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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1937
Page
2
In a August 10 1997 report from Manilla Express farmers confront hopper pest damage in the district. Agricultural officials warn of ongoing damage while urging the community to band together for a sweep. McWarthy and Putt are noted among local figures in this brief update.
The Tamworth Bowling Club hosted Manilla players with afternoon tea led by President A R McLeod and Tamworth President A Joseph. The visit included a supervised program, praise for assistance by Mrs Kearns and Miss Collins, and a plan for future exchanges. members from both clubs listed numerous players and scores reflecting a lively social sporting occasion.
An obituary notes the death of W. Pithman, whose wife predeceased him. He had been a longtime resident, with the funeral service held yesterday officiated by Rey Ay Buttersby at the local church.
The report records golf round results and a wide array of local notes from Manilla. It mentions players such as Vinten Byrie and Ghapuian, outlines upcoming matches, and notes community events, school ties, and civic details including farming success in Chinchilla and district hospital mentions.
The Manilla Junior Farmers Club will hold a public meeting at 790 pm Friday 19 August at the District Royal School to hear Mr M Reynolds district Instructor in Agriculture speak on soil erosion. The public is invited to attend as the topic has attracted publicity and may interest nonfarmers. A party called Wongo Creek dance event follows Friday.
The meeting of Memorial Hall trustees moved to transfer control to the Trusts while authorising necessary actions. Bob Tiegue is renewed as club official, Dr Rayson bounds back after illness, and Mr Ped Deardio gains a posting in Western Australia. Mr Doak plans transfer, Jo Earns reports a death at Lewisham Hospital, Sister Mary Luigi of Sydney University is remembered for church service.
In Rushes Creek area a man named Richard Inhaatt accuses a defendant of stealing wool from his property. The defense admits obtaining wool from a paddock near Manila and asserts prior ownership. The court examines the case noting travel and character, with the defendant previously honorable service and the matter dismissed after testimony.
Local business reports a confusion over orders tied to a fortum bean and a Maying event. Officials say shipments and pricing remain unsettled as customers await clarification.
The piece notes apathy among voters risking government stability as redistribution of seats is debated. It cites opposition from the Country Party and figures such as Latour against government plans, stressing careful handling to avoid harming the current administration.
The Shire of Mandowa cycling event listing shows winners in jumps, sprints, and relay races. Participants include J Doak, J Blair, and Rayson with events in 880 yards and 440 yards, plus relay and high jump. ball team lineups to be announced later.
In New South Wales probate jurisdiction a will of Robert John Greer late of Manilla NSW farm deceased will be probated after fourteen days. Margaret Ann Greer and Henry Stoddart are executors with John Gibbons named, who has died. All creditors are notified to lodge claims with John D Kennedy & Sons, 9 Harris for Applicants Abbott Castlereagh Street Sydney.
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