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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
2
Readable parts show a school re open sale offering girls garments from 24 to 49 inches and 24 to 42 inch blouses and vests. Prices range from 2 to 5 shillings with items like navy bloomers black ribbed hose and cotton vests highlighted.
By Mark H Reynolds notes on lucerne sown across uplands and flats near Manilla shows seed yields in the thousands per acre after December to January rains. Mentioned pests include shield bugs and caterpillars with remedies such as arsenical baits and malt mixtures.
Intermediate Eleven at Manilla Royl School list the names of students who passed parts of the exam in English geography math and other subjects with results. The article also notes transfers of teachers Golliford Allen Ron Smith and others to Burwood Abermain Armidale West and more.
The sale of the above property in the Manila district will be submitted by auction at W. J. Byrnes office on Saturday next to February in conjunction with FA Porter and Sons Guume dah. Full particulars of the property appear in this issue.
Auctioneer Mr W J Byrnes says the sale on Tuesday February 9 will feature four lines of 60 pure Hereford heifers from 2 to 24 years old, plus one brand from B X and Bomera stud stock. Further entries and yarding details will be advertised later. In Sydney this week sales include slips at 254d for five bales, SID for 16 bales, and 26d for ten bales. municipal council begins construction of six town tennis courts with relief labour. Vegetable bag and fly issues remain. leaders urged agents to discuss machine use to harvest seed quantities.
Miss M Morris recently transferred to Lismore High School after three years at Manila Rural School. A farewell was held at the Methodist Sunday School Hall with speeches praising her church work and service. She received a pompon bouquet and thanks from Mayor Ald Bowman and others for her hospitality and contributions.
Miss Jean Turner celebrated reaching majority at a Thursday evening gathering at the Golf House. A bouquet was given by Miss M Grantham upon arrival and a 21 candle birthday cake was cut. Mr C Easterman presented a glass clock and praised her popularity with guests and wished her well for the future.
The bowling green will host an informal opening on Wednesday February 17 at 3 30 pm with members and all interested invited. Officials from the NSW Bowling Association and Central Northern Association will be present and a formal opening is planned later with local clubs. Bowls are available for purchase from local suppliers, and members should obtain bowls early to participate. The fourth test match begins today at Adelaide Oval.
A big Boy Scouts and Highlanders Carnival is planned for Monday next at the Manilla Recreation Ground. Secretary G E Walmsley urges early contact for stands, with notable participants including Bevthere, First Line of Defence, the Hawaiin Troupe, and local notables. Tickets advised to avoid gate congestion and ensure timely events like a 76 yard sprint by Tyan George.
A chaotic notice outlines Euchre card distribution to ensure strong hands and a stylish floor display by performers. It cites Sydney's popular dance venue as the source, mentions Mrs Adnan supplying suppers on Monday, and notes limited Lucky programmes. A working bee at dawn Sunday invites all, with Reynolds and McNamara running the event and souvenir badges priced at 17.
The Waratah side to play W H H at Manilla on Sunday lists G White, Art White, N White and K White among the selected players.
The week’s church services include Catholic and Anglican rites in Manilla with morning and evening sessions led by Rev. A Battersby and Rev. G. Moore. A public sale last Saturday raised £91 from stalls including soft drink, launch, and knit booths, with Mrs Donnelly buying the soft drink stall for £25 and Mr Parker paying £21 for the launch booth. A windstorm caused significant damage on the Manilla Up per Manilla ridges, snapping gum trees and scattering debris.
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