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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
2
The article reports a drought era invasion by a South African weed named Ikhuks Weel spreading through Manilla and nearby shires. Municipal officials warned it endangers crops and livestock, urged aggressive control, and ordered dusting and containment across boundaries.
The Manilla ALP League seeks a recreation ground permit for Easter Monday events to raise funds. Admission costs range from 6d to free for under 14, with plans to collect starting March 11. Ald Morris notes questions on timing and collection day.
Regular meeting notes discuss street stall permit, main roads grant, land transfer rate book changes, boiler inspection, land use fees, and a planned pump at recreation ground. Reports call for tree condition checks, building applications, dairy inspections, valuation alterations, and depreciation proposals for municipal assets.
The Mamua Parents and Citizens Association held its annual meeting with strong attendance chaired by Vice President K Morris. The secretary Rev J B Thorn presented a report noting 144 members, eleven meetings, and funds raised to improve rural school facilities including a library and sewing machine. Overcrowded accommodation at the rural school was cited as a key issue, with ongoing appeals to the Education Department for expanded buildings.
Score summaries from cricket matches including Independents and Church teams with bowling figures led by P Mitchell and B Young. Tennis briefly notes Suzanne Lenglen beating Helen Wills 6 3 6 3 in a world title match. Also mentions Allan Kennedy winning a local advertising prize and town news from Manilla, Wongo Creek and East Anglia areas.
Veteran Frea Mitchell led bowling with nine wickets for 12 runs, J Byrnes took 8 for 16, H Barwick 7 for 21, and Frank Baker 6 for 72 in a feature match at the local oval. Also noted, Heart of London depicts shopping district life in The Lost World at Mechanics’ Pictures this Saturday. Municipal Council to run Friendly Appeal Court for property valuations readjustment with possible final appeal to the court if disputes remain unresolved.
A Manilla Police Court case charged a well known businessman with a technical breach of industrial law as an employee’s weekly day off was debated. The court discussed education standards at Manilla Rural School, noting an intermediate certificate with compulsory subjects. The year’s revenue and expenditures were presented, with a balance, officers announced, and plans for a continental outing noted. In Quirindi, George Gayton was fined for theft after a hand bag containing jewelry was discovered.
A revived letter from 1 J Francis, labor organiser, criticises employment of non union labor by the Council and urges union men be hired. Aldermen clash over whether the request comes from Mr Francis or the union, with the mayor insisting it is not his place to decide. The exchange ends with a decision to proceed with their business.
Ulere's long standing clash with the selector is discussed at a shire meeting. The speaker condemns squatter methods of crossing roads and building makeshift gates from available materials. Public gates and water access are cited as points of contention among landowners trying to regularize such practices. Tenders are opened for additions to the local RC Church.
Bushes Creek sports event will be held on Wednesday March 10. Programming is in the course of printing and will be available to the public in a few days. Mr R Moy is the Secretary.
At a recent Namot Trotting Club meeting Harry Venax was appointed Hon Secretary. A Saturday 8 pm meeting will discuss affiliating with the North Western Trotting Association and appointing delegates. Other items cover Manilla Poultry Club plans, industrial fines, and a Namor bridge funding debate with local residents urged to participate.
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