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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
2
Dr. Geo Bowman was re-elected president of Mandowa Shire Council for another term at a special meeting after ordinary business. The president's allowance was set at £40. He was nominated by Dr. M Park and supported by all Councillors. He thanked the council and staff and hosted a lunch at the Royal Hotel for officers and the Press.
The Tamworth business community faces criticism for centralising power and poaching on rivals in Quirindi and other towns. A planned chartered train for weekend visitors drew opposition, with locals insisting only genuine passengers be carried. A prior Duke visit Train from Manilla to Tamworth failed as Manilla residents boycotted, leaving Tamworth bearing the costs.
The District Hospital board meeting chaired by Mr G E Bowman notes income for the month at £127 7s 2d from subscriptions donations patient contributions and sundries, with total payments of £219 1s 10d and a credit balance of £309 13s 5d. Patient numbers and daily average are given, plus gifts, and the Improvement Committee outlines plans to fence and enclose new areas, gate, notice board, ramp, and remove an old store room with adjacent works and paint, with estimated costs around £25 10s and £16 10s. Further works on verandah roofing and internal painting are detailed with material costs.
Harvesting is well advanced with exceptional yields. Mr. Charlie Byrnes harvested an average of 43 bushels per acre on 40 acres, with many averages between 36 and 40 bushels. Some growers total over 4,000 bags as the season nears completion and silo storage climbs to 47,000 bags.
Mandowa Shire Council vows a firm stand against noxious weeds with two annual burr cycles. Immediate action underway to destroy burrs and other weeds on roads. Inspector Bell warns of large early and upcoming crops and urges council support to prosecute delinquent landowners.
Report of locusts moving across a wide 3 mile zone from Marathon to Wahronga with daily progress from Mr. Chick's and Mr. Newnham's properties toward Milliwindi and Carrol Gap. Damage minor but eggs laid in bare ground as the swarm advances. Also notes on hospital meeting attendance and local council matters.
The newly elected Mandowa Shire Council held its first meeting on Saturday with Dr G E Bowman as chair. Crs Park Heywood White and Bowman attended along with others. They discussed telephone staff at Manila, road ramps, saffron thistle issues, and a main road proclamation while noting record heat and a Sunday storm.
A local catalogue displays travel goods and case sales at Mackenzie’s including Fibre, Leather, and School cases with prices from 4/4 to 42/6 and Xmas slippers 2/6 to 7/6. Roberts Bros promote Xmas gifts crystals necklets, handbags, and hosiery, while a notice warns of holidays and dental absences. Agricultural and hospital notes discuss tenders, building works, and board reforms. wool sales report strong demand with top price around 18d.
The Manila Business Mens Association announces store closing times for the Christmas and New Year period. Lists specific hours from December 22 to January 2, with varying early closes and several full-day closures. After January 2, regular closing hours resume. Secretary HE Kennedy signs the notice.
Manilla Hospital Board received a cheque from the Returned Soldiers League for £196 10s half the next proceeds of the recent Gymkhana. The president moved a letter of thanks to the Returned Soldiers expressing Board appreciation to all helpers. Roberts Bros advertise a wristlet watch range for Xmas gifts with gents from 196 to 8/10 and ladies from 22/ to 7/15.
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