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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1932
Page
2
Be a attractive gifts for Emsa WEXT VISIT on Saturday January 7 1933 from 10 to 6. All repairs and correspondence should be sent to Box 3324PP G.P.C. Sydney with attention to the store.
Mr BE. M. Embury plans a scientific expedition totaling 80 members. He left Manila on Thursday and will join the party, including experienced explorers McNeil and H O Fletcher of the Australian Museum, as they sail for the Great Barrier Reef. Zyla ware sales at Scott's.
A historical column argues that America’s postwar debt policy has alienated allies and fueled global resentment. It contends the U S used money to aid Britain and others during World War I, then pressed repayment, prompting unease in France Italy Belgium and Germany as the country risks becoming isolated and trading prospects falter. A note closes with a weather-side brief describing a severe windstorm and dust with steady rain on Thursday the 20th.
At a Mandowa Shire Ubuneil special on Thursday Cr White was re elected to head the Shire for a new term. Council members were present as the President’s allowance was cut from £50 to £40. Dr G A White secured four nomination papers and was declared elected President for 1933. Dr Park elected Deputy President. The full council became the standing committee. Also notes report street lights failures during the windstorm, Roy Maunder’s accident recovery in Narroba, A R Dunbar's transfer to Kuri Karri, and a leaking Clifton’s shell bowser tank with petrol loss.
Local notices state shops will open until 9 30 p m on Saturday next and Xmas Eve while Monday and Tuesday are public holidays with closures. From Wednesday to Friday daily close is 5 30 p m and Saturday December 31 New Year s Eve closes at 9 pm. Monday and Tuesday January 2 and 3 are holidays with closures.
Council discusses accepting a £1000 grant loan for Hall's Creek and Somerton Roads, extending funds to £800 and £200 respectively. Debate covers use of machinery, loan terms, and future financing, with calls to protect voluntary fire fighters and to assist with bridge work and wheat silos.
Chief Secretary and Mrs Chaffey will holiday during Xmax break to Lord Howe Inland. It is Mr Chaffey's first real holiday after two years of strenuous duties. The island, part of the Chief Secretary's Mintin serial centre, has never hosted a minister, offering a chance to learn about local welfare and answer residents questions.
Heavy growth of Bathurst burrs from spring and early summer rains affects both the Shire and the Municipality. Local authorities note widespread weed proliferation impacting public spaces and potentially agriculture, with calls for coordinated control efforts.
The Municipal Council grants £120 for a low concrete wall at the rocks below Hill Park to create a swimming area. Half is a loan at 3 percent repayable in six monthly installments. work to start once the contract is signed. Also notes boxed stationery from Beott’s for Xmas gifts and a Tamworth Court fine of £EF and £2 9d costs for filing an untrap statement to secure a bounty.
The council requires occupiers and landowners in this area to keep land free from certain plants under the Government Act. A penalty up to 50 may be imposed for failure to comply. Authorized by Cornell by resolution on December 6, 1982. Council Chambers, Manilla. Town Clerk W. Filseul dated 15/12/82.
At Thursday night’s Shire Council meeting Dr Ratliff moved for a rate of 11d in the pound for 1983 to ease finances and help ratepayers amid lower rural prices. Opponents warned reductions would cut road maintenance. the motion failed, but a rate of 1s a proposed compromise was discussed, with uncertainty over valuations.
Up to Saturday 82,513 bags of wheat arrived at Manilla Railway station with 56,494 dispatched. A busy Monday saw over 6,001 bags received, possibly exceeding 5,000 today to push total beyond 90,000. Wall construction advances include 40 feet completed on one side and 00 feet in progress. reservoir excavation expected by week’s end. A Friday storm brought 88 points of rain, delaying harvest. Innes Glen Innes to hold annual Flower Melbourne on February 4 with Mr. Hawkey, Botanic Gardens Sydney supervisor, appointed.
New South Wales won by three wickets in Adelaide this morning as O Reilly and Oldfield shared a crucial 11 run stand. South Australia were dismissed in one innings with Victoria dominant, Ironmonger claiming seven wickets for 19 runs and Victoria winning by an innings and 159 runs.
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