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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
2
S H s Genuine Summer Sale announces half usual prices on unbleached Sulebus bed linens. Deals on single and double beds during August 11 and September 11. Linen table bargains highlighted with a traced table of linens.
Regent issue notes Liverpool Plains Shire Council opposing the transfer of part of Liverpool Plains Shire to Mandowa Shire. A departmental inquiry is ordered. The document argues the Motive behind the petition was to favor Manilla area producers, with Manilla as the sole market hub due to geography.
At a Saturday meeting of the R and Association, H V Dowe and others condemned a planned inspection of books back to 1995. They argued three years of records suffice and criticized the department for treating farmers as bookkeepers and debt collectors, urging action through Capt. Chaffey.
A list of nominations and allocated handicaps for the 75 yards handicap event to be held on Wednesday. Names include R. Rowlinson of Laurel scratch and L. Plett of Nevis with 2 yards, Gen. Rowlinson with 3 yards, plus many others across multiple yard allocations up to 8 yards. The roster features numerous competitors such as Bert Coulton, J. Bignall, P. Hayne, and W. P. Baker, among a wide field.
Sunday matches saw B. & PS. defeat Somerton by 4 runs in their first innings, WILE. and Waratah draw after Waratah posted 107. Waratah and Banks close to WHH in points, with top batters Brady Dyson and Doohan delivering notable efforts and Brady taking 5 for 60. An incident involving Rex Reid drew crowd attention as play resumed after a delay.
The Bowling Club reports disrupted play due to rain with a 29 21 pairs win by Davis and Podmore over Blanch and Swain. A favourable forecast prompts a 11 am Saturday pairs competition with nominations by 10 45 am on grounds. Further competitions begin in about two weeks with details to be posted at the club house.
The nine signatories on the Manilla petition aim to improve access for travel and commerce to the North West rather than relocate business to Ganiedah. Most ratepayers oppose altering the center. wheat and goods rely on Manilla railway. Liverpool Plains Shire roads are described as deplorable and largely unusable. The Namoi bridge at Gavrol Gap is seen as insufficient to meet needs.
Miss Joan Oram to wed Mr Alex Lobbau next Saturday at the Anglican Church at 7 45 p m. She has attended pre wedding celebrations and fav es angel parties. Church Girls Friendly Society hosted her with a gift vase. A kitchen tea at the Blue Hole yielded gifts including a glass powder bowl and vase. The Poppy Day workers hosted afternoon tea and presented another gift. Mr and Mrs Filsell are holidaying in Sydney. Miss O Brien acts as Town Clerk during Mr and Miss Park’s Manly holiday. Mr G Wheeler of Glenvoilie suffered a serious eye injury while chopping wood on Sunday at home and is in Tamworth Base Hospital.
Population data from Manila shows 1987 natural increase of 55 with 79 births and 24 deaths, yielding a net increase of 45. Marriages registered total 23. December quarter births 21 with 13 females and 8 males, deaths 13 females and 5 males, marriages 2.
An exciting finish at the oval saw B and PS clash with Somerton in a sensational contest. Batting first B and PS collapsed to 97 with key contributions from Renna 28 not out and Pengilley 14. Worcester swung the match back with 23 in one over and two sixes, then Dobbie bowled him out as Somerton faced a near finish before Woolaston clinched victory for B and PS by four runs.
An exceptional opportunity to secure a high-grade iron frame piano. Payne off 161 pounds paid, balance on easy terms. Write for details to R.A. C/o Express with account information.
The W.ELH team will play on Sunday January 20 at Nov Oval with players Watsons Creek WB Byrne J Watts A Watts R Doohan A Gallagher Hdl Gallagher T Mc Mohon H May G Snape B Reid CN Scott and 12 others. Magpies versus Somerton II at Oval Sunday 1.30 includes W Young H Yau T Blair D O'Neill F Green Bignall Dyson A Bell T Flett B Ahae M Young In Robinson 12 Ice White 18. Notify R Doohan or W Green if unavailable. Scouts! Sports tomorrow.
The notice advertises the Manilla 10th annual ram sale on Friday February 4 1088 beginning at 10am with a long list of well known breeders and stud names from Manilla Deniliquin and surrounding areas. It notes 250 purebred Border Leicesters English Leicesters Rouivey Marsh Southdowns and other breeds from registered studs. Catalogues available on application.
V J Byrnes of Manilla will auction by public auction at his office on Saturday February 5 at 3 45 pm the 1280 acre grazing block 25 miles east of Manilla. The property features a new wool shed and shearing plant, new yards fences and engine, good huts and permanent water with a carrying capacity over one sheep to the acre each year.
Auctioneer V. J. Byrnes offers all offices on Saturday in February at 2.80 pan for the mortgagee on the well known 835 acre farm. Located on the Amos River twelve miles below Manill. Further particulars to follow in later issues.
The Express lists Bradman Badcvel Waite Ward Gregory McCormick Hassett Fleetwood Smith Seivers Victoria McCabe Fingleton Oldfield OBrien OReilly Barnes from NSW and WA. Five to be added, including a fast bowler and a bowler, with Grimmett preferred for pace balance. Tallon from Queensland noted.
Report examines Manilla NSW residents electricity charges with examples showing units used and costs. Two households illustrate rates under 4c per unit and between 3d and 5d per unit after wastage and discounts. Despite low charges, street complaints persist as readers compare local prices. Match results and upcoming Scouts Sports procession noted.
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