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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
2
Bay Now at sale prices the store advertises school opening needs for the day. It highlights girls navy tunics white blouses cotton vests bloomers black ribbed school hose and durable clothing with sale prices listed across multiple sizes and dates.
At Mandowa Shire Council a six month trial of voluntary motor by pass ramps was approved with landholders to cooperate across Halls Creek Glenbarra and Crow Mountain districts. Specs set ramp grade width and load limits while councils may use discretionary power if placement conflicts with traffic flow.
R Dobbie led Banks and Public Service to a narrow victory over Waratah after reaching 60 then 86 with partners. he hammered Arthur White with length balls and drives. Waratah were bowled out for 87, Vidler taking 5 for 16 as Dobbie starred with the bat in a dramatic finish.
A Monday afternoon series of storms, driven by strong winds, lashed the Manilla district. Keepit Rushes Creek Klori and Garthowen bore the brunt with hail from one to three inches, stripping trees, damaging crops and roofs, and two major rain events adding up to 37 points. Damage extended to the Namoi River road and Corra Lynne.
Banks and Public Service beat Waratah 94 87. Garthowen 153 for 6 declared beat Rushes Creek 62 and 91 by 111 runs. Somerton 134 in nings closed beat Watson 3. Creek 45 and 63 outright by any innings and 26 runs. Victoria 337 against N.S.W with Gregory 65 Barnett 59 Bassett 58. N.S.W 309 Beattie 60 Hynes 54. Victoria second innings 294 all out with stern resistance. Arch White and Vidler lead bowling for Waratah in second innings, but final totals show close margins.
In loving memory of a dear tone friend who passed away 25 January 1933. Never forgotten by her friend Emily Burrell. Dancers coming from all parts of the North West Scouts Carnival February 1. Mackenzie Summer Sale for better bargains with plain Bemberg Silk and other fabrics at reduced prices. Derby for boys under 14 at Scouts Carnival. Wanted day work by capable woman. Cool drinks and ice cream on sale at sports. Obtain a quote from Cliftons for batteries.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the will of Anne Reeves late of Manilla widow deceased is being probated. Application will be made after fourteen days from publication that the probate may be granted to Clare Wyatt and John Duncan Kennedy the executrix and executor named in the will. Notices to be served at the undersigned office with claims due within fourteen days. Solicitors John D Kennedy & Sons Manilla and agents Abbott & Allen Sydney. Also notices for Scouts Carnival February 1 at Clifton and dance at Brunnells and Marthechestras February 1 continuous dancing.
Carnival plans in Manilla for February 1, 1937 include a busy programme with car stands, footrunners, heats details, and a weight guessing contest for beef and sheep with prizes of £2 2s 0d and £1 1s 0d. The grandstand will be repaired, special lighting for open air euchre, and a dance by Leo O Neill with Norths and Brumells orchestras. An excursion train is available tonight.
The Manilla Branch chaired by A H Nixon discusses closer settlement, a possible lecture by Macindoe, and wheat growth in Queensland with a new three seeds variety. Sympathy is sent to F E Heywood on health issues, local transfers announced, visitor notes, bank fittings sold, and a U.S. flood disaster reported with large losses and homelessness.
Cricket Te The following team will rep represent Wednesday H.H. vy Warat ah on Sunday at Manilla R Doo han M Doughan A Watts J Watts G Snape J Windsor Ern Gallagher Ed Gallagher W B Byrne Geerin GO Kennedy and F Grady 12 Play commences fet 1.30 p.m. sharp res ent Rushes Creek against Som erton on Sunday next at Rushes Creek Swan H Moy A Carey C Cummins Andy Boyton L Carey J Moy F Coote E Carey N Kelly A Ogle A Boyton 12 N Brady 13
A city magistrate who handles motor cases said he will suspend or cancel drivers licenses instead of fining offenders for speeding. He cited many convictions and last year’s deaths as proof fines do not curb the menace, asserting that future penalties will include license suspension.
An unusual incident at Quirindi Hospital Board meeting saw a medical officer complain about the Matron and a motion to relieve her of duty defeated. An amendment to obtain a report was also defeated. The chairman refused to reput the motion, prompting a dissent from the chair. The case will be referred to the Hospital Commission.
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