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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
2
OPTICIAN EKENOLL EYE EXAM SLATED FOR MAY 5 1934
Optometrist and floor at 321A George Street Sydney announces next eye examination visit on Saturday May 5 1934. The notice lists appointment time at 2 and 10, with repairs and correspondence directed to S4PP GP.O. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Street
Sydney
Eo Eloek
Gp.o
Sydnby
Wheat and tobacco prices rise amid drought and political change
The Manilla Express notes a world drought creating a wheat shortage and rising prices, with tobacco improving after years of poor returns. It predicts further price gains as shortages deepen. It also discusses a possible Federal election clipping Lyon's government and shifts for tobacco policy by Counties and Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Counties Party
Labour
School upgrades and new buildings planned at Manilla
Tenders closed soon for a large school reconstruction in Manilla. The project includes a domestic science block with electric power, a manual training building, new lavatories, a science room, and a nature study room. The works will extend the site toward the boys shed, with brick construction and improved drainage, painting, and garden preservation. The project aims to modernize facilities and enhance the town’s education landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrots and Citizens’ Association
Arthur Street
Manilla
PL and C. Association
Revival themes spark church talk on press interest
At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening Rev. S. M. Mitchell discussed Revivals and rising spiritual interest. He noted the press increasingly covers religious matters with two daily papers dedicating reporters, while even once low‑m moral papers shift toward Kingdom topics. Mitchell plans a sermon on Rev Charles Hadden Spurgeon, born a century ago, with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
S. M. Mitchell
Mitchell
Charles Hadden Spurgeon
Manilla Sheep Bale Sale At Manilla On Tuesday
The upcoming sheep sale in Manilla on Tuesday features Holy Sed as the auctioneer. Key buyers from Walgett have hooked high quality early shorn wethers, with many Anconet shorn animals noted. William Curtis and Conny of Armidale are among the movers in this auction scene. The article mentions short days and extended plans amid a busy rural market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Vo Rernes
Walgett
Pigeon Shoot Planned by Manillatun Club at Durham Court
The Manillatun Club plans a pigeon match at Durham Court on Wednesday June 27 starting 12 o clock with 300 birds available. Proceeds aim to fund a bounty for fish eating birds on the Namoi and a nighttime smoker to form a fisherman's association. Secretary Mr Dick Grady will supply further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manillatun Club
Durham Court
Fomd
Dick Grady
Manilla Rifle Club to hold annual meeting and announce team
The Manilla Rifle Club will hold its annual meeting on Friday June 29 at 8 p.m. The club plans to send a second team to Tamworth on July 1, led by Captain W. Bignall with members L. Bowman Carlvon L. Bignall A. Watts A. Yates S. Sutherland and C. Harem. The Royal Sheep Show at Tamworth reports record entries in corriedales and other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Rifle Club
Tamworth
W. Bignall
L. Bowman
Carlvon
L. Bignall
A. Watts
A. Yates
Sutherland
C. Harem
Corriedales
Manilla Branch Officers Debate Meetings and County Party Move
The Manilla branch discussed meeting day changes to avoid clashes with the hospital schedule and considered continuing third Saturday meetings at 3:30 pm for three months. They debated supporting a Country Party revival led by the F and S Association and planned actions around June 23. Also proposed were a 110-volt electricity safety measure and cheaper stock food railage, with A Sulman nominated to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coote
F. E. Heywood
F. E. Herwood
Country Party
Tamworth
Manilla
8. Association
8. Ould
Heywood
E. C. T. Bowman
W. A. Bowman
W. A. Boman
RB. Park
A. Sulman
Association
Heavy frosts hit Manfe area for weeks with rare thaw
A long spell of heavy frosts gripped the Manfe region with only a couple of mornings last weekend offering a brief thaw. Rain fell on one day during the change, but most mornings since have seen freezing ground, white frost, and ice. The speaker notes it is many years since such a frost run occurred, though warmer days and sunshine are returning.
Country Party Meeting At Mechanic's Institute
A Country Party gathering is set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Mechanic's Institute. M T L R V C Thompson will attend to explain the current Federal political situation.
