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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
2
Advertises 36in SUPER FLANNEL and 36in HOPSAC FLANNEL with multiple color options and prices per yard. Includes 36in SUPER at 3/11 yard and 36in HOPSAC at 4/3 yard, suitable for middy coats frocks and children coats as well as sports coats.
Notices show hours listed as Monday to Monday from 10 am and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at Simpson's. The phrasing is unclear though the store appears to maintain weekend and weekday openings though exact times may vary.
Tuesday June 6 1033 reports a tropical visitation in the Manilla District with two days of wet weather lifting LUG points at Manilla Post Office. Rainfall spread across the North West with steady falls improving herbage, aiding forthcoming wheat planting as farmers push to shield from prior drought and capitalize on rising prices for wheat wool and butter.
A four person car load from Manilla traveling to Newcastle overturned on Wallabadah road six miles from Willow Tree after a back tyre failed. Miss Vennie Irwin, 46, was killed instantly. Others, including Mr James Bignall and Mrs Bignall, sustained injuries and were taken to Quirindi for treatment. The Misses Irwin are related and the party were visiting Mr Bignall at Tryrone. Funeral for Miss Irwin held in Newcastle.
A Quirindi Club rifle team defeated Manilla by 723 to 690 in a two-stage match. Eight shooters each fired seven shots at 300 yards and 600 yards under steady conditions, producing scores that showcased the visitors’ accuracy and team depth.
Among the Birthday honours conferred by His Majesty the King are Sir Thomas Bavin Sir Walter Massey Green Rev John Flynn OBE famed by Idries in Fly of the Inland Rev G Drummond MBE linked to the Far Western Children's Health Scheme.
Rabbit skins have surged in price with buyers paying up to 3d 6d per skin and freezing works offering up to 7d a pair. Trade is brisk and plentiful rabbits promise to ease unemployment, while fox skins stay strong but fox numbers grow scarce. George Coote, renowned Manilla fox hunter, reports 30 skins secured so far this season amid high demand for tails.
The annual balance sheet of Man dowa Shire appears in this issue’s advertising columns. TL states total revenue for 1932 was 8127/15/2 with expenditure ER0SO/ leaving a credit balance of 62/6/2. Arrears of rates amount to E1108/974.
Following a brief illness the death occurred on Saturday of William Hall, a long time resident of Manilla district. Born at Maitland in 1855, he came to Tamworth district in 1876, married in 1900, and lived at Swanbrook since 1920. He leaves a wife, seven children, five grandchildren, and seven siblings with deep Methodist Church ties. Funeral in Hallsville with family and relatives, interment beside the family church.
The June through August social calendar lists events at Memorial Hall and nearby venues. Highlights include Hospital Ball June 8, Social in Wongo Creek Hall June 13, Euchre and Bridge Party June 20, R C Ball June 27, Anglican Ball July 18, Golf Club Ball August 1, Social at Wonso Creek August 8, and Euchre Dance August 15 benefiting Manila Football Club.
Sydney reports that the American aviator who departed New York last Saturday has completed the world flight and set a new record, beating the previous time by three hours.
In the Bulli election held on Saturday J. T. Sweeney of Lang Labour won after preferences from A. C. Willis Industrial Labor and A. W. Butterell UAP. Martin Communist was eliminated leaving Sweeney needing 300 Willis votes. He secured two to one of Willis' preferences and won easily.
A 60 mph French train derailed killing 90 and injuring many as it ran off the rails. The engineer reportedly failed to halt at the scene despite sealed instructions. In Melbourne, Sydney horse Kuvera won the King’ship. Central Coast storms and floods affect Wauchope. Torace Tindrum beat Melbourne Inman by 419 in a Sydney billiards match. A crocodile washed ashore on the Thames, found dead and puzzling the mystery.
Saturday’s matches were completed under initial handicaps and may be altered after recalibration. Handicap committee member B Veness is recovering from an operation, delaying the first round results. New handicaps should be ready for publication Thursday.
Crawford wins the French championship final in Sydney on Tuesday, beating Qochet France to take the title.
East Tamworth and North Tamworth drew in a Tamworth trial. Players from Manilla and local towns featured in both sides. West Tamworth beat Werris Creek 5 to 2 with R Baker scoring the sole goal. Central Northern beat Balmain 15 to 12 in Tamworth, with R Smith of Manilla on the squad. Barraha 9 stone were defeated on Manilla oval by the local bova 3 to 2. Balmain edged Gunnedah 18 to 7 at Gunnedah. In Sydney NSW beat Queensland 24 to nil, then NSW defeated the Northerners 15 to 13. NSW beat Victoria 17 to 14 in rugby, while Victoria won 14 to 8 on Monday.
The annual Hospital Ball proceeds smoothly at Memorial Hall on Thursday. The message urges everyone to rejoice, thanks the weekend rains, and join in a festive night for all ages. Strong local celebration tone and community participation emphasized.
The Danny Socotchmen scored a draw against Gunnedah and Tamworth Caledonians with matches held on Saturday in Tamworth and Monday in Gunnedah. Rain disrupted play at Gunnedah but conditions were managed without risk. Officials plan to collect 150 pounds from Insurance Companies to alleviate financial difficulties.
Bridge over the Nami River at Manilla will close to traffic from today Tuesday through Friday while renovation of the second portion of the road surface progresses. Local detours and access notices issued.
The annual Manilla club 18 hole handicap event began Saturday amid drizzle, with Mrs. W. D. Hartley winning after a tight finish. Sunday brought a four ball best ball against par event that ended in a three way tie, then heavy rain postponed play.
Barraba rifle club held a meeting in wet conditions with 3500 yard scores led by P J Flynn of Newcastle and W E Flynn of Barraba. Prizes awarded for 3500 600 and combined 500 600 yard aggregates to shooters from Newcastle Barraba Quirindi Murrurundi Manilla. An additional notice advertises an euchre party and dance to aid Manilla Football Club with tender info and alternate traffic routes from Manilla Council Chambers W Filsett town clerk 1933.
Norman Leo Ireland a former Manilla railway goods clerk and ex Dungog resident was jailed for nine months hard labor at Tamworth Police Court for two embezzlement cases. Det Baxter testified to book discrepancies totaling £67 18 9 at Dungog and £7 17 at Manilla plus a fictitious debit. Ireland had served 16 years, was married with three children, and faced concurrent six and three month terms. The case noted his admission of debt and a prior good character, with rain forecast mentioned at the end.
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