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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
2
Local retailer touts a lay by system with small weekly payments aimed at helping shoppers budget for winter purchases. The ad emphasizes ease of signing up and spells out affordable installments to secure desired items before the season.
A 1931 NSW secession voice rises from North South and Western centres protesting extreme legislation and federal policy. Rural producers resist industrial rules, fearing loss of national freedom, while country folk push for a new state with shared interests and greater autonomy.
At a Saturday meeting Mr 1F HE Heywood recounted a railway journey incident about breaking a return trip on concession tickets. He learned conflicting rules across Maitland Newcastle and Singleton, prompting a motion to ask Commissioners for a clear definition. A previous case required station master endorsement. the motion passed. Also announced were a Manilla Hockey Club meeting March 17, a hospital wood day postponement to March 22, and a Tamworth Show special train at 10 a.m. next Tuesday.
Master Optician of the North and North-West Chas W Enoll will be in attendance at the Royal Hotel upstairs from 10 to 12. All repairs and correspondence should be addressed to Box 1324P.P. Sydney.
Council discusses burrs and prickly pear along roads. Dr Heywood and Dr Park urge ratepayers to cut scattered burrs to fund road repairs and report prickly pear locations. Galvanised burr found near Namoi Park. A short notice will be issued to noncompliers before action.
The outgoing committee is praised for a successful year and a growing membership at Manilla Golf Club. Plans emphasize cups such as Mackenzie Royal Smith Maunder and Scott, plus the Hudson trophy, intertown matches, and social events led by Reg Lance. A social evening is set for March 18 at the club house to kick off a lively season.
The Manilla branch urged equitable treatment on private line maintenance costs for telephone services. The Deputy Postmaster General replied that subscribers must inspect their private line portions and assist the department to keep service in good order. Department crews are stationed countrywide to fix faults quickly.
A March meeting of the Agricultural bureau at Upper Manilla discussed wheat crop yields from the recent Field Wheat Competition and related farm efforts. Attendees reviewed actual results, noted reasons, and supported continuing the present ten wheat crop system with favored varieties and sowing depths. Also announced are sheep skin prices, a hockey meeting, and local service notices including catering and flower requests.
The Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Branch) will hold Holy Eucharist at Manilla at 7.30 a.m. Evensong and Sermon at 7.30 p.m. with the subject The Masque of Sin. Boy Scouts and Cubs are asked to attend in uniform. Also noted: Wongo Creek Holy Eucharist in the morning and Milliwindi Evensong at 3 p.m. Rev. T. Hanter Barratt listed among clergy.
Rev R Grayson delivers morning and evening services in multiple towns. A Boy Scout parade precedes the Manilla morning service. Services in Upper Manilla, Halls Creek, and New Mexico follow with Rev R Grayson preaching at each location. Mr F Heywood is noted for Upper Manilla.
Rev G. A. Gordon B.A. and Mr. A. Henry prevail with a Clarence seat victory in the State House. Services announced for Presbyterian Manilla at 11 a.m. 7 30 p.m. Somerton 3 p.m. All times referenced.
A severe storm struck Suleor near Buleor washing out roads and delaying service. By morning traffic had resumed while reports note a wrecked main road near Opel. Canberra buzzes over politics as Scullin government faces defeat and Lyons government seems likely. East Sydney's Ward barred from caucus 25 to 3.
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