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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1934

Page

2

Manilla Rams Sale Promises Wide Selection for Graziers

The annual sale of stud and selected Merino Rams and pure bred Longwools at Manilla aims to boost local flocks. Graziers from Jerilderie Widgiewa Warren Deniliquin Cowra and Murrurundi join northern breeders to present an extensive yarding likely the best in New South Wales. Even did not buy, visitors gain knowledge from comparing renowned breeds.

Manilla New South Wales Jerilderie Widgiewa Warren Deniliquin Cowra Murrurundi Pgraziers

Manilla Auction Sales Announce The Rain Sale and Cattle Sale

Buyers are warned of forthcoming auctions at Manilla by VW. Byrnes. The 6th annual rain sale occurs Friday next around 20,000 sheep are listed for Friday the 16th and a special cattle sale follows on Tuesday the 20th. The Armidale Cup event is also mentioned.

Manilla VW. Byrnes

Shire Election Appeal Urges Voting for Park

R H W Hawker of Manilla writes to editors urging electors in Wandowa Shire Riding to vote promptly after ballot receipt. He stresses regional representation for the Southern end, noting Eastern representation by Mungo Park and G A White and endorsing G A A Park as worthy for Mandowsa Shire.

R. H. W. Hawker G. A. White Hall’s Creek G. A. A. Park Mandowsa Shire

Next Week's Trots Good Entries For Ambulance Races

Entries received for the Ambulance trots on the show ground next Wednesday the 14th. A large public attendance is anticipated as the races start at 2 p.m.

Popular School Teacher Transferred to Richmond River

Mr. Bert Brown an agricultural teacher at Manilla Rural School is transferred to the Richmond River. He will leave Manilla on Friday and his replacement will be Mr. Horsley.

Bert Brown Manilla Rural School Richmond River Manila Horsley

Presbyterian Flower Show Schedule And Date

The cut flower section appears on page four. The flower show will be held on May 3. Local horticulturists have time to prepare beds as the season promises prolific growth.

Manilla Rural School Improve Plans Progress

The Minister for Education informs Capt F A Chaffey M L A that plans and specifications for improvements at Manilla Rural School are expected soon and that tenders will be invited after review. The communication comes in response to Manilla Parents and Citizens Association efforts.

Manilla

Woolfe Brothers Survive Manilla Weir Boat Toss

Colin and Neil Woolfe paddled a flat bottom boat at Manilla weir when a strong current swept them toward the wall. Neil leaped free as the craft went over the twelve foot drop but Colin stayed aboard and was carried into the swimming pool. Both escaped injury as rescuers freed the boat from the eddy.

Colin Woolfe Neil Manilla Woolfe Neil Woolfe Colin

Manilla Association Holds Meeting on Fish Ladder and Tobacco Debate

President J N Kennedy presided as members discussed the Manilla weir fish ladder urgent need with Capt F A Chaffey. They agreed to write Chaffey again and seek supply of fish sprawn. Also approved Xmas fund thanks and referred tobacco growers discussion to Chamber of Commerce Tamworth. A proposal to form a debating society was sent to the Mechanics Institute committee for consideration.

J. N. Kennedy Association Messrs R. M. Smith J. D. Kennedy A. C. Blanch J. Smiles D. M. Mackenzie C. F. Hayward F. A. Chaffey Manilla Weir Public Works Department Capt. Chaffey Cap Chaffey J. A. Rochfort Messrs Ltd Tamworth Manilla BR. M. Holt Mechanics Institute Committee

Presbyterian Women's Guild Annual Meeting Notes

The Presbyterian Women's Guild holds its annual meeting in the Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 15 followed by a social at 3 welock for all congregation ladies. The Girls' Auxiliary meets that evening in the Church at 8 o'clock.

Presbyterian Women’s Guild Welock Girls’ Auxiliary Oelook

Kempsey Man Finds Ambergris on Smoky Cape Beach

A Kempsey man Roy Francis employed by the Kempsey Municipal Council found ambergris on Smoky Cape beach worth about £1500. The ambergris had lain on the beach for several days and several people had avoided it. An analysis in Sydney confirmed the material as good quality.

