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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
2
The document shows irregular hours stating Monday to Friday from 10 a m to 4 30 p m and Saturday from 10 a m to 12 30 p m plus a line about all rights. It appears to be a scanned notice listing operating times with multiple OCR errors and missing context. No organizations, dates, or named individuals are clearly identified in the readable text.
Friday May 16 1930 commentary declares Mr Bavin shifted from hesitation to leadership urging all Australians to bear wartime burdens for national recovery. It calls on individuals and groups to join in sacrifice and shirk no duty to country, while noting personal missy Barnes.
The Municipal Council calls for tenders closing May 26 for kerbing and tar resurfacing of Rowan Street east from Court to Strafford Streets and Namoi Street west from Court to Strafford Streets, 10 chains in each segment. Also notes a party and dance event next Tuesday.
The Memorial Hall crowd heard Josefe's Convent pupils perform a varied program after months of practice. Examinations showed top marks for Armidale students, with several scholarships and medals awarded. Lighting flaws marred some tableaux, while Rev Father Collender praised teachers and pupils for their effort.
Mr C C Anderson who has zealously engaged in Manilla life will depart in a few days to take a position in Burrows. On Wednesday afternoon he received an appreciation address and a wallet of notes from the Methodist Church chair. At the Loyal Enterprise Lodge on Wednesday night he was farewelled and presented with a cheque for meritorious services to the lodge.
A local stage program opened with The Dentists Den a comic drama set in a dentist’s surgery featuring Mr Grabbit and Mr Jerkins. It closed with Aunt Virginia’s Ear Trumpet a farce about an inheritance plot. The charity program included songs recitations and dances by Miss P Marsh Miss D Hall and other local youth. Supper followed the performances with audience warmth.
The Man Club announces a June tournament with morning and afternoon rounds. Entries cost 2 shillings, with prizes including 1 shilling 1 pence and 10 shillings 6 pence, plus a cup and trophies valued at 1 pound 1 shilling for the best 36 hole aggregate. Entries close June 4. opening of the new club house is June 9 at 4:50 PM.
To the editor E D Sprudd defends Manilla side against Administrator’s unfair remarks about Sundays Barraba game. He notes refereeing flaws and defensive behavior, argues youths act impulsively, and questions anonymity. Includes notice of Manilla Rifle Club dance and Euchre Party at Palaw Theatre next Tuesday.
W J Byrnes of Manilla reports sale of 855 acres at Wyroonah near Attungsa to R C Williams of Newton Boyd from Raby Moore as seller. The unimproved but well situated estate named Wyroonah transfers ownership to the buyer.
Ratepayers are told the Municipality of Manilla is exempt by the Government from levying a loan rate for electricity. It has no loan but must apply yearly to maintain the exemption. The move may aid decisions on a potential loan.
For sale second hand Ae rmeter windmill 26 ft tower in good condition apply this offer see a new register at Dengates. Just opened fancy goods cards games at Dengates. Manilla special Tuesday 9th June week. Seek consignments from intending sellers. early particulars appreciated.
Byrers Parewell Social presents Colin Anderson and guests at the Jin Theatre this Friday night with refreshments for ladies and gents. Veness notes admission 2 shillings. Also advertised are horse rugs in heavy weight with leg straps and felt lining, plus Old Sage Tonic Salts and ointment. Mackenzie’s promotes value.
Public notice from Mandowa Shire invites tenders for supply and delivery of 178 Culvert Fender Posts five feet long with five inch minimum diameter plus related road works. Separate tenders requested for items (a) and (b) with details available from the Shire Office Manilla. Tender closes 31 May with guarantees. issued by Town Clerk Cornel Chambers Manilla.
Unpaid rates accrue seven percent interest from March 1 1980 as of May 1 1980 under section 158(2) Local Govt Act 1919. Shire Clerk J Coates Manilla notes the due date and office details. Budd's store advertises water finders and supplies with contact via Tamworth.
A detective chief uses his office boy to imitate a deaf mute and be kidnapped to trap a gang of kidnapers. The plan draws the gang in, leading to a tense finale. Monday’s star is Palace de Danse with a thrilling screen tale.
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