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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1938
Page
2
A fragmented listing shows prices for various yarns and wools from Stoddart and Hayward Pty Ltd. Items include Super Scotch, Super Crepe Wool, Fingerling, Beehive Lady, Silversheen, Totem Wool, Amylayne Spun Angora, and Pinie Fingering with price notes and color ranges.
Inigo Jones predicts preparation for April rains within the longer Brickner cycle. A sharp frost near March 20 precedes a hot spell a few days later. The forecast suggests a cyclical wet period may extend into May if showers fail by the 26th, with a generally favorable period expected afterward.
Mandowa Shire Council started tar surfacing on a road segment from Stoddart and Hayward's corner to Greer's. A contractor's plant arrived. air filled with tar smell as work progressed. A large fire tank at the railway station heats tar, while a power broom and crew prepare the road for final tar spread. completion expected within a week.
The Manilla show school awards were completed and handed to the secretary on the first day of the show, correcting prior reports that they were not submitted. Mr. L. Frank, the steward in charge, confirms the awards are now in the secretary's office.
Officials push universal franchise participation with campaigns highlighting support for the current government, early voting, and local developments. Readers are reminded of Keepit dam plans, Keepit irrigation benefits, and regional economic activity tied to Manilla and Gunnedah.
Mr H. Parsons, after three years as Manilla station master, is transferred to Berry on the South Coast with his wife and two daughters. W. E. Hodder is on holidays, relieved by Taylor. C. J. Pervin moves to Wes Creek. Noel Forster takes his place. Gwen Pidgeon to Manilla as telephonist. Frank Montgomery passes telegraph promotion test. Mrs Gardner from Gartmore to return to Sydney for medical treatment.
Banks and Public Service lead with 85 in the second innings after 60 in the first. Wednesday A beat 88 in the fifth innings. Waratah to face Garthowen in the second competition. Waratah lineup includes Brady Bignall Coote Dyson Grady Ridgewell White Watts Woolaston White and others.
A special train departs Manila station Friday at 9.30 a.m. carrying 350 school children and about 150 adults to Tamworth for the 150th anniversary school pageant. Return voyage from Tamworth is scheduled for 6.40 p.m.
Contract advertisers are reminded that changes to standing advertisements can be made on publication days. All changes must reach the office on Mondays and Wednesdays by 12 noon.
Mr. Gus Logue, a prominent irrigation and water conservation proponent, leads in Northern Wales as an Independent candidate. As president of the Voluntary Workers' Association he earned ATP esteem for his role in wartime housing and veterans’ housing blocks.
Advertisement notes a railway excursion to Sydney on Tuesday April 5. A brief zoological item mentions a few species of butterfly appearing on the north coast and describes a butterfly laying eggs in a horse’s mane with eggs spreading along ribs and hocks.
The note describes Th possessing large iron ore deposits at Yampi Sound. It mentions public grumbling about the situation and uses the proverb about roses having thorns to express caution or complaint. The text blends a mathematical or game reference with geographic resource details.
Valentine A. W. Nicholas, grazier of Boggabri, faced Manilla Police Court charged with driving a motor car while intoxicated after a late night crash on Manilla bridge. Police and Dr Rayson testified to his strong liquor smell and impaired performance. Nicholas admitted owning the car in the drain but claimed he intended no harm.
South Australia ad calls for parliamentary reform and a fairer deal for workers and taxpayers. It urges voters to support an independent candidate in by elections, praising the free ballot as a bulwark of liberty and urging a march toward independence across Australia.
Gus A Logue promotes his bid with a playful card evening at Creek Halls featuring supper and a fund drive for CWA. Admission charges listed as 1 shilling for ladies and 1 shilling for gents. A smart youth is sought for a garden role with application through the office.
The Palais Theatre Manila lists Saturday and Monday screenings featuring Jeanette McDonald with Nelson Lionel Barrymore and Cecilia Parker in A Family Affair. Also showing Dick Powell and Lee Dixon in Singing Marine and Ricardo Cortez in The Californian. Lent TV schedule includes Holy Communion services and evening programs across multiple churches and towns.
To the memory of a loved mother Sarah Ellen Clarke late of Manilla called Home 25th March 1926. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die inserted by her loving sons and daughters.
Government notice of an application to bring land under the Real Property Act with a 20 May 1988 lodgement deadline for caveats. Names listed include Henry James Burrell John Duncan Kennedy and Arthur Henry Gooch. Property in Wilson, co Darling, Shire of Mandowa. Diagram available at Land Titles Office Sydney. Rechstyar General: 18 March 1938.
The family of the late James Tinssell expresses gratitude to the Doctor Matr'en and Sister and the nurses of Manilla District Hospital for their kindness and attention during their recent bereavement.
The Board of Directors of Manee District Hospital acknowledges donations to the Maternity Ward Fund. Amounts previously received include £1059 120 and other contributions from Sueesby TR Coote Brie G. and 1.2.20.
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