Kempsey Smoky Cape Roy Francis Kempsey Municipial Council Sydney

Show Car Stands For Next Month’s Exhibition

There are only a couple of stands left for next month’s show. Stands are booked as paid for per the rules. If a special stand is needed for 1934, it may be booked at any time. The first 1935 stand was booked this morning.

Bale of Show Booths at Auction in Manilla

A public auction led by A C Veness drew buyers from Inverell Tamworth Narrabri Warialda Binnora Barraba and Manilla. The publican's booth sold for a record £41 to Mrs Hirschberg through Wally Rooke of Court House Hotel Manilla. Soft drinks rights went to Mrs Donnelly at £21 with other booths fetching £12 for luncheon and fruit. total earnings topped last year's record by £14.

A. C. Veness Inverell Tamworth Narrabri Warialda Binvara Barraba Manilla Hirschberg Wally Rooke Court House Rooke Donnelly Phillip Feros Smiles and Co Ball Parker

Life Membership Given to NRA NSW Member

At a recent National Rifle Association of NSW meeting council members elected A. R. McLeod of Manilla as a life member in recognition of services to rifle shooting. General Palme proposed the motion, supported by Puddicombe of Grafton, and the council applauded as McLeod’s health was drunk.

National Rifle Association of Nsw A. R. McLeod Manilla Palme Sydney Puddicombe Grafton McLeod

City Traffic Control in Sydney Aimed at Pedestrian Safety

Sydney traffic managers tighten rules for pedestrians to cross only at marked spots and timed intervals. Motor and tram traffic must yield to pedestrians, reducing danger to life and property. Critics oppose the plan, while proponents urge public education and earlier adoption to save lives.

Sydney

Russia Touts Best Armed Army as Paris Riots Bloom

Russia claims the world’s best equipped army amid Franco-Paris unrest with riots breaking out in Paris and troops replacing police. In Sydney, M.H.R. V. Thompson launches a Country Party journal, aiming for monthly issues. Tamworth hosts two Caledonia Societies reflecting strong Scottish roots. Prince George tours Capetown, while Inverell schoolboy dies after a pony incident. Australia defeats England 7–5 in a fifth Test at Adelaide with McGrath absent and Quist beating Perry and Lee. Wool prices firm in Sydney, gold flows to the United States, and Kalgoorlie miners resume work as coalitions shift in Australian politics.

Russia Japan Paris Thompson M.H.R Sydney Country Party Tamworth Victor Richardson England New Zealand Prince George South Africa Capetown Inverell Australia Adelaide McGrath Quist Perry Lee Crawford Merina Jardines Willis Federal Labour Party Lang Labour Kalgoorlie United States South Hampton Queensland Mark Reynolds North Manilla

Severe Weather Sweeps State with Heavy Rainfall

A statewide eyelone sweep hit Thursday and Friday bringing floods across the Narrabri to Moree area. Manilla recorded 4% points for the week with 2719 points on Thursday and Friday. Sydney endured a severe storm with winds and trenching. Moree stations reported over 12 inches of rain for the week.

North West Narrabri An Moree Manilla Sydney Moree

Sermon on the Mount drawn large crowd at Presbyterian Church

The Rev. M. Mitchell plans another talk titled The Sermon on the Mount s challenge to a modern youth at the young people's service next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock after a well attended sermon on The application of the Sermon on the Mount to modern life.

Presbyterian Church

Manilla to Host 6th Annual Ram Bale Sale Next Friday

The Manilla Ram Bale sale, to be held next Friday the 9th, features stud and Merino rams from 16 leading breeders. Aimed at improving wool quality and industry conditions, the auction offers single pens and groups up to five. About 140 young longwool rams plus 20 Dorset Horn Ewes and 20 Border Leicester Ewes will be offered along with merino ewes and various breeds. Sale begins at 11 o’clock for Merino Rams.

Manilla V_ I Rivrnes Border Leicester Border Leicester

Easter cruise to Noumea by Orient Line

About 500 cattle booked for this sale with more entries invited. Auctioneer V. J. Byrnes. Euchre party and social for R. C. Church funds at Palais Theatre Thuesday February 13. Prizes and entries listed. Moffat's Dance Band and Organists. Orient Line routes include Hobart and Melbourne voyages. M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Limited local agents.

