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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
2
The Express announces a holiday recess with the next issue due Tuesday January 7 and thanks subscribers advertisers and business clients for their support during the year. It notes production costs rose by £120 annually due to the war and wishes relief from drought and war's dark effects in 1941.
Post office duties during the Christmas period in Manilla announce closure on Xmas Day with limited hours Boxing Day open 9 to 10 am no mail delivery and no money orders. New Year’s Day hours 9 to 10 am with no postman delivery and no mail orders.
Mr. W A Chaffey forwards a letter from the Director of Education stating repairs at the District Rural School at Manilla are expected to commence in January next. The communication cites representations by Manilla Parents and Citizens Association and refers to direction from Minister for Education Hon D H Drummond M L A.
Mr Gravely takes over the Post Office Hotel license following lease transfer at OMeccta Licensing Court on Treeday Inst. Mr Johnston PM notes new proprietor will operate a modern well lit lounge for public convenience with chrome fittings and comfortable amenities.
The record lists recent appraisements including Estate SG Roberts 203d with a high price for Hall's Creek wool, and Estate A Mor ris 8d CL Blaneh Te, reflecting market values and assessed yields.
An all day match on Boxing Day at the local oval features Manilla against the Methodists. The event begins at 11am with players including M Dyson TL McGinty Art White Areh White G White J McThuehes J Fintan Tl Coote RO Deohan TW Mow and J Robinson.
Tamworth Municipal Council debated water conservation for north and north-west regions and pressed for action on a national broadcasting station at Manilla. Officials reported weekly inquiries, service issues with A class stations, and proposed lease extensions for Railway Hill quarry. Public health and street maintenance updates followed with holiday leave approved for E Collier and year-end financials and planning for 1941 meetings.
A Catholic community celebration on December 10 honors Sister Mary Teresa's Silver Jubilee as local Superior at the Convent School in Manilla. Rev Father O'Reilly presided and remarks praised the religious orders and Catholic education.
Dr F E Heywood was unanimously elected President of Man down Shire Council at the Saturday meeting after retiring president Dr M Park declined candidacy. The council praised Park for his four year term and welcomed Heywood with support from other councillors as Deputy President Cr C J Byrnes was also elected. A turkey prize and notes on forming a parents and friends society were mentioned.
Christmas Tree Wednesday saw a tree laden with prizes for district children. The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanked supporters especially the Returned Soldiers' League for aid in Christmas prizes. One hundred eighty seven children received gifts as many residents attended and heard a year’s work report. Tea and refreshments were served.
Deputy Director R W Hamilton says heavy lodgments of Christmas and New Year greetings are expected with 150000 messages on Christmas Eve. Sydney Chief Telegraph Office staff to increase by 216 officers during December 14 to January 6. Local Sub-Branch reports funds and gifts for troops, plus donations and reminiscences from members and B Turner for photographs from the last war.
Heavy rain drenched Friday night causing rivers to overflow and wash away roadbanks near Tamworth and districts including Kootingal. Mail was delayed with 24 hour late deliveries. Manilla Hospital reports meetings and subsidy increases noted.
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