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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
2
The Wandering Jew reports thousands of German Jews denied asylum in Australia last year. It portrays Hitler’s regime as persecuting Jews, notes Jewish scientists and professionals facing oppression, and laments Australia’s closed door to these refugees.
Two hundred thousand bushels of wheat have been received at Manilla Railway Station to date. A portion is reported as patched by TN NOD haus, with figures indicating substantial shipments and ongoing loading activity.
Enterprise notes A C Kelly, a popular Manilla dentist, has installed a Ritter A Unit at his surgery. The modern chair features hydraulic adjustment, electricity driven drills, shadowless lighting, heated medicament glasses, and water cooled heated operation. This upgrade leverages the town water system and marks a notable advance for Manilla’s services.
The next special cattle sale at Manilla takes place on Saturday the seventh of the month. Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes announces yarding of 1 000 mixed store cattle. Sale commences at 1 44 sharp. Further entries are being received.
The 6th annual ram sale in Manilla features a strong Merino lineup with stud and selected flocks yarded in Northern NSW. Border Leicester Corriedale Lincoln and Romney rams will also be offered. The sale begins at 11 am Friday February 5th with further details elsewhere in the issue.
In Port Macquarie Mr Charlie Hurcum and brother Ted awoke to a thief fleeing with their trailer. Charlie sprinted barefoot after the robber, pressed him to return the trailer at Killalls Creek, and helped recover the gear. Neighbors and onlookers described the scene and noted missing tyre and equipment as police were alerted.
A heat wave crosses Australia as Perth records over 100 degrees repeatedly. Sydney and Melbourne show near century highs with the center near 100. Far western New South Wales reports heat and drought impact. Coast areas see relief though Manilla faces continued heat.
Legal notices reveal Mr A P Cohen of Manilla acting as solicitors for Ettwood of Sydney and planning a Canberra celebration to mark project names and capital builders including Sir John Salman. The piece notes Cohen’s four year business links, Lady Denman’s naming of Canberra, and a guest list of Australian builders. A Swiss cyclist journalist in Manilla and a rising Leaving Certificate student Lily Faulks are also mentioned alongside birth rate concerns and local sport results at Coogee Baths.
A special article from the Northern Daily Leader reports Manilla’s rapid post 1932 recovery under Stevens Government. It notes industries revived from a dead building trade to renewed commercial activity, with wheat and wool growers regaining footing after debt burdens and tobacco losses tied to federal policy.
Wool sales report shows 6284 bales credited with five percent easier spin. Shire Council to hold its first meeting of the year on Saturday. Manilla hospital staff appointments noted, including Matron of Bega Dist Hospital and new hospital staff. Cricket team to play Rushes at the latter ground on Wednesday. Flagged as a local district news brief with multiple names and notes.
The Vauxhall Caravan arrives in Manilla on Saturday with eight new cars and trucks. Officials urge locals to inspect the low-price Light Six with modern features at Clifton's Ltd garage, marking a notable advance in motoring for Australia.
Tenders invited and to be received by the undersigned up to Saturday in February for 1022 feet 2in galvanised iron piping one 1 h electric motor one yam double acting piston pump and galvanised 4. Tenderers may compete for the whole or any portion. Promoted by Manilla Police in aid of Tamworth and District ambulance car. Excellent racing assured publicans soft drinks booths. Joint Secretaries Jd A Rochfort Const A J McCloskey.
At Manilla Police Court James E Gardner H E Russell and others were fined for tail light and licence offences. B gardner fined for failing to produce licence. Clifford Stringer fined for driving without licence. Clarence Smith fined for employing unlicensed driver. George Sing fined £2 for owning unbranded sheep and travelling stock without a brand permit. W Rodgers fined £2 for not producing travel permits and for unbranded sheep. A boy died after hanging from a fence nail in Melbourn. Darwin constables bring nine aboriginal prisoners after a 190 mile trek. Natives charged with murder of two prospectors. Textile industry strike affects about 14,000 employees. Bogaabri residents push to form a new Shire with Boggabri centre. current governance from Narrabri.
Mr and Mrs E A Courtney Newcastle express heartfelt gratitude to Dr Waterhouse Matron Sister and nursing staff at Manilla District Hospital for their kindness and unfailing attention to their son Neville during his illness.
On Anniversary Day Friday January 26 the Manilla Post Office will open 9 am to 10 am for business except money orders. Outgoing mails usually clogged after 10 am will close then. Street receivers to be cleared by 9 am. No postman delivery. A sequence of unrelated notes follow about an earthquake in Tretia, a US gold standard proposal, and the death of Jeremiah Mills’ son found in the McIntyre River at Inverell.
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