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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
2
Ad listing affordable gift items including hand bags priced from 4/11 to 55/-, Xylonite ware from 9/11 to 95/-, Xylonite ware single items from 1/- to 35/-, perfumes fancy caskets stationery priced from 7d to 7/9, scarf hangers and coat hangers from 3/3.
Friday December 23 1933 council members toured Manila reservoir at the invitation of Works engineer Mr Craigie inspecting the plant in full operation. Water from the river pumps at 15000 gallons per hour is treated with alum then settled and filtered. The system aims to minimize chemical carryover and should be handed to the council early next year.
Manilla alderman J N Kennedy was elected mayor after a council vote and a hat draw tied results. E D Bowman became deputy mayor and Kennedy, age 31, is noted as Manilla's youngest mayor. details recount nominations and the retiring mayor A R McLeod’s departure.
At Tuesday night’s council meeting the newly elected Mayor Alderman J N Kennedy praised retiring Mayor Alderman A R McLeod for four years of dedicated service. Kennedy highlighted McLeod’s leadership through difficult times, the water plant installation, and his lasting contribution to Manila. Other aldermen echoed respect and wished McLeod a lasting memorial in public spaces.
In the community gathering Mr Hoy Heywood and Banta Vidar helped distribute parcels to children while adults aided with games and a social evening. Afternoon tea followed, and a later hall fundraiser drew less attendance but remained a true social effort with generous support for funds.
Holidays printing works will be down on December 22 and reopen January 3 1994. The office opens December 23. Mount View’s Clearance Sale conducted with Messrs W J Byrnes and W T Langworthy reports a satisfactory clearance for H W Geddes. Sheep, plant and furniture all disposed of by auction.
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary held its final meeting of the year and donated a Fowler's pressing outfit to the hospital. The event occurred on Friday February 9 with auctioneer V J Byrnes noting that most leading New South Wales studs will be represented at the sale. Brief particulars appear elsewhere in this issue.
Attention is drawn to the sale of a highly improved river frontaged farm near Manilla to be submitted on Saturday January 6 at the office of auctioneer Mr V Byrnes Manilla. Information and inspections available from Mr L Hagan and Mr Byrnes.
The Manilla cattle sale is scheduled for Friday January 5 with auctioneer W J Byrnes inviting entry. High demand is expected due to the strong season and vendors are urged to consign early. Mr and Mrs Austin Kelly will remain away from January 8. Rain across the district continues to delay harvesting.
The notice lists multiple ministers and times for Christmas Day services. Rev. A Battersby and Rev. Wetenson lead evening and afternoon services, with Rev. B Grayrin at Wongo Creek and Rev. Grayson at Upper Manilla and New Mexico. Rev. M Mitchell schedules dawn and evening Christmas events, including a 7.30 a.m. service at Manilla and a Presbyterian Christmas service at 7.30 a.m. on Xmas Day. More entries are to follow as received.
Mr and Mrs Don Mace of Lowrie thank kind friends and relatives for letters cards and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. They request thanks for Dr Raynon W Glover Anderson and Smart for assistance during the bereavement. Austin Kelly dentist will be absent from Manilla from December 24 to January 8 recommencing January 9.
An excellent days cricket described with early sun and steady play as teams prepare for a morning start at Admiston. The report highlights spirited batting and tight bowling, with spectators enjoying the pace and fielding efforts.
The Mandowa Shire Council approved the 1934 estimates at a December 16 1933 meeting under the Local Government Act. General fund expenditure 7321 8 6 with nil in hand and other revenue 3210 0 0. Amount to be raised by rate 4117 8 6. Total UCV 658 788. General rate of 1d in the £ to be levied on all ratable land. Shire Clerk Manilla 18/12/83.
Property auction advertised by Devenport L Hegon. Describes a stone and cement eight room homestead with garden and water, highly improved, suitable for farm or residence. Details, terms, and arrangements available on application to the auctioneer.
The Manilla sixth annual ram sale expects major representation from New South Wales flocks with consignments from Deuiligain Stud Park Bickham Booncoke Willendra Ginnagulla Marvale Petwyn Vale Bereen Hanzari Wanganells Linton Wee Mildura Haddon and other noted studs. The Longwom section includes Lincolnd Border Leicesters Romneys and Corriedales. Further particulars will be advertised later.
Simmons the store of a thousand gifts at bargain price news note mentions Eempey in connection with a sale or promotion highlighting discounts and special offers at the shop.
At Manilla Police Court Keith Byrnes, 21, faced theft charges for taking a saddle and bridle tied to a horse from Frederick Fullood. Police described a chaotic scene at Lennon's Circus tent with threats directed at officers. Several defendants, including Gordon Langworthy, HL McDonald, Hanley Bennett, and Andrew Kelly, received fines for drunken or disorderly behavior. Percival Page and Keith Byrnes were charged in separate cases with stealing shirts and a necktie from Simons & Sons, with Page later implicated in breaking a shop window. multiple witnesses testified about the thefts and planned actions.
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