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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1942
Page
2
Government to commence building the Upper Manilla bridge using day labour. Clerk of Works to arrive in Manilla this week to arrange storage at Mount Kaputar and transfer materials. Excavation will start after three weeks. Local labour exchange will supply carpenters concrete workers and general labourers.
Manilla residents face milk shortages with Railway Hill and North Manilla almost without supply. Producers blame distribution gaps amid wartime limits on labor and petrol. The Association plans a consultation with local milk producers to craft a distribution scheme. Tamworth Farmers and Settlers Association criticizes silo opening dates and wheat harvest disruptions, noting time and money losses. Vic Hares Grady returned from aerial helly days after a period of absence.
A list of donations received since 18 December 1941 acknowledges gifts from Mrs. Stafford Mrs. Ewart and others. It details items such as stamps knitted garments and linen plus a War Adoption Scheme contribution from local groups. A parcel of comfort for wounded soldiers was sent to Tamworth Red Cross Stores including 286 items valued at £57 2s 3d.
The 14th annual ram sale in Manilla begins Friday week on the 13th at 11 o'clock. Longwools 60 high class stud sheep will be yarded for sale, with consignments from leading Merino studs and 220 young stud ewes from Wanganella estate. Leicester rams Southdown and Dorset Horn rams also feature a quality yarding. Auctioneer V. J. Byrnes urges buyers to attend.
Heavy soaking rain drenched the Manilla district with 205 points for the week, 28 on Saturday and 777 on Sunday, easing drought in country homes. River levels held above crossing, traffic diverted around Winbourne road. In New Mexico area, 336 points fell across three storms with towns such as Manilla, Carmarthen and Warongah reporting substantial totals. Mrs Kennedy and family returned home from a Port Macquarie holiday.
The Manilla Red Cross branch began August 30 1914 at the Mechanic's Institute as an offshoot of the Australian British Red Cross. The minute book records officers from 1914 to 1940, with early presidents Mrs J D Kennedy and Mrs L Preston, secretaries and treasurers, and a 1915 income of £120 17s 7d. A 1931 recess halted activity, and the branch reformed in 1936.
Returned Soldiers League distributed about 60 parcels to men in the ALF in the Middle East. At the league’s meeting the secretary said over 40 replies from recipients confirmed parcels arrived safely. Letters from soldiers praised the gifts and noted the timing, warmth, and kindness of the help as winter hardships and travel through Syria, Palestine, and Cairo continued.
Seven rinks prepared with handicaps set across four groups. Teams will play six matches. the leader by wins takes the title with a possible playoff in case of a tie. Reported games include Gannon and Rignall against Hallett and Eckford, and Swain with Wearne defeating North and Macleod 30 to 14.
Announcement that no special trains will run for the usual monthly excursion in February. However on certain days during the second week, return tickets at a single fare will be issued for travel by ordinary trains from this district. The exact date tickets go on sale can be learned from the local Station Master.
All persons found trespassing taking wood or interfering with stock on Brubb will be prosecuted without further notice. All previous permission cancelled. Department of Railways announces second week of February return excursion tickets at single fare for travel by ordinary trains. Station Masters can provide details. tickets valid for return within two months. S. R. Nicholas acting secretary for railways. J. T. Robertson and Co advertise a ten disc plough for sale cheap.
In pursuance of military regulations all male inhabitants in Australia turning 18 on or after February 1 1942 must enrol within seven days of turning 18. Exemptions apply to certain classes. failure to enrol carries a penalty up to £20. Notify marriages, address changes, or employment status within fourteen days to the Area Officer or nearest Army Driver.
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