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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
2
Our representative visits Manila regularly making it possible to obtain optical service equal to that at our Sydney office. Fees are very moderate. Watch for an announcement of visit dates and to make an appointment.
The program features multiple boxing bouts including D O Sullivan y Hunt and D Haydon v L Carmichael amid a Tamworth strongman display by Mr Bryant. A shop window board of spikes will be shown with Bryant lying on an anvil as hammers strike it. Booking is heavy and patrons are urged to arrive early to secure seats.
Northern Ingress to yard 16,500 head for W J Byrnes special sale on Wednesday 14th including high class ewes from Rivetina district and consignments such as Joneswood rams Border Leicester ewes merino ewes fattening age wethers and young woolgrowers with full particulars in this issue.
J Byrnes next special cattle sale set for Saturday the 17th at Manilla. Most of the yarding will be consigned locally Fusmeys and graziers and will include about 200 prime fat cattle. More entries are being received and quality and condition promise an excellent turnout.
A recent hail storm struck 30 acres of wheat belonging to Messrs. F W Bowman and Sons at Red Hill, leveling all stalks though insured. Festivities are planned for the Mulls Creek B C dance tonight. Frank Chaffey will mark his 25th year in Parliament on the 20th.
Mrs Anna Maria Brady died at Manilla on Sunday aged 72. Born in County Clare Ireland she came to Australia 40 years ago and married Patrick A Brady in 1900 at Happy Valley Keepit. She leaves three sons and two daughters and many relatives. funeral at Manilla cemetery was conducted by Rev L J O'Reilly.
The funeral of the late Mayor Ald Bowerman of Manilla was held Wednesday morning at the Methodist Church with Rev G Judd leading a service praising a life devoted to others. Over 100 cars accompanied the coffin to the graveside where a Boy Scout guard stood watch and Masonic and Odd Fellows members paid respects. A municipal council adjourned after tributes from Ald J Coates and Ald J N Kennedy, while Rev Pather O Reilly praised the mayor’s courtesy and zeal for the community.
The death of Fredeviel Swan aged 84 at Manilla District Hospital is reported. Swan, born in Colmar Sweden, had come to Australia years ago and roamed the district with friend Mr Bog. He was a longstanding pensioner and cricket enthusiast in Manilla.
A partially legible item lists DENGATE’S as the place to shop for household goods including crockery blinds fans and refrigerators. It reports a good Wednesday attendance at the green where local club activities and bowling results are noted with matches won and players named. Subscriptions remain due with reminders issued to members.
The Holy Catholic Church and Methodist congregations list service times at Manilla Hall's Creek Somerton Upper Manilla and Namoi River with Holy Communion and evening hymns. Presbyterian and Barraba also schedule morning and evening services. Rev. Judd Jago and Rev. McDonald lead. The Commonwealth Oil Industry Committee notes believed oil beds in Lakes Entrance district Victoria.
Municipality of Manilla issues notice for an extraordinary election on December 24 1938 to fill the vacancy from the death of ex Alderman RE Bowman. Nomination day is December 16 1938 with forms at Council Chambers Stratford Street Manilla. Returned officer W Filsell announces details and requests nominations by 5 pm December 14 1938.
A local notice highlights a big selection of toys at Dengate's Palais Theatre with affordable prices. The item promotes shopping at the venue and appeals to value conscious shoppers looking for seasonal toy deals.
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