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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1935
Page
2
March 8 1936 notices urge exhibitors to enter by March 19 as preparations begin. Improvements include water access at the pavilion and guidance for chief and assisting stewards to prevent congestion. Early membership signups are encouraged to avoid last minute rush. a special Jersey cattle prize is announced.
The council discussed a water rate plan, proposing a base charge of fatale per 1000 gallons with different surcharges for excess usage. Large non-ratepayers like the railway, school farm, and Hospital could receive water at 0. per 1000 gallons. The committee’s report urged health and beautification goals, aiming to balance profitability with public benefit as rates take effect from the start of the year.
The council plans stand pipes near Hartley’s market on Market Street for street watering and residence supply, with a second at the Rowen and Florence corner for Southbrook residents. G Hartley and A Hartley will oversee distribution. Tank filling costs set at Md 4, with carrier charges capped at 1 Shilling per tank.
At the Tuesday night meeting Alderman A. R. McLeod urged action on rate arrears. He noted many in arrears could pay and that small installment options were underused, especially in lighting rates. The council referred the issue to a committee to take necessary steps.
The Palais Warner Olandi presents Charlie Chan in London with Fredric March Miriam Hopkins and George Raft in All of Me. A Thursday football meeting at Mechanic's Institute is noted. In Coonabarabran, a show last week highlighted needlework prizes won by Miss M McLeod of Manilla. Tamworth Council approves greyhound racing at the oval. a local firm fined £31 5s for bread underweight plus expenses.
Minutes detail a council meeting in Manila Street area about a damaged telecommunication cable, responsibility for repairs, and requests to mark cable locations. Debates on water meters for unused properties, a request for a front street garbage basket, and a proposed drinking fountain near Memorial Hall are noted along with show ground improvements and water system flushing remarks.
Schedule lists several religious services across towns with multiple reverends. Times include 11 am Holy Communion and 9 am Choral Eucharist in Upper Masillo, 3 pm Evensong at Hall's Creek, and 11 am plus 7:90 pm Fellowships at Presbyterian Manilla with Rev. A Battersby and Rev. T Moore across the Namoi River area.
The Mayor reports limited success in tar penetration ideas and seeks government grants for unemployment labor. Aldermen discuss funding an extra £50 for a fire station and fencing fronting City Chambers, plus contract awards for footpath gravel, electric poles, and water supply needs. Maintenance issues include greasing squeaking watering car wheels and restoring meter fittings to ratepayers.
The Mayor presented Ald McLeod with the honour for his term as president of the Country Press Association. Ald McLeod expressed thanks for the recognition and noted the value of the presentation as a memento of his presidency.
The 62nd Tamworth Show will be held on March 2 to 4. Entries close March 20 with secretary Chris Hourn. There are 1006 classes plus a Junior Farmer section. Show privileges were awarded on Wednesday with sales totaling £458. Publican booths sold for £332 and £126 respectively.
Municipal Council passed two new houses for Mrs M Brady at Nami Street after Tuesday meeting. Aldermen welcomed more housing and discussed Wheat Pool plan and public works, noting that government policy favors private enterprise while a Bosha scheme faces constitutional issues.
In Manilla a failed attempt to close a water valve damaged equipment causing water to gush in all directions. The town supply was cut off and the affected area isolated while workers assess repairs. Local notices list events and meetings through March and April, including church gatherings, dances, and show entries.
The article details a local cricket match featuring teams Stoddart and Hayward Ltd versus Old Buffers, with player performances by Allan Watts Phil Gilroy M Howe and others. It notes a sale at Stephens' Pharmacy for Queensland Cure Swamp and Jolliffe's Grapes 3d per pound, plus match totals 144 for Old Buffers and 180 for the other side, with wickets taken by Gilroy Watts and Anthonney.
Final reminder for the Bakers Farm Property auction to be held at 2.40 pm tomorrow in J. Byrnes office, in conjunction with Osrvin and Cousens of Tamworth. Floods in Queensland disrupt rail services and a Brisbane strike has cost the government £78,000. Queensland reports 453,592 children in state schools last year, with 93,212 attending state schools. 534 Roman Catholics, 50 Church of England, 141 undenominational. Four sprinters met in Melbourne racing for world championship. Toolan won 57 yards and 100 yards, Robertson second, McFarlane fourth.
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