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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
2
After a successful loan flotation the Keepit Dam Bill passed all parliamentary stages. It now awaits the government signature to become law with works expected to begin in February next.
The Express will not appear next week but will be issued Thursday January 6. Holiday greetings are extended to subscribers and clients for the season. On Xmas morning staff will be in Manila Street opposite the Imperial Hotel handing out fresh zinnias, with preference to the poor lacking garden space.
Two applications from Scanlon's New Neon Ltd for signs for Mrs Hirschberg and Mr Matnder received approval with no objections. Also approved was Mr J B Gilroy's plan to re-erect a neon sign on his garage at Market and Manilla Streets.
Wheat arrivals at Manilla Railway Station push total received toward 200000 bags as the fall season’s complement arrives. current count stands at about 180000 bags with more expected to follow.
The cricket competition fixtures will be suspended during the Christmas and New Year holidays, pausing all matches until the season resumes. Officials cited the holiday break as necessary for player rest and schedule alignment.
The new Shire Council met on Saturday with President Cr M Park in the chair. Crs Byrnes Heywood Bowman White attended. The solicitor from Transport Dept sent copies of the Moonaran Siding deviation agreement for signature. Applications from Copeland Estates Ltd and Ad Chapman for motor bypasses were granted. Members raised road survey and repair issues including Red Hill Dove Forest boundary road and thinning overgrown trees. The engineer was instructed to inspect and report on several matters. Borders and weeds noted for future action.
Mark Reynolds of Agriculture reports on wheat variety trials conducted with W C Maunder and Raystone in cooperation with the department. Results include yields in bushels per acre for Ford, Bordan, Ghusia, Canimbra, Sutton, and others with rain events, grazing to improve stem vigor, and notes on Canimba’s flag smut and Bordan’s promise.
My Mark Reynold reports from Boxwood Upper Manilla where Arthur Cummins and the Dept of Agriculture co operated to test four wheat varieties. Land preparation included deep disc ploughing early January sowing June and a wet March with drought later in the season. Yields per acre show Nabawa 20 bushels Bayinga 20 3 Ford 21 Renounbin 27 bushels amid rain shortages.
The Wonthly shows a committee meeting held Saturday night with Vice President Ed Nixon presiding in President Byrnes absence. Attendees include Dowe Park Mackenzie Wilshire Bowman Jackson Nixon Pletehar Bowman Coote Byrnes Glover McDonald Holt Hayne Berry Mackenzie Coote Hayward Dobbie. The trotting track work was approved, six new stalls were approved, the social sub-committee to fix the 1988 show ball date and sauna plans. Byrnes urged recruiting new members. Fletcher urged leveraging the 150th anniversary to produce an outstanding show and attract exhibitors. Sympathy was sent to Mr and Mrs Henry Capel on their son’s death. Ribbons will be awarded for longwool sheep as well as merino. The chairman closed with season’s greetings.
The Aldermen clashed over start times for summer and winter meetings. A clerk proposed 8 p.m. in summer and 7.30 p.m. in winter, while Wilshire argued 7.30 p.m. year round. Kennedy and Coates pushed a compromise of 7.45 p.m. in winter and 7.30 p.m. in summer, ultimately adopted by mayoral vote.
A heat wave hits Manilla with temperatures rising from 99 on Monday to 100 on Tuesday and reaching a high on Wednesday. Victoria defeated Queensland by nine runs in a related cricket match, reflecting the warm spell's impact on local sports and weather.
In a Manilla Police Court session before Mr J Gaston P M, G H Hall pleaded guilty to a census act 1901 related offense for fail forward returns in the wheat cultivation matter. J D Kennedy represented the defendant who was fined with costs. Nelson Smith faced driving under liquor influence, pleaded not guilty. testimony described a drunken state and a car crash on Manilla bridge leading to arrest. Additional witnesses testified about the collision near the Imperial Hotel and damaged vehicle, with dismissal of charges against the defendant. Wallace J Doyle pleaded guilty to theft of six butts of wheat from Clarafield and was fined £2 10s 0d plus costs. Joseph Nay also pleaded guilty and fined £3 10s 0d plus costs. Breaches of the Motor Traffic Act saw B J Hatch fined £5 and £1 on another charge, with M T Hatch fined under the same Act plus costs.
At the Municipal Council meeting Ald J N Kennedy urged the Parks Committee to study a pedestrian crossing through garden beds on the main street. Ald A B Davis reported the matter, estimating about 66 shillings, roughly 30 dollars, for crossings. The Parks Committee recommended no work at present. Boxing Day races at Halls Creek on December 27 were noted for Manilla patrons.
Christmas and New Year arrangements in Manilla—office hours altered December 24 and 25. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction, the estate of Robert John Greer of Manilla is under settlement. Creditors and claimants must file returns to Margaret Greer and Henry Stoddart by February 28, 1938, after which the executors will distribute assets and discharge debts. John D. Kennedy & Sons.
The Holy Catholic Church (Anglican) lists midnight and morning Holy Communion services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Manilla Somerton Rushes Creek and other stations. St Stephen's Day plan includes 7 am and 9 am Holy Communion and 7:30 pm Evensong. Presbyterian schedule shows Christmas Day services at Manilla and a merged January plan with Methodist churches. No services at Wongo Creek on Christmas afternoon.
Listing of church service times across multiple locations with varying hours. Rev. 0. Moore scheduled morning and evening sessions in Upper Manilla. Rev. G. Moore listed in Manilla with morning and evening times. New Mexico shows a 3.30 pm service attributed to Mr. KC l Haygrood. Barraba features two services at ii im and 7.30 pm for a student group.
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