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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
2
Elliott's A defeated Elliott's B by forfeit in a Gripu Cup match. Presbyterians edged Methodist in a tight contest that ended at dusk, while Roman Catholics beat St Andrews by 15 games.
Mr F A Chaffey M L A will address electors at Rushes Creek today at 4 p m in the Hall and at Manilla tonight at 6 p m in the Memorial Hall the Mayor presiding. Mr W G McKnight will address Manilla tomorrow at 3 p m in Strafford Street Royal Hotel. Ald Killalea of Tamworth will speak in Manilla Street opposite Memorial Hall Saturday at 3 30 p m. Ald McArdle will address Manilla on Saturday May 4 at Post Office Hotel.
A well attended Tuesday night dance at Simmons woolshed Manilla decorated with brightness. Music by Hagan's Barabba orchestra delighted attendees. VC Cecil Woolaston kept dances lively. Indes and ladies provided supper. T H Simmons and C Smith served as secretaries.
In Tamworth last Wednesday the couple Cyril Blair and Jean Bell were hosted at a kitchen tea at Browningvale the home of Mr and Mrs A Bell on Yarramanbully A large number of friends attended Mr Geo White presided and offered best wishes to the couple Mr A Gallagher made several presentations and dancing followed a pleasant evening
Monday will be a public holiday in X 8.W to mark the King's Coronation anniversary. Schools will close while government and financial interests will be cloyed. business houses in Manila will operate as usual.
The Manilla Municipal Council discusses congratulations to Fireman Flenna men, Health Department plan approvals, septic tank concerns, and joint action with Mandowa Shire for a King’s poem purchase. It addresses football and hockey club use, road and court area repairs, and line rent for electricity along Tamworth to Manilla line.
A lively crib party organized by the local Grand Unit Oddfellows Lodge drew 40 participants at the Mas onic Hall on Tuesday night. Prizes included an open rider won by Mr. Dick Head, second prize to J. Bettison, ladies’ prize to Miss Jessie Blanch, and a second ladies’ prize to Mrs. Shepherd, with donations from local businesses.
The Ambulance Ball will be held on Wednesday May 15 inviting Manilla dancers with efforts to provide entertainment and comfort.
The article lists pairings and results from a golf event with players such as J N Kennedy B O Connell and Anthony and notes an upcoming Sunday round. It mentions the pending weekend tournament at the centre with support sought from members and associates and reports that Lou Kelly with Alan Kippax will visit Manilla on the 19th for an exhibition at the local links.
The autumn flower show by the Presbyterian Church ladies promises a fine bloom display despite a tough season. Special sections for produce and Junior Farmers, plus cooking, needlework, crochet and knitting, with entries accepted Friday at Grant's salon and the Mirs, and Saturday morning at Memorial Hall from 8:30 to 10:30. Luncheon and teas will be served.
The notice lists religious services in Manilla Milliwindi and Wongo Creek with Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sung Eucharist at 9 a.m., Evensong at 7.30 p.m., and afternoon/3.30 p.m. sessions led by Reverends A Mitchell Moore and others, including Mr R Heywood, reflecting multiple denominations.
The Barraba show ran Wednesday and Thursday with a large crowd despite the cold start. Entries from the Royal Show impressed. Manilla Society was represented by president V. J. Byrnes. Local winners included Ruhio the blood stallion, several G Nixon draught classes, W Singleton in multiple events, and a 2.50 time in sulky trot. The day also noted Razors ground, Presbyterian Flower Show attendance, and Tamworth water supply expansion with a £2077 tender accepted.
Local notice from Office J. Coates Shire Clerk notes overdue rates on water or taxes. Interest at five percent will be charged from the due date 24 February 1985, with arrears accruing from January. The date of May 24 1985 is provided for the action.
On Saturday April 27 at St. Marys Church Rev Best presided over the wedding of the bride, who wore a dusty pink crepe dress with green tulle headdress. Best man was Mr. Tyrrell of Tamworth, and the Girls' Friendly Society formed a guard of honor. After the ceremony guests attended a reception at Rackham and Paull's, then the couple left for a tour to Sydney and the Blue Mountains. The home will be in Ten terfield.
Advertisement on page 5 promotes Aunt Mary's Recipe Competition with 203 prizes including £25 for best recipes. The ad touts Aunt Mary's cookery book with 400+ recipes, illustrated pages, and claims it reveals modern methods for thrifty cooks. Readers are urged to buy the book at low cost and submit a recipe today.
Tamworth Crusaders holders of the Crew Cup travel to Manilla to face the local team on Sunday. The lineup includes McDonald Rowlinson Kelly Bargalli Allen Scanlon Blackwell Smith Kelly Hatch Howard Byrnes Kelly with emergencies Coatelloe and King. A league general meeting is set for Friday at 7 pm. Wal Rooke returned to Manilla last week after a motor trip to the South Coast as far as Bega.
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