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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1938
Page
2
An optical service advertises an annual package in Manila with a Sydney visit by a highly qualified optometrist. Fees are described as affordable and appointments can be made through notices in this paper.
A period of rapid air movement expansion is noted as regular mail service between England and Australia becomes triweekly with nine day delivery. The council discusses promoting aerodromes and joint municipal effort to advance air mail infrastructure across towns and centers.
In the Legislative Assembly Capt Chaffey asked when Mr Brewster chief constructing engineer of the Water Conservation and Navigation Commission would return to the State and who would start Keep it Dam work Major Reid replied Brewster is expected to return in November and hence no firm start date can be given until his dam construction report is submitted to the Government.
England defeated Australia by an innings and 57 runs in the fifth test. Australia were 201 and 193 as Brown made 69 and 15, Badcock 0 and 9, McCabe 14 and 2, Th 42 and 10, Barnes 41 and 33, nett 2 and 49. Bradman broke a bone in his foot and could not bat, while Fingleton was also unable to bat.
The Manilla district enjoys a sound hospital, growing parks grants, and potential future wireless and sewerage developments. Shearing begins, schools recess, and teachers take well earned holidays while locals debate aero dromes and a new pavilion park. A Queensland baby born weighs twenty cannonves.
Mr. D. M. Mackenzie and Mor. Adam Nixon Nave returned home following a pleasant sea voyage to Non Men. Ms WS. Mare onzie and Dr. Arthur Mackenzie also joined. The trip aided Mr. Mackenzie’s health as he resumes business duties. Town residents welcomed his return to normal health and work. Miss Kable completed a Fortnight visit to Sydney and came home. Reverends H. McDonald A. Battersby and GT Juda heard Dr. Stanley Jones speak at Arndale town hall. Mr. Jack Clark of the Royal Hotel stall was discharged from hospital after a severe illness. Rinn visited Manila and received warm receptions.
Authorities report cancellation of the northern town leg of the Tudian hockey team tour after visitors objected to four matches in one week. Two thousand spectators watched Moree defeat Bogenbii for the Spicer Cup on Sunday, with Moree claiming the revival title.
Manilla District Hospital plans a maternity ward and extensions costing about £4000. Hospital President H V Dowe credited donor A Salman with £800, while villagers and government would supply the balance. Tenders may be called soon as the fundraising continues despite drought concerns.
Manilla Hospital Board re elected all officers for the next year at the monthly meeting after the annual gathering held Saturday Inst. President Hf V Dowe and vice president G L Bowman were renamed with A C Veness as honorary treasurer. Finance reports show monthly receipts of £121 16 0 and a working balance of £339 6 9 after payments. Patients total 72 for July with 20 remaining, daily average 16.8 and outdoor patients 9. Sub committees were disappointed. a subsidy cheque of £120 arrived from Hospitals Commission along with plans for new nurses quarters. An Electrolux floor polisher was approved with half funding from Women’s Auxiliary and Hospitals Commission. Representatives discussed ambulances and public health policy.
A rain delay stopped play in a bowls match between the President and Secretary’s teams on Wednesday. The NSW Bowling Association announces a September tour for four ranks of members visiting Quivindi Waleha Armthale Glory Thnes Tavevell Moree Narrabvi Gunnedah Manilla Barraba Camworth and West Tamworth. Manilla hosts the tour on Friday September 23.
A Sydney Morning Herald letter from Inigo Jonas ten days ago predicted substantial rain across the Sydney region followed by statewide showers after August. The forecast, asserting rains in September, has not yet matched reality, with current weather diverging from that claim.
The church notices announce diverse services across Anglican and Methodist communities including Holy Communion Evensong and morning worship at Anrush Rushes Creek Sowerton and Upper Manilla with Rev A Buttersby Rev H S Dean and others. Additional entries show Manilla New Mexico Wongo Creek and Presbyterian services led by Rev H McDonald BA with a home mission deputation.
The Wongo Creek branch of the CWA organizes a Baby Show in Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon with entries received from 1 to 2 30 pm. Prizes will be awarded in four age classes and admission includes an afternoon tea. Fleetwood Smith and OReilly Wade feature in recent test match notes with lengthy overs.
The Won Minister for Works and Local Government B S Spodner MA announced the official opening of a new low level bridge on Friday November 4. He noted the initial August 19 date was unsuitable due to river flooding delaying approach completion and the Mandowa Shire Council meeting.
Capt Chaffey reelected to the Royal Agricultural Society Council as Manilla Diggers prepare to host the ALP Open championship on Sumday at Manilla links. The trophy features a steel helmet from France mounted on silver and walnut, crowned by an Australian coat of arms, with silver inscriptions for winners.
The Manilla sheep sale saw about 5 percent of 8 000 head sold as buyers competed for X bred and Merino stock. Top price was 20 shillings 6 pence for a pen of X bred yearlings, with other lots selling from 11 to 18 shillings per head. Yard was strong with strong demand from Guoneddah Rowgabri and Gravesend districts and next sale planned for September.
An April rain dash across the Manilla district boosts wheat crops nearing the flowering stage and pasture growth. Upper Manilla and Pillevene report over an inch with several stations listing high registrations, while eastern areas still await moisture. The note also mentions a Hi- Students' Picture Night event.
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