushes Creek pursues fodder conservation storing wheaten and lucerne for need. His exhibit in the fodder competition features a large shed and three hay stacks plus bagged wheat. Boman runs about 0 acres of grazing, plantings include 280 acres of wheat and 180 acres to sow, with 22 acres sown with oats. John A Bower takes over a local jewellery business from J Glas.
At Homebush on Monday 40 063 sheep and lambs were offered with a small proportion prime. Lambs were generally fair to good quality. The market was firm with wool prices noted and cattle yarded at 2851 head, prime quality mostly, bulls and heifers bringing around £11 8s to £11 10s and vealers about £8.
Trophies awarded in all sections with prizes of 2 shillings for each cooking division. Schedules obtainable at Express office of Hon. Secretary A. McDougall.
The yarding includes 1,200 M Wethers aged five years from Cleveland Mungindi with one mark and September shorn, 1,000 Wethers five years from Ulah Walgett with one mark and shrn, 80 Wethers five years from Tyeannah with seven mark and shen October, 600 young ewes Angst shorn with one mark ex Mungindi, plus smaller consignments and more entries expected.
Notice from H W Henderson awaiting settlement of outstanding accounts due to Hendersons Hakers. If not settled by May 9 1936 the matter will be placed in solicitors hands. Also Brevelle Radio six valve gas battery operated new traded in on Radiola E N Maunder.
Monsey A C Veness and Son announce a public sale of the Shadow Vale property 26 miles from Manilla at the Machines Institute on Saturday at 2 30 pm. The Bendemeer area encompasses 12483 acres. Also note Farmers Advisory Committee final meeting at the School Wednesday at 7 15 pm for officer elections and a speech by Mr Blackk, Northern instructor in the Kot Farmers Movement.
Mrs Simmons and her sons express gratitude to kind friends for expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. MR G. Hartley announces he has recommenced business at the Market.
The first round ended with a three way tie for first place among Val Blanch B G Anstey and S Anthoney. Par figures were tough as the top trio posted strong scores with Blanch at 99 69 and Anthoney 91 22 69 while Anstey posted 69 along with other notable scores from OConnell Osmond Grantham Roberts Kennedy Pittman and Blanch.
Garthowen clinched the 1936 district cricket title after defeating Waratah by six in the first innings and reaching Waratah's total as the match ended at stumps. Il Doolan anchored the visitors with 74 not out, while Jim Bignall led Waratah with 30. Alara took five for 46 to star for Garthowen.
Shadow Vale, estate of Thomas McDonald, comprising 1248 acres with 43 miles of Halls Creek frontage, will be sold by public auction at 2 40 p m on Saturday May 2 at the Mechanics Institute Veness and Son conduct the sale for the trustees of the estate The auction lists the 1248 acre property as well imported and bounded by Halls Creek with a 43 mile frontage.
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