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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
2
W. A. Watts aged 75 died last week of May at Smute ton. He was long associated with his brother, Mite G. Watts of Keepit station. The funeral took place at Broke.
Last of Mellings, a well known Glen business man and father of six, died Thursday. Informal notice notes his local ties and family, reflecting on his role in Mouilla Rytnl School affairs.
Obituary notes the death of Mise A. McCluskey's father from Mauilla aged 61. He leaves four daughters and three sons. The family, including Mrs McCloskey, mourns with arrangements for lay to Mungindi and services set after last week’s events.
The monthly echo notes a July 11 gathering to arrange the Tamworth air division activities. Plans include the Ambul ative whine on August 4 with Wivk's Qeubesira Erout Guninedulé providing entertainment. Speakers and guests will participate as part of the evening program.
Rain began Saturday morning and persisted into Sunday evening across Manilla district. Readings show Even distribution of rainfall with higher totals in Upper Manilla and surrounding areas. Farmers expect wheat crop recovery with timely rains aiding sowing and ground conditions. Rifle Club visit and opinions on national bank policy also noted.
The piece discusses Labour Party aims for nationalisation of banking and socialisation of credit, contrasting past attempts at industry control with the shift in campaign rhetoric. It criticizes leadership, links to NSW government failures, and frames the policy as central to a near election struggle.
The Manilla District Hospital Womens Auxiliary held its annual meeting resolving the report for its first year. Formed on 15 August 1983, it began with 23 members and ended with 50 financial members, raising funds through subscriptions, raffles, and stalls while presenting comforts to patients and organizing a hospital ball that raised a record sum for the hospital funds.
At the Gruxiens dinner held Saturday aft Mr Nison announced that Mr Muvory, a Tortiver of the Department of Awigullane, would visit MGtnilta in Akan three weeks to discuss pasture improvement and top dressing with oils. ATL Interusteil were invited to attend and deny de Joeyre.
The Ladies doubles Americas tennis tournament, conducted by the Presbyterian Tennis Club, will be held on Thursday next August 2, at the RC courts, not Saturday August 4 as previously advertised.
The first annual Manilla Graders Association dinner drew members from Tamworth Barraba Gunnedah and nearby districts despite wet weather. Apologies were read from several officials. discussion focused on social relations and future association activities.
The monthly general meeting of the Tetlrnott Soldiers League will be held in the Clubs room next Friday evening August 3 at 8 PM. Business important. W. B. Gannon. House to let two rooms dining, kitchen, bath, Rowan street. Apply Gil Mila street Manilla. Parents and Citizens Bald Memorial Hall. Pace day 18th September week ends 8/2 and 4/7. M. Veey shy) MS TEnyyyard Organie Sechatiries.
Notice to electors of Mantua that the triennial electoral list will be exhibited from July 13 to August 20 at the Council Chamber Town Hall and other venues. Objects or claims to the list may be made or obtained in writing at the council offices before the deadline.
The meeting featured speeches by Mr. Nixon and Mr. Wilshire praising the Association’s growth and past efforts. Mr. Rowman proposed a toast to the Press while a future gathering was envisioned. Entertainment included music and elocution by local performers, ending with the song Ant Tone Ryan.
Fragmentary report outlines a trophy shooting event with competitors such as Yates, Gram, and others. Scores mentioned include 149 by J Yates and 219 by D Ravwnian, with notes on contestants like Mignall and Bosebys. The text references dates in April and July series and hints at ongoing events with postponements and prize amounts around $8. The garbled OCR makes exact facts uncertain.
A garbled golf report lists players such as O Neill and Kennedy, with match results and upcoming rounds. It notes the second qualifying round for a championship, names several ladies’ pairings, and mentions the Davis Cup and Mavis Cup challenges, plus cricket and football notes, weather impacts, and upcoming fixtures in Australia and Britain.
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