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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
2
Weather reports show a prevailing dry spell in the north west while Mauilla district braces for needed rains. Farmers, aided by a recent shower, have sown wheat and many fields show young crops with excellent emergence. Water weir repairs near completion and the planned fish ladder construction awaits lower river levels.
Manilla Low Level Crossing plan discussed by Manilla Shire and Mandowa Council with the Government. traffic delays on the Manilla bridge prompt action. Board supports the effort and pledges moral backing. Also notes a sheep sale near Mallom on May 15 with 17 000 sheep, including 4 000 early wethers, entered for auction.
The event featured joyous displays as judges Matron Davies and Mins praised teachers, parents, and children. Prizes awarded across multiple categories include Pat Grady and Betty Doak in best costumes, Gloria Broughton and Max Hughes for poster costumes, with numerous senior and original costume recognitions and bridesmaid groups.
Mr. G. H. Wright, Manilla Rural School principal, reports technical college notice on a proposed dressmaking class for Manilla. When Miss Ritchie visited, Tamworth enrolment suggested releasing the teacher for one day weekly in Manilla, but enrolment changes mean the Manilla class is postponed.
Large turnout from Manilla attended the Wean Races with several events including Opening Handicap Maiden Stakes Hack Stakes and Retreat Stakes. Winners shown include Mills Orleans Lad Freeland Grover Lary and Kellys Chatte with multiple placers noted and upcoming events listed May to August.
The ceremony featured a white crepe wedding dress with an embroidered tulle veil and orange blossom coronet. Attendants included Mim L Mitchell in ivory, while Brady and other relatives wore coordinated attire. About 40 guests attended as the couple departed for a Sydney honeymoon.
The drawing lists pairs such as Gannon with F O Neilly Chapman with Am is Brown, Stewart with BR Chapman, Kelly with Turner, and others. Players are urged to notify partners or club secretary if they cannot follow the arranged plan. The event entries include scores WF ape 30/23, W 20/15, a O'Neil 18/14.
Manilla council discusses pie sales on public streets and tender plans for pies. Ald. Bowman seeks declared foul weed status for galvanised burr. council approves weed control. Hospital Ball tickets allowed in shop windows. Water stand pipe site delays. council donates £2 3s to hospital. Tar tank replacement steps on bridge requested.
May 1th Sunday after Neension and Manilla services listed with Holy Communion 7 30 p m Evensong 11 am and 3 pm freeh Holy Communions Nn Rev A Battersby presiding.
Fragmentary notice of a church service on Mothers Day Mayila with clergy and locations including Mexico. Mentions Young People's lab and special service. Times listed 9.30 p.m. and 1 am with Rev. names and references to Manilla and Rerabs.
In Sunday next the morning revival will be at Tan led by Pr M Mitchell a service at Namoi River in the Fortnam and the Fellowship tea postponed. The evening service will unite Presbyterian and Methodist and be held at the Methodist Church with Rev Chas Moore preaching. The Municipal Council meets Tuesday night with Ald J N Kennedy announcing Ald C Willshire’s election and welcoming him to the council while urging continued fellowship and support for ratepayers.
Classified notice announces an ANNUAL DANCE at Greek Hall in Sim mond's barn Upper Manilla on June 13 with Good music and supper Tickets 2/6 provided by Mrs A Byrnes and Mrs E Donghan Joint secretaries Proceeds for Catholic Church funds Also a note of thanks from the family of the late Mrs Mannah Sutherlams for nursing and medical staff sympathy at Manilla District Hospital and to relations and friends.
Kewpit Dam Officers of the Irrigation Commission are in Manilla finalising survey work for the Keepit dam. It is likely that a movement will be made soon to build an additional dam on the Namoi River.
The local team has trained three times this week. Coach Matterson announces two applications received to date and urges all intending to travel to advise him urgently. Dance arrangements for June 4 are progressing with tickets now available. Gatekeepers listed as No 1 gate F. Coorey W. Henerey. No 2 gate P. Muggleton D. Easterman.
W J Byrnes conducted a Manilla cattle sale on May 8 with about 850 head yarded. Early bids were dull but improved, with Herefords and calves fetching 5 5, Black Poll bullocks 4 9, fresh-conditioned stock 3 16, and total clearance meeting expectations despite dry weather. Buyers came from Narrabri Breeza Gunnedah and Manilla. A further sheep sale is planned for May 15 at 1 40 p m with 15 17 000 sheep including 9 800 early shorn wethers from Coonamble. Manilla Rural School also breaks for mid winter holidays today.
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