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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
2
Feather down quilts from 35 each with double coupons in a limited one week sale. Cash offers and specials highlight savings on bedding and related items. Deals emphasize cash purchases and reduced prices throughout the promotion period.
The Premier Hon. B E Ste v ens assembles a capable ministry with experts in finance, commerce, and law. E B Spooner, a public accountant and economist, joins as assistant. A E Manning KC provides constitutional guidance. F A Chaffey is chief secretary and highly respected. D H Drummond brings educational experience. M Cunningham and AM Rankins bring industrial insight as ministers for lands and industry.
The Manilla council urges the Minister for Public Works to approve the Manilla Water Scheme Plans and Specifications on a staged funding basis. The project would be reproductive, creating about 150 jobs for 18 months, with potential low interest funding and rapid start of construction once ready. The motion, supported by Aldermen Bowman Coates Hayward Rochfort, was adopted unanimously after mayoral consultation with Capt. F A Chaffey M.A.
Shire council auditors complain about road conditions between Manila and Gio Barre. Dr Ratliff reports rough cuttings and narrow lanes needing maintenance. Lightning Gap requires pipes and gravelling. A motion to inform landowners of repairs before July passes with support for pipe installation. Chief Secretary seeks better fire safety measures. farmers face red tape. Hawker urges road inspection for upcoming traffic.
The notice mentions a championship round slated for Saturday June 25 and urges associates to compete. It praises several figures including ex Lord Mayor of Sydney D Duckson and RS Vincent for coastal timber work. TL Martin oversees Justice, Weaver and Ryan join the ministry in a described outstanding team shaping the country's future.
The com ber meeting schedule lists Rev B Graycon of New Mexico and Rev R Grayson at Barraba and Upper Manilla with quarterly communion services and the topic The Visible and the Tereaille. In Tarpoly last night Mr Robert West died peacefully in his sleep at 71 after a long illness.
At Sydney a sheep show highlighted John Coote of Manila with Lincoln sheep winning multiple prizes. Local council business included grant allocations, road plans, and employment council interviews. The Prickly Pear Commission promised early action on Namoi issues.
The article recalls the wedding of Mr and Mrs Heath, with Basilicas on Mw and details of guests including Mrs Small of Kogar ah and Mrs McMahon. It notes a furniture sale by Mr J Chapman at Somerton Road and coverage of local football in Manilla with Gunnedah players, plus Palais cinema listings featuring Zane Grey's Riders of Purple Sage and Get Rich Quick Wallingford. Returning officer Mr H. Callender praises Manilla polling efficiency. announcements of tenders for planting and erection works, and memorial hall prices. The text reflects community events, social notices, sports, cinema, and local administrative updates.
Rasait Deducstry reports Dept of Agriculture subsidy talks for rabbit skins at 94 a pound face oversupply and weak overseas demand. Stakeholders warn price drops and unprofitable trapping. a further Labour and immigration conference may discuss destroying stock by poisoning to protect producers. Sports note says W Fy Crawford and Hopman contest the English Tennis Championships.
An auction listing details household items and farm gear at 1 Gowerton Road near Maite on Wednesday 29 June 1982, including a Massey Harris Drill and livestock, followed by a probate notice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales requesting probate of the will of Charles Arthur Baker and appointing William Baker as executor with claims due within fourteen days.
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