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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
2
Wheat totals rise as 64 273 bags arrive into the silo through Saturday with 27 773 dispatched leaving 56 498 in silo last Saturday. A balance of 30 453 bags remains. Season totals in silo and stack reach 11 614 bags received. Last week 28 470 went into stack and 14 24 into silo. Another 4 135 bags moved to stack on Monday. Silo reopening slated for Wednesday.
Red Cross Boviety reports further results from the competition connected with the above annual event. Prizes and material donated by C Mackenzie and Sous Pix ta were allocated. Winners include No GC My CG and Hayward. Drawn by Mrs W Shwehan. Proceeds now total £107 4 3.
A wartime appeal notes a number of members of the Citizens Association have not replied regarding contributing a sum to the Prisoners of War Fund. Some have expressed willingness to cooperate, while others have yet to respond, with the matter awaiting final distribution and the chairman Mr G S R to be contacted.
Bigs Cattle Bale held on Thursday last drew buyers from all parts of the North. About 1,700 head sold under the hammer at over £7 per head. Some cattle were the best seen in Manian sale yards for a long time. Mrs. C. Scott sent the secretary with Mrs. W. Bissell, the measurer of the ghreh at England Continental Weld on Saturday.
Wheatgrowers union leader Mr Tilson addressed Manilla meeting urging farmer control of silos, formation of cooperative handling and direct marketing to cut middlemen, criticizing silo managers and vested interests. He urged local representation by farmers at silos and Canberra talks, noting war impact on wheat movement and storages.
Donald Christopher McDonald died at Tamworth Base Hospital on November 18 at age 56. Son of the late Ally McDonald and Mrs. McDonald of Sumnerville near Uralla, he moved to Manilla district about 60 years ago and ran a property with brothers before acquiring Bunger Dove from the late Thomas McDonald. He married Ruby A Harrison of Penrith. survived by son Errol Charles and daughters Elizabeth Joy and Marjory Jr, with brothers Alan George Alex John and Colin and sisters Mrs J B L Alder Mrs Win Massie and Mrs A Deverell, one sister Mrs W A Sain predeceased him. The late Mr McDonald had been ill for about three years and underwent Sydney specialist treatment without success. The funeral left the Presbyterian Church in Manilla with Rev H McDonald officiating.
Local residents recounted a troublesome incident with a snake along a road and a disrupted transport scene. The meeting focused on wheat handling at the silo, with farmers objecting to foreign matter and dockage rules. Premium hard wheat and alleged racketeering by millers were debated, noting past premiums and current reductions.
A propagandist sheet titled Just parse and think circulates in town denying imprint authority and listing alleged municipal taxation provisions. It alleges water and electric charges and maintenance costs for the Fire Brigade, roads, and town services with figures, while a council clerk is cited as a source for public information.
Manilla’s municipal election produced a record turnout with about 570 votes. The Returning Officer and poll workers faced a long night as twelve candidates contested the council seats and a new mayor will be chosen. The article notes health and public work issues, including a costly water weir project and fly control measures.
A fragmented local notices page lists social events at K.C. Church and Memorial Hall on December 14 and 20, including Xmas puddings and donations, plus a Women’s Radio Club gathering and a return journey booking. Also advertised are livestock and workshop ads, a rabbit for sale, and thanks from Mr J A Tiber family for condolences with thanks to hospital staff and clergymen.
Declaration of poll results lists seven Aldermen elected by ward tally in Manilla for the ensuing triennial term. Names include George Frederick Grill, William Frederick Gannon, Alfredo Camersay, Charles Oscar Ghys, Charles Albert Marsden, Leo Gerard Walker, Jack Colt, with clerk and returning officer details.
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