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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues current top athletes in Australia are generally better or similar to those of 20 years ago, but the broader youth cohort is weaker. It recalls Manila’s past crowds and seven first grade teams, contrasts self-funded days with today’s professional setup, and laments modern athletes’ apathy and reliance on finances over raw effort.
Byrnes, quetioneer, announces in this issue a special sale of both sheep and cattle in the Manilla yards on Friday May 13. Entries are now being received as orders close. A Darwin arrival earlier today broke a record by twenty six times.
Council meets to discuss mat tare tenure and ground improvements amid a protest by W Singleton over swarding of a prize to W Langworthy. The dispute concerns Ninker horse in a 13.2 event at the Manilla Show and a contested Royal Show life certificate. Officers were reelected, committees formed, and discussions urged to address winter meetings and upcoming Show date. Presbyterian Flower Shaw visit noted with Clarrie and Enid Forster touring Manilla.
At Manilla Police Court on Tars- Hanover a man was charged with stealing a rug and an ee blanket from D. C. Ole. Constable Malame and others testified April 29 4 p.m. Market Street witnesses described the accused fleeing, with Mrs Ogie and Wittert placing him at the scene. The defendant, with a prior conviction for similar thefts, awaits a lawful disposition in Taannsorth.
Ameac Ball and officials oversaw a vibrant Memories Hall event with flame color decorations, Chinese lantern light, and a stunning stage setup. Moan L Emithera and T wart coordinated seating while Moffat's orchestra provided music. Mrs Burrell presented fifty fans to Miss Abberfield as prizes. Red Cross ladies led the supper room, and the ball proved a social and financial success with broad praise and joyful turnout.
A reader offers comments on a local Presbyterian versus Catholic Club tennis match at the B C Tennis Club. Praise for O Neill Brady pairing, calls for steadier play and less frequent line faults, notes uneven form in Kennedy Rowsell and Coates Taylor, and observes nerves among ladies players Mrs Marsh O Brien. The writer urges better line umpiring and adherence to correct serving order.
Bypreet Byrnes was born in 1859 at Brekej near Bingiston and died recently after long residence in Manills district. She married in 1881 and lived as a pioneer with her husband, bearing hardship and tending a large family. One son was killed in France in 1917. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Father Dignam with a special Mass.
Rupert Sydney Francis Chapman of Manilla, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman, died at Manilla District Hospital after a cart accident on Rushes Creek road. Chapman, who ran a poultry farm on Green Hatches Creek, was taken to hospital with injuries and died without regaining consciousness. Funeral moves from Church of England, Manilla, to day at 10 a.m.
iS COMPET. In the District Tennis Competition on Saturday last New Mexico defeated Presbyterian B 74 to 33 by 21 points. Town A beat Rushes Creek 54 to 48 by 6 points. RC defeated Presbyterian B 57 to 53 by 4 games. Qorella beat Town B 70 to 61 by 9 games. Meth listed had a bye. Football team selected to represent Manilla against Boggabri at Boggabri on Sunday next for the second match in the Gunnedah competition. Car details and players listed. Mr J H Thompson, GP.S., to leave Manilla on May 27 for metropolitan office.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions matrimony and names like Mie Maneder, W.MeL, Mire Colemanded, Mrs Meundey, R. Maund- Cran er, Mry Veness, Mry Coote. Several figures and initials appear, but the passage is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or date.
The referee explains he did not allow forward passes clearly but what looked like one may have been misperceived due to angle. He cites strict control, warnings to both sides, and says dirty play or talking will not be tolerated and any offender risks removal from the game.
Lost items described as a fawn colored coat and a brown sweater were reported near Manila. A reward is offered by the office for return or information leading to recovery.
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