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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
2
Woollens range for ladies and children including jumpers cardigans and pyjamas in sizes 1 to 84 with plain and floral options. Prices listed from 1/3 to 2/44 and 3/3 for silk and wool vests. Quality advertised as well made and good value.
The Manilla Graziers Association showcased growth with a successful annual meeting and a celebratory dinner. President G S. Bark praised leadership while the Manilla Agricultural Society reports a solid financial position with assets and improving revenue, balance, and gate takings. The hockey club shows strong progress as grounds improve and new teams form nearby.
The Municipal Council met with Mayor Bowman presiding. Aldermen discussed extending a 10 foot footway on the Tenfin bridge, replacing rotted planking, and asked the Main Roads Board to re sheet and repair. Speed limit signs and trunk road re sheetings were noted. The council considered water supply costs for the railway department and reported planting trees, street cleansing, and a proposed shift from horse power to mechanical maintenance.
A compilation of community updates and glimpses from Manilla and nearby areas. It mentions racing events at Gunnedah and Narrabri shows, Tamworth Cup chatter, sheep and cattle outlooks, local business support slogans, impounding act activity, and a postponed Wongo Creek Dance. Names like Mr. R H Hawker and Mr. Angus Pletcher appear among the short notes.
Ten teams entered the Mens Sunday competition set to start on Star day next in June with captains to select team names and early notice of handicaps. The first day fixtures list Bennetts versus Bannalls O Neills versus The Trumps Westview versus Fletts Ty Fletts versus O Connells and North versus Aristocrats. Wellman beat St Andrew Presbyterian beat Blossoms Wesley beat Methodist amid early 9 am starts noted by players.
The Graziers Association NSW held a well attended annual dinner at the Imperial Hotel with Mr T G Carter and Mr Allan Bridges among guests. President G B M Holt and Mayor Ald Bowman praised cooperative effort, while Mr J N Kennedy and Mr Athol McDonald commented on local leadership and community ties.
Webster Jack McDonald optics firm will visit Manilla on Saturday June 4 with consultations at the Royal Hotel from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets 6d and 4d. Also notes a horse sale and golf club results from Manilla with mixed foursomes and President's Trophy rounds.
Dr G White proposed the health of the secretary with Mr J Byrnes supporting. Mr Wilshire spoke briefly. Mr G Moore led a humorous toast to the Entertainer with Mr C Byrnes in support. Responses came from Dr Morris and Messrs Jacob, Horn, and Bridges. A toast to the press and Mr Woodeagh for his piano work ended a pleasant evening.
The arhodis closely notes Thursday as the mid winter vacation period. An excursion train is set to depart Manila tonight, offering travelers a planned outing during the holiday season.
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