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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
2
A local shop showcases a variety of tiderdowns and wool flock rugs including AI Dark Gros and Aaminster Floor Rugs. The display features patterns in green and brown and notes prices like S711 with stock dated 24/6.
An item dated Saturday May 6 1983 lists Iloors with hours 10 to 6 and requires repairs and correspondence addressed to Box SIQAPP GPO Sydney EA EXT 3 Manila Court House Hotel row 1030 wm to 5 pm Thursday the 20th. The firm has visited regularly for several years and is represented by Mr F A Newall.
Polling day is Saturday May 13 with polling at Municipal Council Chambers Manilla and several rural halls. Voting is compulsory from 9 am to 4 pm. doors close at 4 pm. Voters place 1 or 2 on the ballot squares to indicate yes or no. Polling places include Hall's Creek Wongo Creek New Mexico Upper Manilla Winfold and Ksep. The Chief Returning Officer for Manilla is H. Rudd.
Management Committee of the Manilla Rugby League met to revive and adopt rules for challenge cups. AN Cup now offers challengers 25 percent of gate takings, easing travel costs for clubs. A copy of the trophy rules will be circulated to potential challengers. Second grade footballers are urged to attend and register with Hon. Beeax for upcoming challenges.
Porridge: You gave them the leather alright but missed one omy. Saxo: Too much solo keep in with the orchestra. Croup!: Those one handed jessees were OK in Solomon's time. The ambulance is free. Chase and Pastas: Cannot give you an A. Register: Somebody must have oiled that ball. It was extra slippery. Loew: You were not shunting too well. It was your first game there are excuses. O'Mall: Wax he any good any fullback. What does Mr. Lang way to vote on Saturday. St. Joey: It is dull and lonely waiting nut on the wing. Toney: Creditable performance with pare there qtr pn sibilities ax m winger, Queensland Harry: Well done. The best of the 2 Gillie: Wanted in the serum.
Wallabies defeated Springboks 6 to 0 and Bunyipa beat Kangaroos 2 to nil, giving Wallabies 4 points, Bunyipa 2, Springboks 1, Kangaroos 1. Friday’s strong display hints at exciting future matches as inter school play begins. Wallabies standouts include Browning with two tries and J Cooper, while inwards Bennett and Hiznall shone. Kangaroos forwards By Keil and Vonnett showed effort, with Botham contributing.
A fragmented report notes Labour supporters tense over a split in the party, with former Latin minister Simon Wickes signaling support for a different option ahead of a Saturday vote. The piece cites divisions within the Western Tabour ranch faction and references a referendum labeled FeS.
Weather notes report three months without rainfall in Manila and surrounding district, warning of severe winter conditions and urging imminent rainfall to avert drought impacts. Local officials monitor conditions and appeal for precipitation.
A Tuesday juvenile ball under the P. and U. Association drew about 600 children and 900 adults in Marilla. The event featured hundreds of fancy costumes, notable judges like J. Mackensly and G. Wright, and prize winners in various age groups. The evening included a grand parade, supper, and a cheerful, well attended social atmosphere.
A meeting of Tadins interested in Manilla District Hospital Bar will be held at Meehanin's Institute on Saturday at 30 fin to make arrangements regarding the ball.
The column lists upcoming events including excur sion trains to Sydney May 12, tobacco throwers meeting, revival at Methodist Tom, dances and socials from May 15 to May 18, and a Stan McCabe cricket visit on May 17 with morning exhibition, afternoon batting and bowling, and evening talk at the Mechanic's Institute. Admission is free and attendance is expected to be large.
Church services in Manilla and surrounding districts list times and ministers including Rev Frew Brown Rev Be Gray Rev R Grayson and Rev Heywood with sacraments and Holy Communion. Also notes Manilla Municipal Council plans two new concrete causeways at Court Street and Rowan Street to replace the Market Street causeway amid road improvements.
Entries open to landowners within twelve miles of Upper Mawilla Public School for best standard flock breeding ewes. Restrictions include flock size limits, submission numbers, wool quality, and eligibilities. Prizes include trophies donated by local firms. entries close on date to be advised. Secretary C J Byrnes noted.
A NSW electors appeal urges support for a constitutional amendment while criticizing opponents. The message stresses the statewide vote, democratic government, and the need for ministers to explain the bill at centers. It also mentions cricket controversy and local civic notes from Casino and Manilla with public works, hospital plans, and tenders.
On 6th June AM ladies willing to assist are invited to a meeting at the Mechanic's Institute on Saturday next at 3 30 p m to make secretary arrangements WILLSHIRE secretary Fishermen warned about trespassing at Broadwater after this date trespassers will be prosecuted 10/14/39
Golfers are urged to attend a Wednesday dress social to raise funds for the golf ball fund. Prizes will honor originality and best costumes as players bring friends for a fun night. A follow up working bee at the links will assemble at o clock to continue improvements before the June tournament.
Three young men Col Croad Larry Dunford and Bunny Fern fished on Magure's Crossing beach when a dark object surfaced near shore. Croad grabbed the creature by the tail and it chased him into the water roaring like a lion before slipping back to sea. The creature reportedly had four inch fur fins and a tail like a seal and weighed about four owt. An Adelaide man saved lives by waking house owners as the creature was on fire nearby.
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