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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
2
Bargain price on all wool dress flannel bale stock offered with specific bale and lot references. Sale dates and quantities indicated but fragments obscure full details. Limited readable facts suggest bulk fabric sale at reduced rate.
A critical note on government welfare schemes funded by taxation. The piece argues rewards like baby bonuses, child endowment, dole and pensions erode ambition and shift burden to savers. It cites proposed tax increases for incomes and warns education and effort will suffer. Local football benefit match at Manilla District Hospital noted with Lorna Lance Orchestra performing Thursday.
A letter to the editor from Pemdiker argues for and against moving the Manilla sale yards near town. He questions water tanks, dust from sheep, and disease risk, and weighs whether regional stock sales benefit the district versus keeping yards outside the town.
The council reports May revenue details with current and arrears for rates and interest, plus an annual account ending 31/12/3 and a plan to seek £650 endowment for the first half year. It discusses sending notices for outstanding rates and notes health figures on typhoid in Rowan Street. It includes commentary on stock sales benefits to Manilla business, visitor spending, and market dynamics comparing Manilla with Gunnedah and other regions.
The annual Hospital Ball filled the hall with attendees from Barraba Upper Manila Tamworth and other centres. Decor featured blue and pink streamers and a transformed Hopper room. Mix Hiscox’s Orchestra provided the music as a lengthy dance program kept guests entertained past 2 pm. Officials led by Mra Venons and Misa F Hiscox organized doors tickets and the supper tables.
The president Mr G Bowman praised the Saturday night Directors meeting for a ball that was a wonderful success despite wet weather. He congratulated the latches Committee and all contributors and noted strong support from country people. A clear profit estimate ranged from 65 to 70 pounds.
Attendance of 30 at a meeting to form a Manila branch of the New England Separation Movement. Dr F E Heywood urged self governance amid industrial pressures. motion to form the branch passed. Subscriptions set at 2/6 with an executive to include a president and two others.
In the Bret qualifying for the club championship run with the Smith Cup round eight, players show form gaps while some excellent scores emerge. J Clifton leads with 64 nett under 18 allowance, Cadden and Mackenzie tied for second at 67. RM Smith tops field at 66 with rounds still to play.
Shire Council discusses ongoing bank closures Rural Bank and State Savings Bank operations seen as harming the district. Dr EB Heywood calls for public meeting and depositor turnout for Saturday June 27 at 2 pm to urge bank reorganisation rather than absorption. Mayoral and Shire President to coordinate with depositors.
Wis stay i Manilla strict Lo wital. 11 brings joy. Palais Theater, June 35, Lorne Laniee Orchestra with AMaby Lente. Dr. Hank the Doctor attendance noted with Matron and tear Manilla.
Nominations for the Committer are due for the Manilla Mechanics Institute. The meeting will be held Tuesday the 20th at 4 pm, nominations in writing to the financial member with the proposed candidate. Nomination papers available at the library. Also recall Thursday June 25 Palais Theatre Lorna Lance Orchestra and Entertainers. Special sale of fruit and vegetables Saturday next at 9 am at A Clarke's shop Court Street.
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