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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1930
Page
2
Store advertises clearance of various fabric remnants and oddments with discounted yardage prices. Items include floor matting, Pam Matting with Bed Border, striped towelettes, white Marcella quilts, red art berge, red art serge, fringed table cloth, Madras cloth, cream ground casement cloth, and lace of floral border. Prices shown in old currency and wording suggest dramatic markdowns.
A garbled OCR item mentions individuals likely connected to accounting and auditing roles. The fragment references Ernie, an accountant, and an auditor named Treome or Treeman alongside land consultation. Details are fragmented and no clear event or institutions are stated.
A reader laments the fading memory of World War I sacrifices in Manilla. The piece recalls parades, coal deliveries to a convent, and ongoing hardships for veterans and their families. It argues the war's costs extend beyond victory, with many still paying the price in poverty, health, and need.
Wongo Creek Public Hall is now run by new committees. The balance sheet shows the year ended December 31 1929 with income and expenditure details and financial changes under new management.
Alderman Clifton absent on illness while Alderman Hasterman is welcomed. Town Clerk, Engine, and Inspector reports adopted. Engineer reports progress on Southbrook work and trunk road maintenance with graveling totals and projected expenditures to 31/1/30, noting unpaid amounts to M. Sackenzy and Sona Ltd. F. E. Heywood presides.
The Manilla Council reviews health and sanitation status with notes on milk vendor licenses, noxious weeds, and street works. It outlines plans for replacement of pipes and street alterations, plus War Memorial pictures and maintenance staff activities. Rate estimates for 1930 are discussed, with payment terms and sanitation charges detailed.
Building progress continues in Manilla with Mr FE 0 T Bowman securing a new welfare on Court Street as a dwelling for occupation. The occupant is understood to be Mr Kennedy. In Hill Street, Mr Ford will begin a residence for himself on Tuesday evening. The council approved the River Street tea room residence for Mr S Row and granted extensions to Mr Wearn’s Marker Street home.
The Municipal Council received a letter from the Town Clerk seeking support for a resolution at the ninth public meeting. It argued against interfering with political matters in action, stating it as a principle the council would not compromise.
The article honors the sacrifices of Britons and praises the Red Cross Society for aiding returned men. It notes MoniNa’s splendid branch and urges renewed support from women, questioning whether Manilin's heart will respond or grow cold.
Church services listed in Manilla Barraba and Mumilla with Rev Francis and N. A. Spence presiding. Times include 11 am 7 20 pm and 3 pm. Holy Eucharist and family service noted. Also mentions River and Kivensong with Sunday School starting at 10 am. Later note covers Life Saving Club nominations for beach inspectors to aid Sanitary Inspector and warns of police-backed enforcement for misbehavior at bathing area Arthur Street boundary of the municipality.
Municipal Council fixes sanitary and garbage charges for the year at 39d and 13d respectively, payable in advance with half within a month of notice and the balance by June 30, 1990. Council approves street pipe removal pending surface repairs, and 1930 rates set on unimproved and improved capital values. Local notices mention students, bursaries, and a cinema program with film and star details.
Mr G F Chubb secretary to the Tobacco Select Committee informs tobacco growers in Manilla that the House of Representatives will visit on Friday the 14th of instant. The committee meets at Soldiers Memorial Hall to hear views and asks the association to prepare a written statement and seven copies.
The Life Baving and Swimming Club held a 50 yards freestyle handicap in the Glen Cup points series with eleven competitors. Final placements were C. Weather 11, Turner 2, R. Selling. Next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. a fifty yards breast stroke handicap in the same series will be held. entrants must sign up with the Secretary by 6 p.m. Friday.
Mr M Hannaford thanks supporters and announces Mr Jim Muirhead as partner. The firm pledges attention to business, workmanship, and civility to merit fair patronage in the ladies and gentlemen's departments.
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