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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
2
Dr. B S Clayton, expert on soil erosion, spoke at Narrabri about farm conservation and the benefits of tractors. A demonstration compared a grain planting method in moist soil, noting a cheaper crude oil cost per gallon and potential speed improvements.
Manilla was well represented at the Tamworth Poultry Show last week with multiple wins. Bellé won first prize in the male class of Black Orpingtons. G Witcom won for females. Liddy and A J Liddy earned top spots in White Leghorn and Brown Leghorn classes. Juried winners included W G Witton in Alstralorp and Bernardotte female, with B Bell taking the Brown Leghorn male prize.
A discussion by Public Service Board members covers request to place a resident telephone mechanic at Manilla. Mr Chambers outlines load growth and compares nearby towns, noting eight Tamworth mechanics and a complex carrier system. The case considers replacing faults quickly and the potential future automation at Athuriga.
A Manilla district telephony meeting discussed 24 hour service and the need for a resident or double certificated linesman mechanic. Mr. Chambers explained faults mostly in receivers transmitters and that repairs were done in Sydney. Officials welcomed Tamworth support to fix faults quickly while expanding country machinery.
Sunday saw the Maienzie Cup first round with eighteen players and varied scores as golf fever grows. The club plans new trees, improved course beauty, and steady member engagement while preparing for upcoming events and annual functions.
Special window display featuring men's heavy tweed work trousers at 6/11 per pair and men's heavy stripe tweed work shirts at TL each. Contact See and Treas,Sd Committee for details. Phone 5. Includes Manilla district hospital reference and local display terms.
Tenders are invited to be received by Friday the 18th instant for the supply and delivery to the hospital of goods including tea coffee milk groceries wood and related items. Further particulars available from Wilshire Secretary.
Auction notice for seating furniture at Memorial Hall this week. Ratepayers must settle 1937 dues. interest charged from March 1 1987 for unpaid amounts after June 15 1987. Also lists horses in a local auction, including a four-year-old gelding branded BF and another branded C with white markings, to be sold at the local pound.
Mr McDougall has been appointed manager of the Commercial Bank in Presentation Larcow Queensland. The McDougalls were farewelled by St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The minister presented a cheque on behalf of the congregation and Mrs McDougall received a silver hop water jug from the ladies guild. She has been honorary secretary for 80 years and given forks from the Girls Auxiliary. The McDougalls left Manila for Gladstone Queensland with daughter Dorothy. Mr D K Smith succeeds in the Manilla branch, coming from Wollongong.
The Merton Jockey Club at Somerton will hold a meeting on Saturday night to elect the club committee. The text also mentions the Davis Cup competition by four rubbers, with a 2 to 1 balance indicated.
E W Elliott General Carrier advertises day or night service with first class sheep apd horse float available Ring Phone 37.
Obituary notice reports Maud Ogle death occurred May 31 at her residence. She was a widow, with several years of involvement in local affairs and ties to the Man organization. The brief item lists family and honors, reflecting a period obituary style.
The notice reports the death of Mrs E ua Easterman aged 68 in Uralla area. It mentions surviving relatives including Andrew, Yarramayi rally, Watsons Creek, Leslie, River, and Aliens Buster. The service was held at a church with a clergyman officiating.
In a close bowls final Roche led by nearly a dozen points before Kennedy rallied after the 100 mark to win 148 to 147. The final in singles and the fourth in pairs are set for Sunday. Earlier results saw Wood beat Kelly 150 to 140 and Byrnes beat Gibson 153 to 131 as practice games and entries eased toward the second consistency tournament.
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