Manilla Road Drainage Request Reaches Minister
Shire officials met with Minister for Local Government Mr Spooner through Capt Chaffey on May 25 to seek a grant for drainage works on the Manilla Boggabri and Manilla Gunnedah roads. Spooner declined a grant, offering a 4 percent loan after departmental engineer inspection. The interview progressed the matter, with plans to renew efforts after the engineer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spooner
Manilla-Boggabri
Manilla
Gunnedah
Capt
Chaffey
Counci
Spooner
M. Park
G. 5
BR. Park
In Memoriam Services Noted for Bowman and Clergy
Notices show memorial services across several towns. Mr G Bren ton in Manilla at 11 am, Rev C Moore in Manilla at 7 30 pm and 3 pm in Upper Manilla, Rev U, and Mr F Heywood in New Mexico at 3 30 pm. Barraba lists Rev U at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
G. Brenton
Rev. C. Moore
Upper
Rev
C. Moore
Thos. Bowman
New Mexico
F. Heywood
Barraba
U. Moore
Presbyterian Services and Borah Vale Meeting Schedule
Presbyterian Manilla holds services at 11 am and 7 30 pm while Wongo Creek hosts a 3 pm gathering Thursday June 28 Borah Vale schedules an 8 pm event Reverend 5 M Mitchell leads duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Manilla
Wongo Creek
Borah Vale
The Holy Catholic Church Anglican June 24 Schedule
The Holy Catholic Church Anglican lists services at Manilla and Rushes Creek. At Manilla 7 am Holy Communion 9 am Choral Eucharist 7 30 pm Evensong. Rushes Creek 11 am Holy Communion Somerton 3 pm Evensong led by The Rev. A Battersby P P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Holy Catholic Church
Trinnity
Manilla
Rushes Creek
Somerton
A. Battersby
New Railway Time Table Issued by Railway Commissioners
A timetable dated June 10 1934 provides full fare and service details. First class fare is 2/6/3 from Manilla to Sydney and second class is £1/12/5. The Sydney to Manilla train arrives at 9 14 am and departs Manilla at 8 57 pm on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commissioners
Manilla
Sydney
Post Office Hotel Septic Tank Works Awarded
A. Davis and Son, contractors, are the successful tenderer for the construction of a septic tank and additions to the Post Office hotel. Work began yesterday and includes a complete hotel sewerage system with bathrooms and hot water service. The septic tank measures 21 by 6 by 7 feet and the project costs about £1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Davis and Son
Post Office
Hospital Subscriptions Close District Funds at Year End
Manilla District Hospital urges remaining supporters to send subscriptions before Saturday. Any amount accepted. After closing, annual report with subscriber list will be published as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla District Hospital
For Sale Two Young Cows Near Works Good
Two young cows for sale with good condition near Works. Asking prices 3 pounds and 7 shillings 10 pence. Ring telephone 219 for details.
Woolgrower Sale Entries Open With Wool Load Booked
Entries are now being received for the sale and early advice from sellers is welcome. A train load of early shorn young woolgrowers has been definitely booked from the Walgett district with full particulars to follow in a later issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walgett
Public Meeting On Country Party Formation In M
A public meeting for the formation of a Country Party crate in M will be held at Meghanie's Institute on Saturday June 23 at 6 pm. Mr V C Thompson R will be present. DF Kennedy Bee pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ail
Country Party
Meghanie’s Institute
V. C. Thompson
DF. Kennedy
Straying Stock on Roads Notice in Mandowa Shire
The Mandowa Shire Council warns that stock found straying on roads lanes and reserves under council control will be impounded and owners liable to prosecution under Section 249a Local Government Act 1919 29. Impounding may occur day or night by order of the Shire Council Shire Office Manilla J Coates FCA Shire Clerk 19/6/34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Mandowa
Counc’l
J. Coates
Tamworth Board Supports July Rabbit Drive Plan
The Tamworth P. FP Board, backing a Farmers and Settlers' Association resolution, urges rabbit destruction in July. It calls on owners and occupiers to cooperate using P. P. Act sanctioned methods. Inspectors assist landholders and record results as favorable conditions prevail for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
