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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1939

Page

2

Shady Verandah A Cool House Rumored in Weather Note

The State weather Bureau expresses uncertainty about future weather. Rain may come shortly. Manilla temperatures show Wednesday 76 and Thursday 47. Mr A J Studdy tracked to Glen Innes for Miss Margaret Belfield, 31 Southdown ewes and six rams. The sheep are fine young samples of the breed gaining popularity for utility purposes.

State Weather Bureau Manilla A. J. Studdy Wirmdi Southdown Stud Glen Innes Margaret Belfield Southdown

Sale of Rockdale stock by trustees auctioneers

The trustees of the late Benjamin Chapman A C Veness and Son d Byrnes, auctioneers, will sell by public auction on Wednesday February 22 at 11 am the sheep horses cattle and plant at Rockdale Hall's Creek. Luncheon will be available on the ground. Council debates straying stock nuisance and agrees to strict enforcement to remove the problem.

Benjamin Chapman A.C. Veness Sond. Byrnes Tiow Yeavill Wethers Bes Rockdale

Visit of the Railway Commissioners to Manilla yards

The Chief Commissioner T. J. Hartigan and officials met with Deputy Mayor J. Coates and the Town Clerk. A Graziers Association deputation urged water supply and shade at the trucking yards for stock consignments by rail. Hartigan refused water supply due to policy limits but offered to provide shade trees and guards if planting was arranged. The association spokesman Mr. W. J. Byrnes said water is a necessity for sheep transport. the yard water would reduce wastage.

T. J. Hartigan F.C. Garside C. Willis A. G. Dennis A. Bart Werris Greek J. J. Carrell Tamworth Ald. J. Coates Manilla Graziers' Association of Nsw W. J. Byrnes A. J. Studdy L. Wilshire Homebush Hartigan Tees Byrnes Association

Diphtheria Immunisation Campaign Goes Forward

The Municipal Council discussed the diphtheria immunisation drive and approved urgent steps. Ald. Wilshire said 42 applications have been received with no age limit and local residents from nearby shires may join. The council will consult doctors, arrange an anatoxin supply, and start the campaign next Tuesday, while two new diphtheria cases were reported recently.

Ald Wilshire Ald Wilshire J. Coates Manilla Ald. Wilshire Manila Rayson and Woolford

Municipal Rates Approved Amid Debate Over Increases

The Municipal Council voted to approve two resolutions on rates and estimates. General rate rises, street lighting cutbacks, and a water minimum reduction are noted, while Aldermen McLeary Grill Wilshire Davis Wood Coates and McLeod weigh the timing and necessity amid a sluggish economy and unpaid arrears. The move drew both support and opposition before passage.

U.C.V Ald. McLear Manilla Ald Grill Wilshire Ald. McLeod North Davis Couneil Carney

Cycling Club 5 Mile Handicap Race Result and Next Event

Maneila Amazew Cycle Club held a five mile sealed handicap on Site day 12 with VY Hiscox winning in a net time of 19.95 after a 70 second handicap. A Jenner was second with 14.25 elapsed time, 13.40 handicap, while T Lund finished third. Fastest overall time was J Browning at 74.14. Next week at 9:30 am a six mile handicap race on Tamworth road is scheduled. Handicaps listed for riders including Browning, Haydon, Todd, Land and Jenner. Manilla's eighth anvil show comes in four weeks. Mr and Mrs C J Byrnes holidaying at Coogee.

Maneila Amazew Cycle Club VY. Tuscox Tamworth Road J. Browning Haydon H. Todd T. Land P. Perri Hw, Jenner F. Lund W. Hiscox EH. Cornell D. Haydon Manilla

Australia’s Greatest Asset at Fodder Conference

Royal Agricultural Society leaders tout fodder conservation at Tamworth conference attended by Minister A D Reid, Col G C Sommerville and other officials. Speakers stressed farming safety and profitability, with plans to boost agricultural staff and finance support for rural communities.

