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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
2
An OCR fragment advertises a fashion show with velvet materials and refined garments. It references elegant frocks, flattering brime, and model staging amid sophisticated designs. The legible text hints at a curated display featuring August or event timing not clearly captured.
The Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales approves extending the Fire Brigades Act to Manilla. It suggests covering the whole town and possibly the municipality, funded by a quarter to one-half penny rate, with a volunteer brigade and motor fire engine. Council input on housing and equipment is requested.
A district fodder contest judges hay storage and shed capacity at several properties. Mr J A Burmen of Pileusha holds second with 2200 acres, while entries feature large sheds and 49 by 29 by 15 foot structures. Judges note varying fodder storage and weather risks impacting feeding plans. The Royal trophy contenders include W J Byrnex at Strathfield with notable fodder provisions, observed by local editors and press figures.
The obituary notes March 21 birth at Jokuss's Port Stephans for Langqwarthy elder son of the late Lamwwoethy and a life tied to Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd since 1899 as a wool traveller. He aided show horse circles across New South Wales and Queensland, leaving a widow and seven children: Gordon and Eric of Manilla, S W Swain of Manilla, HV Geddes of Newcastle, and CA Metanes of Croydua Park.
About 1900 cattle to be yarded at W. J. Byrnes on Tuesday next May 8. The larger consignment includes 1500 good quality cattle. Prices are expected to be moderate with potential for higher spring values. Buyers are urged to take advantage and stock for winter.
A Saturday by election filled the vacancy from ex-Alderman Rochfort. Three candidates stood, Wilshire won with 144 votes, Maunder 86, and A Martin 79. Total 312 votes, three informal. Wilshire is a Manila native who has lived here all his life and has held posts as secretary of the Graziers Association, secretary of the District Hospital Board, treasurer of the Farmers and Settlers Association, and a member of the show committee since its inception.
Hon Sec W L Bingham received a message from Capt A Chaffey indicating that additions to Manilla Katal School are being coordinated with the Education Department. Plans should be ready next week, and once Public Works Department approvals arrive, the matter will be handled expeditionally.
A Saturday referendum on sale yards drew strong opposition. Voters rejected all three questions by large margins, with No votes ranging around 130 to 135 and Yes votes far lower. The questions covered council sale, yard site sale, and leasing to persons or societies with erected structures.
Empire Day will be observed by pupils of Man ila Mural School at a Palais Theatre function tomorrow starting 10.45 am. The program includes King George Empire Day broadcast, a speech by Mayor Ald J N Kennedy, Rev More and Rev MS Mitchell, a picture talk Peep at the Empire by Mr GO, a children’s item, and welcomes by Director of Education Mr GR Thomas Avery.
Manilla police court heard three landholders charged with failing to destroy rabbits. Richard Wiffleway was fined £3 with £2 10s expenses, C J Baxterman £0 10s, A Blanch £1 with 8s costs. Mr J D Kennedy appeared for the defense.
At Narrabri Show last week Manilla poultry entries earned honors in standard white leghorn and Wyandotte classes. A J led a sick white leghorn cockerel with a sitter Wyandotte male earning a top place. Light Sussex and white leghorn entries stewarded by G Witcom and V Ke showcased multiple awards.
The manager Mr Hunt of Palaix Theatre entertained Mauilla Rural School pupils and staff with a Western Electric Ltd demonstration on making sound and picture production. The showing proved instructive and entertaining to the attendees.
The annual Presbyterian Flower Show will be held in Memorial Hall on Saturday. A fine range of flowers is listed in the schedule with trophies for cooking competitions. Entries are invited from gardeners to enter blooms. Mrs W E Kirk is hospitalized after a raiding accident in Manila. Mr A V Shelton is reported ill. Noel Simpson recently joined his pharmacy business in Manila run by his father J B Simpson.
The notices report the death of Michael Bernard Dugan of North Manilla from heart failure, with surviving wife and six sons and three daughters including M rs Arnold Tamworth and M Dugan Coast al Rodney. Funeral held at Tinmalara. A separate death note records Mrs Arthur Chick from Beecruft formerly Miss Osborne of Wong Creek, with earlier life details.
An elderly Manilla resident, Alfred Chapman aged 77, died suddenly of heart failure in Tamworth on Sunday. He leaves three daughters and six sons, with his wife predeceased him by six years. Funeral held in Tamworth on Monday.
Mother's Day note urges remembrance and gifts at M C Mackenzie and Bons. Local Lai d Board meetings under Crown Land Acts set for May 1 1934 at Court House Manilla. Tenders invited for cottage erection at Hall Creek Manilla plans and specs available. Closing date May 12 1934. Tender not necessarily accepted.
Mr George Taylor expresses heartfelt thanks to Doctors Rayson and Waterhouse the Matron Sister and Nurse of the District Hospital and to all his friends for their kind regard and assistance during his recent illness and recovery.
The document records the poll results dated April 2 1994 with questions on sale of the Saleyards site and related developments. It lists yes and no choices, remarks on proceedings at Council Chambers Stratford Street and a June 4 district meeting at Akolan Hall with a social event planned at Hall's Creek. It also notes cricket scores and local club activities including the Royal Cup first round and grounds improvements under supervision.
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