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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented advertising page lists numerous gifts for men including handkerchiefs, lawn handkerchiefs, bordered handkerchiefs, fancy belts, Broadway ties, knitted ties, socks, shirts, and sports shirts with various prewar price points. The sale emphasizes affordable options for Father, brothers, or friends.
A.B. MeL argues the need for a town swimming area to cool hot summer nights. He cites council limits, funding, and suggests a citizens led project modeled on the Parents and Citizens Association to raise about £600 and teach swimming for self protection and town progress.
The Railway Department announces four cheap excursion trains to and from Sydney for the Christmas season. The service aims to ease peak traffic and offer country trips for city residents and holiday travel for families. Tickets start 16 December at single fare for the double journey with advance sales and a validity of 42 days.
The Manilla Municipal Handicap lists a long-winded field of horses and riders with numerous entrants and oddities. Trainers report brisk betting at current rates as public interest remains high in the municipal stakes and the standout rival Coroner retains favor.
A very pretty wedding solemnised at St Andrew's Australian Presbyterian Church on Saturday November 21. The bride Flora Mary Elen Harvey, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Harvey, wore a white duchess satin gown with pearls and carried a bouquet. she was given away by her brother R J Harvey of Armidale. The groom Richard James Johnston, eldest son of the late Mrs W J Johnston, of Glen Al Rushes Creek, served as best man. A reception for about 80 guests followed at North Manila. The couple left for Tamworth en route to Sydney for their honeymoon, travelling in a brown maroon dress suit.
A Friday night event, School Continental, drew many attendees with stalls for sweets, refreshments, dancing, hoopla, and confetti. Gate receipts totaled £14 18s 6d with extra takings for sweets, drinks, cooking, and games. overall receipts reached £66 2s 2d. Vendors and organizers across staff and pupils contributed, including the Manilla orchestra and local businesses. The event aimed to raise about £250 for the association.
The triennial aldermanic election for Manilla features seven council seats with fourteen nominees including Laurence Clifton and David Mitch. Polls open at 8 am in the Council Chambers and close at 7 pm with a progress count to follow between 8 and 9 pm. A separate booth at Sydney Town Hall serves Bellya electors.
A Sydney Daily editorial discusses the Manilla Municipal Council receiving a letter from a paper committee proposing a televised competition among Australian towns. The plan would select official competitors, with Smiths Newspapers Ltd funding travel and a £500 prize, and participants photographed in bathing costumes for a national event.
A Manilla hospital urges readers to spare a moment during Christmas 1985 to consider ill or lonely patients. The message invites kind deeds and suggests ideas like shared meals or small gifts to lift spirits and ease their thoughts.
The report notes a Wednesday match disrupted by strong winds and a short notice preventing full word to participants. Seven-man teams fired 500 yards while spectators faced a rough event and late arrangements for the Saturday meeting at Murkearis & Bons.
A Wednesday night explosion around 145 PM rocked the town denting the shop of Ted Annis. Fire brigades and Mackenzie Sons Ltd protected the scene as water and chemical extinguishers battled flames. Police interview set for Friday as investigations seek cause with T. Moffat and Watson involved and £250 worth goods destroyed.
Announcement from the Farmers and Settlers Association and MLA D. H. regarding seed wheat shortages in the North Western districts. Farmers urged to apply for seed quantity and variety, and to share supplier and price details. Association branches will assist in arranging seed and the Chamber of Commerce meeting set in Connell on the 8th for Christmas and New Year arrangements.
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