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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1934
Page
2
Only a few seeks remain before the Methe Show to be held on September 1. An appeal to needle artists invites finishing touches on duchess sets, pillow shams, and related items. Entries are received by Mrs. A McLeod, with emphasis on quality judged by experienced exhibitors.
The Right Reverend John B Moyes plans a four day mission in the Haeradat Marsh beginning Sunday August ghh. He will spend a few hours in Man Ne on Wednesday and will attend a Confirmation Service at 1.80. After the service the parish will travel to Barraba.
The Melbourne centenary council outlines race results showing United States leading with several nations, and lists many countries with one entry each. The Premier urges cloth funding and a Royal Automobile Club gift of 1000 pounds to cover expenses with around 200,000 needed in total.
The hospital board postponed its election until further notice pending amendments to governing legislation. Health Minister Weaver rejected a two thirds grant and one third loan for sewerage scheme funds, proposing a half loan half grant instead with a twenty year repayment. Public Works said tenders would follow soon. Returned Soldiers sent £6 6 for indigent cases, and donations from Walter and Eliza Hall Yeast Cand were noted. The hospital bought a shadowless light for the operating theatre at about 40/10. The annual general meeting was set for August 18. June receipts totaled £4229 14 74 with a daily patient average of 11.9 for June.
The Mamdows Shire Council at its meeting received two letters from the statutory Department of Main Roads. A trunk road from Tamworth to Goundi windi was proposed as a State Highway but was not recommended for reclassification. The 1938 Main Roads review kept the Great Northern and North Coast Highways as State Highways, with the subject road remaining a trunk road.
A vivid portrayal of life in Central Australia will be given at the Methodist Church of Upper Manilla and Manilla on August 7 and 9. Rev A G Manefield, Assistant Home Mission Secretary, will speak with slides showing the romance of inland life. He will describe the country, settler challenges, and efforts to develop Christian work in distant districts.
Humphrey Bishop’s company offered a modern studio radio stage in Manila last Thursday with live singing by Walter Kingsley and Zena Molter. The program featured Countess Lettie, Rene Dixon, Doy Wright, and Lesley Wright among others, including dancers and a magic act, delivering a lively evening that raised funds for a local cause.
Auction notices announce a clearance sale of sheep cattle horses and farm stock at Manilla on Wednesday August 7 under Mr A E B Davis owner. Over 1400 sheep yarded along with 124 dead cattle and 7 head of overstock cattle, plus farming gear to be offered. C Wilshire and Co. act as agents.
A lively Friday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs G H L Wright supported the Roman Catholic Ball funds. Guests enjoyed social games and competitions for all ages with Mrs Weight as an attentive hostess ensuring a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere.
Gweneth Cooke died suddenly on Saturday morning at Manilla aged five, eldest child of Mr and Mrs W B Cooke of Arthur Street. Funeral held Sunday with Rev C Moore officiating. The Methus Sunday Shut children formed a guard of honour. Deepest sympathy to parents and sister Shirley.
Pasture Inspr A Wright headmaster at Kura School reports that Mr Moodie of the Department of Agriculture will visit Manilla on August 14 and 15. He will stay the first year at Middleton, home of Mensa Peake and Duprez, and on the evening of August 15 at 7 30 pm deliver an address at the District Rural School. Farmers and others interested are invited.
In a tight contest Quirindi edged Manilla 5 to 3 as Try by Marsh and solid back play by Costelloe and White defined a defensive game. Manilla's scoring came from a late burst with Morgan and Brown combining through the line, while Hill and Duncombe led Quirindi’s advances. The match featured strong kicking from Costelloe and tense scrums as both sides pressed for the lead.
A meeting of associates will be held at Mrs Hartley’s residence on Wednesday August 7 at 1 0 pm. Attendance is requested and the event is described as part of the championship round with a drawn publication from last week’s paper and plans for a Wednesday and Saturday program.
In a tense Quirindi versus Manilla game, penalties and fast drives shaped a 10 to 5 final. Key moments saw Costelloe, Brown, Hill, and Weatherall weaving attacks while Smith, Boyce, and Duncombe clashed with crucial kicks and tackles.
A local notice announces the August meeting to be held in the Soldiers Room on Saturday at 3 pm. The message provides the time and venue, urging attendance without additional details on agenda or organizers.
Footballers from Manilla have challenged West Tamworth for the Asher Cup and will play at West Tamworth on Sunday. The chosen lineup includes Contelloe, Marsh, White, Boyes, Weatherall, Smith, Dunsomba, Baker, Bennett, Dollite, and Organ among others. Werria Creek to visit Mammlla next Sunday, Nandewar Hockey girls host locally at 8 20 pm, reserve grade footballers meet Attunga at 3 15 pm, and events continue with a ward of evening matches and tennis rounds starting tomorrow. Glamorganshire scores noted in a separate cricket match with notable performances by Woodful and Kippax.
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