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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1937
Page
2
Rain began at noon over Manilla district with heavy downpour and thunder. They report rain across Manilla points including Upper Manilla and Corella with Baldwin, Corella 16, noted in the scene.
The Manilla sheep sale is scheduled for Wednesday September 1, with early notes promising attractive lots. A rainstorm incident near the Post Office corner caused minor damage to two cars, one driven by a county officer and the other by a well known local businessman, both ending near the Bank of NSW.
The Memorial Hall event drew a large crowd for a lively evening of dancing and debutante presentations. Debutantes Peggy Baldwin Doreen ONeill Davis Mary Henry Daisy Scanlon Elsie Wearley Mary Marr and Golistaine Veness wore white gowns with pink bouquets. Reverend Father Mahoney of Barraba stood in for the Bishop, presiding over a dignified ceremony and the debutante waltz. The ball, organized by Mrs J Kearns and team, raised funds for the R G Church in Manilla and finished with a lavish poultry supper and decorated tables.
At Manduwa Shire Gotimgil, a meeting reported several trees ringbarked on the Pill leyene road near the Baggabri junction on Mr W Abberfield's property. The council condemned the act, warning proprietors they may face prosecution and vowing strong disapproval of such practices. Further notes cited young trees mangled along Barraba and Timworth roads, likely by stock drivers, with the President calling it a shame.
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On Tuesday the Minister for Agriculture Mr Mani gave notice of intent to move for leave to bring in a bill Sanctioning the construction of a dam across the Namoi at Keepit and a diversion weir on the Namoi River near Borrambri. The report notes a clerical omission of Mrs C Toner from the earlier list and lists Mrs Tinner and Miss V Carroll as golf judges and a special cook.
Mrs. Adam and Mrs. EB. Coote led a devoted group to serve a fine supper. North's orchestra provided delightful music while various church members filled posts. The hall featured greenery canopies and pink streamers creating a festive atmosphere.
Mandowa Shire Council held its ordinary meeting on Saturday with President M Park presiding. The board discussed Moonawanding crossing approval, a bypass at 20 mile Mani N2 Bendemess road, water runoff onto a property, unemployment relief, Benevolent Society funds, and permission to sell drinks at Armistice Day events. They debated a low level Namoi River bridge at Manilla, Winfold Taronga road repairs, outstanding rates, and set the next meeting for Rome.
The Bowling Club held a singles tournament with matches including Kennedy versus Hayward in the semi finals and Swain in the final. Rink results listed Stoddart Rayson Blanch 11 Riddle Coulton Dim mock 18 Thomas Hayward Rayson Swain 21 Coupland Bryan Riddle Podmore 18. Riddle, an Inverell bowler, visited Manilla and praised local rinks. A Bartaba Club visit is planned for September with three rinks expected to travel. full details to appear in the Express.
In the A Grade Championship Alan Watts and R. Cochan defeated A. J. Watts and J. ONeill 6-2 9-7 6-4 to claim the cup, while M. Hartley and N. Marsh defended the B Grade title defeating Flett and G. Nemenson 6-1 4-6 6-2. Also notes Mr and Mrs Jan Brady report a fine trip from Manila to England with plans to return to Australia by September end.
A Manilla sheep sale is planned for Wednesday next, September first, with local buyers and farmers urged to attend. The notice reiterates the event date and location, emphasizing community participation in the market.
The Holy Catholic Church (Anglican) lists services for Trinity XIV in Manila on August 29 at 7:00 p m including Masses and prayers. Community members are urged to attend and participate in the liturgy.
Manilla services at 11 am and 7.30 pm at the Presbyterian Ghuveh and Methodist Church. Barraba holds 11 am and 7.30 pm with Rev. H McDonald. Visitor notices mention Mr. Erol Adauir of Walgett Sister Campbell Manly and Nise McNamara Corinda evading Tuesday B C Ball attendance.
Fragmentary district items report Wool buyers McLennan and Condren seeking inspection clips, Reverend Sydney on holiday leave, Mrs. Hirschberg involved in a court note, and £11 netted at a Methodist event. Other items mention Dr Rayson returning home from hospital, school holidays beginning, Bowley suspended by his club, and a Goondiwindi case involving Ernest Havas.
Wire report shows homebuyers stock sales with 17316 sheep and lambs in fair trade condition. Prices: wethers 44/-. ewes 29/3. lambs 37/3. lambs 37/3. Cattle yarded 3816, prime bullocks and vealers 10/2 to 15/-, cows £10 6d, vealers firm, sellers £9 10s 0d.
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