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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1938
Page
2
A Manilla Express summary notes Britain’s public rally behind Prime Minister Eden as Mussolini and Hitler press aggression. It recaps German insults, Italian piracy, and Japanese alliance, praising Britain’s assertive response and condemning Axis brutality.
The Committee reports entries for the forthcoming show are flowing in freely but stresses the closing date of March 4 for all local entries. Manilla district entries boost the exhibition through the back pane while drafts, hacks, and blood stock sections are expected to excel. Trotting entries reach a record high as Northern chain off show dates bring strong turnout. The track impresses trotting enthusiasts with work by Mr. Singleton and his son. State high jump records may be eclipsed by Mr. G Hicks jumper per committee approval.
The Somerton Jockey Club schedules a Saturday March 12 meeting after a successful start. Officials say improved course works and higher nominations reflect the rebate decision, and a further enhanced event is expected.
A reader reports a dangerous four mile from town corner on Halls Creek road. Motors must swing at a 45 degree angle with no warning sign. This week one car wrecked and several complaints have reached our office.
G Gardner of Upper Manilla sustained deep burns to hands arms and body when petrol in a Coleman lantern exploded last Friday night. He remains in Manilla District Hospital. Also D Jack Grantham fractured a wrist after a fall from a ladder at the Station Master's residence.
Banks and Public Service defeated Waratah by 202 runs to level on points with Wednesday Half Holiday, forcing a final for the premiership. Ray Doohan scored 101 not out for WHH with Doohan's 516 season runs and Vidler led Banks with 84 while L Woodhouse 64 and J N Kennedy 62 anchored a 119-run partnership.
Mandowa Shire Council chaired by the president Cr. M. discussed financials from the Corella Reserve Committee showing a year balance of £4/0/6 for 1937. Trustees of the Clydesville estate gained permission to erect a motor ramp on Wimborne road and no action was taken on a Spanish Relief Committee request to send delegates to a concert. The weed inspector reported compliance with notices to cut noxious weeds and urged removal of burrs as seeds spread quickly. Grasshopper hatching was reported on the Boggabri road, to be treated. Cricket scores noted with Woodhouse bowled by Ridgewell. Coote top-scored 33 not out, Vidler 5/29, Dobbie 4/13. A drawn game at No. 2 Oval saw Ray Doohan 101 not out and Allan Watts 40 not out, Garthowen replying 121 for 9. The report lists bowling figures for both sides. Also announced is the Annual Social at Memorial Hall on March 18 and a dog fanciers feature promoting the Sterling Cin dell line of greyhounds with Lin Dell as a notable sport dog now retired.
A string of community items reports Les Flett injured on a Sunday bicycle ride to Tamworth and needing medical care. Travel plans include P W Wollaston’s cruise to New Zealand on Strathmore, and Miss Myra Gomme moving to Sydney from W J Byrnes.
The Bowling Club announces a Bon Voyage night next Wednesday at Marvel Wreck. Members aged over 50 begin a March 2 singles consistency round while a pairs event for two silver boomerangs proceeds. Recent results include Cock of the Walk J J Wearne defeating C Hayward 21 19.
Fragmentary notice mentions a sheep sale at Manilla scheduled for Friday with uncertain details about the time and buyer names. The readable text is incomplete.
Auctioneers report a remarkably good sale with 800 cattle yarded and strong demand despite a bad season. Main buyers from Hunter River took over 300 head, followed by buyers from North of Wavialdah and Wallabadah. Prices varied with high quality bullocks in the £4/16/ to £5/11/0 range and numerous lots of steers and heifers selling well. Next sheep sale at Manilla will be held Friday 11th March with entries open.
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