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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
2
Local notice provides fragmented OCR text with unclear names and figures. The readable portion references a monetary amount near eleven dollars and a case or item description tied to Staines and a run or error phrase. Further specifics are not determined from the legible text.
In a debated plan the Federal and State governments push the infamous Nigmeyer program into action after a year of inactivity. The Prime Minister faces an unpopular but necessary task, proposing a 12 month wage arbitration halt to revive industry, reduce living costs, and place labor at the high bidder to spur employment.
Members of the Manila Literary Institute are advised the annual committee election will be held in due course. Only financial members at end of June may vote. Nominations for the committee close Tuesday June 30. The Manila Rifle Club holds its annual meeting at RS Club on West Monday.
Cid will parade for the Coureh on Bupday evening next for Divine worship. The service will be unique and conducted by twelve club members with musical selections. A youth will be received into church membership by the Minister after the service. You are invited to attend the Manilla service at 11 am and 7 30 pm Wongo Creek at 3 pm. Dr Gunn. The Holy Catholic Church Anglica Branch Manilla Holy Eucharist 7 30 am Evensong and Sermon 7 30 pm Subject God in the Modern Mind Eucharist 11 am Nortonon Evensong 3 pm Rev T Hunter-arratt
Patrons of the Palais Theatre express pleasure with the newly screened Flight last Friday and Sunday night. Installation of larger speakers has improved reproduction, rivaling leading theatres of Sydney. This week’s attraction in the theatre room features Jack Mul jute and Alice Day with a full program of talkie shorts.
Floods devastate districts across New South Wales as 180 points noted in Manilla area and Namoi at record highs. Water overruns Manilla River and railway bridges while towns like Wagga Victoria Henry suffer evacuation and train services halt. Forecast signals easing but cold winds to follow with more rain risk. Amateur Colt Champion semi finals feature Derrand-Dobson and Perrier from Manly.
Manilla council discusses town clerk extra salary of about 24 pounds yearly and weighs fisher yard dues against regional norms. Aldermen debate Graziers Association plea for 25 percent yard fee cut, cost concerns, and proposed river bank access to ease sheep handling, with Clifton and Hayward backing limited funding and Adie opposing further spending.
The Manilla Hospital board meets with chair, secretary, and doctor present. A frnchise to elect the next Hospital Board would be satisfactory. Tree planting for beautification to be coordinated. Nurse J Bikach resigns with first class transfer. Treasurer notes receipts of £218 for the month, credit balance £78 12 3. Matron reports 36 patients treated. Various donations received including lemons, vegetables, turkey, and duck. Next meetings set for May to September at 4 pm on the third Saturday. nominations for the new board close July 18. John Watts donates a stressed sheep to the hospital with a plan for weekly dressed sheep to aid meat supply. Treasurer notes 450 donations and 600 subscriptions for annual funding. Public notices and social visits mentioned.
Captain F A Chaffey MLA received a reply from the Secretary Unemployed Relief Council stating funds are strictly limited and no allocations can be made now. It notes possible future funds would be considered with other similar works. Also announces the Red Cross Society annual meeting for July 2 at 3:20 p.m. in Council Chambers for election of officers.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the Premier Mr Tung saved notices of intention to introduce a bill in parliament for an Emergency Income Tax. Tobacco buyers in Manila paid high rates this week and local crane price per ton was noted. Mrs Adams wife of Mr A Adams of the local Railway Staff is on a visit to Wagga.
Holy Trinity Church announces a Wednesday meeting of the Bll Committee in the Parish Hall at 3 pm. Mrs R Q Mlen, Hon Secretary, notes importance. Also notice of the ALD monthly meeting at Mechanics Institute at 7 30 pm Saturday June 27 1931 GATNEY, Secretary.
Notice under Section 138 of the LG Act 1919 29 stating interest at seven percent per year will be charged on current and overdue rates from March 20 187 and July 20 187. Legal action to be begun if rates remain unpaid. Joseph Coates Shire Clerk Manilla 23/6/32.
The Council of the Shire of Man down by resolution and in accordance with Ordinance No HW Clave 5 LG Art 1919 29 prohibits the exhibition of notices signs and advertisements on any road tree bridge culvert drain fence monument or other work or property of the Shire. Any person offending faces penalties up to fifty pounds or more. Joseph Coates Shire Office Manila June 23 1937.
A public meeting convened by the Mayor and Shire President will be held at Memorial Hall, Manilla, on Saturday June 27 at 2 pm to protest ongoing bank closures. Also specials at A Clarke's Fruit Shop on Saturday at 3 pm offer low priced W Leghorn stock with deposit terms and delivery.
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