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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
2
Special sale notes emphasize stocktaking clears with special bargains on cream linen damask fabrics and cream shirting. Items include West Weave linen, silk pleated skirt lengths, figured designs, and mercerised crepe like materials offered at reduced yardage and prices.
The article discusses moves to reform or abolish the Legislative Council known as the Upper House. Proposals range from abolishing the chamber to creating a joint electing system with 60 members and staggered retirements. Advocates warn of risks of reduced checks, while supporters cite parity with federal Senate election methods and cross‑chamber accountability.
Meg T B Egan of Worris Dee group wins the Labour nomination in Liver Pool Plains, mixing new and old factions. Supporters claim the system will reflect public opinion from the prior general election and expect that opinion to be respected, while defeat of the government scheme could prolong the Upper House as is or lead to its abolition.
Mr. E V Kremer urges readers to heed wartime hardship reports and laments wool and financial pressures in Australia. He argues against croakers, notes buyers’ overseas instructions limiting wool purchases, questions bank interests, and pleads to keep soldiers and diggers supported.
Public welcome Bishop at Parish Hall with services listed for Manilla and Upper Manilla. Manilla Sunday School at 10.30. Council refused renewed license for slaughter yards after current period ends 30 June 1930 following petitions and debates over distant signatures and local impact.
The Teachers Federation expresses confidence in massident McGuinness and re-elects him. Mr. Coates, Shire Clerk, is on annual leave with part of it spent in the Metropolis. Ryder accepts his omission from the Australian XI as sport and as a man.
Hope Springs Eternal reports the Shire Council backing a road capture plan along Halls Creek Ben demeer Road to aid development. Captain Chai pledges efforts and notes possible joint patrols with Col. Bruxner to inspect the route. Selected players to represent a local firm meet on the 19th at 2 p.m. sharp.
In a recent report, Manilla Rural School cites understaffing caused by Mr Craward, successor to Mr McInnes, being on sick leave. At the intermediate level, Ronald Quick of Junee High and Ken Mundy of Parramatta High, both former Manilla Rural pupils, performed well.
The Redfern family depart Manilla for Sydney and friends are invited to bid them Au Revoir. People of all denominations are welcome at a parish hall farewell on Monday evening to say farewell to the Ferns and their family.
An Albury man, his wife, and son were not part of a rampaging party on the Tomat River when he was bitten by a snake while sleeping Monday night. He died soon after at Tumut Hospital.
A fragmented description mentions a famous musician, jealous husband, and scandalous romance amid a gallery of images. It hints at a serialized story with “Planging Hloofs” and a Matthews clan, including Aunt Mel, in a rugged mountains setting. The piece promises entertaining melodrama but remains vague on specifics.
A Waterloo car owner on his verandah saw two men step into a waiting car and abduct a woman who was about to walk to her vehicle. The getaway car was left out of petrol and later found among numerous reported stolen vehicles.
A South Africa report notes heightened concerns over immigration as a lawmaker introduces a bill aimed at tightening entry rules. The move reflects ongoing debates about border control and national policy.
In parts of Bydney and Serra Hills tenants are noted for moonlight fits to escape rent. To avoid anger, they take mementoes from landlords such as copper fittings and roof lead-cappings.
At Sydney University on Monday, Dr Hagan a priest in holy orders and Major Connell MI for Neweastle sat side by side during a constitutional law examination. The sparse report notes their participation in the academic exercise amid the university setting.
At a rare mee nne at Richmond Victoria jockey T Lew rode beaten horses in both races, securing second place while protesting the winner over interference. The protests centered on alleged riding infringements affecting the outcomes of both events.
A fragment notes Alderman Adie reacting with a late laugh during a council session, describing the moment as not the shortest but least humorous. The report conveys the unusual lighter moment amid official business.
The article records a political note on the death of B. J. Wahb and a wavering stance toward Mr. Walsh as one of three candidates. It also mentions a claim about voting behavior and proposes dispensation of the tramway construction due to financial strain affecting Roe waterworks.
Fragmentary notes describe a sale of Wirindi and Manilla property with 1,000 sheep and a historical contest at Swamp Oak won by George Dibbs. A miner’s voting interference tale shows crossouts of candidates and guidance from a district official. Local ads follow, mentioning hosiery, dances, and shop promotions in Manilla.
In sad memory of William Charles Moy who passed away February 12 at Hospital. A devoted husband and father, he is missed by wife and family. Inserted by his loving wife, sons and daughters.
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