P. P
Barraclough Opticians Visit Manilla Court House Hotel
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians and Optometrists announce a vigil in Manilla at the Court House Hotel on Tuesday July 10 from 10 am to 5 pm. The firm has visited the town for over thirty years. Represented by Mr P A Newall F.L.O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticians & Optometrists
Bydney
George Mex
Manilla
Court House Hotel
P. A. Newall F.lo
Dressmaking and Embroidery Classes at Reasonable Prices
All classes of dressmaking smocking embroidering stenciling and hand painting offered at moderate prices by Mrs W Haydon Namvoi Street Manila area students welcome quality work and instruction provided in a compact educational setting for home sewing projects and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. Haydon
Namvoi Street
Manilla
The Blonde Bombshell at Palais Theatre Manilla
Manager K. L. Betta and A. J. Hunt announce reservations by ringing Manilla 159 for Saturday and Monday showings featuring Jean Harlow and Lee Tracey in The Blonde Bombshell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Betta
A. J. Hunt
Manilla
Jean Harlow
Lee Tracey i “the Blonde Bombshell
First round draw for Drs trophy and Betts cup event
The Sunday draw lists pairings for the first round of the Drs trophy and Betts cup in club handicap, including Philp with Kennedy JN, Patterson with Stewart, Smith with Veness, Carr Boyd with Annis, and others. Also news that Mr B D Thomas, lately at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, is recovering on his way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp
Kennedy
J.N
Patterson
Stewart
Smith
Veness
Carr-Boyd
Annis
Chapman
Anstey
Anthoney
Roberts Maunder
Neill
Watts
Howe
Miller
Coote
Gannon
Caddenall
Kelly
Pittman
Scottand
Grantham
Attwood
Marker
Manilla
B. D. Thomas
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Manilla Bowling Green Idea Reintroduced
W Swain writes that Manilla should pursue a bowling green and urges reintroduction of the proposal at the Business Men's Association meeting after prior committee inaction. He notes local support and calls for renewed effort and organization to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Swain
Manilla
Oval
Mr. Reechfort
Manilla Hosts Quirindi In Byrnes Shield Challenge
Quirindi fans travel by special steam train to challenge Manilla for the Byrnes Shield on Sunday. Manilla, holders, train top teams. referee is M Winder of Tamworth. Manilla lineup includes L Ridgewell TD Ketinery W Boyce P Duncombe N Marsh B Smith J Scanlon R Pearson O Jolliffe A Horsley H Bennett R Baker D Morgan. Quirindi lineup features XK Brown T Timson G Brown A Hill T Nolan Novelly Smith Shielda McDonald. Result scene sets first class rugby with strong attendance and gate receipts. Portlock Cup at Port Macquarie last Sunday yielded a record £71 with Werris Creek drawing 5-5. Tamworth beat Inverell 8 points in Barrett Shield game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Quirindi
Manilla
M. Winder
Tamworth
L. Ridgewell
TD. Ketinery
W. Boyce
P. Duncombe
Odio Wey
Smith
Shielda
McDonald
Werris Creek
Dass Indi
Low level bridge debate at Ha June council meeting
Ald. McLeod notes a difficult morning as the Shire Council considers a low level bridge. The Mayor and Ald. Bowman discuss timing and proposed next steps. Kennedy calls for sub committees to study options since no grant is available, while experts must determine engineering feasibility and site. A water supply pricing report was also approved for Railway Department consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Batuday
Ald. Bowman
Ip View
Pam
J. D. Kennedy
Wax
Ald
Crence
Water Irrigation Commissi
RAY
Grant
Conneils
Waya
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth
Lady Ruth
Stoddart and
Phohe
John D. Kennedy
Hamralis
Moudiy Fo
Virgan
Simpson
Phi
Manilla Street
Telephone
A ©. Kelly
Manila
Stephen
Optician
Chas W. Enoll
Pelett
Tui Mh. Med
Ayd
Willian Curtis
Armidale Lal Vastemelde
Mechanic's Institute
M. Mitchell
Shire OF
Tamworth P. FP. Board
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Palais Theatre
Bureau OF Missing Persons
George Arliss
THE
Bowling Green
Inverell
Mance Committee
Railway Department
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