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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
2
Manilla district landholders report strong satisfaction with lucerne pasture trials. Experiments show lucerne thrives away from river flats, with deep loamy soil providing good soakage. Widespread adoption increases carrying capacity, boosting ewe and lamb yields and diversifying forage without irrigation.
The Grasier's Association branch held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. President G. S. R. Park was re elected for a second term amid praise from Mr. V. D. Byrnes and support from Messrs Allen, M 4, GE. Bowman. Park thanked the members and secretary Wilshire for their valued work. E. G. Ratliff and G. S. R. Park were re elected district Council representatives with HL Hawker named emergency representative and Wilshire re elected secretary.
A. Chaffey MLA chief secretary will visit Manilla Saturday afternoon. He will address the Presbyterian meeting and speak at the Vapour House Referendum. F. E. Heywood at the Grasiers Association discussed a 4d per bushel government payment and supported freight reductions while noting farmers’ relief.
The Mazilla Returned Soldier's League annual ball at Memorial Hall attracted about 120 couples. North's Orchestra provided music. Roy Mander hosted as MC. Dr Ty Rayron presided. Barshaw supper by Mrs J Hudson. local league members staffed doors. Despite rivalry events, the function was lively and well received.
The Royal Cup draw lists pairs for the par competition including Waterhouse Rayson Stevens Gannon Turner Kelly Roberts and more. A mixed four match on Ansa Day saw Mrs C Pittman and A Cohen win with 4 nett 57d, while other pairs posted scores such as Pittman and Cohen 91 834 574 and O'Neill Hayward 88 26 62 among many entries.
The Show Committee election ballots have been posted to members with polls closing at 12 noon on Saturday. Fifty two nominations were received for 45 seats, listing numerous individuals such as Rowman, Lauer, Byrnes, Cameron, Dowe, Maynard, Maunder, and Nixon among others.
A fragmented schedule lists community events from May to August at Memorial Hall and local halls. Activities include CWA Younger Set meeting, MLA speakers on the Upper House Referendum, flower shows, golf socials, balls, dances, a Presbyterian festival, and various community gatherings with dates mostly in May and June. Hon. F. A. Chaffey and Hon. P. A. Chaffey appear among speakers.
Notes on tobacco factory plans for Manilla and Tamworth districts aim to ease producer control by A T Company. Football results from Central Northern League see West beat East 11 to 2, North over Manilla 13 to 5, Werria Creek over Gunnedah 23 to 7. Mrs Peacock has sold the Imperial Hotel license to Mr F Langsford. MLA M O Sullivan backs No in the referendum. Safe robbery nets 300 pounds at Armidale. Rian McCabe expected soon. address planned from famed all rounder. Ambulance dance at Hall's Creek successful with North Orchestra, visitors from Tamworth Manilla Attunga. Rev A Battersby leaves for New England Anglican Synod at Inverell.
Senior agronomist E Marks of Australian Tobacco arrived in Manila to inspect unsold district tobacco leaf for potential purchase. He previously grew tobacco here. Buyers are said to be purchasing on commission this year, explaining why much leaf remains unsold.
The Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia presents an illustrated lecture titled With the Cross at the Farthest Outpost of the Empire to be given at the Methodist Church on Pri next at 7:30 PM by Rev George H. Hewitt F M Secretary. A collection for missions will be taken. Australia meets Norway in the first round of the Davis Cup.
The report lists team lineups for the Bunvips and Wallabien clubs with players and positions for a match including Springboks. It mentions a planned upgrade at the Wireless Station 2 B Sydney to provide continuous service and notes a public notice about a trespass stock issue in North Brook paddock.
Expire Day Empire Day will be officially celebrated in the school of the State to smarten May 3. The event, at Memorial Hall from 11 30 a.m., features speakers Mayor Ald A R McLeod Rev B Graynon and the headmaster. Speakers will be interspersed with songs. All parties and citizens are invited to attend.
The Court House Hotel license is transferred from Mr Galvin Gillies to Mrs Firsehberg from Archdale, a long resident of that city noted for respectability. Mr Hirseh bere partners with Mr Rooke, bringing substantial country hotel experience to the establishment.
Chief Secretary will address the Electors of Manilla and District on Saturday next. Campaign organiser B J Grogan is stationed in Manilla. A social event at the Club House on May 6 funds Ball Funds Fancy dress evening. An urgent meeting for Manilla tobacco will be held May 5 at the Mechanic's Institute. Men's wool flannel underwear 3/11 at Mackenzie’s.
Mr M O Sullivan MLA will speak at Memorial Hall on Thursday May 4 about the Upper House Referendum. F G Bailey notes the event and location for readers.
In loving memory of Evelyn Le dated May 3 with family notes from mother and in laws. Mutual Benefit Society Sydney declares a special policy replacing Policy No 992000 on Charles William Coote life, burnt. dated Sydney April 27 1933. The Gaunt oar championship on Parramatta River saw St Joseph's College win by nine feet over Sydney Church of England Grammar.
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