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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
2
The report outlines the Master Farmer Competition and notes extended terms with proposed wage increases. It cites a projected annual rise of about 64 million pounds in living costs and lists various product prices and worker wages including sheep wool, bale cooks, and wool processing costs.
Competitions continued with very close results and high effort from players. Key performers included D Darlington and G Saunders while Oxley and Name fought hard. Dornton and Donnelly contributed in tries as backs and forwards showed outstanding play.
Land District Tamworth board meets in Manilla Court House on 8th July 1937 at 10 am to consider matters including conversion of a lease, extension of arterial special range, fencing claims, and disputes involving G Nixon and L Nixon with listed parties.
The Mandowa Shire Council held its Saturday meeting with President Cy M. Park presiding. Members discussed a Government letter on diphtheria immunisation, resolving to seek a joint committee to run a similar campaign, while road surfacing and maintenance plans for areas near Manilla Warrabah and Strathfield were reviewed, along with bridge proposals for Nant flyer and Strathfield roads.
B C Social Novelties featured at Memorial Hall event Tuesday night. J Kearns and Miss M Galz led the dance as a crowd enjoyed light entertainment. A local euchre player won the booby prize a future practice pack. Prizes went to Betty Baldwin Costelloe Doris Marr Bean Matt OBrien and others.
Manilla's Pride won the Novice Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday last. Bred at Dorham Court by Mr Otto Baldwin, the horse is by Promised Land imp and leased to his current connections.
Straying stock was discussed at a Cowell council meeting on Tuesday night. Ald McLeod moved to empower inspectors to apply full penalties for stable nuisance and excessive impoundments after July 1, 1937, to protect 95 percent of residents suffering from the 5 percent offenders. Council supported action to curb stock wandering streets, and the motion carried unanimously.
The Manilla Rifle Club held its annual meeting with 29 members present. Officers elected were Captain A R McLeod as president, F W Pavy as vice president, G Sutherland and H W Pavy as committee members, and C Hurenm replaced by L Bigs Hall as secretary. The year showed income of 47 pounds 6 shillings 10 pence and expenditure of 26 pounds 8 shillings 2 pence, leaving a balance of 20 pounds 17 shillings 9 pence. Prize money of 10 pounds 7 pence was declared. Government assistance totaled 5 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence, with the remainder funded by members.
The Mackenzie Cup third round results list J C Parner EB Cadden and R Chapman among top finishers with multiple players in close pursuit. In conjunction, the TB 8: Sy Cup includes Kelty Ry Chay Mackenzie versus B OC Pittman and other notable matchups as Dale v W Gannon, Stewart, Byrne, and Prank v C N Scotts compete.
Attendance strong as rink games see defeats for Blanch Stodjar t and Smith by Dimock Coupland and Hayward. Swain Rayson and Kennedy beat McDonald Thomas and Kelly 8 W Swain. Kearns defeated Coulton in singles. Roche forfeited to McLeod and Rayson to Hayward. Finals may be Sunday at 11.
Mr A C Kelly will attend the 9th Congress of the Australian Dental Association at Sydney University from August 16 to 29. It is expected about 600 dentists will be present from India Egypt South Africa New Zealand and Australia.
The Manilla Hospital Board met on Saturday approving store room and fitting plans with a $93 tender. The Hospital Commission endorsed insurance policy charges, a £120 subsidy cheque arrived, and donations totaling £1 1 6 were noted. The Matron reported 57 patients treated that month with 13 outpatients. The Finance Committee recommended writing off £405 9 8 and the annual subscribers meeting was scheduled. The Hospital Ball yielded a net profit of about £467 and was praised for its success despite clashes with other events.
Competition results show West View defeating North Shore and Firemen beating Glenleigh. Flett's squad posted wins while Dick's sides secured several scores, with Glen Leigh receiving a bye and Point Score tallies listing West View, Mlett's, Plett's, Firemen, North Shore, and Dick's across multiple events.
Saturday and Monday items mention Barbara Stang on My Knee and relate to acquiring a quote from Cliptons ef gre. The notice promotes purchasing next by Barclays or Cliptons with claims of prizes and guaranteed competitive satisfaction. It also notes moving to larger premises as part of the advertisement.
The June 27 Trinity Manila Anglican service list includes Evensong at Bushey Creek and Holy Communion at Sollerton with a reception photos noting Mr. and Mrs. HL Newnhany of Calool, presenting brushes and a handbag to a guest, as friends celebrate a hopeful future together.
The second round of the billiard tournament conducted by the Mechanics’ club shows Sent defeating Uh 75 to 130, Gavan beating Chapman 150 to 125, and Allin besting Henderson by a narrow margin.
A fragmented review touts Mr Jelly's Business as a worthy return of Napoleon Bonaparte the half caste detective in Upfield's thriller. It promises a strong plot, vivid character work, and engaging suspense likely to satisfy fans while noting some stylistic quirks.
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