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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
2
Master Optician Chas W Knoll of Sydney announces personal attendance at the Royal Hotel on Saturday January 10 1931 from 10 to 6. He will receive visitors and accept correspondence addressed to Rox TRDUB Sydney.
Statepayers in both the Muni cipality and Shire will be interested to learn that an hunent at tempt is being made by the respective Councils to relieve them of Local Government rates and taxes for the coming year. In the Shire the variations have been reduced by ten per cent. The Shire Council decided at its last meeting to a further reduction of fourpence in the pound. The total reductions will cut rate taxation to about a quarter of the amount levied in 1930. The Municipality also grants ratepayers concessions through reductions in variations and rates. Variations have been written down by two shillings in the pound, equal to six per cent. The Council plans a further reduction of one penny in the pound at the next meeting, bringing total relief to about four per cent. Both councils acknowledge continuing financial constraints. MARILLA BURAL SCHOOL presents prize day with remarks from officials and praise for students and teachers.
A fragment from a Municipal Council session mentions Captain Chaffey and a government agency seeking £500 for trainage at North Manila and £100 for relief. The Mayor indicates permission and Premier promises as much relief as possible, with Christian references and farming context in the discussion.
After inspections urged by Council, a special meeting reversed the earlier choice and adopted Scheme No 1 over No 2. Mayor and Deputy Mayor explained relief to ratepayers and the plan was adopted. Heavy rain in Manilla brought 31 points and about an inch and a half for the week, with Tamworth also stormy.
At a Shire Council meeting Moudlay Cr Eatliff moved to reduce rates for 1931, arguing ratepayers face hardship and relief is needed, while opposing broad land value reductions. Dr. Park backed relief via rate cuts. the President proposed a 123 percent capital value reduction, but the motion shifted as clerks and valuers noted prior reductions and amendments. The vote: Heywood White Bowtin and Bowburn for the amendment. Ratliff and Park against. amendment carried.
Churches in Manilla and nearby areas publish a schedule of Christmas and Sunday services. Rev Grayson, Rev Gordon, and Rev Heywood lead Holy Eucharist and Evensong at multiple venues including Manilla, Hall Creek, and Romerton. Specials include Te Deum and a midnight Eucharist on New Year’s Eve.
The star feature at Open Air Pictures Saturday is Young Eagles a Para mount production with Charles Buddy Rogers presented as a fine romantic tale about war birds in a vivid wartime romance.
T B O'Brien recently established a firm next to JH Simpson. The ship is equipped with a modern refrigeration system and ample meat supplies. Preparations for Christmas include extended meat varieties and large stocks of poultry and sucking pigs. Special orders for pigs and poultry for Christmas are accepted through Monday, December 22.
A Canberra visit to The Canberra Cafe run by J. Smiles & Co. highlights upgrades including a Kelvinator store display and icy cold goods for Christmas. Philip and Knnonel, managing the shop since Smiles went to Greece, pride the venue on fresh daily supplies of fruit, sweets, cakes, ice cream, and boxed chocolates. The Municipal Council plans to pause regular meetings until January 6, 1930, with a special session possible for urgent matters.
A working bee at the swimming pool is scheduled for Sunday at around 10 a.m. Everyone is urged to attend and lend a hand. The notice mentions Carnival plans and boxing as well, with more details to appear in the next issue.
The final 1930 council session in Monds discussed Stockton Municipality’s call to make Newcastle North’s shipping port, noting equal facilities with Sydney and 104 miles rail savings. Capt Chaffey cited a £2000 grant for the monument, plans to inspect shire roads, and a compulsory staff holiday due to funds shortfall, with rationing favored over dismissals.
At the Municipal meeting held Tuesday the 16th Ald Coates nominated Ald McLeod for mayor for the ensuing year. Returning officer W A Pilsell declared McLeod unanimously elected. The new mayor thanked the aldermen and staff and spoke of continuing works begun during his term. A social hour followed, with reminiscences and a review of the Council’s 20 years of work. Also noted were festive promotions at local shops and a Christmas gift competition linked to toy purchases and special prices.
Auctioneer W J Byrnes to wind up the estate of the late Margaret Melville on the 46 acre Went Manilla property. Splendid for dairying and poultry farming. Also local notices on swimming carnival admissions and various retail ads from Mackenzie and Sons Ltd and ML A Kenzies.
Mac Kenzie and Rons Ltd Manila offers a catalog of Christmas foods and mixes with items such as Xmas Cakes and Spaghetti, mixed nuts, almonds, peanuts, chutney, tomatoes, cream, butter, corn, preserved strawberries, and a dated packet, inviting early orders.
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