Manilla Council Approves Street Stall and Show Holiday

The Manilla Municipal Council met Tuesday with all Aldermen present. Approval was given for a street stall benefiting Headvale public school on March 4. A Department of Road Transport letter regarding a private hire car license for G Parker of Court Street was noted with no objection. Pedestrian signs will be erected on Namai river bridge. Two land subdivision plans for Mt Ei Gallagher deceased were approved. The Agricultural Society requested a public holiday for Manilla on March 18 for the Show.

Ald G. Parker Court Street Manilla Downeil Cowneil Department of Main Roads Namai River Bridge Mt. Ei

Foxes Destroy Stud Lambs At Tamworth Conference

Speaking at the fodder conservation conference in Tamworth on Wednesday Mr A J Coote of Manbetta said foxes had destroyed 14 stud lambs. Mothers were hand fed during drought as lambs faced death. He urged declaring foxes national pests and action by the Agriculture Minister. A farewell to Mrs Chapman Senior and Mr and Mrs A J Chapman will occur at Hall's Creek Hall tonight. A Benson family benefit social is planned for Attunga Hall Saturday night.

Tamworth A. J. Coote Chapman Senr A. J. Chapman Hall’s Creek Hall Benson Attunga Hall

Local Bowling News and Tournament Results at Showground

The green was crowded on Wednesday night with all rinks in use. D. McDonald defeated W. Coupland and D. Coupland beat A. Rodgers. J. Kennedy and A. McLeod were defeated by R. M. Smith and C. N. Beott in Boomerang play. Upcoming second round matches and B grade pennants are announced. Manilla will visit. all members urged to pay Bowls paper subscription.

D. McDonald W. Coupland J. Ewart J. Kearns D. Coupland A. Rodgers J.n.kennedy A. R. McLeod R. M. Smith C.N. Beott J. Watts J. Bignall J.F. Wearne A.nelson W. Pittman C. M. Padmore W. D. Hartley D. Nunn- Pathrvick Blanch Mackenzie MW. North Davis D. Ovle J. Smithers S. W. Swain J. Grady G. Coulton J.C. Mackenzie Manilla West Tamworth N.S.W_ Bowling Association OC. M. Podmore

Church Services Across Towns With Varying Schedules

The notice lists church services for several denominations and towns. Holy Catholic Church in Manilla and nearby parishes conduct Holy Communion and Evensong at various times led by multiple reverends. Methodist services run 11 am and 7:30 pm in Manilla with additional NM and Hall's Creek times, while Presbyterian and other churches in Lowerton Barraba and surrounding districts follow set afternoon or evening slots.

The Holy Catholic Church Manilla Wonga Creek Milliwindi A. Battersh New Mexico Hall’s Creek W. L. Tas GT. Indol

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Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd John D. Kennedy & Sons Manilla Express Touthdowns Rockdale”’ Sale W. Singleton Als Ald. Grill Singleton Ald. Wood Hin A.C. Veness & Son M. F. Sweeney MLO Optometrist Sydney Chas W. Kaoli Royal Hotel City G.P Shire Tmospital Australia Royal Agricultural Society Col. Sommerville RAS Ms.w PA. Chaffey M.L.A A.D. Reid H.C. Stenning G. C. Sommerville Railway Department BH. Nixon J. Byrnes R.A.S Uie Mal Council Havilah A. C. Veness & Son W.J. Byrnes Manilla Yarde Altenditg Vv. J. Byrnes J. Massey Harris Nancy Wynne and Company R. Doohan Spences J. T. Robertson & CO Qhearer J.T. Robertson & CO Doohan Leo O'Neill A. W. Hicks Department of Education R.C. Claweh North’s Musik A. Adnan Guanedah A.b.davis RM. Smith C. F. Hagwart Owens Coupland Tompson Beaford A. Nelson C. M. Podmore Palais Theatre Robt. Taylor Maureen Q’sullivan Oxford Lloyd Nolan Mary Carlisle the Ritz Brothers Don Terry and Rosalind Keith Showground Pavilion Sharp W. M. Dwyer Presbyterian Manilli Lowerton H. McDonald
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