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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
2
S. & H. Pty. Ltd. promotes woollens including Lustre and Prestige vests pantie sets and matching tights. Jumpers cardigans range in styles with prices from 6/11 to 32/6. Children’s jumpers and cardigans offered in sizes 20 to 34 with competitive prices.
The Rowan Catholic Church in Manilla will be opened and blessed by the Bishop marking a solid step forward for the town. The Anglican project moves toward completion with a planned foundation stone in September. The Manilla Agricultural Society Show Committee plans a noon Saturday ballot for 45 seats amid 49 nominations, signaling strong public interest and ongoing progress.
A garbled plural of town notices urges mothers day cemetery flowers and villagers to curb mosquito larvae. It mentions return fares to Sydney from Manila, weekend single fare excursions, and Queensland examples. It notes weather forecasts, betting trends, road works near Barraba Manilla, and phone line upgrades. A fishers’ trip yielded eight and six pounders amid hopeful tones.
Elaborate preparations frame the annual RC Ball with a pageantry tracing Australia’s advance from 1788 to 1938. The event aims to involve Manila and district in Commonwealth celebrations of the continent’s 150th Anniversary, with full details to follow in later Express issues.
A mature stone axe fragment is described as a perfect tool split from a tree with a stone tomahawk cutout. Walter Simington, reviewing wood at the Royal Hotel, noted the historic relic as one of the best examples seen in years.
The Manilla Golf Club reports on lessons with Mr. G Mills, Myers Mills, and the team’s progress. A variety of matches and trophies are noted including a mixed foursome next week and a President's Cup second round. Rewards include a new eclect ic trophy and a generous donation from R H Hudson.
Elaborate preparations are under way for the inaugural Manilla Bowling tournament on King's Birthday weekend at Manilla green. The two day event on 12 and 13 is open only to players who have not competed in an A grade pennant match. Competitions include fours and pairs with trophies for winners and runners up. Over 50s compete with entries highlighted by G. F. Hayward, W. Bignal and others.
A Young man E Carey fell from a tree while lopping and was taken to Gunnedaly hospital with facial injuries. Ted Cooke from North Manila is recovering from a poisoned leg after hospital treatment. Norman Strachan helped form the Digger Wave on Anzac Day and returned to duty. Mgr A Sy Pletcher praised Narrabri Show shows and new appointments at the Navrabri Show. Mr A J Studdy and Mr D Nunn-Patrick visited Narrabri show and featured in prize lists. Jack Watts of Thirdmere, Wongo Creek, underwent an appendectomy at Manilla hospital. his brother Reg Watts died in Sydney. Welcome to Manilla M L Mather appointed Station Master, coming from Cootamundra where he served as night officer.
In a crowded note from the club, Wanderers defeat Ramblers by 22 games while Us Fellows rally to win five sets from Tiowrie. West View beats Somerton and Acous tops Aces. Secretary H Norris asks captains to send match results by Saturday or Monday to publish on time for the first round Sunday May 15 with a reminder of June 11.
Claude Taylor meets his brother George from Auckland in a 25 year reunion at Taylor’s shop. George arrived with a Diggers contingent and plans a holiday, with a fishing day at Seal Rocks. Claude, a Digger, missed Sydney reunion due to a poisoned leg.
hockey team to travel to Gimnedah on Sunday to contest for a trophy. The squad includes Finlan McGinty Mett Venegs Green Robertson Knox Switch Roberts Townsend Ryan with Weatherall and O Brien as reserves. Members must notify the secretary before Friday to join the trip.
Light rain observed in Manilla Monday evening with 20 points recorded. No rain in the western district. Forecast mentions possible heavy falls in some areas. Rain moved across outlying points of the district.
A rundown of upcoming fundraisers and social events including a PUCHRE PARTY and DANCE in aid of funds at Malls Creek Hall, a girls hockey club meeting at the Mechanic's Institute, Hospital Ball fund card party at Memorial Hall, and the Annual Catholic Ball with dates in July 1938. Also notes on mosquito protection and battery quotes from local merchants.
Tennis shop ad promises a three month satisfaction guarantee on restringing services. Ray Doohan, school corner store, highlights repairs as a specialty and notes five years of experience.
War veteran Ree Watts aged 40 of Wongo Creek died at Randwick Military Hospital after being wounded at the landing and returning home. He married Miss Walker and is survived by Bert and Bruce. Also brief notice of Mrs Diels Hindson of Manila dying suddenly in a private Sydney hospital.
The Board of Directors acknowledges donations to the Maternity Ward Fund. Amounts previously acknowledged total £1087 19s with additional gifts from Porter Miss M A Dal Holt Bam Poole Mos J and others.
The Manilla District Tennis Association hosts an Open Championship Tourney on June 12 13 and 18 plus five special events for men. A tennis social is planned for Saturday night with visitors from other centers invited. Competitions recently held by Manilla Title Club at 300 yards produced prizes for FW North and Peno, with a shoot off to decide the top rifle score among McKenzie and another competitor.
Mr Gee Herman of the Manilla Shire Council was badly injured on Friday when a horse bolted on the Greenhateles Creek road. He suffered a fractured leg and abrasions and was admitted to Manilla District Hospital.
George Merriman and his son Frank died in a car crash near Yass leaving estates valued at £72,702 and about £33,203 respectively no wills found. Electors receive notices to justify absence from state elections with decision by Electoral Commissioner Gould. Tamworth council urges greater use of Newcastle silos for north western wheat, promising lower freight. Constable Stopp began duty in Manilla. many households comply with the amox tank gauging regulations.
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