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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
2
The nation hails Edward VIII as a popular monarch after George V’s death. His war record and active outreach to troops, unemployed, soldiers families, and urban reform campaigns have endeared him to the public and elevated the crown beyond a figurehead.
The funeral of the late King George V will be held on Tuesday January 28. Government asks businesses to observe the day as much as possible though a holiday cannot be proclaimed yet. ATC race meetings are postponed and rifle events delayed by Defence.
Government offices and many businesses in Manila will observe Tuesday as a holiday. Local officials urge residents to plan accordingly for closures and adjusted services.
RS and Silla's McCabe Cup match scheduled for Saturday has been postponed. A broadcast remarks on the King’s death spreads sorrow and calls for church services in London and Australia. Postal offices observe Australia Day with altered hours and a sale of farm equipment by Mr. N A Porter near Manilla at 2 pm. Auctioneer W J Byrnes to conduct.
Werris Creek riflemen defeated Manilla by 47 points in a 9 on 9 match across 300 500 and 600 yards. Sutherland led 300 yard scores with 34, while Spillane Steel Grant top totals at 98 for Werris Creek and North Grant led Manilla with 94 and 92 respectively. The Manilla team struggled, visitors hosted at lunch and afternoon tea.
Grady's XI with Gilroy McMahon and Doughan fall to Carey Gallagher Northey and others. Upper Manilla fielded Woolaston, May 22 and McMahon as bowlers. O'Brien O'Sullivan Stringer and Carey contribute in a low scoring defense with Norther and O'Brien among dismissals.
Listings for Epiphany III services across Manilla Somerton Rushes Creek and surrounding towns with various ministers. Also driving stock case in court Hall's Creek races scheduled for Monday and Manilla Ram Bale auction plans detailing hundreds of merino and longwool rams with contact for further details.
Sixteen pupils sat the Intermediate examination at Manilla Rural School with thirteen passing. Notable results include Marjorie Davidson achieving one A and eight Bs, and multiple As and Bs across subjects by students such as Shirley Chapman Dorothy Flett Rexona MacDonald Gwen Pidgeon Norman Martin Max Roberts and others.
A sequence of names and places appears in the listing including Carter Bros Linton Upper Manilla McCaughey Narrandera Pratley Wunnah Bathurst Fletcher & Sons Kentucky Sun Carter Rangari Gunnedah Sanderson Wal dah Narrabri Dowling Wan gandinna Bugilbone Siding Fleming Ulah Walgett The Manager Egela Bra Falkiner & Sons Ltd Boonoke Wid Grews Siding Millear Stud Park Donelan & Sons Jeril saon Bruce Loombah Richardson Barraba Bell Bundarra Scone Doyle Mildura Sulman Elonra Manns The Manager Brewon Walgett.
The fragment cites Joe E Brown in a production with Ike as a co star for a likely silent era comedy. Details are sparse but indicate a pairing of Brown with a stunt or performer named Ike for a humor driven feature.
William H. Sly, aged 72, admitted stealing 68 bricks from Grantham between December 20 and January 2. He was discharged without conviction but bound over for 12 months in a 20 pound bond to keep the peace, bricks to be returned to the owner.
The article notes it is punishable to deliver letters inviting correspondence by private hands and to distribute notices door to door with fines from five to fifty pounds. The law requires distribution by the post office and the Post Master General warns against private delivery. A person in charge of such letters can be prosecuted. Mrs. Frank Coorey is holidaying at Warwick Queensland.
All stores and business houses in Manilla will close on Tuesday next January 28 as Governor requests a day of mourning. D. H. Kennedy, Secretary.
The Mandowa Shire Council, at a January 11 1936 meeting, approves general fund expenditure of 7958 pounds 4 shillings 3 pence with 3801 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence other revenue and 4157 pounds 4 shillings 3 pence rate requirement. A general rate of 1 shilling 4 pence in the pound is set on all ratable land. Shire office J Coates. Manilla. Also notes Mr Wick Smith hospitalised in Sydney for poisoned hand from sewerage work at Tamworth.
Weights posted for Anniversary Day meeting January 27 across Opening Handicap 3 furlongs and Court House days with entries for Gympie Jacko Why Not Prince Kenilbrook Wrangle Vaals Rosaleen’s Pride Sovereign Glider Molly Maiden Handicap 3 furlongs and other events. Protested marks and misprints noted for several horses.
Wool prices in Sydney rose over the last two weeks with Manilla clips selling around £20 per bale. Blanch sold 10 bales at 203d per tb, Hall’s top at 202d, Roberts of Hall's Creek cleared wool at over 20d per lb averaging £20 per bale, Sneesby’s Borah clip to 21d. The Federal Government plans a Flour Tax action set for February 24. Sam Bailey visits Manilla, recalling early town days.
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