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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
2
At a Mandowa Shire meeting, concerns over the Manilla Tamworth road boundary and deterioration were raised. The council discussed funding, a light grader purchase, tar paving two miles, and borrowing to pave the road fully while remaining under the Main Roads Board three to one grant policy.
Before Mandowa Shire Council opens, President M Park greets Dr. F R Heywood as a new member. Other officials G G Park Ro Park Bowman Bowman White speak in support. Heywood thanks the council and pledges to serve ratepayers to the best of his ability despite acknowledging others’ prior public service.
North Manilla water extension discussed by Municipal Council after petition from V J Byrnes. Council considered crossing the river with pipes and hydrant for saleyards, ownership and rate implications debated. Ald McLeod urged council pipe ownership and cost estimates pegged at about £450. matter referred to water committee for full report and next meeting agenda.
The Australian trotting scene centers on Perth where night races draw 25 000 spectators. Lightning Ridge, a Manilla bred trotter from Wheatlands New Mexico, won the Easter Cup at Perth after transferring from Sydney and Harold Park. He has eight Perth starts with three wins and a third. The meeting offered £1550 in total prize money, with the Governor-General presenting the cup.
The season opener at Manilla Golf Club ends with B O'Connell carding nett 64 to win the President's Trophy, donated by C N Scott. Bernie Chapman and L Ridgewell post strong rounds, with detailed results showing O'Connell 130 and Chapman 134 as top finishers. Next week features the second round of the Bower Trophy and a four ball against par event inviting select partner choices.
Mrs Lance Bowman and Mrs J Lindlow hosted a pre wedding shower tea at Rob ers Tea Rooms in Manilla for Tom Bowman of Upper Manilla and Joan Calvin of Keepit ahead of their Sydney west Friday nuptials. Bachelor friends gave Bowman a travelling rug as a wedding gift. Report notes a forthcoming trip to England and the Continent as a gift. Coronation medal awards include Mrs R A Findon of Willamb.
The Municipal Council, led by Mayor Ald. E. T. Bowman, discussed using council land at North Manilla for an unemployed housing site. The land between the road and Namoi River is a recreation ground under council control. The matter was deferred to the unemployment committee for a report at the next meeting.
Mainoviat hosts an EUCHRE party on Thursday May 20 at the Cloister to aid B C Ball funds with good prizes and supper. A.G. Doting and P. Hiscox are noted. Public notice for Memorial Hall event on Saturday May 22 with admission through North’s Creek.
The Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau plans its eighth Merino Ewe Judging Competition this season, aiming to top last year’s 13 entries. Organizers H Nixon, J A Byrnes, L Ghiele, and L Park Hills Creek coordinate sections. judging by ALG Levy with special town and country access for observers. A formal start is projected for early July, with details available from secretary B E Hooper.
The text describes Coonamble as a timber town with white cedar and cedar trees, framed by Coolabah and sand plains. It notes a wide town through a dry bed, steep fringed banks, and a largely telephoned business scene with many squatters. Residents view holidays with sociable life and some misfits stand out.
A new railway timetable effective May 23 was received. It lists daily arrival at Manila at 11 54 a.m. except Sundays and Sydney departures. First class fare to Newcastle is 46 shillings 3 pence, second class 32 shillings 5 pence. Fare details and railway notes accompany the timetable. A road collision at John Street left one injured, with both vehicles badly damaged. Nearby residents, including Walter Jack, are mentioned among local business figures. Several residents plan a fishing trip to Heron Island from Gladstone. Miss Glave Venessis visits her aunt, Mrs Scott. Mrs Jochimsen returned from Melbourne. Manila records its first heavy frost of the season after minor rain. a larger fall is hoped.
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