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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
2
In Manilla August 13 1937 a council statement criticizes claims of inaction on unemployment. It cites prior public works spending totaling over 650000 and urges government-backed employment through road construction from Bungendore Spur to improve access and stimulate the local district.
The Manilla Graziers' Association branch held its monthly meeting on a Saturday. President GS. Re Park presided with members including Sir WB Pairlie Cunninghame, A. McDonald, C. B. Dawe, A. V. Dawe, G. Moore, J. Glover, and others. They commended the annual dinner concept, reported fencing on Mandowa bridge, approved Kennedy’s appointment to the Closer Settlement Board, discussed a Mutual Cooperative financing scheme, and noted election plans and rollovers for Federal honors.
Weekend rifle range events drew large crowds with nine participants Saturday and a similar number Sunday. A. Pavy scored a possible at 600 yards, first ever in the season. Don Bowman showed strong form in the second 600 yard stage, while Sutherland led the first stage and McKenzie topped the second. Prize hunters include the NRA Medal, Mackenzie Trophy, Mennedy Trophy, Keanna Trophy, Grady Trophy. Next Sunday Massilla visits for a challenge. future routes include 700 yards. Handicaps list competitors like C Laryon, Simmons, McKenzie, Green, Payy, Bowman, and North.
The article argues for constructing deviations on Hulls Creek road to remove creek crossings and improve transport to market. It laments flood-induced damage at Watsons Creek road and New Mexico rains washing farmland into the Namoi River, urging government focus on national infrastructure over scenic roads.
A local post office improvement will increase Namoi River mail service from twice to three times weekly starting August 16. The announcement comes from Mr. W Thompson M ELR, following notice from the Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs approving the increased frequency for the Manilla Retreat mail.
The upcoming Sunday golf stroke competition features second qualifier rounds for the championships with matches including Draw versus Ridgewell, Miller versus Molly y CoN, and others. Last week V B Byrne won with a near 80 score while Gannon and Chapman posted notable scores. the Smith Cups final scores and the annual RS Teague cup arrangements were also noted.
The Tamworth Bowling Cub announce a friendly match at Manilla next Sunday August 14. Entries for the district championships are requested by Thursday August 19. Selected Mat i players will represent Mat i against Ginmedal on Sunday August 13 at 10 a.m. on the courts.
The district lists church services for Anglican, Methodist, and Presbyterian groups in Manilla and surrounding areas with Sunday and evening schedules. A note reports Rev. A Battersby, Rev. C Moore, and others, plus a transfer of an inspector from the North to the South and a local business premises expansion by Noel Simpson.
Municipal of Manilla tenders invited for supply of subenquiries by rail F.O.R Manilla yard screening. Tenders to be deposited by 12 noon Saturday 28 August 1937 at the Town Clerk office. W. Fillsell. Manilla. 12/8/1
Palais Theatre Manilla presents a schedule with Saturday and Monday performances starring Bobby Breen in Rainbow on the River and Wed and Thurs showings of The Death by Own Action Club with Robt Montgomery and Rosalind Russell. Also William Powell and Jean Harlow in Libelled Lady and The Plot Thickens with James Gleason and Zasa Pitts.
Wool and Skin Buyers of Lower Street Tamworth invite inspection and orders for quality wool. They offer daytime and evening contact via phone 626 and 13 for quotes on batteries and related items. Clifton’s quoted as a source for battery purchases with competitive prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
Shire of Manilla invites tenders to supply and deliver 405 cubic yards of screenings for stock-piles near Manilla Railway Station and rail transport of screenings. Tenders due 12 Noon Saturday August 28 1987. Specifications available at Shire Office Manilla Department of Main Roads Tamworth Sydney. Returns to undersigned with tender deposit.
Opticians Webster, McDonald and Co visit Manilla on Saturday September 4. The firm offers examinations at the Royal Hotel from 10 to 5 with branches at Castlereagh Street Sydney Brisbane Street Tamworth and Lismore.
A motion led by Mr. Whingham to seek aid from the Country Traders’ Association to close business hours was discussed. The record notes that hours previously observed were not satisfactory and action awaited.
Methodists announce Spring Fair events with needlework crafts and children's schoolwork displays on Saturday August 21. Entries for needlework must be submitted by 6 p.m. Friday August 20, with cooking and flower entries also accepted.
At a recent meeting of the Municipal Council the service and building issue were discussed. Mr C F Hayware was tasked to investigate the service to improve lighting quality for the new church project.
About 13 000 sheep were sold under the hammer on the 6th with strong attendance of external buyers for North Western lines arriving by special trains. The yard offered early shorn, well conditioned sheep with notable lots including 32/6 to 29s per head, fat wethers, Corriedale cross lambs, and early fat lines from North Western consignments.
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