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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
2
A letter to Captain the Hon. F A Chaffey M L A from D H Drummond Minister for Education notes the Manilla Public School addition proposal. Papers are with the local Inspector of School for report before plans and specifications are prepared. Further consideration will follow once the report is received.
The prize schedule is printed and mailed to members and former exhibitors. Anyone can obtain it by applying to M. Tweedie, Secretary, at Conadilly Street, Gunnedah. The show runs August 26 to 28. Pavilion entries close three weeks before, and live stock and produce two weeks prior.
Manchester Unity Grand Master I. Young of Uralla will pay an official visit to Enterprise Lodge on Monday the 23rd inst. He will be entertained by members and hopes to be accompanied by Uralla Lodge members.
A stormy Saturday ends with 21 points of rain. Sunday is clear but windy, signaling winter. By Monday morning a white mantle covers the ground after a sunny day, followed by another heavy frost on Tuesday morning.
RB Hudson presided at the official opening of the Manilla Golf Club house. Mayor A B McLeod and local leaders praised the club for community service and progress. C N Scott recounted early history, noting the club’s rapid growth from a rough course to a debt free, substantial clubhouse.
Trophies for the winners were presented by President Mr. C. N. Scott during a night social at the Club House.
The Legislative Council considers the Failways Bill and the Commissioners plan a statewide campaign to regain goods traffic lost to motors in recent years. They urge expansion of the Hospital scheme rather than reductions.
Arthur E. Bell has been appointed rabbit inspector for Tamworth Pastures Protection Board district from 170 applications. He previously inspected at Young for seven years, a district noted for effective rabbit control methods. He served in the 1914 to 1918 war. Let our slogan be Help Charity First.
EK and G. Mr. E. Morris has started his contract for kerbing and guttering in Rowan and Namoi Streets. He is now on the section in Rowan Street from Court Street to Straf ford Street. Join the H.C.B.F. and help yourself and your Hospital.
Manilla Golf Club held its first tournament over June 8 and 9. Reg Chapman led opening rounds with net 69 from a six handicap, beating rivals like Roy Maun der and Geo Dengate who also posted 69. The bogey handicap second day saw Chapman again excel, finishing with a 71 in the final round to claim top honors as the club’s rising star amid strong entries from members and visitors.
A packed show of cricket and tennis results from the Australians tour includes Patsy Hendren scoring 138 for Middlesex the visitors reply led by Kippax 102 and McCabe 31 with Allen taking 6 wickets Australia declared at 504 woodful 216 top scored for the tourists as England defeated in Davis Cup action Crawford and Hopman beat Gregory and Lee while the doubles went to the British. Queensland beat N S W 24 11 then N S W beat Queensland 16 11 in rugby league Allan Kennedy scored the winning try for Sydney University in union.
A social tonight at Wongo Hall raises funds for RC. Mrs James Brady leads a capable committee with Bridges Orchestra set to perform. The effort invites local support and urges participation with the HCBF.
The Wednesday feature tells of A Woman of Affairs a love triangle with a rigid father a Russia escape and a forged scandal. Neville Diana and David Furnes each pursue different fates as passion winds through marriage betrayal and a tragic finale. The night also covers a theatre era star rise and a mixed mood around a suite of social notices and local sport results.
The annual meeting of members will be held in the above Hall on Friday next June 15 at 7 30 p m with business election of officers balance sheet and annual report. FOR SALE Ford Double Seater Car registered well shod new battery good hood and upholstery Price £27 10 0 One Ton Truck Ford registered for seven months well shod good condition Cheap £35 0 0 HALLS GARAGE Manilla.
Government Gazette notice dated 6 June 1930 details a road purchase application by Ernest Percival Mortimer Swan to enclose a boundary road between portions 95 and 41 rem in Borah parish, Darling county, Tamworth Land District, Mandowa Shire. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month. J Herlihy, U.S. for Lands. Special reduction ad for Herbol pills and water finding services follow.
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