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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1935
Page
2
A reader reports that all repairs and correspondence should be addressed to Box 3324PP in Sydney. The note directs delivering items to a central box for handling. No further details are provided.
D A Johnston will personally visit Manila and nearby towns on Saturday afternoon. The schedule includes an event upstairs at Rovat Hotel and a next visit on Saturday March 30 in Milo. Brisbane Tamworth.
The Express will print Monday at 4 p.m. next week instead of Tuesday with the show issue on Thursday March 23 at 4 p.m. Advertisers must file changes by Friday at 4 p.m. Ald Kennedy reported Doak returned meter fittings to claimants. The council seeks reform of sanitary pans. Doak may seek remuneration for extra work. Water Committee to handle the matter. Also notes show setup in Manila and Rural School swimming carnival. Methodist Young People knitting contest with trophies donated by Mackenzie and Roberta Bros.
In a council meeting Ald. Bowman was appointed mayor for the remainder of the term amid a wave of support. Ald. McLeod was declared elected by the mayor and pledged to work in harmony with the council. Committees were reconstituted including Unemployment Water Works Parks and a Womens Hospital Auxiliary meeting announced for April 2. A Manhattan Ball is planned for Show Memorial Hall with poultry supper and possible ballroom dance performances.
The timetable for the Manilla Show Meet on Wednesday lists the full programme including Blood Mare entries, rider ages 14 to 16, and events such as Harness Pony classes, Flying Handicap Trot heats, Walk Trot and Gallop, and Consolation Hunters. It specifies Open and Novice cattle draft and final events, with entrants like Boy and Girl Riders and Lady Riders.
Traffic will follow Court to Namai streets, River Street one way south to north with police. Railway arrangements exist for early Manila trains, with concession fares from West Tamworth, Barraba, and intermediate stations. Empire social at Masonic Hall 8 p.m. first show night. Side shows include model steam train, boxing troupe, fat woman, buckjump ride, and dog lecture by Mr A Morris. Thumbs Up high jumper aims for 8 feet. Sole Bros. Circus featured.
Tenders due by 4 pm on Monday April 1 for the purchase of an 8 H Novo engine and pump jack once used at a sanitary depot. Sold with all faults. Inspect at Cornheil Chambers Strafford street during office hours. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Town Clerk Manilla 20/3/1885. A Presbyterian Girls Auxiliary picnic on the Namoi bank supported the forthcoming Flower Show and Fete on May 4. Gifts presented to Miss Doris Grantham Miss Nell Adie and Miss Mavis Grantham. Colonel Holbrow inspected the local silo wheat finding it excellent and free from weevil.
Municipality invites tenders for hardwood posts rails and sundries to fence one chain at Town Water Specifications. Sealed bids due 4 pm Monday April 1st. Lowest tender not guaranteed to be accepted. Details and forms at the office during normal hours. Council Chambers W Pilsell Mawilla 20 March 1935.
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