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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
2
Friday January 23 1942 discusses efficient federal representation for Manilla. It argues current MP visits are insufficient and calls for regular consultation and proactive outreach. It compares Manilla unfavorably with Namot electorate where MPs engage voters and attend to local needs.
A petition signed by a North Manilla resident group urged extending town water supply to the sixth centrom. The Water Committee presented a detailed report, but action was deferred at a meeting with at least six council members present. A street stall last Saturday raised £14 for the Far West Children's Health Scheme.
The Deputy Mayor reported on a salvage scheme with aluminium and paper collection readiness from F Jackson Clifton's Pty Ltd and J Gilroy. House to house Boy Scout pickups, central depots, and a main bin were proposed with profits split among Red Cross, Returned Soldier's Patriotic Fund and Manilla Patriotic and War Fund. A subcommittee will review further. Mandowa Shire Council offered street bins for country parcels.
Private L Ridgewell enlisted in the first contingent and sailed in January 1940. He served in the Libyan campaign and fought through the campaign in Greece, escaping from Greece aboard a British cruiser.
The Post Office Hotel in Manilla had its license transferred this week from Mr Max Robinson to Mr Len Ridgewell. Ridgewell, a well known local, recently returned home after service in the Middle East including Libya and Greece.
North 150 to 125 Boomerangs W Swain and Fo Hayward defeated CN Scott and Vo Byrnes 35 to 13 Gannon and James defeated C Kennedy and Fisher 38 to 22 Hartley and Kelly defeated Ogle and Blair 24 to 22 Quirind will not be coming to Manilla on Monday The green will be open for play all day The Hibernian Sports will be held on Monday next commenc in with a procession of private cars at TD aan
The Mandowa Shire Council held its fortnightly meeting in the Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Ald. A R Macleod presiding. Alds. Wilshire Scott Gannon and Battersby were present, with absences granted for the Mayor Coates and Ald Grill. Discussions covered electricity assessment revision, a valve issue from the bridge casing, a breach of traffic rules, and appointing a Deputy Chief Warden. A joint evacuation meeting with Mandowa Shire was planned and dog nuisance in business premises addressed. The meeting also touched on salvaging aluminium and waste paper, emergency supplies, and 1942 rate setting at 2d in the £ UCV.
A large Japanese force attacked New Guinea this morning causing wireless communication suspensions. Public Holiday next Monday for Anniversary Day. Street stray dogs to be cleared by police. White Way lighting fee discontinued. association informed. Last month a percentage was charged for White Way operation. Electrical disturbances blamed on Tamworth. Tamworth Council will continue preventive steps. Deputy Mayor urges applying tent control ordinance to Manilla.
The 6th V D C Machine-Gun Company and attached units will skip Sunday's parade on January 25 and attend a full day parade at Peel Barracks Darling Street on February 1. Members of the V P unit will parade at the showground West Tamworth at 9 30 am on Sunday next January 25.
The Holy Catholic Church Anglican in Manilla offers 7 a.m. Holy Communion 9 a.m. Holy Communion and 7 30 p.m. Evensong. Somerton holds 11 a.m. Holy Communion with Rushes Creek at 3 p.m. Evensong. The Rev A Battersby RD Manilla 11 a.m. Mr R Heywood 7 30 p.m. Rev C T Judd 8.
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