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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1936

Page

2

British meat trade hit by Australia Britain cattle export surge

Australian Queensland meat works push full year due to British and Australian meat trade pact. Bullock exports to Britain average about 800 killed daily with ships shipping carcasses. 700 lb bulls preferred for English trade. Australian Meat Board outlines favorable chilling and sale practices amid wool and Japan market stresses.

Australia Queensland Brisbane Townsville Britain Smithfield London Australian Meat Board

Relief Work Fate Hangs on Political Split

The cabinet delayed relief cuts for three months prompting a revolt within the United Australia Party. A party meeting with 28 members including five ministers backed a motion to postpone the decision until further works are in operation. The Country Party opposes relief work, threatening a rift or possible election appeal if the government cannot resolve the dispute. The public faces continued tension as leaders weigh a climb down or a broader split.

U.S U.ap United Australia Parlisiantary Country Party Himise Tne Adiain Thes Electuns Gowitry

Firemen and Scouts Dance Draws Four Hundred Attendees

The Memorial Hall hosted a Firemen and Scout dance on Saturday night with about 400 tickets sold mainly through Scout efforts led by Sgt Dek. Fire brigade members staffed doors and snack sales while Lardon's Orchestra provided music and Neill acted as MC. A pre dance procession by Scouts with a fire engine along Manilla Street impressed visitors including E.G. Bowlans and District missioner, as a welcome and awards followed, including Police Essay Competition prizes and badges presentations.

Sgt Dek Lardon Orchesters Neill Fire Brigade Manilla Street G. T. Bowlans Casy Seerey Polieworth Down Atu Rey Cottrell Tamworth J. Bower Astrong Man Dick Fsm Bailey Manillis Patvieis Glover Tspertor Seopey Hadlges Troyea Downeham Rew Das M Wale Patrot Manilla K. Dick Manilla Trang Hayward ASM Fording Jan Aditird Tee

Manilla Show Progress at July Committee Meeting

President Mr Byrnes chaired the Warialda show committee meeting with many members present. Aware of finances, membership drive, prize funds, and judge exchanges for Field Wheat, the group discussed gate leaks, donations, and plans to raise funds to support the 1947 show.

W. Ed. Byrnes Messrs. Tos Bell GB. Bowmaa TG. Bowman W. A. Boman A. A. Brown John Coote C. W. Coote A. G. Cameron A. G. Doring CB. Dowe H. V. Dowe L. Frank A. L. Fletcher A. F. Hayward Heywood G. B. M. Holt A. F Hall N. P. Hayne J. E. Jones W_ Molloy D. M. Mackenzie A. McDonald E. Nixon E. Park C. M. Podmore T. W. V. Roberts R. A. Roberts N. Stafford A. C. Veness G. Wilshire Ed. Nixon Mark Reynolds Gunnedah O'Reilly Jones C. B. Dowe J. Paterson Mr. Dowe Ma. Byrnes Me. H. VY. Dowe

British meat trade boosts cattle industry and prices

The text notes Britain has reshaped the meat trade, likely raising cattle demand and firming prices across Australia. It claims Queensland’s meat works are largely American owned, with new canning works and by product associations expanding the industry, plus a large sheep sale today.

Britain Australia Japan Argentina

New Committeeman Welcomed at Shine Committee Meet

In a warm welcome, J. R. E. B. Jones succeeds L. Allnatt as a Shine Committee member. He thanked the president and nominator, promised to work for the show’s welfare, and noted his vote supporters. The note mentions Mormon sports at New Mexico on September 2.

Shine Committee J. R. E B. Jones 17. L. Allnatt Mormon Sports New Mexicnn

Mandowa Hire Council Meeting Notes and Local Matters

The Mandowwa Shire Council, led by Shire President Dr G E B Bowman, met Saturday with Urs M Park E Heywood E A T Bowman AG S Park and G A White present. They discussed Federal Aid Roads Agreement changes, potential state share increases, cattle yards site changes, Poppy Day permissions, rabbit control, and support for Tamworth Moree celebrations for the 1938 State's birthday.

G. EB. Bowman Mandowwa Urs M. Park E. Heywood E. A. T. Bowman It. Park G. A. White M. ¥. Bruxner West Conference Commonwealth F. A. Chaffey W.C. Thompson Mile Cessnock Aberdare Central W. J. Byrnes Kirk A. E. Bell Manilla Tamworth Tamworth and Moree G. A White

Destruction of Fish Eating Birds Reported

The Manilla Anglers Association reports ongoing destruction of fish eating birds with over 100 birds shot this year and their leads paid at six pence each.

Manilla Anglers Association

Cloud of cotton and straw falls near Nivana Creek

Witness Mr. J Grone reports a dust cloud of straw with a white substance while passing Rushes Creek last week. A sample was sent to the office and appears to be cotton fiber. The fibers may have originated from Queensland rotton areas carried by a whirlwind, potentially settling in the Manilly district.

Nivana

Notable Visitors and Travel News From Manilla

Mr R H Hudson attends Hospital Board meeting using crutches after an accident. Mrs Gregory of Dunoon, visiting the Parsonage, returns home. Mr and Mrs J McDougall plan a fortnight holiday at Coraki on the North Coast. Mrs Paterson from Scotland tours Australia after visiting Canada and Palestine, staying with Mr Ewart at Wongo Creek. Monday brings boisterous gales in Manilla with no rain.

