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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
2
A piece notes Manilla's progress and calls for establishing a bowling green as recreation for locals and a draw for visitors. It cites praise from visiting officials about the town’s beautification and urges concerted town effort to create a practical, enduring entertainment venue.
A meeting of the Manilla Club and the Manilla Business Men’s Association discussed a cooperative drive on the Namot river to destroy black shags and cormorants. A fund of £25 was set for cartridges, with £12 10s promised by supporters, and plans for joint shoots on June 27 are to raise additional funds for an Anglers club. The Chief Secretary noted no law allows Sunday shooting permits.
At a Mamtown Shire Council meeting the Far mer and Settlers Association backed the low level Namui river bridge plan and favored the junction site. The Department of Main Road sent a letter noting no funds from the department for construction but offering information if referred by the Unemployed Relief Council. The municipal council agreed to convene to discuss the bridge proposal and suitable wire for its construction.
Dr G K Bowman and Mr Perrett met Mainz Roads Board chairman Mewell to push the Manilla Boggabri road onto main road status. Mewell favored the proposal and will review in July. He noted a segment near Rengari is in poor condition and the road between Livern and Mainz Shires remains a white road.
The fallen soldier Ernest Claytan of Yellow Rock Upper Manilla was killed when his car left the road crashing into a culvert 12 miles from Ringera. The body was taken to Ringera for funeral services. He leaves a wife and young family.
At a meeting of the Manilla Men's Association vice president P Hayward presided with W L Bingham and others present. An apology was received from J Kennedy. Manilla Municipal Council letter noted on tarpaving matter. A special steam train will visit Manilla to support the Byrnes Shield. Manilla’s strong team selected to defend it with Ridgewell at fullback and a full forward line. Poultry show results at Werry Creek include A J Liddy securing multiple championships. Wednesday draws for president's trophy and next round for the T S Cup outlined amid appeals for wider associate participation.
A broad Manilla section reports on shooting results, auctions and classified requests, local council sympathy motions for the Bowman family, hospital and district meetings, school building plans, road and weed notices, social events, and municipal discussions. It notes a shoot off winner North and Bowmen D Bow man dominant in stages, plus community reminders and memorial acknowledgments.
A public meeting is scheduled at the Mechanic's Institute on Saturday June 23 at 2 30 pm to discuss the formation of the Country Party. Mr C Thompson MLELR will be present with D H Kennedy acting pro tem as secretary.
The Manilla Palais Theatre advertises matinee showings with actors Warner Baxter and Helen Vineon and lists an optician firm Barraclough Ltd at 385 Sirest. A separate notice invites Miss P A Newall FLO to respond by July 10 at the Court House Hotel between 10 am and 5 pm.
Mrs W Haydon advertises dressmaking embroidery hand painting and sewing classes at moderate prices. Located on Naomi street Manila. Provides instruction in drawing smocking embroidery and decorative painting for personal garments and home use.
Under Sec tion 9 Moratorium Act 1932 M C Muskensie & Sons Limited seeks leave to enter into possession of Lot 13 Beeti on A Town of Manilla. You are required to appear at the Court of Petty Sessions Manilla on 19 June 1934 at 10 am. If you fail to appear the court may proceed in your absence. John D. Kennedy & Son Solicitors for Applicant Manilla.
The primators of the event announce that No 30 competition closing on June 19 is extended to June 26. Allen entries received up to 6 p.m. on that date will be included in the contest.
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