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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
2
While supplies last, Paton and Baldwins offer free a deluxe tissue holder with two packages of Paton and Baldwins knitting wool. Includes 400 sheets of Elsenex with purchase price two shillings sixpence, limited quantity.
The Manilla Agricultural Society met Saturday with over forty members present in Mr V J Byrnes absence as president. The annual report showed a loss of £44 but praised ground improvements of over £80 and strong community support. The treasurer noted rising overdraft and declining memberships, urging careful spending and a drive to increase members. New committee elected, Byrnes unanimously re-elected president, Nixon and Kennedy retained VP and treasurer roles, with M L A I A Chaffey as patron.
A letter from Rev. Father O'Reilly praises Manilla for the appearance and promise of a hometown figure and community spirit, noting on Sunday the town has found its son.
Mr Carroll supervising engineer of the Local Government Department will visit Manilla on June 1 and proceed to Rushes Chile to inspect the area proposed for transfer from Liverpool Plains to Mamdowa Shire. He will meet interested persons and on the next day June 2 conduct an inquiry at Gindalee Shire office at 9:30 a.m. to take evidence for and against the proposal.
Sunday matches saw Quirindi teams defeat Manilla 78 to 65 as the 1938 season closed. Results list players Waterford Brent O'Brien Gardiner Wearne Smith Blanch Swain and others, with scores scattered across multiple games. Upcoming events include B and A pair competitions, a first tournament on June 1 and 13, and reminders to complete the first round of the Al and B championships.
The Municipal Council of Manilla considered a government sewerage proposal and deemed the government share inadequate. It insisted on a fifty fifty funding split or better, with principal and interest repaid over fifty years, and decided to forward the resolution to Captain B A Chaffey MLA for the district.
Local notes report Constable Townsend moving to Bingara and a mid winter school break. Australian cricket stars advance with Bradman surpassing 700 runs across three innings. German tennis player You Cranm jailed twelve months. Public Barraba meeting opposed employing outside unemployed on Mount Kapalar road. Speakers cite Manilla ten workers while Bar raha men with horses struggle for jobs. An eclipse visible in Manilla drew hundreds of observers. Cecil Kennedy photographed the front page images Cluveh and Altar. Weather outlook hints at change with quiet forecasts and playful chatter about Mag’s nests and Inigo tones.
Manilla Gun Club hosted a well attended meeting on Wednesday with visitors H Payten T Payten W Bright J Neoled A Garland Tamworth W Rather Gilby L Radford Boggatin Walton Werris Creek Hart Sydney. The £25 handicap was split among H Payten A Garland O Baldwin J Neeld Athol Baldd win and J May. Other winners included Athol Baldwin Ck Gilby CL Watton and J Grady. A note of a great victory in China appears in the report.
The Hospital Ball Evchre Party And Dance will be held at Memorial Hall on June 7 1998 to aid BYC Ball funds with a good supper and prizes. Hs orchestra will perform Tickets cost 2/6 with honors to O Hisécox and Kk. Manilla Golf Glutas report a strong season as members anticipate keen golf competitions. In recent foursomes C Tiner and R C Kelly challenged W B Byrne and G Chapman, winning the medal 8 up with two to play. Rumors say Mr Kelly may leave the club but nothing confirmed. Sundays stroke handicap and President’s trophy rounds saw L Frank win with 64 net, improving his handicap. C Annig-Brown captured the Trophy with 188 for 86 holes. Other top scores include R Cadden with 144, J G Kelly 68, A Roberts 68, G Chapman 70, B Byrne 68, and Go-Annis Brown 72. Wednesday’s draws list several matchups and notes the need for members’ tuition bookings with Mr Mills visiting May 22 for course improvements. The annual Golf Ball is planned for August 16. volunteers for secretary roles are welcomed.
Advertisement pitches tank sealing services claiming regulation-grade protection and low rates, urging customers to arrange with the seller for guaranteed results and satisfaction.
The NB A Medal event combined with the Club Championships saw top scores by D. McLeod and G. Grant across 300 500 and 600 yard targets. McLeod won the daily prize and led NEAA medal standings, with notable scores listed for L. Bignall FW North Melfenzia ALR McGregor Carlyon D. McLeod F Penn L. Shumong V. Sutherland J. Paulkner Jenner HL Coata C. Rossell and others.
Wool sales at Manilla include 29 bales at 18d from Golds brough Mort and Company Ltd J T and 8 Vickery Upper Manilla 9 bales at 141d J J and F Vickery Beetiye 7 bales at 145d Est O H Carter Upper Manilla Thales at 14k. Sydney wool sales reported by Sehnte Bell Lamby Tatd show Ly Vo 15 for 7 bales. Account R Hudson Uralla.
The North Manilla District Tennis Association will run a three day tournament June 11 to 13 on six courts in Manilla. Open championships and handicap singles and doubles will be contested with cups and trophies. Local and regional players are expected. Entry forms are available at Richardson's Sports Depot Pamworth Hussey's Sports Depot Guimra Dah Hagan's Sports Depot Barraba or from Hon Secretary H G Norris Manilla.
Nineteen horses started in the Tamworth Cup this afternoon. Disalto ridden by Mune tracked by CW Cook won at 7 to 1 with Herois Waith at 3 to 1 and Red Thespian at 12 to 1 among the other finishers including Red Mhespra and Betting.
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