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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1935
Page
2
Ad promotes Lady Ruth Practical Front Corbet No 45 for the ideal garment suited to a slender and medium average figure. Claims stock in sizes to 28 and mentions illustration.
Manilla Municipal Council raises ongoing complaints to Armidale Mines Inspector about Namoi river water turned turbid by tin dredges at Watsons Creek. Sediment clouds the river year round, requiring double the chemicals to filter and increasing costs. Aldermen urge department notification and action to secure a reply and remedy.
Mr B Dowe reports on a 6d ticket competition at the Manilla show with a prize of £1 10s for the heaviest aggregate. Adopts the report with profit to the Y. no show costs. Dowe may exhibit a three legged hog if alive for weight guessing. Public not charged to view the oddity, but entry encouraged.
Police and coroner investigate after the body of David Mitchell Banterman Easterman, 34, owner of Mundowey and son of Andrew Easterman, is found near a gate at Rutherglen property. Three rifle wounds, a 22 calibre automatic rifle, and evidence of a prolonged interval before death are noted. An inquest opens on site and will resume in Manilla. Local residents heard barking dogs and reports say a Bendermeer passer may have known him.
At a Tuesday council meeting Alderman A K McLeod reported Manilla has planted 52 trees this season including nine in River street guards and three in Court street with the rest as replacements. North Manilla repair work continues and a boundary tree line is near completion at Recreation Ground. He urged planting on Railway Hill in Steph in street and the report was adopted.
The Mullins golf column reports on player form and scores with B O Connell 7 down and D M Mackenzie 4 down among others. It notes Wednesday stroke events, draws, and forthcoming tournaments at Barraba with Manilla events next week. A general meeting at Mrs Hartley’s on Wednesday invites full member attendance to plan the tour.
The remnants on southern TMkalan end of Creek Road recall stockyards built long ago when Ukalan was part of Cuerindi station. They were erected by the late John Ferry and David Hartley in days of wild hornex roaming Bungen lore and Watson's Creek.
Mr. V. C. Thompson for New England met a number of constituents on Saturday while recovering from influenza. He expects the forthcoming session of the Federal Parliament to be a strenuous one with many important problems to be considered and dealt with.
A Mandowa notice lists supplementary electors and reports on a successful year for the Junior Farmers and exhibition efforts. It records officers elected and suggests an October 5, 1935 exhibition with extended schedule items including pigs and lambs, while noting enrollment deadlines and council details.
Notice states the supplementary list of electors will be open for public inspection August 8 to 12, 1935 at Council Chambers and Court House. Objections or claims must be lodged on forms available at the office, with Town Clerk W. Filsell by August 24, 1935.
Alterations estimated to cost between £2000 and £3000 are to be carried out at the Trieerial Hotel Manilla with tenders closing Thursday. The Bank of New South Wales has accepted W G Mason of Bercroft to construct new premises at Bingare. The contractor is Thos Hiscox’s nephew from Manilla, already holding contracts valued at £30,000. A coincidence ties to Kenneth Northey who wandered from his home ten years ago and was found dead near Glenbarra station after two weeks missing.
The council laments an illegally set rubbish tip on the river bank at Strafford Street near the river crossing. A heap has built up over the past month offending health standards and appearance. Anyone found depositing rubbish is liable to a £50 penalty and the inspector will monitor closely to stop the practice.
About 5 000 sheep sold at Manilla special sale on Friday 26th amid restricted bidding and weak demand due to lack of rain. Buyers from New England took many top lots. locals took fewer. Prices ranged with 13/9 to 12/3 for various aged ewes and hoggets. next sale planned mid August with entries already being received.
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