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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
2
Ladies pullovers offered in black grey flame white S. SOW. fitting with popular crew neck. Prices 13/11 and 11 price. Silk and wool polo neck in brown fawn beige. Sizes 8.8 N. Only. Prices 9/11.
Attorneys and solicitors advertise business hours and services in a vintage notice. The ad promotes a product called The New Indigestion Remedy, claiming it prevents flatulence and constipation. A telephone number is listed for contact.
In a St Kilda speech Prime Minister Lyons argues Treasury Bills reflect expanded banking credit used to fund governments during depression. He notes bills grew from £2.5m in 1924 to about £50.9m by 1933 and that banks held roughly £25m of these bills as of June last, illustrating reliance on bank finance.
A list details church services across Manilla and Upper Manilla with times and speakers including Rev C New Mexico and Rev 8 M Mitchell, plus a parish tea. Council minutes discuss lease action for old golf links, portions 34 38, and a push for secure tenure. The Methodist Y P C marks its fourth birthday with a banquet and social. Bank commentary notes banks providing credits for overseas loans amid low mood and ample funds for new enterprises.
A letter from the Board informs Manilla Municipality that approval is granted to apply the Fire Brigade's Act provisions. A recommendation to this effect has been sent to the Chief Secretary's Department.
Muswellbrook Municipal Council discusses sign on footpath road closing at water pumphouse and access to Woolfe property. The inspector reports on sewage pits and urgent building cases. Tenders sought for a second hand water cart. Tarred streets are deemed a failure with upkeep prohibitive.
Big Fish Ao Tamworth lorry visits Manilla and Namol, with over six large fish up to 20 lbs caught in cold weather. Roman Catholic holds undefeated record by defeating Adies 12 41. Elliott's No 2 has a bye. Mackenzie cup adds V Hote to Roman Catholic and W Hartley to Church of England. Hartley returns to action. Sunday matches progress. mixed doubles tennis event at BB C clubs yields 20 couples across three divisions. results to be published.
Manilla meets Quirindi in the Portlock Cup with a special steam train to transport fans. Return journey departs Quirindi at 6 30 pm for 7 8 fare. Sukindi beat Manilla 5 2 last match. Manilla fielding strongest team this Sunday after two wins. Referee M Winder of Tamworth. Big crowd expected for the journey.
Last week featured a rifle shooting contest with two stages. In the first stage W Bignall led with 36 points and, aided by handicap, reached near maximum. L Bignall followed closely. C Grant won the second stage with 35 rifle points and a five point handicap pushing to 40. W Bignall placed second with 19, totaling 794 for the day. Saturday's competition lagged, Glen won the first stage with 334 including handicap while K F Loseby captured the second stage with 38.
News reached Manilla on Wednesday of the sudden death of Mr A G Pearce a former prominent Manilla tradesman. He conducted business in Manilla for over 40 years before retiring six years ago selling to Roberts Bros. Since retirement he lived privately at Rowndwood
Manilla Football followers in Quirindi will be well catered for as a general meeting of the club is set for Monday June 11 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers All members are specially requested to attend D H Kennedy secretary
In Manilla the Court of Petty Sessions will hear M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Limited application under Section 9 of the Siu m Act 1932 to enter possession of Let 13 Section A Town of Manilla and exercise sale agreement rights dated 3 June 1918. Sutherland formerly of Manilla is required to appear on 19 June 1934 at 10 am. absence may lead to proceedings. Heavily furred rabbit found near Manilla reported by rabbit inspector A E Bell. animal described as an ordinary rabbit with two years of fur growth due to not shedding last winter’s coat.
The article outlines new handicaps for the second round across Wednesday and Saturday competitions. Teams/entries include Mackenzie enp Church of England New Mexico Rushes Creek Corela Elliott's No 1 Roman Catholic Presbyterian Methodist and others with varied point adjustments. Presbyterian narrowly beat Church of England by three frames, while Methodist defeated Elliott's No 1 after a lopsided first round win.
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