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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
2
Manilla reports unusually cold conditions in the past week with cold winds heavy fronts and bleak days. Snow fell in New England while local records show ten points of rain on Sunday Hospital Ball July 2nd.
A Saturday meeting at 2 p.m in the Mechanic's Institute aims to form a committee to assist the Show Bull on Tuesday August 6. Also noted are tenders for a reinforced concrete bridge on the Manilla Tamworth route, a Tomrew Cup loss for Manilla, upcoming football with Barrabay, and results from Tamworth and Armidale poultry shows with prize winners and praise for the winning birds.
A Saturday week programme at Rushes Creek will raise funds for Manilla District Hospital and Rushes Creek Hall. The event features six races including the 5 furlong Nirvana Han-Micap with a prize of 5, plus mounted contests and scriberra races. Perry, the champion tennis player, plans to move to Australia in November.
The Method of Collect is re te Bp cna ae ee Act. Employers must keep a Wages Tax schedule detailing total wages paid and tax deducted on each pay day. A remittance form and full explanation accompany the schedule. Remittance books available from July 1 1935. One schedule and remittance book to cover all employees. domestic workers require a separate entry.
Government announces a £5000 prize for a practical, cost effective method to eradicate Skeleton weed. Applications close June 20, 1937, with ownership passing to the Government. Erepital Ball arrangements proceed at Memorial Hall on Tuesday night with Tamworth Ace Orchestra providing music and decorations praised by the Womens Auxiliary. Local youth from Tamworth Barraba centres expected, ball to be a success. James Walker, Graziers' Association of NSW president, dies in a West motor accident last Thursday.
Oly Bates N Ki dows W Pittman and BB Cadden down G Annis and M T Members are asked to note the competition starts by 2 o'clock. If unavailable notify the drawn opponent. The first handicap round last Wednesday saw Mrs W D Hartley win 1 up. The second round is scheduled for Wednesday with draw at the Club House. A social evening will be held at the Club House on Tuesday.
A cold gusty wind challenged shooters in 500 yard event with two 8 shot stages. Sutherland won the final shoot off to claim the day and further his season tally, while Hurcum showed strong form but fell short. Morgan and Bignall posted solid scores as North, Loseby, and Coote had varied results.
A garbled aged fragment shows a ratepayer railing at theft and temptation around farms and gardens. It hints at a warning tone about hungry stock and temptations near properties, urging sturdy gates and vigilance to keep property safe and unbroken.
A banquet and games evening at the Masonic Hall celebrated Estelle Mitchell turning twenty one. Guests included Rev S M Mitchell and H Williams of Gunnedah. The event featured decorations, a two tier cake, musical numbers, games, and gifts. Auld Lang Syne ended the night.
Logt end of text notes a red cow and a derwey heifer missing with a reward offered by W H Durrant.
Plans and specifications for Tamworth Trunk Road No 6Y tender are issued by the Department of Main Roads and Manilla Shire Office. A 24 percent deposit is required with each tender, and the lowest tender is not necessarily accepted. Copies of plans are available in Sydney for 15 shillings full size or 7 shillings half size. Shire Clerk J Coates notes the tender call dated 22/6/35 and emphasizes Australian manufacture preferences under Section 517a.
Employers are required to deduct Wages Tax from employees earning £2 or more per week. Tax on wages, allowances, and credits applies to payments from December 1 1983. Employers must keep wages records and an Employer's Schedule detailing employee counts, wages paid, and tax deducted.
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