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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1938
Page
2
A fragmented advertisement lists S and H Pty Ltd bargains including propriety GLULDRGN'S PROGES trimmed vandyke braid and various vests in multiple colours. It features prices on ladies and children's garments, school blouses, bloomers, brasses, wanktes, hand BAGS, socks, and crepe de chine yard goods with P.O. Box 24 contact.
Manilla Rural School notes excellent first year enrollment with 35 pupils in the class and more expected. Many entrants come from primary and country schools as the headmaster and teachers hope most will complete the super primary and sit for the Intermediate. The Intermediate class has been small, and 1935 house captains are named for boys and girls.
The Society asks lodgings for all entries to the upcoming exhibition be expedited. Late entries incur extra work and will only be accepted in special cases. Entries close on March 4. Exhibits promise outstanding merit with wing events and side shows and dog accommodation improved for owners to display their animals well. Members tickets are being mailed and efforts to raise membership continue. The show, a public institution, serves as strong town advertisement and the Society solicits support from all public-spirited townspeople.
About 7000 sheep offered including extra good cross bred lambs in consignments for W J Byrnes sale at Manilla this Saturday February 19 starting 2 o'clock. Cross bred ewes in lamb to Lonewools and fattening wethers make up the balance of the yarding. Full particulars of the yarding appear in this issue.
Batting honours list B G Anstey 103 for B & PS, Brady 61 Waratah, Daolan 44 Garthowen, Fordham 40 Somerton, Kitcher 2 a2 Ridgewell 33, Watts 24. Bowling D Vidley 2, Fordham 6 for 88, Brady 8 for 28, Anstey 8 for 34.
Banks and Public Service defeated Garthowen by seven wickets after Garthowen were bowled out for 195. Vidler led Banks with 6/23 and Anstey scored a maiden century, making 103 as Kitcher added 32 and Vidler 13 not out. Garthowen bowling, Scholes and Ridgewell claimed key wickets as the match finished within time.
A letter to the editor questions the sensational account of Thunderbolt’s capture. The writer recalls an Indian hawker betraying him, a tired horse at a river jump, a fatal shooting by Constable Walker, and Thunderbolt reportedly returning toys to children, asking readers to confirm the story’s truth.
A Commonwealth subsidy of 10 per ton is payable to primary producers for artificial manure used in twelve months ending 30 June 1937 for non wheat production. Payments cover full or half ton lots only. fractions are excluded. Closing date for applications is 20 April 1928, to be sent to the Secretary, Department of Commerce, Commonwealth Bank Buildings, Sydney.
Results from last Sunday's races show Coleman winning the mile and 4 mile events with Browning close behind. Bennett posted a 96 yard dead-heat in the sprint. Wynall Cup standings list Browning 33, Coleman 31, Bennett 30, Todd 24, Jenner 12. Next Sunday's event features a 10 mile scratch race on the track.
At the Palais on Wednesday and Thursday evenings the theatre presents two long running films from the Prince Edward Theatre Sydney. Angeles of Red Gap stars Charles Laughton and Mary Boland. Dives of a Bengal Lancer stars Gary Cooper and Franchot Tone.
Miss Verg Meehan and Miss Gillespie plan to leave for Newcastle after years running a dressmaking business. Jean Bryan sails from Sydney to Ireland. Miss Mary Veness joins a Barabba show troupe. local retirements, inspections, and a Rovers Crew formation loom.
The notice calls a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday 24th to form an Amateur Cycling Club in Manilla at the Mechanics Institute. Local cycling has grown popular with notable performances on Anniversary Day. The group aims to compete for trophies including the Speedwell Shield and invites all cyclists and interested persons to attend.
Five pairs remain to finish the first round as Blanch defeats Coupland and Stoddart beats Stoddart. Weekend scores include Hayward 153 Swain 135 and Davis 155. In round two Blanch 155 topples Horke 185. Swain loses to Scott 9 in Cock of the Walk.
Seven thousand sheep are offered for sale with additional entries invited and further particulars to be announced later.
Lilian Faulks daughter of the late R. J. and Mrs. J. Faulks of Rosevale New Mexico married Kenneth G. Barwick youngest son of the late J Bo and Mrs L Barwick of Gunnedah on Saturday January 18 at the Methodist Church New Mexico. The bride wore white angel skin lace over satin with a tulle veil and carried frangi pani and lily of the valley. Mrs M Tebbutt attended as matron of honor in light weight sheer frock. The brides bouquet and banquet arrangements featured carnations tiger lily and gladioli. The couple’s reception followed at Rosevale with guests in navy attire. Rev C Moore officiated. The Barwicks will reside at Quambone where Mr Barwick joins the public school staff.
On Tuesday February 2 with exhibitions by four Weniting N S W Hardcourt players at the Manilla Tennis Courts admission is 1 shilling. Secretary HG Norris notes the event while sale notices for Postovlic Sheep Lick Blocks by J T Robert & Co are listed.
Clifton Batteries offers competitive pricing with a satisfaction guarantee and quotes before purchase. Shop for batteries with price assurances and professional guidance for your next device need.
The Manilla Cattle Sale will yard 800 head with 500 steers and bullocks, mostly from New England, plus local farmers and draziers. Auctioneer W. J. Byrnes expects a sharp 2 o'clock start on Wednesday February 28.
The billiards tournaments start soon with I ONeill and H Dengate in competition and Frank scoring 56 in a recent match. A large addition of books from leading authors has been made to the library, with membership set at sixpence per week.
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