R. H. Hudson Coraké Paterson Australia Scotland Ewart Wongo Creek Methodist Young People's Club Canada Honolulu New Zealand Palestine The Barrier Reef

Manilla District Cricket AGM Scheduled for September Meeting

Manilla District Cricket Association sets annual general meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Mechanics Institute. Agenda includes election of officers and receipt of report and balance sheet. E Coates is Hon Secretary.

Trial Mechanics’ Institute Coates

Batteries quote from Cliftors sparks purchase plan

A local ad urges shoppers to obtain a quote from Cliftors before buying batteries. It promises competitive prices and satisfaction guaranteed, framing the purchase as a smart, value oriented decision.

Diggers Ball At Manilla Memorial Hall Aug 26 1936

The Diggers Club led by Mr. J. Coates hosts the Diggers Ball at Manilla Memorial Hall on Wednesday August 26 1936. Worth's orchestra will provide music and the dance program aims to please all dancers. Decorations promise novelty and the snipper is noted as memorable with a specially prepared floor in excellent condition. Ladies tickets cost 4d and gents 6d.

Manilla Memorial Hall J. Coates Worth

Manilla First Open Troup Scouts Progress and Leadership

The Manilla First Open Troup of Boy Scouts, in existence a little over five months, reports 39 members with growth expected. A August 15 meeting at Masonic Hall elected officers including President D McMillan and Vice Presidents J N Kennedy and A Veness. The group aims to expand support from the Manilla district and fund training, seek community help, and plan future meetings and equipment.

Manilla Masonic Hall Mra C. V. Veness J. G. Miller Lassman J. Turner Mesara D. McMillan C. Hurtum Dobbie G. A. Walmsley Set. Dick Messes D. M. Mackenae E. C. T. Bowman G. 8 R. Park Mr. D. McMillen Messrs J. N. Kennedy A. C. Veness Debbie G. E. Walmsley Mr. C. Hurrum JF. Kennedy OF. Hayy R. W. Dick Manila Aay

Golf Wednesday Starble ton competition at Hest

Wednesday's Golf for Starble ton features a wide set of matches in the Patron's Trophy qualifying round. The draw lists D. M. Mackenzie versus J. D, H. J. Mackennie versus Re. Chapman and others, with several women-paired clashes and Saturday lineups. Maurice Doughan, known as Automatic King, retained form after a Tamworth double on Saturday night following a Gunnedah success.

D. M. Mackenzie H. J. Mackennie Re. Chapman Dr. Waterhouse F. O'Neill D.C. Olevy W.F. Gannon Podmore Pittman W. Chapman 1. Coleman W. Pittman Sulman McTlrath Coleman J. Warner J. Podmore Hartley Lal Park Rowley Miss McGovern Hall Hayward Miss Donnelly Kearns Mrs. Podmore Miss Warner Miss Grantham C. Pittman Miss O'Brien Mr. McCarthy Miss Podmore Maurice Doughan Tamworth

Appreciation Note From Manilla Shopkeeper

A Manilla business owner thanks customers and school children for support during the School Corner business run. The owner passes the business to Mr. W. W. Doohan, with Mrs. R. ALG Car Drive and Basket Picnic planned on J. A. Byrnes property at Upper Manilla by the Manilla River, Sunday afternoon, August 30, with cars departing at 10:30 a.m.

Dilkusha Upper Manilla W. W. Doohan R. Alg J. A. Byrnes Upper Maunilla

Street Stall At Manilla Under Church Auspices

The Saturday street stall run by the B C Church saw prizes awarded for Fat sheep to Mr T Costelloe of Upper Manilla and Open to Mr C Reynolds, Cake to Mr T Costelloe, Jam to Mrs L Finkan. Mr M Doohan of Singleton visited Manilla to see his son W W Doolin who bought the School Corner Shop from Mrs Carolan. Doohan is known for bowls and is a club mate of A Giles who built the Manilla green.

B.C. Church F. O'Brien E. Doughan T. Costelloe Upper Manilla C.reynolds 1. Finkan M. Doohan Singleton W. W. Doolin

Manilla District Hospital tender for ward closed

Tendering for a new children's ward at Manilla District Hospital closed with the Public Works Department. J. G. Taylor’s bid of 666 pounds was the lowest. Mr. Taylor, the contractor currently building the Commonwealth Bank in Manilla, was in town today.

Manilla District Hospital Public Works Department J. G. Tayor Taylor Iw Ho Commonwealth Bank Manilla

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Stoddart & Hayward P.O. Box Dloddarl & Hayward Ltd Ohm D Kennedy Simpson J. EB. Simpson Ph.c H. J. Stephens Syd. Univ Chase W. x MLO Kooll Royal Fotel G.P.C Sydney Court House P. A. Newall A. Dobson Tamworth Road F Thanition Maree A.A. Veness Sabes Big Sheep Sale Dar Mandowa Hire Council Dexgate Anzac Ball Waterhouse Dengate Willys-Knight Satu Attunga P. K. Wood E. Allen E. Filsell Church of England McGrath Swan Manilla District Cricket Assn BOY Scouts Troup Doohan
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