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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1935
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that dreams of 1927 29 prosperity collapse under inflation and credit crises. It notes 1929 30s dynamics with fake currencies, barter, and the fall of wheat wool prices as nations realign. The author warns that widespread purchasing power may take many years to recover.
The Manilla Golf Club reviewed membership, honored Dr A B Waterhouse and Mr R H Smith for long service, and elected officers including D N Scott as President and H J Roberts as Secretary. The opening date was set for March 20, with thanks to associates and notes on subscriptions. Delegates to the CWA conference will be appointed.
Waratah bowled out in a low scoring innings by White Bros with White claiming 10 wickets and Watts 5. Moffat top scored for Waratah with 24, Allen Watts and Rog Brady shared five wickets for the bowlers. The XI was one man short and the match featured tight bowling and modest run totals.
Premier announces three weeks to the Manila show with chiefs and stewards urged to master duties and avoid congestion. Exhibitors urged to contact chief stewards, especially in pavilion and draught horse sections with a £1 prize for early entrants. Also notes Manila football club meeting and first hospital board meeting details with date and time.
A government notice from February 8 requires all persons over four bathing in public water to wear a full bathing costume. The suit must cover the body from armpit to water line, including the chest and front, with at least three inches of leg coverage and a covered back below the waist.
Friday saw the first presentation of coloured cards for top three in each class arithmetic test with ongoing weekly awards. Sixth Class winners: Bill Robinson May Quilty Bruce Macdonald. Fifth Class: Peggy Smith Marion Veress Ralph Veness. Fourth Class: Ken Roberta Kevin Maunder Monty Sing. Third Class: Colin Harvey Aubrey Gainey Doug Turner. Brrest Stall A street stall planned Saturday to aid Up Per Manilla stall at forthcoming R. C. Bagna r. Grand Revue by Presbyterian Church youth and friends set for Friday in the Parish Hall featuring two sketches musical items and ballet.
The Mackenzie and Sons Ltd window displays a silver Blakemere Cup trophy presented by A. P. Morris of Provost Hamilton Pty Ltd. Morris will judge the dog show at Manilla Show and has donated the trophy for the champion hound.
At the monthly meeting President J N Kennedy chaired. Advices from Municipal Council report lighting and road improvements, footpath attention, and a plan to prune main street. Chaffey pledges freestation work before winter. police phone extension installed. altered fish ladder plans underway. Cemetery trusts will tend to their sections. town insurance reclassification pending urgent action. A bubbler fountain is proposed near Memorial Hall. Fish ladder progress at Manilla weir shows a circular staircase form. valve opened to reduce ponding, small fish climbing tests observed. Miss Edith Kremer of Glen Innes Hospital visiting relatives in North Manila.
The Annual Wongo Creek CWA Ball is set for Tuesday May 14. Secretary F Bayne of the WWA Am of CWA announces a meeting at the Fliers Club Room on Saturday March 9 at 3 pm to discuss the Annual and general business.
Tenders to the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction seek grant of the last will of Harold Edwin Russell of Mauilla NSW deceased. Application after fourteen days to George Richard James Perring and Joseph Paterson, executors named in the will. Notices to be served at the solicitors John D. Kennedy & Son, Manilla, via agents Abbott & Allen, Sydney.
Fourteen members of Tamworth Bicycle Club visited Manilla on Sunday. They were led by W Campbell president E Jansen captain C Campbell secretary and J H Holmes and T Horan on the committee. Riders were met by Manilla cyclists and billeted at Saunders Cafe for lunch then toured the park and pool. Intertown competition and track racing were discussed and a return visit to Tamworth was invited.
Twelve participants competed with B North winning praise by scoring 37 of 40 on the rise in a 300 meat handicap event. Alien Coote showed novice potential, needing a hit on the target to win but missed, while a confident young shooter is urged to persist to join the Imolder team. Church officials visited Man ils for tea and Rev Brandt spoke on Church Schools. A clearance sale at Somerton proceeds after a successful offer, and film program at the Palais features Night Plight with Barrymore and Myrna Loy, backed by A Modern Hero.
A local notice lists events and sales through March and April including RF C Dante at Palais, Presbyterian Revue, RC Mreet Stall, property sale, C-W.A. meeting, Quirindi Show entries, Bax sar event, St Patrick’s social, horse sale, Manilla 077, Anzar Ball, and Wengo Creek dance dates. The lineup spans March 5 to April 22 with multiple community gatherings and auctions scheduled in the area.
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