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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
2
MANILLA Income and Land Tax Consultant advertises Lay-by option with no extra charge. The Master Optician of the North and North-West promises personal attendance at the Royal Hotel in Manilla, inviting locals to consult about eyewear.
Mr G D Ross of the Department of Agriculture notes that biological methods have destroyed 80 percent of an almost impenetrable prickly pear mass in Queensland and 30 to 60 percent in northern New South Wales. Since settlement Australia faced pests from careless introductions, with prickly pear spreading to 60 million acres by 1920. Cartalostis from America helped, and the prickly pear’s control involved emus and biological agents. Ray Wilshire, son of Clive and Mrs Wilshire, joins Commonwealth Bank Manila staff.
England chase 160 to win after Australia’s second innings falters amid drops and stray fielding. Sutcliffe and Jardine suffer early chances, Leyland and Hammond push England toward victory as heavy rain then finish play. England end 106 at Stumps with two wickets down, setting up a dramatic finish before rain halts play.
Hon F A Chaffey M L A receives notice from Minister Hugh Main approving a silo construction programme. A silo at Manilla with 150000 bushels capacity is planned, with completion expected within 2 to 2 years. A special excursion train leaves Manilla for Sydney on February 21 to view the fifth test match.
Mr A Blanch installs an electric blower in his blacksmithing and wheelwright shop, replacing old bellows with higher efficiency. Wally Adnam visits Manilla, having lived in Walgett five years, and recently joined a hotel partnership there. He touts Barwon River fishing and duck shooting. Successful bidders may employ local unemployed labor where needed.
Manilla defeated Upper Manilla by 139 runs to 93 as J Harding 52 and H Rogers 34 led the hosts with the bat and C Cummins top scored 51 for the country team. The report lists detailed dismissals and team selections for upcoming matches and a local farewell for Rev Battersby and Mrs Battersby, plus a welcome for the new Vicar of Holy Trinity on February 23.
A pioneer recalls days of hobble chain travel across rugged plains and rivers. He memory traces wool transport, coach drives, and campfires near stations serving squatters and scattered towns. The poem blends hardship, drought, river floods, bushrangers, and the rhythm of teamsters and highways west of Bourke.
After a Tuesday heat wave peaking at 105 degrees in Manilla a cooler spell began with light rain on Wednesday followed by a night storm. The overcast sky and lingering humidity signal more rain likely.
V. J. Byrnes reports over 5000 sheep sold at Manilla on Tuesday 14th inst. Good bulk sold. inferior stock hard to move. Prices ranged from 1 shilling to 6 pence for various ages, crossbreds up to 4 shillings 6 pence, merinos and wethers in strong demand. Nominations list many local buyers and estates. next sale scheduled for Tuesday 28th instant.
A feature about Steel Rudd's On Our Selection shows Dad Maom and Joe causing mischief in the bush with witty antics. The film, praised for its humor, screens at the Palais Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week with the management touting its broad appeal for all ages.
Rev A Battersby ab Vicar of Manilla will be inducted at 4 Church on Thursday at 7 30 p m with a public welcome in the Parish Hall led by Vicar's Warden W Jackson and W O Dell. Palais Theatre hosts hospital benefit dance to introduce Our Selection family at Manilla with barn dance and audience appeal. Guyra show praised for attendance and opening ceremony by Col Bruxzner highlighting pioneering life and needs. Front of Palais decor reflects rural theme drawing interest in a picture Australians should see.
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