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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
2
Manilla business houses report a very successful Xmas trading period with the week ending December 24 showing strong results. Xmas eve brought hot sultry weather and brisk refreshment trade, while Xmas day was cool and calm with church services and quiet post holiday scenes. Boxing day yielded pleasant weather and picnic parties along the Namoi riverbanks.
Poultry theft was pervasive in December in Manilla with Court street as the main hub. One owner reported losing 38 Black Torpontons across two visits, another 14 of 17 high quality fowls, and several other farmers reported as many as six birds vanished.
River full of fish during holidays with catches including two 20 pounders and an 18 pounder. A resident reports river abundance of young fish. Manilla Swimming Club builds a springboard in the pool which draws crowds and tours. The Connell removes noxious weeds along the river bank as paspalum grass spreads for a nicer riverside lawn.
The issue lists holiday trips and visits across New South Wales towns including Manilla, Terigal, Bathurst, Yamba, Port Macquarie, and more. It records police promotions, hospital recoveries, school appointments, and a New Year races event at Rushes Creek with results from Gympie and Vaals among others.
December committee meeting presided by Vice President M Park. Members present include G A White and others. Minutes note affiliation with NSW Council of Agricultural Societies, awards list from Royal Agricultural Society, boxing show rights set, Wright resignation accepted, Grant named long wool judge, and thanks for cooperation in 1936 Fodder Conservation competition.
Firefighters from Manilla Fire Brigade raced to a cottage on Arthur Street near M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd. The blaze gutted the weatherboard building, leaving only one wall standing. insured, with quick attack reducing flames after arrival. Also notes 1935 rainfall, cricket fixtures, and local players.
John Blair health inspector for Manilla Municipal Council completed 39 years with the council since joining in December 1915. He led a drive under the Health Act improving sanitation, reducing infectious diseases from 204 cases between 1901 and 1915 to 78 cases in 1921–1925, and continued preventive measures while upgrading food protection and water standards.
Residents at Rushes Creek races and Liverpool Plains Shire commend Mr Blair for his relief work on the boundary road to Mandowa Shire. They note his tactful handling and smooth progress, while acknowledging his broader duties from keeper to ranger and his dedicated service to the Council and community.
Tenders close 9 January 1986 for erection and completion of business and perhaps other works. Applications to meat Surveyor, Tamworth. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. For furniture repair or upholstery quotes call DEN.
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