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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
2
Buyers are invited to the forthcoming auction sales at Manilla conducted by W. J. Byrnes. The 6th Annual Ram Sale will be held today, Friday, with about 20 000 sheep. The next special cattle sale at The Slay closes on the 16th inst.
Ballot papers issued for the Mandowa Shire Council C Riding vacancy caused by Dr E G Ratlitt resignation. Two candidates contesting are Ambrose Herbert Gallagher of Yarramanbhully and George Robertson Park of Braemar Klori. Poll closes February 17. Gallagher hails from Claremont and is noted for sport and charity work. Park comes from a well regarded Beidemeer area family. both are prominent local figures and the riding will elect the next representative.
The Manilla Methodist Church honored Mr. A C Brown with a social at the Masonic Hall, presenting a hymn book and fountain pen. A five year resident, Brown contributed as secretary to two church efforts and to the Methodist Tennis Club. Speakers praised his character, teaching, and service, and Brown expressed gratitude while planning a move to Coraki and Woodhurn.
The Manilla Municipal Council met Tuesday with Mayor Kennedy presiding. Aldermen discussed footpath repairs near the school, fishing restrictions at Manilla, shop and window advertising regulations, and transfers of property. They also planned a potential low level bridge site and awaited a Fisheries Department survey.
The Main Roads Board has announced a grant of £5000 for a new bridge over the Manilla River on Developmental Road No 3. The structure will be located on the northern boundary of Barraba Municipality.
The Manilla Parents and Citizens Association will meet at Manilla Rural School on Thursday. The agenda includes annual reports and the election of officers. Mr J O D Kennedy and Mr W D Mackenzie departed for Sydney on a business trip last night.
By order of mortgagee J Byrne and A C Venness Son Auctioneers Manilla will offer at public auction at J Byrnes office Manilla on 24 February 1934 at 2 30 pm a weatherboard cottage five rooms iron roof and a weatherboard shop about 20 by 17 ft iron roof fronting 87 ft to Manilla Street and depth 198 ft part Allotment 3 Section 11 Torrens Title. Further particulars on application to the Auctioneers. Terms at sale. Tenders invited for rabbit clearing on about 1200 acres. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars apply K R Blanch Hall's Creek Phone Bungvymulla 5.
The Anglican Bazaar runs February 16 and 17 offering cooking contests for scones bread buns sponge cake and lamingtons with lunch served 12 to 2 on Saturday. A middle aged widow seeks work as a companion or housekeeper and seamstress offering sewing in exchange for home and modest pay. Inquiries via the Express office in Manille.
In memory of our dear father who passed away February 8 1916 still greatly missed by Harry and Emily Burrell his son in law and daughter.
The owner reserves the entire property at Yarrenbool, formerly Mount View, as Sanctuary for Australian Fauna. Fishing, hunting, trapping, poisoning, worm gathering, and gunnery are prohibited. trespassers will be prosecuted except for those with line fishing permission. Illegal use of fish traps nets or explosives is banned.
Manilla Police promote a sports day at Manilla Grounds on Wednesday February 14 1934 to raise funds for a Tamworth and District ambulance car. Expectations point to strong racing with Publican's and Soft drinks booths. J A Rochfort Const A J McCloskey named as joint secretaries.
Mr Hinton Christman a long time Row an street resident died Tuesday at home after 25 years in the town. Born at Waverley Sydney he was 50. For 22 years ill health hampered his carpentry work. He was quiet but active in the Manchester Unity Lodge Enterprise Manilla. Survived by wife Joyce daughter and son. daughter Mrs Young predeceased him by a year. Funeral held Wednesday with Rev S M Mitchell officiating. A Presbyterian service will be held next Sunday morning.
The wedding of Mrs Agllie May Young to Mr J N Young was held at the Methodist Church Manilla on Saturday January 27. The bride wore a grey morocain frock with pink accessories and carried pink gladioli. Bridesmaid Miss Tina Young wore powder blue morocain with blue delphiniums. Best man Mr Hes Annis. A large crowd attended as the quiet ceremony became popular. The couple later hosted guests at the bride's home before leaving by car for Gunnedah. News adds the Criterion Hotel at Moree burned down on Wednesday night.
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