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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1937
Page
2
The Manila Hospital Board monthly meeting heard President LV Dowe report that Sybnan offered £200 toward the maternity ward option. The total cost for the six‑bed ward equipment was estimated at £2600, with further discussions on writing to thank Mr Sulmng for the proposed donation and the aim to build the maternity ward.
Patrons will enjoy a lively evening with continuous music by Hagan's Barraba and North's orchestras. Supper arrangements are managed by Mrs Rob Hadnon, ensuring a first class repast. The Show Ball of 1937 is billed as the season's standout social event.
Owners with interfering noises are urged to complete a Post Office questionnaire. The responses will be sent to Sydney and the Department. if action is warranted an Inspector may be dispatched to locate and fix the interference causes.
Fragmentary notice reports notes found at a postal office with two sums mentioned. It notes owners may recover by describing them to the postmaster. Also mentions Constable Selubath, formerly at Manilla, promoted to be in charge of Willow Tree.
The Manilla Municipal Council, led by Mayor Ald. Trowman, discusses August sports ground use, street stalls, private car hire, and shifting a Clifton post. It approves grants for Presbyterian Girls' Auxiliary and reviews unemployment relief funding, street improvements, and a low level bridge proposal with neighbour shire support.
Ambiguous notes reveal a tentative August arrangement with local players for Tamworth club activities. Weekend results show players including Swain, Blanch, Wood, Wearne, and others, with scores and match outcomes noted. world title holders Swain and Blanch defeated by Wood and Wearne 24 10 18 in Sunday singles. Prices mention wheat markets at 5/8 per bushel in Sydney.
The Manilla Hospital Board met on Saturday July 17 with President Mrs T W Dowe presiding. Officers and members discussed triennial director elections, attendance at regional conferences, donations from councils, a planned visit by Mrs Mat Sawyer OBE, and arrangements for hospital duty. Financial notes showed end of June balances, grants, subsidies, and purchases including six new beds and hall mattresses. A temporary nurse was added during staff holidays, and arrangements with the Municipal Council were approved to align town allotments.
In memoriam notes mix with fragmented references to Ty Jovilrg iuenory ae out and family ties. Local agricultural ads push battery quotes from J T Robertson & Co and Clifton's, while sports results mention Wanderers, Gladbel le and West View with scattered scores and player pairings. Street injury notes reference Charla Marsden on crutches.
Fragmentary ad lists a special sale at Manilla on August 10 with Merino wool lots and gilt details. Mentions bookings, 5000 large picks, and forthcoming further notices from northern districts.
Auctioneers Ved Byrnes Manilla offer the complete plating equipment of the Butcher's Shop recently occupied by A Windsor. By order of the mortgagees the sale will be held Saturday July 31 at 2 o clock sharp at the premises opposite the Markets. Cash terms.
A G Veness and Son Auctioneers Manilla announce a furniture sale at the market on Saturday next. A lot of household items will be offered on account of Mr Windsor. Terms cash.
The Manilla district reports a Methodist Tennis Club social at the School Hall with a Saturday evening program including a raffle and refreshments. In rifle shooting, A T McGregor wins both stages at the Manilla Tote Club event though wind and missing competitors affected some rounds. North achieves a 34 off and the next meet targets 500 yards with handicaps listed for local shooters.
Golf AP reports its annual event held over the weekend with Craig preparing for next Sunday and all members invited on the trip. Local golfers excel in a Wednesday round and the Smith Cup features a long, multi-hole format with top five cards driving the competition. Other items include a Davis Cup final note and a safety campaign announcement for slower speeds in crowded streets.
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