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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
2
Across New South Wales a broad campaign seeks to absorb unemployment and restore normal trading conditions. Officials highlight how unemployment burdens industry and taxation, urging employers to offer at least one week of work to an unemployed person to boost purchasing power, lessen food relief needs, and sustain post relief funding.
The community honors Charles Arthur Baker, a devoted church member born in South Australia, who died in tragic circumstances. The tribute recalls his Christian service in Port Petersborough, Quirindi, New Mexico, and Manius, including Sunday School and Band of Hope work. The discourse links faith in Jesus Christ to life beyond death and calls for collective action to address unemployment, noting Ashley Blevin's hospital recovery and a football match observation.
PW North argues that imported talent at social functions undermines Manilla performers. He cites recent shows by the Show Committee and Returned Soldiers as successes for local talent and warns that reliance on outsiders slurs the city’s abilities and public support.
Frank Williams aged 48, son of the late Mr and Mrs Williams of Manilla, died on Tuesday morning at New esetle. He leaves a wife and five children Tack, Jean, Leila, Frank, and Nancy. A brother and several sisters are named, with ties to Manilla and Smithtown. He lived in Manilla for years and has resided in Carrington for the past 18 years.
Mr Alf Chapman of Halle Creek was thrown from his horse Tuesday afternoon near his home and found unconscious. He was taken to Manilla District Hospital and remained unconscious in a very serious condition at midday Thursday. Also, two tobacco barns owned by H. J. Maunder at Attings burned, destroying £400 worth of leaf ready for sale, only partly insured.
The Gazette lists 800 new Justices of the Peace including Phillips Carter of Tinton Upper Manilla Thomas Littlejohn Bombra Alfred Milon Kabinga Arthur Salman Manilla and Cecil Fellington Atimaga. Premier Stevens voices resolve to boost private enterprise. Commonwealth Bank announces reduced savings rates effective May 1 with 27 pc on 1 000, 2 pc on 501 to 1000, 2 pc on 1001 to 1300. A man fined five pounds for flying an unregistered plane. Works Minister Weaver notes 9000 off dole since Stevens Government took office, surpassing Lang Government’s 18 months.
Dozens of reader comments praise and critique players from the local team. Mentions include John Meer Bente Salgn and Tinys, with references to tactics, line work, and the new floodlights at the Recreation Ground.
Mrs Jackson won the Flag Competition on Saturday June 18. Saturday Associates met in the Club House after the play as the Secretary opened the sealed envelope for the hidden hole draw, Mrs Guyot taking victory with a three. Next week no club competition due to Barraba cup travel. The Methodist Bazaar and Sale of Work will be held August 27 in Memorial Hall with schedules via Mrs R Grayson or Secretary A C Brown. England defeated India in the test match 256 289 and 189 187, yielding a 163 run win. Crawford reached the Wimbledon semi finals after beating Perry, with Sarah Austin and Vines remaining, frost observed again this morning.
Fragmented OCR text mentions JOROM SERVICES and tithe, elite groups, atheistic Communi, Rev Gray and Rev Grayson. References to anthem The desert shall rejoice and God of the Hills. Times include Upper Manituls 3 pm and Mr Heywood.
Everything is ready for the Ball on Tuesday evening in the Memorial Hall. The committee has worked hard to ensure a great event with a big crowd expected to support their ambitions. Supper arrangements are secured and gifts from parishoners.
The first half of 1932 closed with only 868 points of rain, the driest in years. March brought the most moisture while overall conditions left the district bare of feed and semi drought prevalent. Wheat prospects remain decent though growth is uneven and farmers anticipate needed rain to push the crop forward.
Nominations are called for the Mechanics Institute Committee. The nomination paper, overseen by Librarian Miss Hartley, is available to financial members. Twenty new books arrive for subscribers soon, including Edgar Wallace, Zane Grey, Priestley, Rosman, Mas on, McKein, Cronin, and a Montgomery title. Mr V J Byrnes attends the Sydney Sheep Show, and Mr P Carter of Rangari was a buyer at the Sydney Sheep Sales.
A colonial era narrative unfolds with an ex convict evading arrest during a flood while a Goondiwindi couple reshapes their lives. A later reference notes a Girls Auxiliary church event and a community social at Memorial Hall with a hockey club fundraiser for the Ashley Brevin Fund on July 21.
Public notice from Manilla and District of sale of tailoring business to Geo Taylor who will continue operation at the same address under the new owner. Dune 28, 1982. CLAUDGAAYLOR.
An IT interested group will meet at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday next July 5 at 9 p.m. to receive report and balance sheet. L. M Hartley, Hon. Lee, Memorial Hall, full orchestra, Poultry Supper. Admission gentlemen six pence, ladies four pence, gallery. Fancy Work and Cooking Competitions. Market tea. Competition schedules from Mrs Green or Secretary AC Bro, Hon. Secretary.
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