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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1929
Page
2
In the Corner shop a sale of fabrics and curtains is advertised. Fine Range Guriaim Mots in plain and fancy patterns are priced 1/6 per yard for 1 yard or 2 3 yards. Striped curtain nets in white with rose and white borders priced 1/4 yard. Stripe curtain nets in Arab shades with borders, 40 inches wide, priced 3/6 or 6/6.
The piece argues a Russo-Chinese war would harm Australia more than any victor, noting Australia’s Western destiny with Eastern roots. It warns of Russian influence in Australia, condemns Russia as untrustworthy, and urges loyalty to the British flag over any Asiatic alliance, claiming civilization vs desert freedoms as the choice.
The Mechanics Institute met on Friday with President C F Hayward presiding. The annual report and balance sheet showed an overdraft of £300 guaranteed by three ideal citizens. Members criticized the year’s decisions including paving loans and the costly picture show program. Questions arose about educational use, technical wool classing, and scholarships, with calls for public publication of the balance sheet and full reporting of finances.
Fragmentary poem note by Mollie Kremer praising Rain and prayer amid fading wheat fields and dry pastures. Esmeay appears, with garbled lines about weather, faith, and hopes for moisture. The text reads as a poetic, era-tinged meditation on farming hardship and renewal.
At the latest Municipal Council meeting Mr BR Gra tham proposed two subdivision matters. Council agreed to handle both together and refer the applications to the Works Committee for interviewing the applicant and reporting back at the next meeting.
The report discusses rainfall benefiting the district, especially wheat areas, and calls for full public disclosure of the institute's finances. A returning officer announced election results naming multiple elected members for the coming year. A proposal suggested adopting the envelope ballot system to increase country subscriber participation.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Charles Thom of Barraba and mentions relatives Archy Barraba and James Thom brothers indicating the family scene around his life and passing.
The death occurred at the District Hospital of Ingsig aged. Thos. Simmons of Golden Manilla reports the incident.
A brief notice honors Mrs Tete, marking her 90th birthday with a message from Rees Pon. The deceased who was well is noted in context as part of the tribute.
Mrs EL Wyatt nee Player or Tee, Mee er nee Moments, died after an accident. Dr Waterhouse attended and declared her deceased. Her sons Norman Charles were summoned from a yanley and reached Man by m. The body was taken to Tam ein for enrailment to Sydney and interred at the family a atippein on Monday. She neared 74 years. survived by Miss Wyatt, the department, Mayor of Lidcombe, and Charles a Sydney broker. Her husband predeceased her. she was known for humor and wide knowledge.
Mrs Isabella Austin wife of Andrew Austin of Keepit district died at the district hospital on the night. Born in Armidale she spent her life in the New England district and lived at Neuandle near Glen Barra before moving to Ingledoom in the Keepit district after Nevandle was sold. She was daughter of Mr Jos Monkton Uralla and sister to several, survived by husband one son and five daughters: Andrew Manilla Mrs Jenner Glen Barra Ida Annie Hazel Manilla. Funeral Monday morning with Rev T Hunter Barratt officiating.
Douglas Peachey former licensee of the Royal Hotel Manilla faced a Liquor Act charge at Tamworth. The Supreme Court upheld the police appeal after initial dismissal by the PM, sending the case back. On Monday last Mr Geike fined Peachey and 8 shillings costs.
The Hamel Trotting Club announces a schedule shift to Wednesday 25th Sept due to Tamworth races. Entries are closing, programs are being sent to trotting and pony owners, and the committee has raised prize money amid strong turnout interest. A new pony race program is expected to boost entries as memberships rise to 17 in the past month.
The Secretary of the CWA reports the July monthly meeting at the Rest Room. Mrs W T Langworthy was appointed President replacing Geo Bowman whose resignation was accepted. Miss Gardner becomes vice president as Mrs Veness remains secretary by unanimous request. Gunnedah branch plans a group conference in September and will appoint three delegates. A gift afternoon is set for August 10 at the Rest Room to assist Tamworth Ambulance. The Rest Room now opens 10 am to 5 pm. The CWA offers dainty china and tablecloths for hire. Upcoming events include social and sporting functions through July to September at various venues, including the Gunnedah Show and Palais Theatre programs. Miss Martin now heads the Rest Room. The Palais will show Bitter Sweets and River and Ten Cent Annie. Mr WY C Thompson MFLR will address elect ors August 1 at Memorial Hall. A Sydney court reported a man charged with three counts of burglary and unlicensed pistol possession faced sentencing. a separate arson-related report from the Ambassadors Theatre notes orchestra instruments destroyed.
The text details Mackenzie and other players in the Manilla golf scene, listing competitors such as J McKeon Reg. Chapman and Anthoney, with match draws including V. F. Allen vs H. J. Rol and W. Murphy vs J. McKeon. Barraba tournament is set for August 4-5 with post entries, and a sealed hole-competition was won by Mrs McLaurin-Smith.
The feature Brotherly Love will debut at the Mechanica on Wednesday with stars Karl Dane and George K Arthur leading the show. A scene unfolds as a smaller man confronts a stronger foe and faces consequences, ending with a twist as the knocked out ruffian returns as his warder with power to exact revenge. Also promoting Week End Specials at y's Birthday cakes and Wian Cakes.
Notices describe a big euchre party with prizes and supper at Old Time Dance in Hall, plus a modern shop offer on wireless receivers. Also listed are a Euchre dance at Pala Theatre on August 30 with orchestra, entry 2/6, and other dances with admission and entries. Alectures and meetings announced by local figures invite attendance.
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