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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
2
Monday to Friday operations run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. This notice outlines the standard opening times for the business.
CHASE KNOLL P.O. Lund, JA based in Sydney lists an optician service at 321A George Street. The Master Optician of his North and North-West area will be personally in attendance at the Royal Hotel upstairs with a next visit noted. Mann, Court House Hotel timing 10.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday June 29. The firm has regularly visited Hitsten for thirty years. Represented by Mr P A Newall.
In a Sydney Town Hall speech Premier Stevens promised significant tax relief soon. He hailed the year as marvellous and cited a referendum driven expansion by one firm spending over a million pounds in industry, creating permanent jobs for 1,800 workers. Rural product support cut rail transport costs and doubled freight in that direction.
The United States demands Australia cut wheat output and threatens to dump 360 million bushels on the world market unless Australia concedes. Experts deem the move a likely bluff with little chance of real market impact.
Adpan won both extra sets against Australia. Satah defeated Crawford 3 6 1 3 1 1. Nunoi beat McCrrath with 4 6 4 6 8 7 5.
The annual Debutants Ball, now styled Debutants Ball, gains patrons in His Lordship Dr. Coleman, Bishop of Armidale. The ball is scheduled for next Tuesday January 27 with twenty debutantes to be presented to the bishop at 8 pm. Supper tables are filling fast and a Wing and bridge party will be held tonight at the Cloister and classroom of the L Church to raise Nell funds. Ten shillings and other prizes are to be awarded. Last Wednesday marked the 32nd anniversary of Manilla Municipality. Tomorrow Wednesday June 9 is the shortest day of the year.
At a regular Manilla Golf Club meeting a committee proposed planting 60 trees along Halls Creek road and more oleanders, with Cassia Juniper Cedar and other trees to top the course. The plan aims to make the links one of the Norths prettiest. A free labor offer from Mr Wright was praised. The meeting set a one day tournament for Sunday July 23 and updated the grounds staff and visitor fees rule. A working bee for members is planned next Sunday to ready the course for the tournament.
At the Lith Annual Poultry Show held last week by Armidale Poultry Club Mr A J Liddy of Manilla won first and champion prizes in the Wyandotte silver laced cock and hen classes. He also took first and champion in the brown leghorn cock category. Well done.
The Methodist Young People's Club marked its third anniversary with a birthday evening at the Masonic Hall. Mayor and Mayoress and Rev R Grayson attended along with Presbyterian Girly Auxiliary officials and many parents. Roy Heywood and Rev Grayson welcomed guests as musical and elocutionary items entertained. Supper followed with the birthday cake cut by Mrs Grayson. Mrs Grayson received a bouquet from club secretary Zilla Brock. Rev A Battersby promised a lecture on Cathedrals in England tomorrow night.
North Tamworth win Manilla on Saturday next June 24 will play Manilla in the second match of the second round of the Central Northern Competition. Manilla will field a strong side with Knox making his debut as wing three quarter and Moffat at full back.
At the show committee meeting on Saturday night, sub committees for the 1934 show were appointed. Convenors include V. J. Byrnes for Rules, D. M. Mackenzie for Finance, W. J. Byrnes for Ground, A. McDonald for Light Horses, Adam Nixon for Draught horses, Geo. Bowmay for Sheep and Wool, E. Nixon for Cattle, A. C. Veness for Dogs, A. Coulton for Pigs, C. F. Hayward for Poultry, G. H. Wright and D. M. Mackenzie for Fine Arts, W. A. Boman for Farm and Dairy, and J. N. Kennedy for Side Shows, with numerous other members listed.
The Manilla District Hospital Board met on Saturday with President G E Bowman presiding. Minutes note tenders for a new boiler with Paton and Co winning at £38. Subscriptions and donations were recorded, and an annual hospital ball netted about £56. Repairs needed include a hot water boiler and heating room flooring. A rural school expansion request was noted as under consideration for next financial year.
A dramatic society at Mechanic's Institute schedules a public meeting at Council Chambers on Saturday July 1 at 3 pm to recognise the services of Mr J D Kennedy to Manilla and District over many years. Also notice of upcoming visit to Manilla Court House Hotel June 20 with firm presence. Sheep killed by town dogs near Manilla raise concern and call for owner responsibility. Government to appoint honorary Meat Commission advisory committee with graziers farmers and exporters represented.
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