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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1930
Page
2
The article discusses the move to concentrate gold reserves into a single fund under the Commonwealth Bank Act Amendment. It argues gold remains universal money, notes the push for central reserve banks, and critiques Australia for lagging in adopting international practice to stabilize purchasing power and maintain competitiveness in global trade.
A letter from the Secretary of Wongo Creek Hall requests permission to install tennis courts on the northern end of the grounds near the Manilla Boggabri Road and to relocate the ladies dressing room. The council endorsed the dressing room move and approved the tennis facility proposal if applicants comply with applicable laws, noting Sunday play requires council permission.
In a week of overall stock market depression, the recent two to three special sheep sales at Manilla were highly successful with strong clears. Auctioneer W. J. Burmes reports selling about 85 percent of yarded lots to good competition at current market values. The next sale is advertised for June 3, with the selling agent seeking early particulars of consignments.
Picture land Wednesday invites with Norma Shearer as the leading light. Lord Dilling is smitten yet shocked by the revelation that she is a crook in league with an alleged butler. He is drawn to her as complications unfold. the ending remains unspoiled.
At Monday's meeting the Shire Council considered Norman Pung Suey's application for a slaughter yard license. The council noted a prior license held by Keynes, who left Suey's employ, making Suey apply in his own name and pay a second license fee within 10 days. Licenses expire June 30, and Suey would owe 6/6 for six weeks. The council ruled the license valid only to June 30 and could not transfer or extend beyond that date.
The Australian bank is heavily laden with advances as the exchange rate remains adverse, with the Australian pound valued at only fifteen shillings in London.
Patrons of the Flower Show in Manilla witnessed a vibrant display of phlox chrysanthemums roses and other blooms. Principal feature was D M Mackenzie’s celebrated chrysanthemums with a superb Hailey rose and a strong showing in dahlias and zinnias. The event drew many locals and country visitors with stalls and home crafts while judge A Anton of Tamworth praised the quality of the exhibit and prize list honored H Stoddart for the champion rose.
A long OCR style list details participants and entries in a flower show. It lists dahlia varieties led by Mr H Stoddart and Mrs R Mellrath, a wide array of chrysanthemums by Mrs A R McLeod and Miss G Ogle, plus assorted vegetables fruits and home crafts with winner and exhibitor names such as Miss M Hey wood Mrs J D Kennedy Mr Ryan Mrs D Grant and others, concluding with a clearing sale notice for drapery and other items by auctioneer W J Byrnes at Marsh and Blevin premises.
Scattered showers of a few points appeared Saturday with more thunderous bursts early Monday. Manila totaled 35 points, Upper Manila 75 including falls on the 3rd 5th 9th and 10th in Headvale. Len Brook 57 Dunmore 18 Caermarthen 707.
At a well attended meeting of ladies on Saturday noon the Hospital President Mr G E Bowman and Secretary Mr G Wilshire attended. They discussed fixing the date for the Annual Hospital Ball and, due to many prior tixthey, agreed it best to hold the Ball on July 29 in Memorial Hall. A further meeting is to be held Saturday afternoon 24th inst to finalize arrangements.
Tamworth and District Ambulance service sought a council donation after 1929 activity with 1 977 cases and 17 335 smiles. Debate centered on administration and necessity with a motion to donate £7 7s 0d after amendments. President and Dr Ratliff defended service. final vote set donation at seven pounds seven shillings.
A meeting of all interested in the Boy Scout Movement will be held at the Parish Hall next Tuesday at 8 pm. E Sprudd, Secretary.
G Annis tops the round after a shoot-off with T Stewart in the NRA Medal event at Manilla Club. The 8 shots at 600 yards feature scores for CG Annis 22.5 USN 33 6 39, Stewart 85 0 39, W Bignall 23.0 338.4 S37, L Smithers 3 24 4.88.30 7 87, R Loseby 835 2.35 J Bignall 3 BR 3 30, L Bignall 0 OF 34, Gy Hureum 29 ye 32 V Young 2 OF Sui 25.24 274.
A list of social and fundraising events spanning May to July includes a May 14 pupil concert, May 17 drapery auction, May 20 Rifle Club dance, May 27 Red Cross ball, June 3 Manchester Unity Eyebre dance, June 9 opening golf house and Manilla Recreation Ground sports, June 10 sheep sale, June 17 Younger Set ball, June 24 combined CWA and Hall fund social at Wongo Creek Hall, and July 8 Catholic Ball.
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