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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1938
Page
2
A sharp storm over Manilla Saturday afternoon dumped 41 points of rain within a mile area. Sunday another similar storm crossed Somerton producing 70 points of rain in the same proximity.
The government proposes to hold the State elections on March 19 the second day of the Manila Show. Holding the election on that date could complicate show management and event proceedings.
Mr J F Wearne informs the public that he has placed the mill under new management and that orders are now being received for prompt and immediate delivery.
Netley Farm near the Namoi River below Manilla to be sold by public auction conducted by W J Byrnes of Manilla. The sale is set for Saturday February 5 at 2 30 pm for the mortgagee. For details or inspection contact the selling agent.
The Director of Education states no expenditure will be incurred on a new residence for the headmaster of Manilla Rural School. The headmaster may vacate the existing residence as soon as suitable accommodation is secured.
A special meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held at the Soldiers' Club Room this Friday night at 8 pm.
A large public meeting in Manilla votes to establish the Manilla Greyhound Racing Club after supporters from local business and Returned Soldiers’ League back the effort. A license application process is outlined, with calls for regional harmony and charitable support from profits.
The Bowling Club commences its 1938 season with a 4 p.m. opening and afternoon tea, followed by rink games against visiting teams. Night play is planned under favorable conditions. Members urge prompt subscriptions to the Secretary J Kearns or Treasurer G M Podmore as the season promises strong participation and trophy pursuit. A show committee meeting discusses greyhound racing on show nights, but rejects the plan due to logistical risks and charity rules.
Mandowa Shire Council received a letter from the Department of Local Government about proposed boundary changes with Liverpool Plains Shire. The minister will refer the issue to a public inquiry led by W. Carrol to determine if transfer should occur, amid objections citing Manilla and Peel River interests.
Mrs Farmilo and her daughter Miss Farmilo are visiting Mrs W Rooke who resides at the Imperial Hotel during a family gathering.
Big clearance sale at Wongo Creek tomorrow led by Mr C Haling with stock and farm sold for cash terms. Special General Meeting called for Friday January 21 at 8 pm. notices also include an impounded mare at Manilla Pound and advertised items from Fosterlie salt block and a cabinet bowing machine offer with cash price and flexible terms.
Local retailer Clifton Battery offers competitive pricing and guaranteed satisfaction on all battery purchases with a quoted price promise.
Caution directs that any person hunting shooting fishing or trespassing on my property Long Flat will be dealt with as the law directs. All straying stock will be impounded. Dated 14 January 1938. R. J. Bell. For sale shearers' diamond harrows and twin disc ploughs J. T. Robertson &
The Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction issues notice that probate of the will dated 5 August 1929 for Berkeley Clarendon Cox of Manilla and Long Elong NSW may be granted to executor Berkeley Clarendon Cox after 14 days. Creditors must send claims to McKenzie & Co. at Lismore and Martin & Lamport in Sydney. A separate sports note lists Wah against Waratahs with players named.
The Hospital Board's president H V Dowe announced a £600 donation from Mr A Sulman toward the new Maternity Ward at Manilla District Hospital, bringing the Sulman family's total to £820. Board members praised the gift as one of the finest and moved to send a letter of appreciation.
Preparations are complete for the Highland Gathering and Scouts Carnival at the Recreation Ground on Wednesday the 26th. A strong committee has graded the track and stalls, with a further working bee set for Sunday to finish tasks. The event features a Tom Horan cycling cup run in heats over one mile or more, with the cup returning to Mr. Tom Horan if Scouts cease to function. The cup is on display at D. McMillan's Refreshment Rooms.
Manilla jockey Gordon McDonald son of Cecil McDonald was hurt when two horses fell in the Maiden Welter Handicap at Canterbury on Saturday. He rode Venturesome which was killed outright. The second horse Achray had to be destroyed. After treatment McDonald was discharged from hospital.
The 10th annual Ram Bale sale at Manilla on Friday February 4 is led by W. J. Byrnes. Seventeen NSW stud ram groups will be represented with 350 Longwools including 250 pure Border Leicesters, plus Romney Marsh English Leicesters and Southdowns from registered flocks. Sale starts 10 a.m. catalogues on application.
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