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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
2
A reader spokesperson asks for patience as two thirds of key workers are in the forces. With limited help and resources, they promise to treat customers well and endure through a likely wartime prolongation, urging calm and understanding for an eventual return to normal service.
Crowds of about 1300 attended a fire and bomb demonstration and lecture at Manilla Recreation Ground led by Station officer Stevenson and firemen Kennedy and Powell of the N A W Fire Brigades. A running commentary explained fire causes and suppression methods using chemical extinguishers and water, with a first aid display and a panicked person demonstration. The event, two hours long, ended with a deputy mayor’s thanks as attendees learned safety knowledge.
The club laments late arrivals as play starts at 2 p.m. sharp with 15 minutes of pregame setup. Punctual players face delays from those arriving just before or after the start. The committee urges punctuality while noting Friday meetings at 7.30 pm and recent Sunday results in pairs competitions.
The annual meeting was held with about thirty committee members present. President W. d. Byrnes said 1942 show was abandoned due to war, with hope for a greatly reduced show next year. Financials show income of £72 15s 9d and expenditure of £159 15s 8d. a budget of about £83 5s 1d for the coming year was noted. The existing committee was reappointed, executive given power to conduct affairs, and a memorial hall event planned for May 22 with costumes judging and tea.
Mrs Agnes June Bettison aged 71 died after months of illness at Manilla District Hospital. Born at Nundle she moved to Manilla in 1889, nurse by trade, mother of seven with six surviving. Funeral Monday officiated by Rev A Battersby with many relatives listed. Also notes death of William Francis Singleton at 86, a former veterinary surgeon and long Manilla resident. Immunisation drive against diphtheria approved by Manilla Municipal Council for rest of year, citing past success and evacuee opportunities.
The article notes that a decision on whether to continue the 1948 show will be discussed in October, with the possibility of carrying on the event under consideration.
National security regulations urge Tamworth Giomedah and Manila districts to submit all old seasons leaf for compulsory inspection. Owners outside districts may send leaf to W Bourke and Co Tamworth for inspection by May 25. Inspection starts May 18 in Tamworth with bulk leaf sealed and properly baled.
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