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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
2
Manchester dept 44 im shows reduced prices on sheeting tea towels pillow slips and curtains with additional 10 percent discounts. Ready made curtains prestige wool and silk items and hose are included with clearances on Wendy Donegal tweed wool yarns and ladies coats offered at special sale prices.
The notice marks the 42nd birthday of King Edward VIII celebrated with praise for his reign. It notes his universal reception within the Empire and the Prince of Wales role in uplifting citizenship and imperial ideals. The Royal Horticultural Society of NSW requests wearing a pink flower in his honor.
In the May ACCA examinations Claude Coleman succeeded in Intermediate Commercial Bookkeeping No 1 and Legal Section Mercantile and partnership. The article also notes fans traveling to Sydney to watch England play Australia in the first football test, with several Manilla residents planning trips and multiple party details. The demolition of the old Commonwealth Bank building nears completion, with renovations to follow.
At the Manilla branch meeting Dr F E Heywood will consider a proposal to limit land holdings by district and create local land boards. The plan includes staged reductions for companies, transfer restrictions, fuel transfer allowances, and government-backed advances for applicants. The Bowmen report notes noxious weeds top the conference agenda with £40,000 earmarked for eradication efforts and a Royal Government minister’s address.
Wethers and ewes from W. J. Byrnes auctioneers yard up to 12 000 head expected on Friday June 26 at Manilla. Prime fat wethers and crossbred lambs in lamb to Border Leicester rams plus first hand consignments from Milliwindi and C B Dewe. Sale starts sharp at 2 o clock with the usual strong turnout and demand from farmers.
The Shire Council, led by President Dr G E Bow man, met Saturday with present members and an apology for BB Heywood. They considered road grants, sale yards funding, and a 1 40 hour work week proposal. Board of Health and other entities weighed in on boulevard sites and infrastructure.
Mandowa Shire Council reports from its inspector state Crown Beard infestations on several holdings. Two landholders complied and destroyed the weed, while two made no attempt. Prosecutions recommended against the noncompliers as the council acts on the inspector's advice. The report notes the year’s shortest day and current mild midwinter weather with rain in Queensland.
In a 36 hole final Cadden defeated Mboney to clinch the Denning Trophy after a morning deficit. Cadden also won the Smith Cup with a net 6% while Ridgewell and Miller tied for first in the Smith Cup on count back. The North Western Golf Association plans its annual tourney with NW Championship and other cups on May 28 and 29.
Next Friday June 26 the annual rifle club meeting is set for 7 30 pm in the soldiers room. Officers will be elected and the executive report plus financial statement presented. Sunday follows with the second round of the Championship shoot for the NALA Medal across 300 500 and 600 yards with 7 shots each. Last Sunday at 60 yards V Sutherland led with possible points and a $2 off the rifle handicap. North was close behind as was L Bignall who won a shoot off in the second stage with Carlyon andURN. The Coovey Winter sale starts Thursday offering bargains galore for thrifty shoppers.
A Manilla social features a special sheep sale in Won go Greek Lull on Tuesday July 14 to raise funds for RC. Organised by L Brady, the event includes a continuous dancing program. A second Old Time Dance supports Manilla Wire Bridave Memar at the hall next Saturday June 27 with a local orchestra and novelties at 2 shillings.
A clean appearing Chevrolet touring four cylinder is offered for sale through CLIFTON'S Ltd in Manilla. Contact for details and price.
Miss Winsome Baker, daughter of Mrs A. Baker and the late Mr. C. A. Baker Manilla, married Mr. Joseph Taylor of Gunnedah with Rev Moore officiating. Reception at Sanders' Refreshment Rooms followed by honeymoon at Katoomba Sydney and Newcastle. Future home to be at Gunnedah. Also mention of Firemen’s old time dance at Memorial Hall with large ticket sales and a strong program.
Joseph Hooper, a longtime resident of North Manilla, died suddenly Monday morning from a heart attack at home. A Tamworth district native, he moved to Manilla in 1913 and worked in farming and later tobacco growing. He was 45, survived by a widow and several young children. funeral held with local attendance.
The handicap billiard tourney at the Mechanics Institute nears the end of the second round after a first round completion. Notable results include M Hartley defeating V O’Cor and J Elliott overcoming A R McLeod, with many matches decided by the on and bh markers.
The Samast cycle club held a five mile race on the Tishes Creek road with juniors from Tamworth showing a strong display. Lead heat saw R Teid and J Brown ahead, followed by C Woolfe and E Anrevm. Finishers were separated by eighteen inches for the top two and five yards to the fourth. Win hers finished in 13 minutes 45 seconds. No race next Sunday due to Tamworth event on Monday. Progress scores had C Woake and R Reid 13, Veness 9, E Hurewm and J Browning 8.
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