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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
2
The Corner Store by Stoddart and Haywards advertises best selling lingerie fabrics in multiple weights and shades. Prices range from 1d to 1s per yard with options including winceyette crepes and ripples in pinks whites and blues. Special emphasis on dainty grounds and economy with luxury at low prices.
An advertisement describes British striped flannelette pajamas made from S and H first qually material. The product features attractive stripes and color range. Prices listed as 1 shilling 3 pence, 1 shilling 6 pence, 1 shilling 9 pence, and 1 shilling per yard.
In Manilla the Soul and Relief Executive reports strong local generosity with bulky parcels of clothing boots blankets and other winter comforts. Ladies of the Auxiliary organized distribution to needy applicants amid praise for donors and the community spirit. Further notes cover hospital race proceeds and ongoing needs including blankets and mattresses for destitute families.
Dudley McDonald leads points in Tamworth Dirt Competition for Anil Junior Farm Pilea Cup with high scores in Cultivation and weeding. Norman Martin shows strong poultry project results. Manilla council discusses trees, fencing, paddock use, street works, and livestock show grounds improvements.
The text describes Barraba district events including a Spring Fair and sheep booking figures around 4 000, with entries from Manilla and other districts. It lists notable attendees, draws for forthcoming matches, tournament notices, and local election notices. It mentions an electors supplement list open for claims or objections by August 30, 1934, in Manilla with Council Clerk details.
Mandertar reports from the Tamworth District Manchesters Unity Order conference at Uralla last week elects Bro Bryant of Kootingal as District Grand Master and A G Bankford of Kentucky as deputy. A large Saturday adjourned meeting recognized J D Kennedy for years of service to Manilla and District. The committee proposed a dinner presentation to Kennedy on April 3, marking his 82nd anniversary as Manilla alderman since incorporation.
Rain has fallen almost daily for over a week with river levels rising on the weekend. Local figures mention fox shooting in Goulburn, a Brisbane holiday, and a temporary job change for a Manilla resident. Boxing and tennis results are noted alongside plans for an avenue of jacarandas in Grafton and a macaranda planting scheme in Kyogle.
Rain halted most fixtures on Saturday with Bushes Creek beating Presbyterion A 38 to Bames. standings show Church of England 32, Beetonlia 18, Prototeak B22, Corel 1riau 1, New Mexico A 14, Methodist 12, Roman Catholic 8, New Mexico B 6. Postponed games will determine semi finalists. next issue will list results and current table. Archbishop Kelly refers to charity work amid bank holiday events.
The following notice states that supplementary lists of bilge tors for the Shire will be exhibited for inspection from August 4 to August 28, 1933 at Manilla Post Office New Mexic Post Office Klorn Shire Office Strafford Street Manilla. Claims for enrolment may be lodged on or before August 24 1983 on prescribed forms available at Corwoil Chambers Manilla during office hours Shire Office J Coates F L CA Manilla.
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