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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1934
Page
2
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary plans a Soup Day for Manilla District Hospital next Saturday with a depot at Cliftons Ltd and volunteers present all day. Donations of soap and related items are welcomed to aid the hospital.
Black Gat Ball on Tuesday September 4 at Memorial Hall raises funds for Tamworth district Mabuknee. Fancy costumes expected with entertainment planned and participation from many local groups.
Rev M Mitchell delivers a Sunday evening narrative at the Presbyterian Church on the life and work of Jonathan Edwards Wm Me Cullock and David Brainerd. An attentive audience heard Mr Mitchell's talk and praised his portrayal of early revivalist themes and sanctified ideals.
For all political articles in this issue responsibility is taken in accordance with the Federal Election laws by A. R. McLeod, Arthur street, Manilla.
Bradman and Ponsford built a world beating partnership of 451 for Australia as the fifth test at The Oval opened. Bradman scored 244 and Ponsford 206 as Australia totalled 701 for two before tea, the day’s top score and a new test record for runs in a day. England changes and perfect conditions framed a high scoring start with Woolley, Sutcliffe, and Clarke noted among bowlers.
The Hon D R Hall former Attorney General of New South Wales visits Manilla on Monday. Hall recalls his rise from Agent General to Attorney General and his 1910 Liverpool Plains entry amid a note on the New Site movement and a tale of Parliament power and civic penalties.
In a mixed handicap tennis event the final results list several players including M. Bowman, Watts, O Neill, and Hartley with scores shown. The Wednesday competition draw is set to be played tomorrow and the remaining third round draw will be published Friday, with matches including Adies against Elliott and Methodist against Catholic teams.
A Werrit Creek tournament saw a local club party travel Sunday for the annual event with no one achieving a win but all enjoying the day. The Roberts trophy second round draw lists many local ladies paired for the handicap event. A Mayfair style evening at Mrs Cecil Pittman’s home celebrated Miss Cecile Hall’s Newcastle visit with dancing and toasts. Dr Earle Pate recalled the Memorial Hall’s founding stone, while humorous remarks from Dr Page and a police quip added local colour to the weekend.
A meeting appointed Mears A EK to oversee a concrete bridge on Mamilig Street near the railway and Mr W Venom as valu er. The wool auction in Bris bane opened Monday with a large offering around 50 and prices moving from ninepence to one shilling threepence per pound amid fluctuating bids.
Owing to pressure of space reports of speeches by Mr. J. M. O Connor labor candidate for New England and Mr. P. L. Cantwell U A P candidate have been held over till next issue.
A notice lists events and sports: a Manilla branch vesting at Mechanic’s Institute on Saturday 3 pm, September 4 talks by Senator Hardy at 3 pm, Ambulance Ball September 4, P and U Ball September 18, Returned Soldiers Gymkhana Football October 24, Byrnes Shield team named for August 26 with players listed and training on Thursday at 7 30 pm, All Blacks beat Australian Rugby Union 11 to 6 at Brisbane.
Campaign notice announces Senator Chas Hasdt will speak at Memorial Hall Manilla on Tuesday September 4 at 3 p.m. D Kennedy of Manilla Street Manilla lists event details.
A community notice lists a dance and Buckie Party at Pratt Hall on August 26 to raise funds for the Tamworth and District Ambulance. Organisers include A Bowman and E Final Est, with tickets at Ls. Tickets for a Rushes event on September 8 are also noted. A separate job ad seeks a lady helper or supervising correspondence in the Manilla district.
A terse report notes a contest labeled Adutte against children with a 1 shilling stake. Details are sparse, but the arrangement implies a small prize and a local event.
SUTHERLAND offers up-to-date plant and guarantees first class work for gulleted saws and blades. Saw spindles and benches are made to order at Rowan street Manilla.
Public information lists the resident names eligible for the electoral roll for the forthcoming term. Exhibitions run August 15 to 20 at Council Chambers Strafford Court House and Court Street Manilla. Objections and entries must be filed by August 6 1934 with the Town Clerk W Filse l at Council Chambers during office hours.
Government notice from West Tamworth Public Works Department invites quotations from Mesid eot Engineer for second hand buildings tanks and timber at Connor's Creek Dam near Barraba. Quotes due August 27 1934 at Barraba and Manilla Council Chambers and West Tamworth Public Works. Roosback Resident Engineer.
F Jackson announces purchase of all wool chips and related fibers in any quantity for cash based on current Manila market prices. Denies any connection with other buyers in the district and references the "White Way" ring Manila.
Manager ELL Betta A J Hunt reserves at Manilla 1501 for Wednesday and matinee plus evening showing. Sally Eilers and Zasu Pitts star in 3 On A Horeymo or similar. Also on Saturday only a matinee and night with Tom Walls in Just Arith and George Brent in From Headquarters.
Manilla beat Werris Creek 16 to 4 at Bun Hearing oval in a hard fought match. Manilla started strong with swift passing and a try by Morgan, Costelloe added a second penalty and White kicked the conversion. Werris Creek pressed late, but Manilla held on despite penalties and a late surge, with Hickey adding a goal for the visitors in the stormy Sydney day.
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