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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1926
Page
2
A district memorial plan proposes a drinking fountain and pedestal at a spot in the Botanical Gardens where wheat first grew, honoring Alin Cussingham. The project may include a laboratory wing and plaque inscriptions, with broader wheat industry benefits and Widows Pension notices appended.
A harsh heat wave with temperatures around twenty degrees prompts warnings to protect health. Citizens should stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and monitor vulnerable groups as health risks rise. Authorities urge careful water use and preparedness for potential power or fire strain amid lingering heat.
The notice lists finalised funds for Manila Memorial Hall and related appeals, detailing amounts for building, stamps, advertising, and miscellaneous items. It notes the Soldiers Day Appeal closes on March and acknowledges contributors while mentioning the Helen’s Babies story and film promotion at Mephanies Pictures.
Miss Lorking outlines Manilla Red Cross work at Rose Hall Greythwaite Exeter and Bodington homes and the tuberculosis division. Junior Red Cross supports Lejira Springwood Ramsgate and six city and country homes. They supply milk to 500 toddlers and provide clothing and crutches for crippled soldiers' children.
Manilla Rifle Club readies for the shooting season with repairs complete and a new two-day competition schedule. A five-member range and cartet committee oversee duties, with target committee Messrs R F Loseby and E A Forster and range committee J Bignall F Leidreiter and G Geddes. Key events run April 14 to September 25 featuring distances from 300 to 900 yards and culminate in a NRA medal and club representative shoot. Shooters must declare Wednesday or Saturday participation and competition takes precedence over practice. A trophy donated by Mr A Blanch honors last season’s top score won by W Bignall. regular practice continues until Easter.
TO THE EDITOR Mr Woollett writes arguing fines are set by magistrates not the Board or its officers. He defends fair handling of a case and notes concerns over rabbit problems and fencing disputes. He urges balanced action by the rabbit inspector amidst local frustration.
Capt F A Chaffey MLA questioned Education Minister Mr Muteh in Parliament about overcrowding at Manilla Rural School and promised funds. The minister explained funding is a general pool for school construction with no guarantee on timing. He warned promises are not guarantees and depend on available funds and departmental priorities.
Drought and extreme heat have dried the countryside near Attunga with scarce vegetation and urgent needs for water. Salvo mining employs about seventy men supplying limestone at lower costs, while Broken Hill Company's mines shut down though manganese runs. Also noted are ailing Mrs A Doolan of Attunga Hotel, the upcoming Manilla sheep sale offering 5000 mixed store sheep, and local cinema patrons reminded of The Lost World film.
Manilla Hospital committee met to approve fund allocation from the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust and to set monthly meetings on the third Friday. Reports show 25 patients treated in the month, £33 7s 10d in fees, and a working balance of £767. Donations were acknowledged and staff changes noted.
Watsons Creek trips Manilla team in two hard fought games at Bendenver and nearby. Byrnes shone with 91 in the first match, while Manilla posted 185 and 260 in bold run chases aided by Boland 28 not out and White 18. McDonald and Conor led the bowling as Manilla won both, earning 65 needed runs in the second innings after Watsons Creek’s 84 in the opener.
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