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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1942
Page
2
Manilla raised 21110 pounds from 259 subscribers after the Austerity Loan close. Narromine contributed 22060 pounds with 292 subscribers, Maclean 19880 pounds from 246. The inter-town contest with Manilla Maclean Narromine spurred strong effort and patriotism.
The Manilla Municipal Council met with Acting Mayor Ald A R Macleod presiding. Delegates thanked War Loan committees and Canberra treasury for quotas met. Councillors approved tenders for demolitions, authorized street work, and reviewed maintenance costs for the hall and other facilities. The council urged explanations from the Mechanics Institute and awaited Tennis Association replies on court repayments.
The notice lists terms for a transaction or account referencing cash terms under the name C. V. Veness with a specific day tied to Wednesday the 23rd of December.
Margaret Attwood qualified for Newcastle High School and Wendy Ford for William Street Junior High after the Entrance to High School test at Manilla Rural School. Wendy will remain at Manilla Rural School. Mr J J Abberfield of Newcastle visited Manilla.
Manilla Silo announces closing this Saturday. Warrants are available now and Mr. Dimmock, in charge of the silo, will remain for a few days to ensure all applicants receive their warrants.
Tenders are invited and will be received until 4 p.m. on Monday 18 January 1943 for sale of a building and removal from the site at Manilla and Court Street Manilla. The successful tenderer must remove within three months after purchase. Deposit of 2 percent of tender price to accompany each tender. Details available during office hours from W Filsell Town Clerk at Council Chambers Manilla 17 December 1942.
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