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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
2
Steady rain drenched the Manilla area with 25 points reported by Thursday morning and coastal floods bringing 4 to 5 inches. Dorigo recorded 14 inches. by 3 pm total reached 60 points in 24 hours. Notley Farm on the Namoi River will be auctioned by W J Byrnes on Saturday February 5 at 2 30 pm for the mortgagee.
A 1280 acre Llewellyn Park property described as white box hilly country, well watered, a first class wood and sheep property. Auctioneered by Wv. J. Byrnes at his Manilla office on Saturday February 5. Inspection recommended.
The Highland Gathering and Scouts Sports will be held on Anniversary Day at Manilla Recreation Ground. Horse events for children excite the crowd with anticipated fine displays of horsemanship. A refreshment booth run by Mrs Adnan will offer dainty fare. The day closes with a mammoth euchre party and dance at Memorial Hall, featuring North's Orchestra and prize euchre.
After a Tuesday meeting the Municipal Council voted to raise the General rate by 4d to cover park care, roads, and hall improvements. Aldermen debated collection of outstanding rates and potential 4d special hall rate as options to boost revenue.
The Manilla Bowling Club opened the 1938 season with visitors from Tamworth West Tamworth Barabba and Quirindi. Despite a light misty rain and a strong wind the green played well. A welcome was extended by President A R McLeod and officials from the Central Northern Bowling Association Tamworth West Tamworth Barabba Quirindi and Barabba clubs. Results listed include Manilla Pittman Dimmock Kennedy 30 over Tamworths Plaben Bruyn Stehr Payten 29 and more with several matches decided before rain interrupted the programme. An invitation was given for Manilla players to join a four pairs competition at Tamworth next Wednesday.
The Manilla 10th Annual Ram Sale showcases 550 Merino rams and 350 pure bred Longwool rams from across the state, plus 20 Border Leicester ewes and 15 Stud Merino ewes from Deniliquin Stud Park. Catalogues are available from selling agent V. J. Byrnes on request.
The entry lists Epiphany and other church services across several towns with times. It then reports a council meeting where Alderman Kennedy pushed a 4d increase in the General rate, approved 5 to 2 with Wilshire and Wood opposing.
Netley Farm at Namoi River 335 acres near Manilla to be sold by auctioneers J Byrnes on a Saturday afternoon. Also listings include Aktiv Lucerne Mowers for sale and a roller skating rink opening with admission prices. Plus a family death notice for C Lennon in memory of his wife January 13 1937.
Wednesday events list George Brent and Anita Louie in The Go Getter at Palais Theatre plus Peter Loure in Think Fast Me Motto. For sale 10 furrow sulky plough in perfect order by J T Robertson & Co.
Caution notice warns that any hunting shooting fishing trespassing or stock removal on Long Flat property will be dealt with as the law directs. All damaging stock will be pursued. Dated 14 January 1938 by R J Bell.
Cliftons offers battery quotes before purchase with competitive prices and satisfaction guarantee. Opticians Webster Jack McDonald visit Tamworth Lismore Manilla on Saturday January 29 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Royal Hotel for examinations. Manilla Rifle Club appoints A R McLeod shooting captain for Empire teams match at Newcastle against English New Zealand and Hunter River teams. Waratah players named for Sunday HLH on No 2 Oval start 1 30 pm.
The 1938 rates include General Rate 7id in the £ on UCV plus a Fire Brigade rate of id and Street Lighting 36d in the £ on Improved Capital Value. Water Local Rate 5d in the £ on UCV with £2 15s minimum, sanitary charge 9d per service weekly or 39s per year, garbage 3d per service weekly or 13s per year, with 2s per year off sanitary if paid by April 30 1938. Outcomes show water rate down 4d in the £ and general rate up 4d in the £. other rates unchanged.
The Manilla Council at meetings on January 4 and 18 1938 approved estimates for General Street Water Supply Fire Brigade and Street Lighting rates. It outlines capital values rates to be levied the general rate seven pence half-penny per pound water rate five pence per pound with a minimum on occuped allotments and a street lighting rate three eights of one penny per pound on unimproved values. A resolution to implement these proposals will be considered February 1 1928 in Council Chambers.
About 5,000 sheep yarded at Manilla with 4,000 sold. Prices remained low though better than expected. Top lots included 485 M wethers, 159 M, 516 Corriedale wethers, 160 M ewes and many crossbreds. Next sale set for mid February with 10th Annual Ram Sale on February 4.
In a NSW vs South Australia contest, Bradman and Badcock scored centuries, NSW chasing 227 to win by four wickets. McCabe made 83 in NSW 295, SA posted 187 and 30, Fingleton contributed 74, final score NSW 228 for six.
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