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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
2
Household bargains advertised include ladies hose in navy black and white shades, face powder, laces and insertions, 4 ply knitting wool, dress tweeds, flannel, white wool blankets for single and double beds, white flannelette blankets, Java Down quilts, and millinery. Sale prices range from 9d to 4s 1d with many items cleared at half price.
The Municipal Council rejects a Manilla auctioneer’s bid for 4 refund of yard dues on stock not sold in the Council yards but at an adjacent allotment. It cites Local Government Act powers to charge dues for stock brought to markets and for all stock sold within Municipality boundaries. The report notes practice in other shires and discusses cricket commentary about Kelleway’s bowling in 1924 England tour.
In the hours following a Monday night blaze, reports describe opportunists arming themselves with fear to plunder abandoned goods. Witnesses say several individuals rushed into the Dowdle area seeking loot, exploiting the chaos as fires raged.
The Manilla Rifle Club held its annual meeting with Capt. Thomas presiding. Officers were elected, funds noted a closing credit of £22 14s 10d after £38 2s 5d expenditure, and range repairs of £11 17s 1d were reported. Members discussed attracting new shooters and affiliate with the NRA and New England Union.
The Manilla Parents and Citizens Association asks residents to attend a July 8 meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the Rural School. They discuss a continental event, aid for country children’s transport, and a centralized education plan that could close nearby schools and move students to town by rail or motor. The note cites support from the Bombard Chamber of Commerce and invites letters from parents.
A man named Jones was sentenced at Barraba Police Court for failing to pay the Horton Hotel license fee of £1 18s 0d. He received one month in Tamworth Gaol, with the sentence to be reduced to the time paid and a further amount of £3 1s 0d to be settled.
Last week saw a 300 yard distance and trophies awarded to J Bignall and A Blanch with A Forster and J Bignell securing badges. Saturday and Wednesday matches featured pairs including Perfrement Quick Woolfe and Watts against Elliott Bell Heywood with various scores reported such as 26 and 46.
North Tamworth plans to visit Manilla on Saturday as Manilla searches for a victory to improve their standing in the competition. Manilla's lineup features backs H Seamon W Adium Be Veness A Smith L Roche W Watson J Blanch forwards H Bennett Li Bennett C ees A Blanch Veness S Anthon reserves B ano E Coup land. Ammunition destroyed at Barraba Rifle Club when the secretary J Woodfield’s home burned last Thursday night. Diptheria hits Coonamble area stressing hospital limits, needs more beds and nurses. Manilla area awaits turnout with many games listed for Saturday events.
In the second test Australia avoided defeat as English batsmen dominated early bowling. Macartney scored a brilliant century and Collin's stubborn defense helped thwart a rout. Australia 383 and 198. England 0 for 125 and 0 for 90 with Richardson and Ryder among bowlers. The Northhampton match saw Bardsley hit his third straight century. Local court notices report fines for indecent language and stray cows, plus property disputes and possession orders.
Bishop Wentworth Shields laid the foundation stone for a new Parish Hall at Manilla Church of England. Local figures outlined aims and finances with about £400 pledged of an estimated £1400 cost. An appeal added £50 on the stone as the crowd witnessed the ceremony.
Arthur Baldwin appeared before Mr. B A May P M on Tuesday for failing to destroy noxious Bathurst burrs. He pleaded guilty and was fined £10 and costs.
The Manilla Girls Auxiliary Cub will hold a fundraising event on July 13 at Memorial Fall to augment the hospital relief effort. Local dames and supporters are invited to participate in the social and charitable program.
Australian and British firms diverge on the new scheme with 42 insurers declining to transact. Several major firms will continue to accept compensation risks while debates over rates and government undercutting persist. Also reports a successful Namoi Park clearance sale and upcoming film and retailer notices.
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