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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
2
Linos and floor coverings offered at Stoddart and Hayward's in New Tile Parquet and seat tones. A crate of fawn grey rose blue options priced from 7/11 to 9/6 per yard. Hall linos available in 27, 36, and 54 inch widths.
The Namoi drought reopens calls for irrigation. Manilla suffers from foul river water. fresh water briefly reduced the odor. John Perry of Breeza champions a Keep it Namoi scheme, backed by Gunnedah irrigationists, opposing the Blue Hole plan for reticulation from the headwaters.
Australian Lindrum adds to his tally with 36 256 in a fortnight, surpassing his own 30 068 mark. He posted eleven 1000+ breaks in the present match and now has 62 breaks of 1000 and over on this visit, drawing praise as the era's greatest billiardist.
Mrs W H Mackay of Scone appointed Honorary Organiser for the proposed CWA Bar Beach Seaside Home at Newcastle. She visits Manilla Branch on Friday 28 March at 3 30 pm in Palais Theatre to explain aims and show Betta Lite motor attachment. Proceeds and commissions go to Bar Beach Seaside Homeland with tickets priced 1 1 0. Afternoon tea will follow. rain-damaged gardens noted.
The article argues that irrigation on the Namoi could have progressed if Manilla and other Namoi towns had joined in. It notes engineers would select sites but now clashes among locals and government indecision leave Namoi irrigation as a future dream. It suggests formation of broad support and criticizes no one party directly.
The letter argues Australian cities face rising crime like car thefts bag snatching and robberies. It blames corrupt American films for corrupting youth and urges banning or censoring objectionable content rather than partial cuts to curb inbred criminal tendencies. The writer questions taxpayer funding for film censorship.
To the Editor Sir I am told at the Mandowa Shire meeting that Galvanised Burr would be found in Halls Creek. This is incorrect. I have not seen the burr in Manilla District but a sample was shown at the Shire Office. The burr I spoke of for Halls Creek was Bathurst Burr. I did not claim galvanised burr would grip the country before people learn of it. The home of galvanised burr is in the Western Districts of NSW and it is spreading to Narromine Walgett and Gilgandra.
Mrs Stanley Wheeler of Keepit dies aged 50 after a long heart illness culminating in a stroke. Born in Manilla she lived in the district, survived by husband five daughters Rita Jessie Ivy Clarice Elsie and son Lionel. Brothers Aubrey and Sydney Cummins and elder sister the late Mrs QO. Annis-Brown. Funeral Saturday at Holy Trinity with a sermon on And the last enemy shall be death.
The report notes the situation on the Northern fields where pit ponies have been brought in from their pastures and are being shod to prepare for continued mining operations.
Ramba Navarro leads the star cast in Picture Land Forbidden Hours a thrilling and gorgeous romance set in Romania with a prince and a commoner. Renee Adoree also appears as part of the gaiety and color of Kent depicted through castles lanes gardens and mansions. The film is supported by M Lord o White Road and aims to attract patrons with Britisher flair and scenic settings.
The Manilla Golf Club announces the 1930 season opening tomorrow at 2 pm with a stroke handicap as the first club trophy event. Members are urged to attend early to assist the programme committee as plans promise strong golfing activity and a new club house nearing completion.
A Rural 1 continental event drew six hundred attendees on Friday night. Bright lighting, lively stalls, Maypole dancing, comic cuts, and singing entertained guests while tutors earned praise. The manual room offered a splendid time for young folks and the event raised funds for the Parents & Citizens Association as workers packed up at 10 o'clock.
A small Redfern急 party raided a supposed gambling den on Saturday night and carried out items.41 Chinese were charged with gambling or opium smoking. The piece suggests Sydney clubs could also face raids and removal of members to cells. John Han remarks on fairness.
Tenders invited for lease of 164 acres of tobacco and vegetable land one mile from Manilla with frontage to the Namoi River. Land cultivated with four small cottages and engines. Terms: 0 to 5 years, rent paid quarterly in advance. Closes 1 April 1930. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars from T. H. Maund Royal Hotel.
Ford Stationery offers games and critin needs at RUDD'S with a focus on practical items for customers seeking specialty supplies and quick purchases.
Mrs M James ALCM of Market Street announces piano lessons for pupils starting February 3. Contact by phone to enroll or inquire about rates and availability.
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