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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
2
Wool merchants Paton and Baldwin advertise a range of wools including fingering four ply plain colors and heathers, Sunny Sports Wool with new shades, Totem Wool in salt and pepper, and White Heather Boucle. Prices per ounce and per packet are listed for several weight categories and colors.
The Manilla Agricultural Society gathered a large turnout for its annual meeting led by President W J Byrnes. He reported a £35 profit despite four shows of good weather followed by heavy rain, with weather and lack of rain insurance hurting finances. expenses to be trimmed and grounds praised for improvements and facilities.
The Manilla show committee adopts the balance sheet with optimism for the 1947 event. Despite weather and lower income from booths and gates, a £45 profit was recorded. clashing show dates are to be resolved in a Barabba conference, with a push to recruit new members and restore full credit on grounds.
At 300 yards in the first stage A Morgan finished just behind W Bignall and V Suther Jum by half a point. In the second stage E North and L Bignall tied with North achieving a possible in the shoot off to win over L Bignall. top rifle score was 145.
A field of 20 contested the Doctors trophy on Sunday with Val Blanch winning at net 62 by two strokes. BL Anstey finished second with net 66 after four under par play faded in the last holes. The event showcased players including B O Connell and Dawsons trapt in a lively club scene with social events planned at the clubhouse.
The Manilla sheep sale is set for Friday the 22nd at 2 pm with auctioneer Mr. W Byrnes predicting about 5 000 sheep will be yarded. The standout lot is a line of 920 ewes from Bellata, while the remainder are mainly local grazier and breeder consignments drafted for ready sale.
Frances Lancaster pleads guilty to breach of the Totalisator Act at Manilla Police Court before Mr G R Johnston P M. A witness described a May 9 room where bets on horse racing were placed via a wireless broadcast. Lancaster fined 10 pounds with costs. others charged under the act also plead guilty and were fined 30 shillings each.
A. R. McLeod defeats Val Blanch 75 to something in a Friday snooker final at the Mechanics Institute. Blanch could not match his usual freedom. The institute will stage a new billiard tournament and invites interested players to submit names. The Juniors host the Old Buffers tonight with the Kearns Cup to be presented by Mr J. Kearns after the match.
The Annual Hospital Ball made a profit of £74 6s 1d, announced by President A V Dowe at the board meeting last Saturday. He praised the Auxiliary for their effort and thanked the collectors decorators and all who helped. A C Veness called it wonderful while G E Bowman called the result splendid and the board voted thanks to all.
The Green Tea Rooms opposite Memorial Hall open Thursday May 21. Auction at Rowan Street residence 2:30 PM for Mrs H J Roberts Bale. Sale items include dinner suits shirts bows pumps scarves and textiles with special values offered by A C Veness & Son Auctioneers.
The annual Catholic Ball will be called the Pink Ball with a prize of £2 2s 0d for the prettiest pink frock. Tables can be booked immediately at Simpson Pharmacy. Hon. Treas. Mesdames WJ Byrnes F Simpson Ton Lees and AG Doring announce the event.
Caution to persons including drovers and the public to refrain from interfering with water tanks or troughs on the Watts homestead. Trespassers will be prosecuted without respect to persons. All previous permissions cancelled. Dated 19 May 1936. Also an unrelated advertisement urging a GLIPTORE quote for batteries with guaranteed satisfaction.
At the Shire Council meeting a letter from Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau noted Crown Beard as a prevalent weed. The inspector reported a fair quantity in the district with some properties cut several times yet still appearing. Prosecution recommendations may follow and owners were warned. Connell will be informed the matter is in hand.
Application to erect a telephone line on Wonzo Creek road prompted concerns over existing lines. Dr Bowman noted three lines on one side and two on the other, risking five lines on the narrow road. The President suggested using existing posts, while Dr Heywood warned of high costs and possible Departmental reluctance.
Mr. George Jaeger reeled in a large catch Sunday afternoon within the municipality. The fish weighed 30 gross and netted 25 after cleaning. Local residents gathered to witness the event.
Manilla officials discuss a diphtheria vaccination drive with emphasis on hospital board involvement. Ald Wilshire urges council and hospital medical staff to meet to plan, with Ald Kennedy backing hospital oversight. Delegates named from council and Hospital Board to pursue collaboration.
On Main Roads Board recommendation Manilla Municipal Council accepts the tender of Bryant and Buchanan for tar penetration on Manilla Street. The contractors, well known to the Main Roads Board, have recent work at Quirindi. They intend to sign at once and commence in Manilla by the end of the week.
Activity on the opposite premises has transformed the building into the Green Tea Room. Mrs A J Roberts will host this up to date cafe offering cleanliness and quick service, opening to the public on Thursday.
At Saturday meeting of Mandows Shire a motion opposing the alteration of the present franchise was carried unanimously. A letter from Auburn Municipal ity invited cooperation in protesting the Government proposal to revert to the old system. Dr M Park and Dr KE Heywood spoke, arguing the present franchise is suitable and the old idea is out of date.
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