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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
2
The Manilla Express notes cautious optimism for the coming season as no widespread grasshopper plague is expected. It credits bran poisoning efforts for reducing young hordes previously seen in western areas and highlights the ongoing value of Junior Farmers in teaching practical production and rural skills.
At the Municipal Council meeting, a Dabbo Municipal Council letter urges co operation on a Local Government Conference resolution. It asks to increase the contributor width of all roads within mining areas passing through municipalities to 30 feet, saying current widths are unsafe for rising motor traffic. The Mayor notes main roads get 16 feet and main streets 9p feet, reflecting the Board's influence.
The manuscript records the founding of Manilla Golf Club at a Mechanics Institute meeting on July 1 1908 chaired by Mrs. H. Stoddart with Dr. Bilisi proposing the club. It details first officers, early members, and evolving rules through 1910, reflecting a long, storied community sports group.
Special arrangements race to stage a July 5 Centenary Pageant Ball in aid of the RQ Church funds. The event will showcase 150 years of Australian progress with period costumes and a live-life pageant, organized by Mrs Z Kearns and featuring Miss Manila. Aimed to outshine past Manilla balls, it seeks local support and additional main roads subsidies.
Local notes report rain aiding wheat crops and green fields, a mushroom growing venture by Frank Grady, and a licensing transfer at the Post Office Hotel. Manilla River rise, covered gutters, and criticisms over the town clock and public works feature in a collage of community concerns.
A letter to the editor from locals in Manila criticizes the town clock project. They condemn the design as inferior and question who approved it, noting the clock’s mute style and comparing the appearance to a spooney bathing costume. They mention a telescope at Stoddart's corner and at the bridge approach.
The Manilla Tennis Association announced all matches from last Sunday’s Men’s competition postponed to next Sunday due to RB. Doohan Hon See.
The report details a cancelled football match between Barraba and Manila due to Barraba's late warning and non arrival. Players and supporters felt disappointment as locals prepared to play. Dozens of comments praise public spirit, urge confidence restoration, and note improvements needed in town infrastructure and public services.
Tenders invited for contracts to convey mails commencing 1 January 1989. Tenders close 2:30 PM Wednesday 27 July 1938 at the General Post Office Sydney. Forms and details available from the Superintendent Postal Services GPO Sydney and related post offices.
A Saturday street stall for RG Church funds raised well. Prizes included 15 gallons petrol donated by B. K. Wood won by Sh. Franc. dinner donated by stall holders won by Mars, W. Costelloe. sweats donated by Miss Baldwin won by Mrs. Simpson. Tickets were drawn by ML Park.
Auction at Manilla Friday sold 11,000 sheep with selling agents J. Byrnes reporting 2,200 sold that sale, totaling 13,200 sheep changing hands despite slow feed growth.
H A Manley, a baker, introduces a new Willy’s model van to replace the old motor-covered vehicle used for bread delivery. The van stands out among local commercial conveyances with Mr F1 Wond acting as the selling agent.
Last week's Stapleford par event saw Reg Chapman and Athol Roberts tied for honours with a playoff deciding the winner. Chapman posted nett 67 to lead the stroke competition as the club prepares for the early July tournament.
The New Zealand footballers will meet a strong northern team in Tamworth tomorrow afternoon. A number of Manilla football enthusiasts will travel to watch the game.
The Church of England Ball ended in a Juvenile Ball awarding prizes for best fancy costume. Margaret Whitten won the prettiest evening frock, Fay Green wore a Swedish costume, Arthur Davis earned best boy’s costume as Robin Hood, and Dick Hartley and Toby Dugan received funniest costume as Dad and Dave. Proceeds support the church building fund as stated.
At the Quirindi poultry show last week Mr A J Liddy won major awards with Gee Gees Poultry taking top prizes in heavy breed and leghorn divisions. Visiting Manilla is Mr Dengate, 82, noted for rope plaiting artistry.
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