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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1938
Page
2
P. & B. SUPER CREPE WOOL offered in fashionable shades at 9d per skein. Rose fingering in plain and marl colors priced per skein. Beehive Lady Benny 2 and 4 ply priced per ball or skein. GERYL FINE SPUN ANGORA white only priced per ames skein. P&B PLE PINGERING available in a range of colors including bright shades for rug making.
A Manilla Express analysis notes party loyalty in election gatherings, with crowds favoring the host party. It questions whether changing leadership alters voter allegiance, observes lingering political fervor, and hints at parish church lending plans for a new Anglican church edifice.
The article notes a lively Manilla show with Mack's Variety Company and Palais special attractions. It praises the main street, hosts a crowd of visitors, and highlights tar paving works on Tamworth Road, road straightening on Barraba Street, and new town progress from rural to bustling urban life.
Mr F A Chaffey has adopted a campaign itinerary listing events and shows. The sequence includes Manilla on March 19 and 24, Barraha and Bushes Creek dates, plus Somerton and Manilla. times include 8 pm and 3 pm in various towns.
Postal voting will be allowed for voters away from booths or unable to attend due to illness birth or other conditions. Immediate applications should be made to the Returning Office by March 24 with final deadline 6 pm. Community notes cover events in Manila including Plain Eagle’s local appearance and Australian record, upcoming cricket final and crowd logistics, a Sydney excursion train, local bowling results, independent candidate Gus Logue visiting, St Patrick's Day observances, Anzac Ball dates, Anzac Day Sydney reunion plans, Manila Golf Club meeting, a planned Malls Creek Hall dance, and two forthcoming building tenders including a Coat House site.
Government Architect Mr Cobden Parkes visited Manilla District Hospital to discuss the Maternity Unit. Board and staff expressed hope plans will be ready soon for presentation. Fund contributions continue with over £50 received last week including a £25 anonymous donor. Additional donations acknowledged total £1059 12 0 to date.
The Mechanics' Institute Committee hosts a billiard tournament with handicaps for the first and intermediate rounds. Players include F. O'Neil, Fl. Kramer, G. Perring, N. Chapmansey, Hartley, W. Blair, E. Collier, R. Grantham, C. Chapman, FL Norris, Biot, Coates, T. Digan, C. M. Podmore, HJ. Roberty, G. N. Scott, M N. Kennedy, A. Pavey, VW O'Connell, Sgt. Dick, H. Dengate, G Witcom, F. Hayward, GL King, B. O'Connell, LG. Miller, W. Pittman, O. J. Hayward, EB Hall, P. Townsend, UO Ridgewell, N. Simpson, TD Knox, J. Woodley. Results include O'Neil 100 bhrd defeating Kramer 64 on, Hartley 150 beating Blair, Collier 150 over Guantiam, Hayward 150 over Hall, and other close handicapped matchups.
Lent season schedules list Holy Communion and Evensong at Mare 20 and Wongo Creek, with services at Milliwindi Manilla Somerton and Manilla churches. Reverends Battersby Moore McDonald and others conduct daily assemblies and evening prayers.
The Bowling Club defeated Tamworth in a three rinks match at Manilla Green on Wednesday night with Wearne Smith Blanch and finain 21. Reid Mather Upjohn and Joseph 22. McLeod Scott Podmore and Kennedy 19. Next match is at West Tamworth on March 20. The Singles consistency round must finish by March 21 to enable semi finals next week. Over 50s entrants begin round robin. highest games winner. Annual Golf Club social to be held at Memorial Hall on Friday.
Tenders due by 12 noon on Tuesday March 20 for agistment rights for twelve months on Bathing Area Reserve Hill Park Reserve Site of Old Saleyards southern and northern portions River Street adjoining Recreation Ground and selling rights for twelve months at Manilla Recreation Ground Reserve and Recreation Reserve on Railway Hill. Town Clerk notes the council may plant trees.
The Imperial Hotel stands well prepared for the Manila show. Gall in at this well appointed homey hotel.
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