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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
2
A reflection on how changing social and economic conditions shape leadership and public sentiment. The piece argues that leaders emerge from evolving needs, and that agriculture, labor, and city interdependence drive mental shifts, urging rural readers to act before being overrun by urban influence.
The Manilla Hospital Benefit organized by the Manilla Trating Club will be held tomorrow in Donnelly’s paddock on the Tamworth road. A committee led by Mrs. Harry Wiehuss plans a soft drink stall serving cordial, tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake. Weather is forecast fine, shade trees available, and hot water will be provided. a blackboard tote may be held if feasible to boost patronage for the hospital. Mr S Waddinh am transferred to Wanrehope.
Barraba defeated Manilla in a home game as Moffat Kennedy and Watts bowled well for Barraba while Williams scored 46 and C Young contributed 28. Manilla endured poor fielding before lunch but improved after, with Scott and Gannon showing early dash before the match ended amid light fading and a Barraba dinner.
The Shire Council met on Saturday with Cr F E Heywood presiding. Discussions covered public holiday notices for Manilla district, road sketches, and compensation for land exchanges. Deputations sought cheaper culverts, tenders for work, and engineer attendance at a conference. Authority granted for boundary work at Rushes Creek, and trustees appointed for reserve lands. A renewed debate on road widths, Warrabah forest revocation, and local infrastructure improvements concluded with motions approved and legal opinions sought.
The Thetunuat meeting at Mechanics Institute elected R H Hudson as patron C N Scott as president V Allrn and Dr Rayson as vice presidents J S Turner as secretary H Stoddart as treasurer with D M Mackenzie R M Smith J Grantham J C Turner E W Redfern on the committee A M Smith R M Smith IL Lane named to handicap and selection Ground committee includes D M Mackenzie W Pittman H Lane Captain R M Smith and vice captain J C Turner Auditors W D Hartley and J M Jones The opening day for 1925 is set for the first Saturday in April Manilla will enter the Blaxland Cup and play Warialda Gunnedah and Barabba during the season A golf ball social is planned with date to be fixed.
The managing committee led by Mr. RB J Kerr secured the race booth license and offers the booth to the hospital as a donation. The Rushes Creek Hall committee thanks the volunteers who provided refreshments at last Wednesday’s sports. Mr. and Mrs. R L Collier and family have returned from a holiday in the Southern districts.
A Farmers and Settlers gathering welcomes Federal MP Thompson and Progressive candidate Abbott. Speakers urge unity between Progressive and Federal parties to win seats in Tamworth Manilla and Upper Hunter, stressing loyalty to the Country Party platform and political cooperation for government formation.
A Saturday Jazz Dance at Memorial Hall proved a huge success with tables around the hall for non dancers and ample space for enthusiasts. The program featured recitations songs and dances with performers from Tamworth and Manilla and a lively finale by The Timtex Girls. Refreshments and a wheel of fortune added to the lively social event.
Public holiday declared for Manilla and district tomorrow Wednesday with stores closing at 4 2 o clock sharp. Rain is forecast and described as newled in the message.
The meeting discussed centralisation and rural prosperity. Advocates urged resistance to dominant political forces and called for decisive action by Progressive and Nationalist groups. Abbott and Thompson touted consultative councils and cautious reforms while rallying support from country voters.
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