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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
2
Former Justice Minister MR Lee proposes trimming NSW Parliament to cut costs. He argues 03 members currently represent a metro bias, country MPs travel long distances, and a 30 percent cut could preserve effective representation. A sliding scale for allowances is also urged.
Mira Hester Kubo wife of Toby Kuhn of North Manilla died after long illness at Tamworth District Hospital following several operations. Her devoted husband and ailing self exhausted by care, she leaves a 14 year old daughter Tita and a bereaved husband. The funeral was at Manville Cemetery with Rev Father Burchell Meivting at the graveside.
A public subscription effort is organized to help Mr Dack Kuko of North Manila who has been an invalid for years after multiple arm and leg operations. He recently suffers a leg amputation and remains unable to work, leaving his family in hardship. Local organizers Mr WC Dix and Mr Thos Donnelly solicit readers to contribute and acknowledgments to donors are published in this column.
Sydney Technical College reports Miss Ritchie, aged four months in dressmaking under the department, will visit Manilla Rural School on Thursday February 22 to interview potential students and gauge interest. If enough support is shown, the start of a class will be seriously considered.
The Manilla Golf Club invites members to a forthcoming annual meeting. Details to be announced in the Express advertising column. The course is in good order and ready for play next week. A social event at the Club House is planned for Thursday February 22, with members and guests encouraged to attend. The club anticipates a strong season and continued town support.
The WAH session for Manilla wool and sheep courses opens February 28 at the show building with full details from the teacher on that date. This offers district youth a path to high standard technical wool training and notes a private income from 40 necessary vessels.
At the shore fascination meeting held February 5 Mr J N Kennedy and others discussed representation to the Minister for Public Works and Health regarding a fish ladder at Manilla weir. Capt Chaffey noted lack of lands delays hatchery operation and plans to supply fry when feasible.
District Tennis Association invites all interested people to attend the event on Saturday February 24. The group does commendable work and welcomes support. Mr Chris Henry, secretary of Tarawoeth show, was in Manila Wednesday seeking trotting entries for the Tamworth show.
An Ambulance Trots event run by Manilla Police and organized by J A Rochfort featured races with Norbod Rattler and Wahronga among contenders and a profit expected. Harvest Thanksgiving services were announced for St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Manilla with gifts distributed to hospital and families and pews donated for extra seating.
Lost Merino ram between Wongo Creek and The Braes branded M O. Apply at this office. For sale Monarch typewriter lightly used a bargain. Anglican Bazaar February 16 and 17 1934 features cooking competitions scenes bun sponge offerings reference fee for cooking sections. Lunch 12 to 2 Saturday.
The Manilla Football Club holds its annual general meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Friday February 16 at 7 30 PM. Agenda covers receipts and disbursements for 1933 and election of officers for the 1934 season. Secretary Anthoney.
Preliminary notice for the Manilla Rifle Club reveals the Annual Euebre Party and Social on Tuesday May 22 1934. Tickets priced 2 shillings 6 pence. R F Secretary.
Refreshment stall highlighted for February 16 and 17 with Saturday 17 dinner 12 to 2 pm and reserved tables via Manille 224. Morning and afternoon tea and supper market tea 5 to 7. Mrs W Carlyon organiser. A social event to be held in the Club House next Thursday February 23. Members and guests invited. H J Roberts announces interview at Public School February 22 if sufficient attendance. A Sussmich Acting Superintendent of Technical Education.
Manilla bats Roberta 44 and A Gilroy 26 lead as Hartley 15 and others reach double figures. Herman 6 for 31 dominates Gunnedah bowling while J Baker 37 and M Connelly 34 helped Manilla post 115. R D Hall 3 for 16 tops bowling for Gunnedah. Peachy 27 run out, Le Cusan 17. Town property sale notices follow with auction details and dates.
The 1944 session of the Manilla Sheep and Wool Classes begins February 28 at the Show Ground. Classes meet Wednesdays at 10.30 am and 2 pm. Full particulars available from the Teacher during class hours. Acting Superintendent A. Sussmilch.
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