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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
2
Sporting patrons are reminded of the Halls Creek races on Monday next December 27 at Naiara Halls Creek. Proceeds go to Manilla District Hospital. An excellent programme includes five programme races and numerous scrubber events with Imperial handicap £15 and Hospital handicap £10.
Businesses announce holiday closures for the Xmas and New Year period. Eye shops close 9.30 pm on Xmas Eve and reopen Dec 28 morning, then close 12.20 pm Dec 29, with New Year’s Eve closing at 9 pm and reopening Jan 4 morning. The following Monday after each holiday is also observed.
The printed schedules note that shows will circulate soon. R C Church Messrs Devised Song are making headway in building the new church with the roof going on and the structure presenting a fresh appearance.
Firemen host a dawn dance in Memorial Hall to ring out the old year and welcome the new. North’s Orchestra will play jazz and old time tunes. An excursion train departed Manilla Thursday night with 40 tickets sold at Manilla Station and a full crowd en route to Barbara.
The Mandowa Shire Council adopts the President's Rural Report praising staff loyalty and council harmony. Councillors noted unopposed re-election, thanked the Manilla Express for council coverage, and looked forward to progress in tar paving and bridge work. The President commended staff and press, and the report was adopted.
Cr M Park was re-elected president for a second term at Mandowa Shire Council on Saturday. Cr F R Heygood elected Deputy President. Predict Ients Allowance fixed at £40. Various congratulatory messages followed the vote as Dr Bowman and others praised Park's past service. Dr Heywood pledged best service in the council.
At the association's last meeting gratitude was expressed for the courtesy and efficiency of P P Board employees at Manilla depot during the grasshopper campaign. Graziers noted hours mattered little as workers mixed and delivered the poison bait, with service foremost in their minds.
Mr J W Buckley former managing director of Manilla Milling Co visited Manilla on Saturday. Messrs Stan Shaw and W D Hartley left Manilla on Thursday for a trip to West Australia.
In a two week cricket period, Banks & P.8 led by Anstey and Vidler defeated Garthowen 129 in a hard fought match at No. 2 Oval. Garthowen’s batsmen struggled against Abra and Anstey, while Vidler’s three wickets helped set up a 5 for 36 haul. Waratah and Wednesday HLH also drew after a tense stand by Allan Watts and H May kept the game alive.
The Manila area outlines holiday hours and closures from December 24 to January 4 for various businesses and associations. December 29 half day and December 31 early close lead into New Year's Day closures, with January 4 resuming normal business. Also notes on greeting cards, ship display, and local trade mentions.
During the recent gale buildings fell and a horse pulling a gig was electrocuted near West Manilla. W Singleton, owner of the dead horse, claimed £100 from the Municipal Council. Aldermen Coates and Kennedy urged referring the claim to the honorary solicitor, noting swift council repairs and no negligence by electrical staff.
Local ad notes Fountain Pens Pendilg and Calenders priced at Scott's with Christmas cards and a car hire call for Xwais holidays. Also reports cycling results from Wynall Cup and Feros and Glitsos Cup with J Browning H Todd and others. final standings show Browning leading, season ends, Manilla to open season January 9 1938.
The Bowling Club announces opening arrangements for the 1938 season with a Wednesday January 19 date for green opening and major play planned on Fridays and Saturdays. Details will follow. Subscriptions are due to the Secretary or Treasurer and players are urged to use the green, which is reported in splendid condition. Several inter district practice sessions occurred over the weekend. Mr Landley of Mosman visited, and Mr Doditan joined a Sunday supper. Wheat prices hold at 8/104 per bushel with little trading as farmers wait for the new year. Mr Tom Flett Jr. is out of hospital after a toe injury from the storm at the Court House Hotel. Mr and Mrs A O Ka leave Friday for holidays and return January 1.
In a rain dampened event, Australia defeated Amerina and Germany as top players Budge and Von Cramm led the field. Bromwich, Australia’s 19 year old champion, beat Mako and Budge, delivering strong tennis with four sets in the last match. Von Cram defeated McGrath and Crawford at Brisbane while Australians captured the doubles and beat Henkel.
A fragmented summary notes a 20 000 word novel The Drum by A E W Mason appears in Strand Magazine December. Mentions Ambassadors to Britain by Sir Arthur Willart with photo illustrations, and a Sapper story Wheels within wheels. Also references ballet article with photos by Phillip J J Richardson and other contributors Grimshaw Margery Sharp Dennis Mackail OG N Scott ppaphealte stationer Man ula.
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