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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1934
Page
2
An ad promotes a nail varnish brand described as giving a well groomed tone. It mentions two available sizes and a stated time reference. The fragment also includes a stray street or location hint and unclear brand cues.
The Manilla saleyard issue returns after seven years with graziers and visitors opposing current display facilities. They demand better yards and dues justified service, arguing sales support local employment and market value awareness. A move to retain and improve yards is urged.
At the apis meeting of the Manilla Golf Club on Wednesday last subscriptions were upheld at last year’s levels with members paying £2 2s and half fees for juniors. the opening day is set for April 10. The Blaxland and Scrimer cups matter is to stand over for the next fire are and sanitary arrangements for term power purchased were discussed. a prize for a forthcoming event was noted as blocked. The Hon. Sec, Mr Robbs, praised the Asia Intex work and members were urged to assist. thanks were recorded for the planting committee Wright, Mackenzie and Cohen. The first committee meeting for sub committees is scheduled for Wednesday at 7.20.
Sunday worship will be held at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches with combined services. Rev. H. M. Mitchell will lead both, preaching How to live and how to die in the morning and evening respectively. All are invited to attend.
The article argues the yards drive Manilla's business and must stay near the town centre on a stock route by water. Two possible sites are the old golf links or the present site, with dust and noise as main objections. Financial feasibility shows high costs and tax implications for ratepayers, with six acres needed and £3000+ capital, interest, and repayment burdens.
Sadia Matteram Accepia of Manilla Rugby League Club wired today from West for Manilla Football Club and will be in Manilla on March 21. Matterson, 28, has played 100 first grade matches for Western Suburbs and represented NSW against NZ and Queensland. He played forward, weighs sixty four kilograms. He narrowly missed a 1925 Kangaroos trip to England. For two seasons he has been with Dubbo Rugby League, playing 50 matches all won. He coached Dubbo late last season as they began winning, turning the team around from a poor start to a strong unit. Monilla hopes the public will support the committee for bringing such a first class trainer in to develop local football.
A Manilla meeting tonight will consider joining Central North Tamworth competition with clubs including Quitindi Immedah Boggabri Werris Creek and West Tamworth. A social for the launch is set for Tuesday March 27 at the Palais funded by Mr Hunt. Also report on W W Byrnes sale selling 20 000 sheep with top price 29 1/2 for 1000 wethers and various prices for ewes and lambs.
Fragmentary lines show scores and names from a North Shore event with Abbeefield Muir Carter and others, partial tallys and entries for games as the page lists players Hall Kennedy Browning and several others. The readable portions hint at a weekly half holiday sports or meeting with names and results, but the full context remains unclear.
Owing to wet weather and late harvesting the Wongo Creek CWA annual meeting was delayed till January. The treasurer presented the 1932 report showing a £1 11s 6d credit at Commonwealth Bank Manilla. 1933 receipts of £70 2s 9d funded donations to hospital, ambulance, and local causes, leaving £1 15s 4d credit. Several members were thanked for assistance. 1934 officers were elected. first 1934 meeting planned for March. Police court notes follow.
J Cleave Turner notifies clients that his Duro Work and Motor Trimming business will operate from A C Blanch coach builder premises from this date.
Street stall will be held on Saturday March 10 donations and patronage will be appreciated by M Venew Hom Bee.
Public notice states the blacksmithing Eviriuevring and Electric Arc Welding firm previously run by the late A. M. Baker and son as H. Baker will continue under the same name with H. Baker as principal. Mr. H Schnieder will lead the blacksmithing division.
Reservations line at Manilla 159 for the Palais Theatre program tonight. Entries close Friday next March 9 for the earthquake show announced by New Zealand. Act promptly to secure a place and avoid missing the event.
Railway Department announces Easter holidays travel boosts with double journey excursions from Sydney stations. Single fare for the round trip, concessions both directions, advance bookings available, trains and sleeping berths details via local station handbills. March 28 to April 2, Anywhere to Anywhere tickets at single fare plus one third for the return.
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