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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1953
Page
3
An old classified style notice lists wheebarrows plastic hose snail killer rose sprays garden sprinklers and hand sprayers with prices. It invites readers to order now for fruit trees citrus trees roses and shrubs.
At a Manilla Business Mens Association meeting, concern was raised over the future of Manilla Technical College dressmaking and wool classing classes. G R Collins said enrolments have declined this year and the acting Tamworth Technical College principal warned the courses may not continue without a marked enrolment increase next year.
Manilla prepares for a visiting Caroona side bringing two teams for Sunday games. Local clubs note reduced support for newly established classes and report ongoing dressmaking and woolclassing sessions at Legion Rooms and Showground pavilion with modest fees and mixed attendance. Leon Orchard, recently at the post office, appears in Manilla lineup alongside Terry locals in a farmed sports feature.
The Manilla Branch of the F and S Association held a Friday meeting at Merchanics Institute chaired by vice president R V Coulton. Members noted the deaths of Geo Bowman and Geo Allen, discussed wire netting sizes 48 by 14 and 17 gauge with Rylands Bros, and deferred production decisions due to existing commitments to 142 inch netting. The branch supported a Baby Health Centre rest room project with a £5 donation and urged individual support. A request to hire a local mechanic for Manilla silo repairs during harvest receival time was considered. A levy on wheat to fund CSIRO research for rust resistant varieties was proposed, with Coulton noting farmer support for modest per bushel costs.
At the last Manilla RSL gathering the branch resolved to reaffirm loyalty to Queen Elizabeth and extend best wishes for a long, happy, and prosperous reign. The resolution will be forwarded through League headquarters.
J. T. Robertson & Co. advertises securing Lucerne and pasture seeds for farmers. The notice emphasizes supply options and asks buyers to contact for quotations and delivery details. Local agriculture and seed interests are highlighted, with firm reliance on timely orders.
The CWA hosts a Monster Fete at Memorial Hall on July 4 inviting all to attend. Guests can replenish winter wardrobes from secondhand clothes and enjoy cakes, sweets, produce stalls, and afternoon tea, plus other attractions. Proceeds fund a Rest Room and Baby Health Centre, with a record roll‑up of town and country folk requested.
Two young Jersey cows for sale at milk producing quality, full milk yield. Apply at Market Street with D Lund for details.
A two day Red Cross event on June 5 and 6 raised £145 16s 0d from badges donations and a street stall. Grateful thanks go to all assistants and the winner of the fowls competition was Mrs G Gary of the Post Office Hotel. An ad notes Griffeon Narrabri changing their Monster Machinery sale to July 1. Argentina again wheat exporter last year. Moree sewerage scheme to finish by year end. Moree P P Board to prosecute 14 landholders for failing to render annual stock returns.
Golf notes report a pleasant Sunday for the Stoddart and Hayward trophy par event. Ken Coulton won with two down as runner up R. J. Grantham finished four down. Next Sunday the second round will be played and all members and intending members are invited to attend at 1.45 pm.
On Saturday next the second raid of Mrs Macdonalds trophy will be played for in a par event. On Sunday Mrs Taylor's trophy second round will be played for. Coronation features delayed last weeks news. Ty notes new members are keen and have handed in good cards. Miss Gloria Dyson has mastered the clubs and others may challenge in future.
Fragmentary notes describe a Sept 13 schedule with a programme to follow and reference a last Saturday win for Mrs Taylor and a Sunday event. It mentions Mrs Taylor winning balls and trophies and hints at a Doug.
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