Wid R. C. Church Palais Moffat T. Hiscox

Ballot Papers Posted for C Riding Mandowa Shire

Notice dated February 5 1934 states that ballot papers have been posted to all electors on the C Riding of Mandowa Shire. Shire Office Manilla with Returning Officer J Coates. n/3/34.

Mandowa Shire J. Coates Manilla

Ambulance Fund Promoted By Manilla Police

Promoted by Manilla Police in aid of Tamworth and District new ambulance car. Excellent racing assured with Publican's and Soft drinks Booths. J. A. Rochfort and Const. A. J. McCloskey named as joint secretaries.

Manilla

Mandowa Shire by election candidate nominates in C Riding

Mandowsa Shire candidate for the by election after Councillor Ratliff resignation appeals for support. Former Cockburn Shire councillor cites experience and pledges service to ratepayers. Probate notice for Sidney Coupland will in Manilla NSW names executors William Coup land and Alfred Goatland with claims to be sent in 14 days.

Fll BE. G. Ratliff Mandowa Shire Cockburn Supreme Court of New South Wales Sidney Coupland Manilla New South Wales Sabe William James Coupland Alfred Edwin Goatland John Norman Kennedy Abbott & Ataen Sydner

Cooking Competition Sermon Passages

Entrants rotate through cooking sections with scones and sponge sandwich items. Lunch served from 12 to 2 on Saturday as part of the event. entries become property of the stall.

Hall's Creek Defeats Waratahs by 28 Runs in Local Match

Hall's Creek posted a 28 run victory over Waratahs at Hall's Creek last Sunday. Russ and Clyde Berry each scored 17 for Hall's Creek while G McDonald took five for 109 to star with the ball. Waratah batsmen included A Ogle J Beddow N White and E Weatherall among others as the day featured strong bowling from Hall's Creek and outlines for the Waratah A team selection.

Hall's Creek Waratahs Hall’s Creek Young Russ Clyde Berry Creek Arch White Gordon McDonald Waratah A. Ogle J. Beddow G. McDonald N. White Collin ‘Bullman C. Young Ern Gallagher L. Bignall A. White B. Finlan Keith Blanch E. Weatherall L. White A. Hunt A. Gardner Ken White C. Bullman Finlan Gallagher Hum Russ Berry Bignall Weatherall Bow White Ewan Atime Ken Blanch H A. White Northey Easterman

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Dream Fuji S.W Stoddart & Hayward Ltd John D Kennedy & Son Astorneys, Solicitors and Proctors Krasea J. BE. Simpson Mlps Ph.c Manilla Street Kelly Phen's Pharmacy Stephens, Ph.d Mis. A Syd. Univ Ace Ptician Knoll Sab W. Enoll Alo MLO George Street Knoll Reval Hotel G.P H. A. Fariac Oush Ltd Opusion Etroet, Sytnep Manilla Auction Sales Armidale Cup Lorrow Shire Presbyterian The N.R.A F. H. Doyle Mildura Carter Bros Linton W. L. P. Richardson Bereen C. P. Wilson Mayvale C. F. Carter Wea P. V. Carter Rangari H. H. Austin Ginnagullo L. Mullins Petwyn Vale Thos Mlear Junr Deniliquin Stud Park G. B.S Falkiner Don Rig Falkiner and Sons Boonvoke Wanganella Estate Winah L. B Garland Utah Corriedales Fom Glen Lingh Thos Bowling Ili L View Dorset Horna Wollondilly Goulburn Rison Lincolns Cuerindi Neill Har Hillview Perwyn Vale V. J. Byrnes Wv. J. Byrnes Auctionser Roberts Bros Nhoumea Orient Line Hobart Melbourne M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Limited Orient Lina Manilla Sports Ground R. Park Braemar Bullman Ed. Gallagher Jim Beddow G. White FH. Coote Ty Coote J. Hughes H. Howe B. Veness M. Donahan M. Moffatt A. McCloskey
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