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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1931

Page

2

Manilla water scheme support moves toward aid

The article records a deputation including Ald. Coates and myself meeting Minister Hon M A Davidson in Parramatta era fashion. He pledged to send an officer to Manilla to assess the council’s finances and may authorize a loan to fund a water scheme at 3 1 percent. Archbishop Kelly condemns repudiation in speech at Stella Maria convent opening. The Mayor reports £500 drainage funds allocated for North Manilla, to start soon under the Special Unemployed Committee.

Coates F. A. Jey Teniae W. Scully M-L.a Manilla A.L.P M.A. Davidson Kelly Stella Maria Convent Long Bay Parramatta-road Captain Chaffey North Manille Mittee Ald. McLseod

Club report outlines trophies and season plans

The committee presents the annual report detailing figures for Associates 42 Country Members 3 and 38 players. It notes hopes to maintain or increase these figures, recalls trophies won including Patron's Trophy Mackenzie Cup and Smith Cup, and champions Reg Chapman and L J Clifton. It highlights increased fees, a successful tournament, and the new Club House opening with a ceremony and afternoon tea. A social night raised funds for Manilla District Hospital and Intertown Visits were planned to continue.

Ot Factory Ppt Cour Ney Goodfellowship Sainat Tamworth Gunnedal Reg Chapman L. J. Clifton C. N. Scott Miller Siero Feea Amcount Patromy RH. Hudson Esq Grantham Gen. Dengate Manilla District Hospital W. L. Murphy Intertown Steinttely W. D. Hartley N. Scott Gunnedale M.C. M. Lane Reg Lane RM. Smith H. Bhoates

Manilla News Briefs on Scullin Government and Politics

The Manilla Express reports on the Labor Government facing a censure motion and potential double dissolution as the Senate likely opposes the Inflation Scheme. It notes Labor’s fragile House vote, illness among members, and possible defeat, with election fate hanging in the balance. Other items mention Red Cross Memorial Tall test, a sheep sale in Mount Sithe Sands, Dr Coleman’s visit, and Australia’s 290 in the West Indies test.

Senate Scullin House of Representatives Labor East Sydney Senllin Banke Red Cross Society W. Byrnes Mountsithe Sands Dr. Coleman Aaw Manilla West Indies Australia

Painting Council Chambers Proposal Considered

A ratepayer asked permission to paint the Council Chambers and place large rates in arrears. The Clerk said painting was not in the estimates while the Mayor noted other needed painting like the Recreation Ground fence. The Works Committee was asked to assess what required painting and report back at the next meeting.

Council Hayward Recreation Ground Works Committee

Drought Ends as Heavy Rain Deluges Reach Manila District

After months of drought Manila District received widespread rainfall with 115 points by 3 PM and reports of 165 points at Rushes Creek and 200 at Wongo Creek. The steady downpour followed two hot, threatening days and is welcomed as the drought breaks, spurring preparations for the planting season.

Manilla Districh Mr. Ratliff Rushes Creek W. E. Kirk Wongo Creek

Enilla Football er equal or better, fans hopeful

Sparse notes on local football and club affairs describe Enilla ambitions, with mentions of players improving, a keen crowd, and anticipation of strong performances as the season progresses. Other items note a county party meeting, social events, and club finances, reflecting a busy sporting community and upcoming shows.

Council approves assignment of bridge sweeping contract to Jim McDonald

The Municipal Council met Tuesday evening amid protests from the Unemployed Association over letting of sweeping the bridge. A letter from the successful tenderer Jim McDonald requested assignment of the contract due to friction. Aldermen discuss legality and whether to sign. The contract had been signed, and the council agreed to the assignment if McDonald assumed full responsibility, noting consideration of tenders and a desire to support unemployed workers if feasible.

Jim McDonald Ald. Kennedy Ald Hayward McDonald Kennedy Cyutes

Season s Govial Fanctions in Manilla District Hospital Plans

A meeting of the Manilla District Hospital Board of Directors convened to set dates for winter social events. Representatives from Returned Soldiers League RC Church Red Cross Golf Club Business Men s Association and Manilla Hospital attended with Wongo Creek CWA apologising. Proposed dates include April 22 May 12 May 19 end of May or early June mid June July 8 August for various balls and early September for the Business Men s Association. Manilla Swimming Club suspended a swimming carnival for Main District Hospital but aided with nine lorry loads of firewood from a working bee. The board thank the club and note hopeful support from other local groups as heating needs rise.

Manilla District Hospital Returned Goldiere’ League Red Crone, Chorch, of England Golf Club Business Men's Association Mechanical Institute RC. Church Hospital Board Wongo Creek C.W.A Returned Soldiers’ League Wongo Creek C.W.A Red Cross B.C Hospital Church of England Business Men's Association Manilla Main District Hospital Te Hospital Ita Swinawing Club

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