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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
2
An old newspaper snippet notes surplus winter dress fabrics including fur and materials from the dress department offered at reduced prices. The brief mentions yardage and possible sale dates, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Public notices list attendance at a business meeting and postal correspondence box in Sydney. Local hospital needs old linen, gifts, and volunteers for hospital work. Rushes Creek hosts a social with Euchre prizes, receipts, and thanks. Church services and parochial council items noted for Manilla and nearby areas.
The Manilla district reports a busy period with a Bridge Party raising funds for the Hospital and donations totaling several pounds from local groups. A Manilla Hock ey Club match for the Gilroy Challenge Cup against Gunnedah is forecast as a strong local event. Harold B. Kirkby dies in a motor accident near Warisde, and cattle markets in Homebush run steady. Council discussions cover Ashley Blevin fund donations and local government reform plans with mixed votes on state abolition and decentralization.
The Market Street segment from Rowan Street to Northbrook Lane is badly potholed. The committee recommends forming the road with about 4 inches of shale for a width of 20 feet from Rowan Street.
The council discussed Charles Street to Manilla River works and hiring staff versus shire plant. The mayor urged a full finances investigation by the Finance Committee. Aldermen urged rate collection and relief measures, with the Works Committee to review Alexander Lane and unemployment relief noting timber donation. The electric light committee to report on electricity charges and possible relief.
Barraba players dominated play with Mrs Guyot and Mrs Jackson winning matches while Miss Mavinder squared. cup remained with Barraba after a pleasant afternoon at the course. Visitors were hosted at afternoon tea in the Club House. Fred Wood hospitalised in Manila District with pneumonia. W L Murphy bought a Glen Innes pharmacy. Premiers Conference proposes seven to ten million external loan to fund productive works to ease unemployment. Junior tennis results show Presbyterians leading, Methodists close, School B trailing, with finals set for Saturday.
The upcoming screening of Trader Horn at the Palace on Saturday and Monday nights promises a vivid jungle experience with scenes of crocodiles elephants and hyenas. The film features roaring lions bird songs and menacing rhino charges recorded on site. City council notes stray walkies and bikes on streets at night and warns of penalties. Ald Bowman and Ald Rochfort supported action with police assistance.
A lively Sunday report from Gunnedah covers local football scrums with Fisho and others in action, plucky tackles by Tiny and Saxo, Mailman’s try, and refereeing friction. It notes Regenold’s form, Saxon’s rugged style, and mentions a NZ All Blacks 27 NSW 3 rugby result and a 8–8 draw between Toowoomba and England. Also sale ads and a business meeting notice conclude the item.
Mrs L E West and family express gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters floral tributes and other expressions of sympathy following their recent bereavement.
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