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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
2
The report notes the Australia versus England test begins Friday and forecasts likely selections and night broadcasts. It highlights early hopes for the antipodean side and mentions Manilla hosting major tournaments during King’s Birthday holidays, plus a push for abbatoirs at Werris Creek to serve the North and North-west.
A string of local reflections covers farming life, clock building in Manilla, weather notes, and town enthusiasm. It mentions mushroom farming, sheep grazing issues, new cottages, and a plan to set wheat price floors to aid growers, with remarks on community vigor and opportunistic work.
A large field of top players from the north and northwest, including Guy Williams, Bob Spencer, Dick Spencer, Geo Ryan and Miss M. Wilson, prepare for Manila's annual championship. Local clubs report strong lineups, plus ongoing Sunday and Saturday results with Wanderers, Ramblers, and Blossoms noted for tight matches amid rain and score-keeping challenges.
Documentation on the proposed electrical and facility works for rail transport set an estimated total cost of £30,000 for the necessary buildings and related infrastructure. The record notes the probable expenditure to complete the essential facilities.
Australia 145 with Brown 55 and Has sep 26. Essex 114 led by Wilcox 8 and Eastman 21. Australia innings 154 with McCabe 50 Ward 23 Badenel 18 Walker 18 Brown 16. Essex second innings 1 for 28.
Local notices detail visits and retirements in Manilla over the weekend. Captain F A Chattey MLA plans to attend tennis bowls and hockey events. Mr Ted Webster sustains an injury requiring ear amputation. Several residents travel to Sydney for meetings and holidays, with staff changes at Mackenzie’s machinery and the post office.
Mr A H Nixon took second place in the geausers section of the Northayest Fodder Conservation Championship as judged by H G Stening. Mr A Z Coote of Manbetta won third place in the open section amid the recent judging.
In Manila club events A R McGregor won the first stage and A R McLeod the second. Sunday saw J Faulkiller take the first stage with a three way tie in the second between I Pena W Pavy and I W North, North winning the shoot off. Best rifle scores stood at 34 for McGregor McLend Pena and North. Football saw Manila defeat Barraca 19 to 2, J Bernett kicking a goal for the visitors missing others. Manila’s Ridgewell Kelly W Kelly B King and Cooper shone.
A girl named Faulkiey living with her parents in North Manila was bitten on the ankle by a cat Monday afternoon. Her leg swelled and caused painful, careful attention from guardians and local caregivers.
Auction notices include 20000 sheep to be sold at Manilla yards on Friday June 17. Also piano bargain offer with terms, tender call for Catholic Ball music by June 21. Blacksmith W Henry to open business in Manilla. probate notice in NSW Supreme Court for Isabella Amalia Dimmock Jute of Manilla with executors Swain and Emmedy, creditors to file claims.
About 20 000 sheep will be offered at Manilla on Friday June 17 starting near 1 30 p m The auctioneer W J Byrnes notes droughty conditions across the North may bring attractive consignments including a 7200 Clevelands wethers lot and well bred lines of ewes rams and lambs From Barraba and other regions the sale aims to draw strong interest in fattening stock and high priced rams with Longwools noted as desirable outcomes.
Weather improvements prompted by the Bureau to reconsider the annual sheep event at Upper Manilla. The state contest’s fate and the local competition were under debate as organizers weighed postponement against current conditions. The bureau planned a night meeting to decide the outcome of this year’s contest.
The Manilla hockey team defeated Walis Creek by ten goals in Sundays recreation round. D Knox led with seven goals, W Smith added three, J Wetherall scored once, and Jeffries scored for the visitors.
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