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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
4
In a 1958 essay, Hon J C Watson argues for safer roads via engineered divisions on highways. He cites two-way thoroughfares as danger points and supports central divisions, hedged or gardened, to prevent head-on crashes.
Brisbane lacks Southern style facilities but grows steadily. The article praises the Town Hall and hotels, notes late-night shops, and compares parks, homes, and the river. It discusses the Cricket Association’s clash with the Royal Agricultural Society and praises Woolongabba ground with Vic Richardson and Woodful. It foresees Brisbane cricket rising to national prominence in 50 years.
The firm M. C. Mackensie & Sons Ltd expands in Manilla Street with a two story concrete block adding 5000 square feet to total floor space of 25000. New display space on the upper floor will house a ladies waiting area and rest rooms, with machinery displays on the ground floor. A septic tank sewerage system serves the entire premises.
Waratah defeated Watsons Creek by 134 runs after posting 199 with Lindsay Bignall scoring 65 and Horace Coote contributing 54. Watsons Creek struggled in the field as Streeting and White impressed for Waratah. Banks and Public Service drew with Garthowen, while other results show Sunday fixtures, round one completed and next round due January 1937. The article also notes local business upgrades and a Christmas issue closing.
A Sunday match saw Watsons Creek edge Gar thowen by 211 for six after Banks and Public Service set them 211. Anstey top scored for the fielding side with aggressive hitting and Salter contributed 50 not out as Coates, Doolan and Gilroy boosted the total. In the bowling, Anstey and Salter led with figures of 4/23 and 4/41 respectively as other players contributed. The second item reports the Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co. Ltd. wool sale on the 16th inst. with 8,854 bales offered from multiple districts and improved clearance and prices, aided by continued demand from Germany and France. Some long-wool prices rose, though fine lengths lagged, and notable lots included AAA COM and JMI YASS lines.
The Manilla municipality issues notices under Local Government Act provisions declaring certain plants and animals as noxious. Land occupiers must destroy and keep land free. penalties up to £50 for noncompliance. Proclamations extend to all municipalities and shires. Town Clerk W. Fillsell signs the notice dated 21 December 1936.
In a Sunday Istter's oval match Somerton faced Manilla. Doohan led with 19 as Manilla posted 143. Fordham 5 for 43 and Lawman 4 for 51 halted Somerton who were all out at 96. Doughan claimed seven wickets for 23 as Manilla defended bolstering bowling.
H A Bareacloque Ltd represented by Mr M M Stephenson ALS TC Dip Opt visits this town annually. The firm has done so for more than thirty years.
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