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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1932
Page
2
A brief cloze-style note dated September 6, 1933 mentions Floral Satteen weaving production at an unidentified facility. The terse item cites a plant or workshop and hints at economic activity in textiles. No additional names or locations are provided.
The Farmers and Settlers Association president warns Australia faces a grave rural crisis unless tariff reductions and exchange rate adjustments are pursued. He highlights United Kingdom meat contracts, 10 percent cuts in railway freights for wool and livestock, and £600,000 in farm reproductive loans as signs of cautious hope amid mounting economic strain.
The show progresses with fencing nearing completion and ground work improving facilities. Donations of sawn timber and timber for cattle yards boost infrastructure while council planting adds trees. Tenders for the show pavilion open midday the 20th. Early donors include R. H. Hudeo and G. Stuart Park. The Wheat Competition promises good prizes and winners may reach the Royal Agricultural Society. Chook ranks grow and a robust fowl section is planned by the committee. Captain Chaffey’s advice urged for all exhibitors.
Wool receipt starts at Manilla Railway Station as P V Carter of Rangari shorn flock's 128 head average 201 pounds of wool per sheep. Carter's prize ram, winning at Manilla and Sydney shows, yielded 28 pounds of wool.
The Manilla water supply project has started with engineer in charge Mr Botham arriving with a clerk to organize preparations. Five men began on screening and storing sand with more taken on this morning. full operation expected soon with up to 50 workers. An advertisement for cartage tenders for 700 tons of material appears in today’s issue. Office arrangements are set at the Council Chambers. Show meeting on Saturday. In local news, Mr Ambrone Blanch of Carlwoorie Manilla District Hospital is hospitalized with pneumonia. The death of Mr Anton Alder May of the municipality is recorded. he was a horticulturist known to Manilla. On Thursday night a Dramatic Recital, The Passion Play of Obrammergan, will be performed at the Methodist Church Manilla by Rev S Varcoe Cocks. Mr Cocks is praised for presence, vocal ability and dramatic sense. About 1000 head of Australian cattle weekly. These three factors provide welcome news to primary producers, yet only part of the burden to be lifted to save rural industries from destruction.
In a windy Tamworth Manilla match, Tamworth won the Scribner Cup 5 to 2 led by Reginald Wav y Tance and C N Scott with strong wins. The day featured hotly contested foursomes and best ball rounds with players like Jimmie Stagg and Ivan George delivering notable margins despite tough conditions.
A special meeting discussed Manilla Water labour plans with local preference for unemployed, limited workers, and 60 workmen at once. Members urged priority for locals, raised concerns over 680 enrolled, and Tamworth match results cited amid wider debate on employment and Council action.
A brief notes a Methodist fair with additions including Soutien 1 and flower displays. Event details are sparse with unclear percentages and itemized entries.
Public notice under Ordinance No 14 and L G Act announces the supplement list of electors available for inspection August 8 to 28, 1982 at Council Chambers. Objections and claims may be filed by August 24, 1932, with town clerk in Manilla. Also shows event listings and a balance sheet for a Euchre party benefiting Ashley Blevin, detailing expenses income and net balance.
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