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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
2
Manchester department shop offers all wool and silk hose in several weights with prices 5/11 6/11 7/11 and 4/11 per pair while art silk hose sells at 1/6 per pair. Remaining Wendy Donegal Tweed knitting wool offered at 6d per skein as stock clears.
The Armidale Teachers College extends practical training beyond local schools. In year one, 50 first year students were sent to Tamworth and West Tamworth, with plans to include Manilla District Rural School. Two weeks of practice in nearby schools followed lectures, with educators Mr L Frank and Mr G Hoss Thomas guiding the program.
The Manilla Agricultural Society committee resolved on dates for 1937 shows across Tamworth Manilla Barraba and other northern centers. Barraba will hold its show on March 2 3 with Manilla following March 5 6 and Tamworth March 9 10 11 or 16 17 18 depending on arrangements. The plan aims to avoid clashes and allow stock movements while keeping the northern show sequence intact.
Manilla Show Committee met Saturday night with Vice President Ed Nixon presiding in the absence of President Y J Byrnes. A letter from Farmers Weekly was discussed, a £2/2/0 donation to Tamworth and District Ambulance approved, and horse section protest by S Beard of Barraba noted. Various members’ thanks were received, sheep regulations suggested, Rain Protecting Fund reviewed, and £10 sent from Royal Agricultural Society for fodder conservation. Awards and trophies for recent prize winners were planned.
Mrs Emaia Tarriett Allen widow of the late F I BD Allen of North Caerindi died Tuesday evening at age 82. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon after a Church of England service conducted by Rev A Battersby. She leaves four surviving children. four relatives predeceased her.
The Holy Catholic Church in Angliegn lists Trinity US services in Manilla at 7 30 and 9 am with Holy at 10 pm and Evensong later. Rushes Creek holds 11 am Holy and 4 pm Evensong. Manilla lists services at 11 am and 7 40 pm led by Rev McKibbon and others. Ileswood and Barraba show tev and 11 am services with Rev Mc.
Rev Geddes Bradley preaches at Presbyterian Church with two services at Manilla 11 a m and 7 30 p m and at Wongo Creek 4 p m on the listed day.
Keepit BC Church held its June Rushes Creek dance with £20 15s 0d gross proceeds. Prizes included a box of chocolates won by Mrs Carey and others like Mr W Shaw and Mr G Ferry. Helpers thanked Mr Brady for leading duties as MLC.
The Upper Mouse has rejected the Local Government Bill, a move described as a significant service to the nation. It marks a decisive parliamentary action affecting governance and policy direction.
In Wimbledon second round play Crawford Quist and McGrath win their matches while their doubles teams also prevail. Separately, Manilla Society delegates prepare for the July 21 Fodder Conservation Conference in Sydney. The Manilla Show shows strong support with letters of thanks and notices of boxing rights, ribbons and a surplus profit from the Show Ball.
An all day event notice announces entry closing for the Genta Tournament to be held Monday. Secretary P Towhend confirms today’s closing date and location details. A car sale ad offers a Chevrolet 4 cylinder touring with good appearance via Clipson's Ltd Manilla. Battery quotes urged from Clif tone with competitive prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
Saturday and Monday showings feature Sibley Temple in The Littlest Rebel and Jean Warker in Equioa with matinees and evenings. Also scheduled are Wheeler and Woolsey in The Rain Makers. Claire Trevor and Kent Taylor appear in The GE.
The Manilla Dramatic Society resumes rehearsals for its revue After Dark at month end. Miss Fuller and Miss Webster report strong effort from all players. The show blends humorous sketches solos and modern ballets focusing on form and fracking. Prices are 3/-, 2/-, 1/-, with higher charges for premium seats. box plan opens next month.
In bitter cold, S Anthoney and Mrs C Pittman tied W Pittman and Mrs Ellwood at 72 net but won on count back. W Pittman and Mrs Ellwood were edged out after an eight at the final hole. Sunday and Monday bring a big tournament with many trophies on display in Mr N Scott's window. The course is in fine order and Mrs W Pittman leads lunch and tea service, promising good catering for visitors and members.
A Manilla district item notes congratulations to Show Secretary G B Grill on his upcoming marriage to Lorna Park of Dunmore Manilla. The article records his appreciation to the committee and mentions a church ceremony at St Stephens Sydney. It also reports two local deaths and a visit by G Ross Thomas Director of Education to inspect the Rural School.
Rabbit skins were 4d to 1d and dearer at Teale on Wednesday as 874 tons were offered. Wint sold at 104d, heavy pelts 134d, low grades to 9d, best does to 88d, low grade does to 28d. A big tennis tournament was noted for the weekend.
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