08 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
1
Letters critique cold grounds and urge improvements while praising local bridge and pumping-plant work. Reports on Manilla District rugby as Christian Brothers College Tamworth teams visit, with Manilla narrowly beaten 6 22 to nil, and local players praised for effort and coaching.
At the Municipal Council meeting it was stated that no club has ever been granted a monopoly of the recreation ground. Alderman Kennedy questioned a letter in the Tixpress letter column alleging a monopoly to the Hockey Club. The Mayor confirmed no monopoly exists and that any club can use the ground with proper application and cooperation on scheduling.
Manilla hosts a football feast with Bendemeer’s 10 stone boys at 2 pm. Gunnedah then faces Mimnill in a 3 pm game described as a very strong clash. Manilla fields its strongest team and aims for a decisive win.
The Manilla Business Men's Association received a communication from the Country Traders Association requesting altered shopping hours. They propose applying to the Country Shop Assistants Conciliation Committee when the new award takes effect on July 22 to permit earlier closing on Wednesdays and Saturdays, noting Manilla lacks late night hours.
A judging event will be held next Wednesday July 13 at 2D AL ha. Seven entries compete in the shrinking and wool in shrmlan categories.
The match featured a solid pace with Manilla under pressure from visitors who used strong defense to gain the edge. Mr. GC Kennedy refereed as players battled for the advantage, while locals praised the fair and impartial officiating despite the tough contest.
A. Baldwin and A. Hudson announce that all prior permissions are cancelled. Any person found shooting, trapping, poisoning, or otherwise trespassing on properties in Willamby and Brubb will be prosecuted without regard to persons. Enforcement of the law will be strict and without favoritism.
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