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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
2
The Commonwealth Gazette dated December 3 records a spelling change for a subdivision in Manila. The original name Upper Names is changed to Win fold. Also noting Roberts Bros offering suits with best 84/ and others from 63/ as a measure.
Through the agency of Mr Jd Byrnes Mr C W Coote has disposed of 60 Lincoln Rama to Relevue Station Roma Queensland and these were trucked at Manilla today. Books make excellent gifts prepared from Scotts.
Weather uncertainty forces the Euchre Party and Dance to be rescheduled for Friday next December 11. First prizes remain Xmas hams at the same price of 2 shillings. Roberts Bros. advertises boys coats blazers long flannel trousers and gifts at the Kimas Gift House.
A column urges voters to note polling places for the December 19 Senate and House election with a reminder that voting is compulsory under the Electoral Act and penalties of two pounds may apply for noncompliance. The notice mentions shop items and holiday goods at Roberts Bros. including a Cosy Set and English china ware.
Rainy polling in Tamworth Barrraba and Moree areas saw ALP nominees defeated or narrowly trailing. Key outcomes include Ald. J Coates and J D Kennedy leading in Tamworth, anti-Labor shifts in Barraba and Gunnedah, and Inverell president A P O'Connor losing. Liverpool Plains and Bingara local races also altered control.
The ballot for Mandowa Shire C Riding closed on Saturday with G. White receiving 169 votes and FE G. Ratliff 124 votes. G. White and FE G. Ratliff were elected. council unchanged with Crs E O Bowman, G E Bowman, F E Norwood, M Park, E Ratliff, and Q A White. First council meeting scheduled December 1. Also notes Xmas promotions from Roberts Bros. The Xmas Gift House sale continues.
Our scribe visited Messrs Roberta Bros and saw a vast Xmas range across every department. Toys clothing and gifts fill shelves from dolls to wood blocks and mechanical toys while fancy and jewellery departments display clocks china diamond rings and wrist watches. The firm invites fair treatment and confidence in Manilla shoppers with extensive gift ideas and card stationery selections.
William Singleton Jnr pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour and was fined £2 and bound over for 12 months good behaviour by Mr A R McLeod JP at Manilla Police Court. Bead necklets crystal and pearl necklets with drops advertised for Christmas gift at Roberts Bros the Xmas Gift House.
The filing period ended on Saturday with Mr V. Thompson M.H.B. facing opposition from Mr A Campbell an independent candidate from Uralla.
The return match in Sydney yesterday saw Don Bradman dominate for 219 after starting at two runs for one wicket. NSW closed eight down for 446 with McCabe 98 and Hird 101 among others, while South Africa’s Christy 27 Curnow 19 not out 48 remained, and rain halted play.
Wet weather did not deter a large crowd as Mr V Thompson MHE spoke at the Palais Theatre on Monday night. The mayor presided and at the end Thompson received a hearty vote of thanks.
Mrs Swain and Mrs Watts died on the same day at their Nundle homes. The deceased was a daughter of Alfred Swain, a devoted wife and mother. Ernest Swain of Willow Tree is a brother and Mrs Jim Watts of Newcastle a sister. The couple had lived at Swan Hilda on Wongo Creek since 1896. Funeral was in the Church of England cemetery section, Rev T Hunter-Barratt read the service, and a long cortege accompanied the remains.
The Bishop of the Diocese confirmed forty five candidates at Holy ity Church on Monday night after twelve weeks of instruction. Addresses cited Acts twelve to seventeen and John six fifty one to fifty nine, urging a faithful Christian life. Newly confirmed to take their first Communion next Sunday. shop ads follow.
Rain disrupted harvesting over Friday to Monday with 130 points collected by press time. Wheat supplies at Manilla station show 85 000 bags received, 75 000 despatched by rail, 23 000 more last week, 7 000 sent from Upper Manilla and about 10 000 stacked on sidings. Wheat price in town at 2/94. Roberta Bros Xmas Gift House promotes Milanese garments and other wares. Federal election notice signed by A R Metied? Arthur Street Manilla.
Notice notes a candidate expected to leave to take charge of either Lismore or West Maitland School after the Christmas break. Also lists classified ads: WANTED small hand chaff cutter ring 244 and WANTED three ponies suitable children must be quiet apply this office.
Palais Theatre announces Monday December 14 events by C W A Younger Set with tickets two shillings and children half price. Dancing until midnight, M Veness organising secretary.
Walter Arthur Fil Sell proclaims the poll results for the Manilla municipality election held Saturday December 1991. Councillors Ratliff and White declared elected for the Manilla division with polling places listed. various polling guidance and a local bakery business notice by H W Henderson accompany the document.
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