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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1931
Page
2
Chas. W. Knoll of the Naen and North-West district will be present in person at the Royal Hotel Upstairs. Fleer of George Street will join as attending expert for the occasion.
Water rates across New South Wales towns, compiled by Public Works official RJ Barrett after his Manilla visit, show varied pence-per-pound rates for capital values. A drought relief grant of 500 pounds was allocated to Manilla Municipal Council for drainage and North Manilla works, while local school activities and PTA accounts are outlined alongside funding gaps and community efforts during 1930.
The Headmaster reported cordial relations with the Association, but funds are tight and equipment scarce. Enrollment exceeds 450 with limited space. proposed additions are delayed. Association efforts funded basic needs, while 57 pounds were spent this year. Elections named President Mr W Jackson, Vice Presidents Messrs J Paterson and D Coote, Secretary Mr W R Bingham, Treasurer Mr B S May. A carnival was planned for March to raise funds.
Coroner determines Thomas A Scally died from injuries after a fall of earth while working at Borah Travelling Block Reserve on February 26 1931. Witnesses describe a seven ton collapse trapping Scally for minutes before rescue. skull fracture confirmed by Dr. Rayson. mates and police acted swiftly. probate shows modest savings.
A large turnout from Maitland to the Queensland border in New South Wales shows keen resolve to break away. A Munilli Branch Country Party meeting is set for Saturday at 2 05 pm at the Mechanics Institute with all members and prospective members urged to attend. Prize notices include Fiat prize 150 for gentleman and six preserved fruit prizes for others. March 10 prizes promised to be equal or better. A Monte Carlo dance prize and upcoming events for the B C Tennis Club are noted. Also listed are wanted ads for housing and a secretary's note about delegates to a council. The week closes with a lost tail clue and a reward offer.
Applications invited by the secretary for probationer nurse positions. The secretary will accept applications up to mid March 14 for duties starting March 15. Successful applicants must begin duties on March 2. C Wilshire, Secretary.
Mesdames Beddie and McTaggart announce the opening of Red Lettres Tea Rooms on February 28 next to Mr. Simpson's Chemist Shop. The shop will offer daily luncheons, afternoon teas, sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweets and will cater for picnic parties. Orders will be taken for fresh fish prepared for Wednesdays and Fridays.
Money Wodemey announces the annual meeting of C W s in the Host Room on Saturday March 7 at 2 30 pm All membership and intending members are urged to attend The program includes a general meeting secretary's report balance sheet and election of officers Secretary M Veness Hon Secretary F B Association delegates to Electorate Council meeting on 14th will be appointed at F B meeting
Premier Marti seaside resort offers splendid beaches and fishing. Good accommodations highlighted under Federal branding.
Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month to challenge road purchase applications listed in the Government Gazette of 27 February 1931. Entries cover Thomas Arthur Coote near Cuerindi and Abel Baldwin with extensive boundary road details across Tamworth Manilla district, noting 16 and 76 acres and multiple parcel boundaries.
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