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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
2
The first test match was a washout with only four minutes of play as rain persisted four days. Thousands paid admission yet saw little action while English papers paid for picture rights and receive no return. The damp season left Australia with only half their playing line. finishing the match would have been better for all.
Seventeen years after a large cement drain with heavy timber was laid across Manila Street from the Bank of N.S. Whorne to the Pow Offs Hotel, silt has blocked water flow. Municipal workers are cleaning the drain while noting the timber remains in excellent condition. Nearby, speakers at a Labor meeting argued the Agent General post should have been offered to an Australian amid several white frosts this week.
Wednesday night attendance exceeded one hundred couples at the Yue annual Ball. A delayed start due to lighting issues was quickly resolved as dancers enjoyed excellent music from Veit Misses Hiscox E Hiscox Mr Stone and Mr Finney with MC Mr J Byrnes. Decor and supper by the ladies impressed, making the event a notable social and financial success.
Pleasant evening at the Vicarage social on tung Bth at Wongo Creek hall proved financially successful despite poor roads after heavy rains. The committee thanks all who helped and notes Miles Caplan and Thelma Kirk won the grand raffle box. their partners also benefited the funds.
A fragmented notice notes a shipment of works from Australian and New Zealand writers. It mentions fires, warmth, and readers enjoying stories and poems, highlighting Attasie and a festive mood amid chilly times.
The regular meeting chaired by Mayor Alderman Wearne authorised land transfers from C F Hayward to R R Jackson and from Manchester Unity 1.0.0 F to G E Kehaler. Mrs M Simpson was granted a street stall on July 3, with others seeking June 19 stalls near Clifton's Ltd. The council upheld its ban on stalls except at the Bank of New South Wales corner.
A question from W J Byrnes prompts the Municipal Council to decide if yard dues are owed when stock from Messrs Park and Veness were sold in nearby allotments due to yarding limits. Byron reports 170 and 643 sheep sold outside the yards with refunds sought.
The council approved forming and draining a lane at Strafford Street to shield Mr. Gardner’s property from storm water. Manilla Motors Ltd won approval to erect a petrol pump on the footpath. Meeting also covered health inspections, fish and milk licenses, a building plan, and valuation objections. Tamworth footballers face Armidale with local reps named.
The Manilla Municipal Council decided to send a letter of appreciation to the Postmaster General and to Federal member for New England Mr. W. 0. Thompson for their services and energies regarding additions to the Manilla Post Office.
Messrs C Wilshire Co. to yard 1400 mixed sheep in the local yards on Saturday next the 19th inst. Full particulars forthcoming in this issue. Agents state most lots advertised will be for outright sale.
The document debates whether the ore based grazing rights limit to large cattle or permit sheep. It notes lease timing, seeks Council direction, and mentions concrete works in Manilla Street and Court Street projects completed or near completion. It also records a decision to allow sheep in a paddock if it is sheep proof.
A gardening column advises on winter planting and frost resilience. It discusses hardy versus tender plants, soil preparation, lime topping, and avoiding over-cutting perennials. It highlights roses, fruit trees, and sheltering evergreens, with practical steps for continuous garden work through cold months.
A early 20th century letter recalls council action on a school access project. The writer notes a 1925 communication stating the Works Committee would carry out the work, but nothing has been done. The author urges reconsideration and immediate attention to erect boards and allow vehicles to pass.
Lionel Walsh under Sir William Durrant to present on Monday June in Manila. The musical comedy No No Nanette has run in New York City for three years and London for two. Walsh will bring The Mad Rally Kelly and a strong cast including Mae Moore Laural Streeter Addie Collinge Dobie Hall Arthur Clarke Oswald Wenban Ronald Shand with a 25 artist tour. Box plan at C N Scotts.
Local church services list venues and times including Manilla Rushes Creek Heywood Lam New Mexico Newry Park and Halla Creek with multiple congregational meetings led by Rev. J B Thorn Rev A J Gould and others. Times vary from early morning 7.20 7.30 am to evening 7.30 pm across several towns.
Hoot Gibson stars in Universal Jewels production arriving at Mechanics' Pictures this Saturday. A daring horse pursuit and dramatic rescue add to the film's fast moving action and Gibson's strongest release yet. Also notes on local garden advice and hospital update.
A reader letter critiques a coroner verdict in a case involving a young person. It questions the duty and conduct of investigators and notes disbelief at comments about methods and suspects. The fragment alludes to officials and proprietors and mentions constables and public scrutiny.
J H Butters asserts Nations Great Invests Canberra will prove best public utility in Commonwealth at a recent sale. He estimates a land lot cost to the Commonwealth and predicts the entire Federal Capital cost will be recouped within 25 years via lease sales. Wembley sale noted. Coalfields to resume Monday. Rabbit skins drop at Sydney sale. Woman’s theft case at North Sydney Court referenced with longstanding judge. Main Poultry Show draws attention.
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