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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1942
Page
2
A table of attractive frocks on offer. See the bright value in each style. Prices shown as 16/11. Separate table features womens dresses in fashionable designs with notable bargains. Local shoppers are urged to inspect the selection for value and style today.
Instructor My. Vs. Manis opened the class on Wednesday at the show pavilion, drawing live senior pupils and Rural School boys. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 10:40 am to 12:30 pm. Harris stresses wool classing importance for proper sorting and qualification to work independently. Many experienced wool classers seek formal training. women are encouraged to attend to become proficient.
At a Mandowa Shire meeting held Saturday, Mossy Thomas Davis and Co. were accepted as Auditors for 1942. Council agreed to cooperate with the Moree Municipal Council on substituting fuels and other wartime measures. Discussions covered evacuation plans with Sutherland and health department correspondences, wage increases, and proposed structural road repairs to prevent washouts on rural routes.
In Manilla district, Sam Sing and son PA with Roy Taust cultivate 16 acres of tobacco. Largest area near maturity benefits from rains, stalks reach full height, leaves strong with minor grasshopper damage. Harvesting to start as six to nine feet stalks cut and leaves separated to ease handling. About 50 acres expected to be harvested locally this season.
To date applications for investment in the Liberty War Loan exceed £5000, as financial institutions record rising public support and participation in the national effort.
Manilla branch of the 2 TM Womens Radio Club held its first meeting for the year last Saturday and outlined plans for major activities. On Wednesday they will host a 4 player Chinese Checkers afternoon at the CWA club room with prizes and tea served. The club seeks support for a forthcoming project described as its biggest yet, inviting all interested to help and promising further announcements from Riley.
A reader condemns the Herald two editorials on miners claims and Hitler, arguing the contrast shows democracy versus dictatorship. The letter warns against violent rhetoric and warns that harmful obstruction threatens the nation’s welfare.
A citizen writes about making gelatine from Sen Weed family supplies and critiques lack of local knowledge. He argues government controls raise costs, hinder production, and waste resources while enriching city interests. He cites eggs and dairy as examples of Board policies reducing cash and efficiency.
A fragmented notice lists church services for Manilla Milliwindi Heywood and Somerton including Holy Communion times at Manilla 9 am 7 30 am and 7 30 pm Sunday School at 11 am and evening services at 7 30 pm Presbyterians are noted in Manilla and Somerton with several names such as Rev Ay Battersby J Heywood and H McDonald.
John Dickson of Manilla and companions, described as the rats of Tobroke, were feared in the Alam session last Friday. He sent messages to his mother and father and to friends in Carmarthen. Recordings were made after their arrival in Palestine following departure from Tobrule, with all believed to have left the desert behind.
At a monthly Hospital Board meeting, a proposal to place £1000 from the late Mrs S J Burrell into a special trust and invest it in the Commonwealth War Loan was approved. The money would earn interest for the Maternity Ward Fund while the building of the new unit is delayed. Trustees J N Kennedy and H V Dowes were named to represent the Board on the trust. The Board authorized exploration of fixed deposits for the fund.
Miss Alice Mary Hall aged forty of Namoi Street Manilla died suddenly from a stroke at Manilla District Hospital. She was daughter of the late Mr Hall and Mrs M Hull, survived by her mother sister Mrs Wood and brother Mr Jok Hull of Sydney. One sister predeceased. She had worked with the Army inspection beam at AW.A. Sydney. Funeral from Manilla Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev H McDonald in the absence of Rev T Indd.
The death occurred on Wednesday at his residence Dee Why of Mr William Roach aged 79 years. The late Mr Toneh was a well known resident of Halls Creek for several years and later resided at Manilla. Members of his family are Mya Basil Hall Dee Why Mrs P Brady Yarrowiteh Mrs Z Chapman Halls Creek T E Roach Somerton W H Roach Somerton and A F Roach Manilla. The funeral took place at Moonbi on Thursday where his wife was buried several years ago.
Mr W J Byrnes conducts a seven steels sale tomorrow. Friday Mrs A W Stanley of New Mexico holidaying in New Castle. Rev T M Taylor BA of Parramatta elected President of the 1st Methodist Conference in Sydney. Rev T dad of Manila attending. Mr A W Nison represents the Manila Methodist youth.
In loving memory of our darling Normio who died March 20 941 aged 2 years. The call was sudden and the sorrow deep. We mourn the loss and there is sorrow without farewell. Forever in our thoughts by Elaine and Jobin.
Towns across Australia push for a Liberty Loan return of Sl per head from a £95,000,000 war fund. Premier towns in each state receive a special award as hundreds adopt self-imposed per head rates from £4 up to £220 or £280. Rivalry grows between towns and states as donors hope to close the loan before March 10.
Two Wednesday bowls games decided Swain Hayward beat Fisher Blanch 22 10 16 in chatping pairs. In B grade pairs Coupland Kennedy defeated Gannon Wearne 42 bo. Sunday sets include Davis Rodgers Fisher Gannon wearne Blanch vs Kennedy Podmore Maciod V Byrnes. Coupland Bowler Wenene Swain vs Kelly Belford C Byrnes. Payers urged to email and keep appointments.
AMLAS Sydney Fund reports no donations toward ILAS. Manila contributions cited, Sydney fat stock sites quote prices for cattle sheep and lambs with figures 28/-, 25/8, 21/-. Citizens urged to leave funds at Council Chambers to aid the cause as stock condition improves. Readable details show Pitt Son and Badgery as sellers in the market segment.
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