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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
2
Today marks the 47th anniversary of Manilla Municipality gazettal. Also the birthday of J F Wearne, an early municipal leader who topped the poll at the first election and served as mayor several times. The September election began a period of steady progress and modern expansion for the town.
The Manilla branch of the Child Welfare Department will run a two day weekly service from Taamworth clinic. Manilla footballers traveled to Tamworth beating Wests second side 10 nil with J Cameron scoring five and Kellys adding goals. A jumble sale will be held next Saturday at the Memorial Hall shop, courtesy of Mr Philip Fords. Golf draws and results feature, with various matchups listed and a nod to the week’s club events.
Mrs Coulton left on Monday visiting Geoff at Dee Why while Frank Ashford of Sydney visits Mr George Bell at Hyerton. Retired soldier and ex amateur boxer Mr N A Nottiss undergoes tonsil operation in Sydney and shows progress. During Manila sporting weekend Hon F A Chaffey guests of A R McLeod in Arthur Street as Mrs Smythe improves. Councillor A B Davis returns after illness to municipal meetings and thanks colleagues for support. George of Commercial Banking Co relocates to Muruvundi branch. J A Rice of Maitland appointed to succeed him, with local tennis and golf circles noting the change.
England posted 658 for 8 before declaring as Australia faced a daunting target. McCabe led a record 282 for Australia in reply, with limited support as only one partner reached double figures from 19 to 242. Australia sits in a strong position to force a draw. England bowlers O Reilly Verity and Wright led the attack while McCormick and Fleetwood Smith toiled for Australia.
A Manilla Hockey Club organized a successful early career tournament on a fine day. Teams from Tamworth Werris Creek Gunnedah and Manilla competed with keen play and extra time needed in several matches. The final ended in a draw between Et Cetera and Manilla, with the cup retained by Manilla for the occasion amid celebration and a social to follow.
At Manilla sale yards a wide selection of sheep is listed with names like Cleveland and Morse bred lines. October shorn and August/September 32 drop rams and ewes show forward condition with large frames and varied ages from 3 to 5 years. Prices range around 450 to 2000 gross, with stations and plains bred lots noted and a focus on quality and joining readiness.
A Manilla sale features 20000 sheep in the wool with strong drafts of fat forward conditioned lots. The standout 1200 Cleveland wethers are described as magnificent and ready to forward. 900 Campo-Banto bred ewes pure Havilah join with Havilah rams. Sale opens Friday at 1:30 pm with consignments from Moree and Taevilah breeders. Harold Gregory, Northern Insurance Inspector, has been reassigned from Central Northern to Tis more and gave lectures in Manilla.
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