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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
2
Australia urge helps to support primary industry as wool and knitting goods offered. Lists prices for wool balls skeins and fingering yarns in various colours and weights. Includes knitting needles and steel accessories with prices and stock details.
Trade notices from Stoddart and Hayward Ltd and The Popular Corner outline contact details, hours, and address for Manilla shops and optician services. A political brief discusses New South Wales Upper House reform support or rejection, noting public referendum results and party positions. Also mentioned are Kennedy family football links and a regional match result in Tamworth with Upper Hunter defeating Central Northern 9 to 0.
Manilla Tobacco Growers Association meets to appoint E N S Maunder as delegate to Canberra to advocate for preference in the excise duty on Australian leaf over imported tea. Fundraising canvass boosts confidence. thanks voiced to Stoddart Hayward Ltd M C Mackenzie Sunn Ltd and local hotels and firms.
Voters at polling sites across the district reported quiet turnout with mixed totals. Premier Stevens wins a clear majority in Atlant State while opposition leaders warn of lost freedoms as the referendum yields broad but uneven support and calls for unity among country and city voters.
Norman Leo Ireland a 32 year old clerk faced charges in Manilla Court for allegedly embezzling funds from the Railway Commissioners between June 15, 1930, and February 10, 1933, at Dungox while in their employ, and for a later offence involving £8 17s 0d between February 12 and May 1, 1933. Ireland was remanded in custody.
Community updates from Wonge Creek include a Royal Doulton jardiniere gift for an upcoming marriage, with thanks from Mrs S. G. Otes Watts and Mrs Cyril Gardner. Rain across the district detail shifts in water supply, and cemetery cleanup talks surface at the Church of England plot. Readers learn about new library books, local visits, and a verdict on James Coe's death. Mothers Day recognized in churches and a political meeting disruption fine are also noted.
The event drew over seventy couples including visitors from Gunnedah Kelvin Wean and Phillip with Bridges as guests. The supper pleased all. Mr. 3 Caripse served as MC. Proceeds will partly go to Manilla District Hospital.
Keepit B C and the church fundraiser at Rushes Creek Hall on May events raised over £2. The Euchre winners were O'Brien first and 7andy booby. Indies Mia E Riordan and Mia W Shaw top in their games. Prizes included a guinea open order, pair turkeys, chocolates, and spot prizes. Music by Norths orchestra.
Cricketers and the public show keen interest in Stan McCabe’s visit on Wednesday 17th inst. Messrs Loweby and Brady supervise batting and bowling demonstrations at the cricket ground starting at 3 o'clock. A display of strokes and an evening address at Mechanics Institute will cover cricket matters and moving pictures of recent Test matches. Admission is free and a good attendance is hoped.
Mr W Rooke of the Court Rouse Hotel Manilla has presented Manila Rifle club with a beautiful silver cup for a challenge competition. The cup is now on display in the bar of the Court House Hotel.
August 1 1933 rules state all chony contestants must be bred by competitor with 3000 foals minimum and 50 scores to judge. Wool entries limited to 3 per day with potential eligibility restrictions. Prize donated by Mewry M C Mackensia Roa and a trophy by Maser Stoddart Tad.
The page lists social events and club updates including a hospital ball planned for June 6 with tickets 6 shillings and 4 pence, plus a men’s golf and cricket program in Manilla. It notes harvest news, weather impacts on wheat, and upcoming meetings for the Fisheries and W A organizations, with schedules spanning May 16 to August 1.
The management of the Palaia Theatre announces a sensational May 23 program marking the fifth week of the picture from the State Theatre Sydney. About 250 000 patrons have already paid to see it. Booking is open at the Palais in Manilla with plans to entertain the town with top pictures.
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