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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
2
The article forecasts a likely six week move to the country with government factions split over timing. It notes Lang leads the Labor Party, Labor support for the government’s asset sales, and a tense struggle within the ALP as both sides prepare for an imminent contest.
Honl F A Chaffey ML plans to visit Manila tomorrow Saturday and spend the day meeting as many constituents as possible in town. The visit aims to engage with local residents and listen to their concerns.
This January 258 points of rain were recorded at Manilla Post Office tying 1987's 293 points for the month. Through February to date 70 points have fallen, totaling 338 points for 1928. Farmers take advantage of the summer rainfall as thousands of acres of wheat land have already been turned over.
The Diggers anniv social opens the season at Memorial Hall on Tuesday March 1 1938. Norths Orchestra will provide music with novelty dances and a full night of dancing. Prizes include state lottery tickets for four lucky players at table draws, four independents, dainty supper, admission 2 shillings 6d.
Large floats for Sydney's 150th anniversary celebrations required removal of wall sections to exit the building. One showcased wool industry with a merino ram on a platform but featured dogs on each side, an ill fit for the scene.
The Board of Directors of Man ila District Hospital acknowledges donations to the Maternity Ward Fund. Contributions include amounts from Bowman Mr de Mrs Gen and others totaling £968 00 to date.
Personal Miss Edith Kremer remains an inmate at Manilla District Hospital after an appendicitis operation. The Bryan family and Miss Jean Bryan prepare for Sydney by car with Miss Bryan planning England travel aboard the Orion next week. Miss Una Heywood, recently with the Scone Public School staff, transfers to Waratah. Dr H B Woolford arrives to assume Dr Waterhouse’s Manilla practice, a surgeon with strong qualifications. Dr A Waterhouse leaves Manilla Monday for Sydney.
Public Holiday Saturday March 19 observed as gazetted day within the Municipality for the Manilla Show. The announcement marks the second day of the event as a public holiday.
Mr and Mrs Geo Rose of Namoi Street Manilla celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 4. They wed February 4 1886 at Tamworth in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father Ryan. Their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs V Morgan visited for the occasion from elsewhere.
The Society urges attendees to scan the show schedule closely as all sections have been altered and about 30 new classes added. Poultry fanciers are told to adjust their entries and greyhound enthusiasts should enter dogs to gain judge opinions. New prize cards and ribbons have changed designs and intrinsic value.
The singles consistency competition advanced a stage on Wednesday with only two first round matches pending B Coupland versus A G Blanch and O Baldwin versus F Wood. Results show H Mock forfeited to R M Smith J N Kennedy 151 0 C Ogle 134 W Pittman 154 H Stoddart 131 in round one and R M Smith 151 3 Ewart 129 W Bignall 152 V J Byrnes 183 in round two. The first round must finish by Wednesday 28 February with remaining matches to be played before night.
The council agreed to pay its share for a low level timber beam bridge over the Namoi after Mandowa Shire Council’s plans were adopted. Funds will come from a 20 year loan as Tamworth Board contributions fall short, with the bridge easing traffic jams and aiding wheat and wool transport to the railway.
The notice lists church services for multiple denominations on February 20 including Holy Catholic Church Anglican Manilla Milliwindi Greek and others with times. It also details B Grade fixtures at Somerton Namoi Wongo and No 2 ground with dates February 20 27 and March 6 and provides a conveyance list from Doohian's at 12 45 with names of passengers.
A meeting of the Manilla Amateur Cycle Club is to be held at the Meche Aute on February 24, 1888. All persons interested in cycling are cordially invited to attend. Also notices for Lixall Sheep Licks for sale by J. T. Robertson & Co. The Memorial Hall, March 1st, will be the rendezvous for young and old. Dont quiss it.
Four leading N.S.W. Hardecourt players will stage exhibition matches Tuesday February 22 at 8 p.m. at the Manilla Tennis Courts. Admission 1 shilling. Secretary Q. Norris announces event.
Brief ad style note offers a quote from CLIFTONS on batteries. Claims competitive prices and guaranteed satisfaction before purchasing the next battery.
Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Ltd Opticians and Optometrists announce a traveling clinic in Manilla at the Royal Hotel on Saturday March 12 from 10 am to 5 pm. They operate from Castlereagh Street Sydney and also at Tamworth and Lismore locations.
Government notices announce the 1948 session begins on 2 March with classes held at the Showground every Wednesday at 10 80 am. Fees are £1 for seniors and 10 shillings for juniors for two lessons weekly. Full particulars available from the teacher during class hours. A W Alc Superintendent of Technical Education Department of Education Sydney
The Palais Theatre Manilla features the film Wake Up and Live with Alice Pay and Ned Sparks. Alsodean Muir and Gordon Oliver appear in White Bondage. Born Reckless stars George O'Brien and Cecelia Park in a promotional program.
The 150th Anniversary Rifle meeting concluded at Anzac Rifle Range Liverpool. It drew 14 000 competitors and 350 000 rounds were fired, with 2000 plus visiting marksmen from Canada England Italy South Africa New Zealand and Australia. The event cost over £60 000 to stage and showcased Australia’s large pool of trained marksmen.
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