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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1935
Page
2
The council reports approval for a new water pricing plan. A flat rate of £3 grants 40 000 gallons free, then 1/6 per thousand gallons up to 50 000 total. after 90 000 gallons the balance is charged at 1/ a thousand. Prompt payments essential to keep prices low.
A Manilla horse sale on Saturday the 16th features 150 horses starting at 10 sharp. Highlights include 100 draught mares and geldings, young stock from 2 to 4 years, light horses, Clydesdale mares, and about 13 thoroughbred colts and fillies from Mr W L P Richardson Bereen Barraba, by Mountain King and Lord Tarquin. Also shown are two year olds from Promised Land lines and high quality show ponies.
In a contested race both nominees were eliminated leaving H. Dewe nominated by Mr. Ple. Geet was appointed unopposed and immediately assumed control of the office amid hearty congratulations from supporters.
The Manila event lists March 26 and 27 shows with entries and a large crowd expected. Performers include George Ani and Warren Williams with a stage set at the Palace on Wednesday and Thursday. The program promises two weight divisions in ringette and a supporting act titled Upper World.
The Rev Giles T Moore of Gunnedah conducted the Sunday evening service at the Methodist Church with Mrs O V Venesy contributing a note. On Wednesday night the Foreign Mission deputation led by Rev H B Shelton will designate an event featuring lantern hides, following his recent conference appointment in the stands.
R C Bazaar will be held Friday and Saturday nights March 15 and 16 with St Patrick’s social on Monday March 18. The Bazaar opens by His Lordship the Bishop of Armidale and Dr Coleman at 7 30 PM Friday. Prizes will be drawn and crowning of the Queen occurs Monday night with candidates Miss P Marsh Miss M Hixcox and Miss M Dugan Visiting priests from neighbouring parishes will attend. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Coates was operated on for appendicitis yesterday. Mrs Harold Veness to represent Manilla branch of Country Women’s Association at the Sydney conference in late April. Allan Kennedy passes law exam and gains BA LLB then touring NZ and soon England. Hanley Bennett injured toe at Manilla Hospital additions and may miss football season. Charlie Chan starred in London detective film screened at the Palais. Returned Soldiers’ League meets Friday to finalize Anzac arrangements. Quality horses to be shown and likely to sell well.
Autored by Mr. Pempkins and Mr. Jack Blanch the program featured tenor and violin solos by Mr. Sod and Ms A Warner, songs by Miss Dey and others, and two well received sketches Our Aunt from California and Taraxicom Twitters with a comic plot of mistaken identities, arias, and a dramatic chase to finish.
The Manilla district reports exhibition tennis linked to Sydney visitors and a March 8 meeting for club nominations, plus council talks on sale yards funding and court provision. Also updates on local clubs, residents travel, bank staff changes, and social notes.
Over 50 people attended a second performance Monday night. The show maintained the high standard of the first night and drew evident joy from the audience.
The Bazaar will host Patrice's Social with Bishop of Armidale Dr Coleman presiding. Anne Dancing will be conducted as part of the event. No charge will be levied.
Tenders are invited and will be received by the undersigned up to pm, om Thursday, 28th inst for the supply and delivery of hospital items for the next year. Articles include bread, milk, groceries and firewood. Details available on application to.
A Special Meeting of the League will be held Friday night March 15 at p.m. to finalize arrangements for the Anzac Ball and to consider tenders for music. A B Waterhouse secretary.
Optical service D A Johnston will personally visit Manilla every second Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Upstairs at Royal Hotel. A D Johnston MLO Brisbane St Tamworth.
A 1935 notice warns that any person found fishing shooting or trespassing on Wimbourne will be prosecuted. It is dated 11/3/35 and signed G. E. Bowman. The Anglican Church plans to elect a Primate of Australia at a sitting of Bishops and Archbishops in Sydney today.
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