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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
2
The Express reports widespread complaints over stray dogs in Manila and cites the Dog Control Act's key provisions. Penalties apply for unregistered dogs, seizure and killing of strays, rewards for seizures, and liability for damages. Officials are urged to act to reduce the nuisance.
About 18 students from Armidale Teacher's College may visit Manilla Rural School for two weeks to study teaching methods aimed at rural life. District Inspector backs the plan citing staff and parent interest. If approved, arrivals would be June 13 or 15 with private housing arranged at 24 shillings weekly. Local committee led by the Mayor Rev Battersby and Mr. McLeod will assist.
Northern towns report a peculiar odour likened to gas after rain. In Manilla residents detected the smell shortly after midnight, continuing through Sunday. Some speculate Italian gas or Gidgee wood scent, with wind and rain contributing to the odor. Mr. Dave Colenan notes the odor resembles Gidgee, a western scrub bush, known to emit a strong smell when bruised.
J Cavanagh of Curlewis won the North and North-western Fodder Conservation competition with 172 points out of 180. Ep Chaffey of Nemik took second. Helliwell of Tenterfield scored 165. Others include J N Conn Coombrabran 156, B White and Son Boggabri 149, G Ashton Merriwa 147, R E Donaldson Currabubula 146, Bridge Upper Manja 126, M Barrett Narrabri 119, and more in the grazer portion led by J S Leith Narrabri 124 and Penbrook Pastoral Co Merton 122.
The majority of yards returned in the club stroke competition were at par or below. A three way tie for first place produced net 62 by W Gannon ONeill and Ridgewell, followed by Elwood 64 and Kennedy 65. The Denning Trophy draw and Sunday fixtures outline further matches and pairings.
The Holy Catholic Church (Anglican) lists services at multiple parishes. Times include Holy Communion at 9 am and 7:30 pm, Evensong, and morning and afternoon services led by Rev. A Battersby and Rev. Moore across Manila, Manilla, Wongo Creek, Warraba, Somerton, and related locations.
A hold up on Manilly Street afternoon led to a midday arrival of a tin like metal consignment. Mr Joe l oversaw the Council’s interests while Mr Phinkett from Tamworth refined the lot said to be of excellent quality except for ton and small sizes. Manilla Municipal Council purchased 100 tons of the rejected metal.
A demonstration on removing wrinkles from sheep to prevent blow flies will be held by Mr TW Males at the Manilla Saleyards on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 pm. All sheep men are invited to attend organized by Wilshire, secretary of the Manilla Branch Glaxiers Assnal NS Wales.
The Manilla Musical and Dramatic Society has reformed and gathered strong support. The forthcoming revue at the Palais Theatre in August will donate proceeds to the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association. The group aims to provide a notable cultural event worthy of local support.
A prize of 2 shillings 2 pence is offered for the prettiest pink frock worn at the Pink Ball in aid of church funds to be held at Memorial Hall on June 16. The following night Taverny Ball will feature the debutants presentation.
All Day Gents tennis tournament entries close June 26 with Lee and PL Townsend as draw partners.
The Municipality of Manilla invites applications for a male junior clerical assistant. Applicants must be 14 or younger, hold an Intermediate Certificate with arithmetic and English, and start at 64/18/6 per year. Applications close 4 pm on Monday June 22 1936 at Council Chambers, W Filkell Manilla.
Saturday and Monday program at Palais Theatre Manila lists Franchot Tone and Cia Merkel in One New York Night and Bette Davis with George Brent in Special Agent. Also shown are Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern in Hooray for Love and Florence Desmond with George Formby in No Limit with matinee and night showings.
Ratepayers are reminded that the year TSG rates are overdue and interest will be charged from March 24 1936 on all unpaid rates after June 24 1936. Legal action will begin against those unduly delaying payment as stated by Town Clerk W Filsell of Manilla.
Auctioneer Mr. W. J. Byrnes invites entries for a special Manilla sheep sale planned for Friday June 12. The selling agent reports strong demand and requests early contact from would be sellers to secure prime wool lines.
Obtain a quote from Cliftone prior to purchasing your next eatery. Prices are competitive and the satisfaction faction is guaranteed.
From Porton Tan worth Road Manilla June 3 1936 John Blair poundkeeper advertises two cattle for sale at noon on June 18 1936 a red and white heifer branded Hike and a roan heifer branded T with ear notches missing horns removed if not released these animals will be sold at the pound.
A list of donors and amounts for the Show Ball includes Mrs J A Byrnes, Mrs K Nixon, Mrs J Holt, Clifton's Ltd, Byrnes, and many others with totals varying by section. Overall tallies show multiple sums in shillings and pence, culminating in three section totals and a concluding small food donation note.
The committee proposes unemployment relief scheme works including road formation and drainage on River Street Namoi Street Victor Street Southbrook Wattle Lane Oxley Lane Strafford Street and Halls Creek Road with costs ranging from 40 to 530 pounds. It also recommends painting recreation ground seats gates at Namoi Street and exterior council chambers woodwork with painting to be arranged with Mr Rowlinson.
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