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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
2
A notice shows business hours for Simpson's Expectorant store or product. Hours are Monday and Friday from 10 am to 4 30 pm. Saturday from 10 am to 42 30 pm, reflecting likely OCR errors in the time entries.
In a caustic critique, the correspondent argues Prime Minister Lyons and his industrial allies are at odds with the Country Party over policy toward rural interests. The piece claims rural voters in New South Wales oppose the federal government, citing tariffs, tobacco industry losses, seed industries taxes, and pressure on wheat. The text suggests a coalition strain between the Lyons government and rural affiliates as tensions rise ahead of ballots.
A new Manilla Social and Relief Executive is formed to coordinate aid from four local churches, the GWA, and the Returned Soldier’s League. The Council grants use of the Council Chambers for receiving and distributing goods, with the Mayor as chairman. An appeal committee and field secretary are appointed to process relief applications and coordinate with police and clergy.
Spectator notes a Creek versus Church of England tennis contest with singles and doubles. J Watts and C Fleeting beat N Brady and H May 6-4 after leading 3-1, while B Swan and P Coote lost 6-2 in both sets with Coote injured. Creek ladies were edged 6-1 but fought to the end. Pleeting impressed by style. Brady and May shown grit in two sets.
Manilla services list 11 am with Mr RB Heywood and 7 30 pm with Rev R Grayson at Upper Manilla on 3 pm. New Mexico mentions $30 and a Mr 4 Heywood. Barraba Woam outlines Rev R Grayson schedule.
The notice lists Holy Communion at Upper Manilla and Manilla locations, plus Evensong at Hall's Creek and Manilla. It names Rev A Battersby and J Wagstelt with service times including morning and evening sessions. times appear garbled.
A period read shows various local events and notices. Entries include meetings, dances, balls, fetes, and public care actions from July to October such as Hall's Creek Bporta July 8, Business Men's Association July 10, cemetery fencing tenders July 10, hockey club dance July 11, Anglican Ball memorial hall July 18, Golf House novelty dance July 25, social at Wongo Creek August 8, country mail tender close August 9, Euchre-Danea August 15, Methodist Church pair August 26, Arbor Day August 30, school concert August 90, Junior Farmers Exhibition September 30, Presbyterian Blower Show October 7.
A passage praising America's war efforts appears in a history book, noting lofty motives and a “motley army of colonial troops.” Critics say the edition skewed patriotism and circulation prompts debate among educators and politicians. Meanwhile Crawford and Vines reach Wimbledon final, with updates on results and upcoming matches. The House considers a sewerage project tied to a local vote and possible 1% ratification amid ongoing discussions.
The executive urges those in need to apply promptly for relief. As resources are assessed, temporary employment may be arranged for some of the most needy applicants.
The Ladies Auxiliary plans to assist the destitute by distributing relief parcels from the Council Chambers. A social and relief executive has been formed, with a new account at Commonwealth Bank to receive donations. The group seeks help from the Manila Express to spread announcements and ensure orderly collection and distribution with careful record keeping.
Obituary and notices recount the life of Thomas Morris born in Ireland, his rail career in Ireland and Australia, marriage to B Moore, land deals at Inverell and Ennasvale, and his passing at Macquarie. Bygone events include a Tamworth funeral, a stroke of misfortune to Claude Swain, and a local rifle club cup donation by W Rooke with inter-club challenge arrangements through December 1934.
Manilla fans expect a splendid match as Manilla, at full strength, faces Gunnedah. R. Smith returns from injury to lead the Heseanaree line. The game starts at 4:15 p.m with a curtain-raiser at 2 p.m featuring the Nandewar hockey girls.
Tenders invited for mail conveyance on listed services from debank 1 tas Manilla. Notices from the General Post Office and dates in 1983. A charity dance at Polaix Theatre on July 11 for Mente CWA. Hockey club event, social committee tickets 2/-. A general meeting of the Business Men's Association set for Monday July 10 at 7:40 pm. European trip reports and libel damages case updates. Delegates to the Southern District Miners Federation vote to withdraw from Lang Labour Party, pending ratification. Minor incidents include a billiards player injury in Australia and other local items.
Hall's Creek will hold its Hospital races and sports tomorrow in a day packed with events for bridles and breastplates. Mr W Ryan has prepared high quality articles, Mr W Rooke presented a cap for the principal event, and Roberts Bros. donated a trophy. All entries on the ground.
A prisoner being moved with another handcuffed to him escaped after a rearhandcuff was released during a heavy downpour. Both prisoners were in the back seat while a policeman rode in front. one prisoner leapt from the vehicle near the Port Macquarie to Kempsey route.
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