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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
2
An advertisement notes Fleer the Master Optician of the North and North-West will be personally in attendance at the Royal Hotel from 10 to 6 for repairs and correspondence. Address or box numbers are provided for contact in Sydney and Manilla listings.
Three years ago Queensland faced financial ruin with Labor out of power. The Moore Government restored credit, reduced unemployment, and required dole recipients to work in exchange for food coupons. The state now balances its ledger and stands as an example of sound governance.
Allan Thames of the Manilla branch is named as a representative from N.8.W. for the Junior Farmers' Club Camp at Brisbane Royal Show. Selection credited to his poultry project work and interest in Old activities. Allan departs tonight for Brisbane, with educational value and up to £195 cited.
Music drew wide praise at the Manila Ball where Masters of Ceremonies Mesera Hartley and A P Cohen shone. Supper and social duties were led by Mire Bartley and colleagues, with a 10/6 gallery prize. The event, one of the club’s most successful financially and socially, attracted a large crowd and strong committee effort.
The late Rita Mund Tesa aged 26, living with her parents in Gympie, passed away after a prolonged illness. She was widely known in Manilla district. her parents formerly farmed near Manilla and ran refreshment rooms there. Funeral from the Church of England today at 11 for Manilla cemetery, with J. W. Elliott delivering a motor hearse.
Tenders are invited for the manic event on September 1. Submissions should be sent to the Show Social Committee, Mr J A Rochfort, Show Secretary, and must be received by Friday 14 August.
Mr V C Thompson reports a consignment of 135 ibs of tobacco seed from America has arrived and will be distributed this week. The article also covers council debates on site selection for cattle yards, salary reductions, and a Government bill, noting a deadlock in the Upper House and public interest in ambulance fund efforts.
A plain and masked fancy dress dance to aid the Brickfield School will be held at Hall’s Creek Hall on Friday August 28 1831. Dancing starts 7 30 p.m. Admission two shillings. Miss W E Taylor honorary secretary approves.
Tenders for music and artists invited by the town clerk of Manilla. A central Pow r on dance at Upper Manilla postponed to end of September. Notices mention Manilla Hospital support and a barn event at Mr Simmon s. Names include W. Pilgell Town Clerk and Cornell 4 Chambers Strafford Street Manilla.
Notice lists places to view the triennial electors for Mandowa Shire with enrolment claims and objections due by August 24 1931. Includes locations Manilla Post Office and Council Chambers and requires statutory declarations.
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