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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
2
Textile sale listing 27in oxford shirting pyjama stripe calico hair cords cambric and mohair mats, tapestry carpet and mohair door mats with sale and discount prices per yard or each. Includes striped Levi s for shirts and pyjamas bale price 3/0 and 22in tapestry carpet at 4/11 sale price 3/11.
Chas W Enoll, master optician of the North and North-West, will be personally in attendance at the Royal Hotel upstairs on Saturday February 6, 1932, from 10 to 6. Repairs and correspondence to Box 3324PP Sydney.
A ten per cent duty on foreign food and free entry from Dominions will soon become law in the British Isles. The move aims to foster inter Empire trade and secure Dominion raw food markets. The shift echoes earlier free trade decades, contrasts with Soviet influence, and stresses no external price cutting while praising Dominion supply. Sister A Chapman of Rockdale has resumed duties at the General Hospital Newcastle after obtaining her Tresillian certificate.
The Ambulance Carnival wrap up in Manilla drew a big crowd and set records. Net proceeds totaled £105 0s 5d after expenses of about £42 1s 0d for rent lighting waratawe and advertising plus £30 to £40 spent on prizes. Superintendent Bowdler and assistants thanked the Manilla Committee and staff and noted plans for an annual event. Half the proceeds will go to the Quirindi hospital.
At the Shire Council meeting the Mandowa Shire rate for 1932 was fixed at 14d in the pound. J J Closby, recent East Sydney winner, died from cerebral haemorrhage aged 38, after a brief period of good spirits. Port Darwin faces unrest as Communists take Pine Creek, threaten bombing. New South Wales beat Japan in tennis 131 games to 107 across 17 sets. Moonbi Mountains search continues for Martin Maher who vanished Sunday.
After Xmas the Mechanics Institute Opera Committee announces an open air Euchre and dance party on Tuesday January 26 at Memorial Hall. Prizes include groceries for top card players, other prizes for runners up, and a beer friendly supper by the ladies. Admission remains 2 shillings for a full night of music and dancing by the Gloomchasers Orchestra.
A well known Manilla holding, called Kisorg, will be offered by auction in Manilla next Saturday at 3 o clock. Due to indifferent health, Mr Brady is selling and ready to meet the market. Auctioneer V J Byrnes says this is one of Manilla’s best mixed areas and highly recommended. Good terms offered. for information or inspection, the auctioneer should be contacted.
The Manilla sale of sheep and cattle proceeds Tuesday with stock already booked. Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes invites more entries from sellers. The Education Minister may postpone public schools due to the infantile paralysis epidemic.
At a Shire Council meeting a letter from the Tamworth P.P. Board about rabbits on Barraba Road sparked criticism. Dr F L Heywood urged the Clerk to demand destruction of rabbits and blamed the Board’s duty failures for past ratepayer costs. Debate touched on inspectors, banked support for the Board, and calls to dismiss inspectors, with a motion on culvert rabbit cleaning later agreed by Cyr Rallis. Elsie OConnell left for Sydney for medical treatment.
Mr Tom Walsh, an authority on communism, will visit Manilla January 24 to speak in Memorial Mall. Local officials deem communism the gravest danger to national life and praise Walsh as a gifted speaker whose method has earned glowing reports. E Q T Bowman traveled to Tamworth to hear Walsh and praised his enlightenment on the subject.
President Nixon presided at the first meeting for 1932 of the Manilla Branch of the F and 5 Association. He welcomed members, wished them better conditions, noted congratulations to State President Nock, endorsed protesting a Northern Land Board Office closure, and announced Don Kennedy to become secretary with Kennedy nominated as a member.
At a Saturday meeting of the F and Association, Secretary was instructed to write to Mr C Thompson MHR congratulating him on his splendid success in the recent Federal election. He discharged his duties as a politician well, and his reelection was seen as a reward for his services. The motion was carried by acclamation.
The Show Committee halved projected hurdle costs from £18 with the aid of Mr A Sulman who will supply timber for the hurdles and sheep yards and donate a fat sheep for the pressing competition proceeds to Shaw funds. Also notes pistol license cautions and various local sports results and events including Roy Charlton’s swimming win and Captain Jarcka’s funeral.
Saturday Half Holiday match at Barraba saw local lads defeat Manilla by a clear margin. Manilla made 83 while Manilla responded with 136 for 9. H May contributed 40. Guests at the Royal Hotel dined with the visitors. Next Sunday Arthur Street team led by W Gannon will meet Manilla in the feature. Express will cover the result. A news item reports Phar Lap arriving in America amid a snow storm. Police report a murder arrest in Yagoona. A patrol crash in Melbourne kills a driver chasing a stolen car. Australia reports a 118 million pound trade surplus over five months. Wanted notices seek furnished rooms with all conveniences. Apple Fixpres at Office.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission invites objections or support for Part II Water Act licenses. Arthur Thomas Maunder seeks a 6 meh centrifugal pump on Namoi River Portion 28 Tina wirindi parish Darling County for irrigation of 0 acres. Stanley Robert Reid seeks a 4 inch centrifugal pump on Namoi River Portion 27 Fleming parish Darling County for irrigation. Last date for information is 15 February 1932. T REVAN Secretary Rox Tac GPO Sydney 14 Jan 1932.
During addiment week at Mackenzies the men's blue and fawn Tobralco sport shirts from Pelaco are offered at a clearout price of 7s 6d each from usual 1-6.
The Pastures Protection Board for Tamworth District issues a notice under the Pastures Protection Act 1912. Owners or occupiers within the district must begin suppression and destruction of rabbits by 14 March 1939. Work continues for twelve months using sanctioned methods including poisoning, fumigation, digging out, harbour destruction, trapping, hunting, and shooting. Frank Payne, Chairman, dated 15 January 1939.
The Chairman of the Pastures Protection Board for the District of Tamworth issues a dated notice dated 15 January 1999 under the Pastures Protection Act 1912. The document announces the board’s authority and the formal action taken within the district.
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