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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
2
Fragmented notices record a sale at The Corner offering bargains on linens and drapery with special prices, plus a Namoi Trotting Club meeting in Manilla where new rules were approved and members urged to collect copies, signaling growth in local sport and community activity.
The council, led by McLeod and the mayor, commended the clerical staff and auditors for a sound financial position and progress in extending electricity to all areas. They urged clerical assistance for Town Clerk Filsell and discussed assigning this to the Lighting Committee for report, emphasizing risks of overload without aid. The motion passed.
Mr W Sly demanded the Municipal Council address neglected tasks since its formation. He cited missing footpaths, dangerous holes 18 inches deep injuring him, delayed storm water work, unsightly fences, and rubbish dumping near his properties. The council referred the letter to the Works Committee for report.
Auditors report an overdraft certificate for the council showing borrowing authority similar to last year and detailing revenue received since the previous meeting. Revenue totaling £583 17s 2d with a designated fund of £274 12s 1d is recorded.
The phrase indicates a weekly Manila rifle scare summary, noting concerns or incidents and referencing a record of events through the week ending July 6. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear entities or dates to extract full names or organizations.
Manila church services listed with Holy Eucharist at 7 20, family service at 10, evensong and sermon at 7 30. Rotary notes include J Munro as general secretary and a visit by Pedoral Member Mr YC Thompson. Births, deaths, and marriages recorded. Kerr Challenge Cup team selections announced for a match at Manilla. Council discusses overdraft and financial arrangements.
Friends organize a valediction at the Palais on the 16th mat for Eileen Hiscox. Miss Hiscox has aided town affairs. Mrs Harry Veness leads arrangements with ladies supplying, gentlemen covering hall costs.
R C Ball announces the 23rd annual function with prime dance entertainment and a full program. Jazz music and old-time dances will frame the evening, plus a cinema program at the Palais featuring Romance of the Towlorworld and Seven th Bandit. Roberts Bros offers half price watches during the sale.
McLeod stated at the last meeting that three months ago a no parking area one chain north from the post office corner had been decided but cars remain parked. He said the council will mark the limits and notify the police to enforce the requirement.
At the latest council meeting the Mayor said he interviewed Mr W Conpland Rob in. Conpland would be satisfied if Manilla Street were fenced on the west side to Florence Road, with one chain. Ald Kennedy noted Coupland asked for what the Golf Club promised. motion to table for one month and notify Coupland passed.
Alderman Dunbar pushes Manila to Rowan Street project amid council friction with Alderman McLeod over Named Street drainage. Works Committee seeks professional help as debate shifts to road frontage costs and timing. Roberts Bros sale advertises English work trousers closing Saturday amidst town’s budding golden wattle display.
The report recounts Ald Dunbar rushing over a footbridge at night due to darkness and hazards. He, with Ald McLeod, urged the Main Roads Board to install netting and lighting to protect women, children, and others from indecencies and unsafe conditions on the fort bridge. The motion to approach the board was carried.
In a discussed session McHeon and Sam Hania note demand for stock and project sales. Preparations have begun, with routes via Beikbeld and Koloone for grazing country near Delungrs. A committee minute hints at Lands Dept formalization within two days for a single tie.
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