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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1931
Page
2
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Manilla plans an agricultural fair with cattle and sheep sections drawing exhibitor interest. The local committee, led by Messrs Byrnes and Corters, seeks input on a date. preparations promise a town event to showcase produce wool and grain, with smaller trips and stalls expected to attract residents.
Manilla District Hospital plans new staff hires as Miss Cameron of Kentucky joins the nursing pool and a resignation from Mrs. Worcester prompts reference letters. The Hospital Ball date is deferred to the ladies’ committee. Scouts, home front updates, and local horse and livestock show results across NSW surface in a busy week with notable figures and awards.
The Manilla Hospital Board met on Saturday with President BE Bowman presiding. Attendees included A C Veness, B Byrnes, H Dowe, J J Coote, E O Bowman, W C Maunder, W J Byrnes, Drs Rayson and Waterhouse, and Secretary C Wilshire. The meeting reviewed a £100 donation, subsidies due, and hospital finances, with discussion on a septic tank, water scheme, and a new Hospital Act voting eligibility rule affecting subscribers with a 10 shilling payment after June AME.
An accident last Thursday during ploughing with a tractor left Mr Koy Heywood severely injured when a teeter and lever failed as the machine stalled. He suffered a severe leg injury but remained conscious and was taken to Manilla Hospital for an operation and ongoing care as recovery begins. Meanwhile MTA Namui, traveling to Ringara show, was removed from a train at Singleton due to illness. reports indicate Mr Scully’s condition is improving.
The School Carnival at Rural School Manilla on Friday, organized by the Agents and Citizens Association, saw strong attendance despite threatening weather. President W Jackson and Secretary W L Bingham led a capable committee with D Easterman, C F Hayward overseeing water collections, and L Smithers and Stewart handling illumination. The headmaster F A W Lowe and staff managed details as events included dances, a popular Fall and rise performance, a choir under KK Hart, and rounds of applause. Rain protection was arranged 5 to 9 pm, with stalls, fortune tellers, and various stalls raising funds for soft drinks, sweets, confections, dips, produce, and dancing.
Colonel Alderson led a touring party including Captain Hatfield and Captain Bantan to Manilla Rural School after demonstrations at Armidale and Tamworth districts. Attendees included Bir R. C. Taylor, Mr Cartwright, Mr Symons, and local teachers. the mayor and Po and C Association president welcomed the visitors at afternoon tea.
Rain measured across Marsh week totals 378 points for the month, with earlier March records noted. The Southern Cloud, an Australia National Airways liner, departed Sydney for Melbourne with visitors aboard and is missing after last sighting near Holbrook at 12.30 pm Saturday amid a hurricane. extensive search ongoing. Also reports on Governor Phillip Game’s tension with the premier and calls for weather-crew appointments, plus Bunngara and Manilla Show Society events and a miners meeting invitation for Tresday at 7.80 pm.
Fragmented ads list a lounge suite for sale at £15 and a new round table. Various notices reference tennis club meetings, church events, impounded items, and a memorial message. Names include Rawson Weatherall Chas, G. 8, Dene sale, Manilla, and Kirk. The text mixes sale, meeting notices, and memorial lines with unclear dates and venues.
In loving memory Sara Bien wife of William Disney Clarke and mother to Ethel Kitty Gertie Livho Mattie Bert Wal and Margo who died on March 2 1926. Inserted by her loving husband and children. Announcement notes first quality wheat pool on April 131 and support from growers awaiting harvest progress.
Mechanics Beddie and MuTag ari announce the opening of RED LETTER TEA ROOMS on Saturday February 28 next to Mr Simpson's Chemist shop. They offer daily luncheons and afternoon teas with sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweets, and will cater picnics. Orders accepted for fresh fish and fresh flowers on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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