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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
2
In Parliament members pressed for a government plan to establish a home price for wheat, arguing producers face losses and urging support to avert market collapse. Critics warn of logrolling and potential hardship for growers if relief is delayed.
In the Mie snooker event at Mechanics Gistitmte No Simpson defeats Geo Witcouy by 63 4. Pagy shows form by beating G Grit. Results list Simpson 3% on over Witcom 27 on and others with varied scores. Blair, Chapman, Stupp, and Hartley also win their matches as round play continues.
A digest of local items from Manilla including river views from common hills, new bridges and roads under construction, a cricket setback for Manilla players at Gunnedah, and plans for the Centenery Ball. Also notes a Chicago divorce joke, a pup bite incident, a severe frost at Junee, and a call for prayer to curb grasshoppers amid rural life.
The Manilla District Tennis Tournament wrapped up on Sunday with lively finals and strong crowds. In mixed doubles, R Spencer and Miss Pringle beat F Covan and Miss Dent 6 4 6 8 7 5, and F Coram and D Cameron defeated R Doohan and A Watts 6 1 6 3. Miss Dick won the ladies singles handicap on forfeit. Schaeffer and Wardrobe won the ladies doubles handicap 6 3 6 2. May and Mrs Dugan won the mixed doubles handicap 6 2 6 1. The trophy presentation praised the players and organizers, with Mr W O Hartley noting plans to return next year.
Mr A Coote of Mandetta led Manilla entries with SevelH successes. His Polwasth sheep tied for prizes in Corriedale and small breeders classes, while his Merrimin Stud fleece won the open wool championship with the greatest commercial value at 874 points. American exporters showed interest in the corriedales and planned future purchases.
The ehh é annual meeting occurs tonight at the Soldiers Club Roocis. The air championships second round is Sunday. On Sunday week July 10 Iron Gunnedah visits Manilla. A proposed match between Manilla Returned Soldiers League and the local club could be held in August. Last weekend's shooting included 600 yards in seven-shot stages with results reported.
The billiard tournament draws interest with several tight results. Matches include Munister beating Roberts 19 points, Cameron 73 over Grantham 50, and Webster 150 over Collier 40 plus other close bouts across players like Knox Ring Mall and Digan with narrow margins and high scores.
On Sunday the Manilla hockey players defeated Tamworth by four goals to three. For Manilla, Ms. Riley scored one goal, Miss A. Dave scored one, and Miss T. Rogers contributed a goal.
Tamworth hosts saw the New Zealand Kiwis beaten 12 to 11 amid gusty winds and misplayed ball handling. Abel of Armidale starred for Tamworth with clean taking and quick passes, while the home side showed nerves in the first half before lifting in the second. The Kiwis impressed with fast tapping and accurate passing though the match fell short of Sydney grade.
Auctioneers announce sheep sales in Sydney with prices including Beveen sold for two hundred guineas and Merriman sold for fifty guineas. Record notes a Pan from Star Find Sons and an Upper Manilla property sale for one guinea.
The Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau reports at least seven entries for its annual flour ene rndzing competition. The event proceeds despite a bad season, set for Wednesday July 13 with Mr Levy, district sheep and wool instructor, directing.
Miss Dorothy Grantham, candidate in the Queen competition, will host a hat themed dance at Hall's Creek Hall on July 12 with a prize for the funniest headgear. In Grade championship semi finals V Blanch 34, J Roberts 12, B Coupland 91, C Davis 17. final set between V Blanch and Coupland. TA grade match completes with R M Stith awaiting final. Rink games list players, while news notes illness of a long-anticipated figure and wish for full health upon return.
Valedictory Miss Givenda Ogle plans to leave Manila early next week to take up nursing at the Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. A farewell party at the Manse on Wednesday night saw friends offer best wishes and present a suit of armor style gift. Miss Jean Wilson also bid farewell, receiving a cut glass vase.
Notice from John Blair Poundkeeper Manilla listing two horses at the Manilla pound the first a gelding with a braided marking the second a bay gelding branded HIS over dot. If not released they will be sold at noon on July 7 1938. Also included is an unrelated advertisement for RE NU LIQUID and related products with promotional text.
Manilla residents can see Paul Robeson and Roland Young in King Solomon's Mines at the Palais Theatre on Saturday and Monday, with Alsored MacMurray and Francis Farmer in Exclusive, plus Warner Oland in Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo. Opticians Webster Jack & McDonald Pty Ltd will visit Manilla on Saturday July 6 consulting at the Royal Hotel from 10 am onward.
July services listed for URURGH including Holy Communion at Manilla and New Mexico, evening worship at Avensone, and presbyterian gatherings at Somerton and Wenge Creek led by Rev. A Butlershy and Rev M McDonald with various times.
The report covers second qualifying stroke round for Stuay event and postponed Sinith Gp round with draws including Turner versus Frank Caden Wy Gane, Chiapnathy versus Grantham, Corcoran versus Brown, Bull versus Byrne, Kennedy versus Sime, Simpson versus Gibson, Whitburn versus Pita Miller, Riddles versus Pankhurst, Whittelsey versus Anstos, Sain versus Neill, OConnell versus Chapman, Ogle versus Reavis, and others. Mrs Suluan named winner of the ball for stroke competition held June 26 for Podmore trophy. eight qualifying pairs listed for August 13 playoff amid July 9 second round for Podmore trophy. July 3 nine hole stapleford noted.
The Central Coast and Tablelands District Exhibit Association will hold its annual meeting at Meailla on July 21. Delegates discussed selecting a centre on the tablelands for hosting the yearly gathering, with Manilli chosen as the delegate site.
The Eller Cup meet will be held at Gunnedah on August 6 with Manilla defending the aggregate Keller junior Willmott and Bellnton cups. Oxley defeats Nimo in football and basketball drawn. Tamworth Christian Brothers’ College to face the school at Mavis with listed team selections.
The Memorial Halls event on Tuesday July adds to the Centenary bagel celebrations with the Gumuedah Swing Band and Norths orchestra providing continuous music for patrons. Mr and Mrs Y Vicller return to Manilla. Mr Spooner returns to Sydney. Dinmvele and Ald, A B Davis and Was Davis depart Manilla for New Vaste aboard Marellt, with a seven week voyage to Ports including Pownsil Leuhnesdaye Island Darwin Sowadbiyn Batavia and Singapore.
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