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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
2
A historic settlement ends Longism opposition with Stevens and Bruxner leading a united cabinet. Country leaders Ryan Chaffey and rural ministers take key posts in Lands Agriculture Local Government Transport Forests Education. Bhow Committee meets at 7 15 p m tomorrow.
A Manilla District tobacco growers' group challenges the Tariff Board. They argue production costs and yields are far higher than the board claimed, noting annual losses and bankruptcies. They cite 1931 yields of 8 cwt per acre at 2/3 per lb and warn new growers were misled by political assurances of continued protections.
The Manilla Municipal Council unanimously plans to apply for Commonwealth unemployment relief funds for permanent works. Proposed projects include the Manilla Water Supply Scheme or a Namoi River weir and low level crossing. The Relief Council requires project details and cost estimates.
Ebbe Millicena daughter of Mr and Mrs Freder ick Cliffe of Ebbe Ville Upper Manilla and Donald Joseph son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Arthur Coote of nearras Manilla married with a large attendance. The church was decorated by the Sisters of St Joseph. The bride wore ivory satin with hand embroidered tulle veil and a coronet of orange blossom. Bridesmaids were Lela and Doris twin sisters of the groom in pink morocain. Best man was Ives Iliffe and groomsman Wilfred Tliffe. After the ceremony guests were hosted at Ebbe Ville. The couple plan to live in Barraba and honeymoon in Sydney Katoomba and Jenolan Caves.
Maunder donates a trophy for the winner. The Dramatic Society reports on stage repairs for the Hall. The Mechanics Committee pledges full cooperation with the Society to support the work.
In last Saturday's District Tennis Competition Mexico defeated Town B by 5 games and Town A beat Presbyterian A by 1 game. Corella defeated Presbyterian B by 6 games while Methodist vs Rushes Creek was postponed. BC club had a bye. Standings show BC 8, Town A 8, New Mexico unknown, Corella 6, Methodists 2, Rushes Creek 2, Town B 2, Presbyterian A 0, Presbyterian B 0.
The annual function drew at least 75 attendees at Memorial Hall on Tuesday night. Prizes went to Mrs R Doak Mrs T O'Brien Mrs Hope Messrs J Bettixon W Bignall and A Coulton. Supper was provided by the riflemen’s ladies who are thanked by the club officers. Two orchestras alternated jazz and old time dances for enjoyable music.
Tropical rain fell across West and South Australia as the system advances east. Authorities predicted the visitation would reach NSSW by Thursday and spread to the entire state within 24 hours.
A composite Government forms in Victoria with a Big Labor rally planned for Saturday. Writs issued for New South Wales election last Wednesday. Country Party candidates likely to sweep 25 electorates. Mr Stevens to deliver a policy speech Wednesday with a broadcast. Drummond appeals to Tamworth GP group to oppose Capt. Chaffey. Willis told by Stevens to halt Long Plan propaganda in London. J C Brownhill of Somerton to run as independent Country Party candidate in Tamworth. A Sydney businessman pays £500 income tax in advance. Sir Philip Game receives long reception at Sydney theatre. Federal Government aims to let local bodies raise loans for public works with partial interest support.
Mr B. 8 May of the Commercial Bank Manilla plans to leave the district and a clearance sale of his high class furniture and household effects will be held by W J Byrnes in Memorial Hall Manilla on Saturday 28th. Full particulars appeared in the last issue and will be advertised in the Express next issue.
J Byrnes announces the next special sheep sale in Manilla yards on Friday, June 3, with a good yarding anticipated as entries arrive from intending sellers. A postponement notice for the smoke event is issued by the Returned Soldiers League to Mr L J Clifton. Station master Mr Beb J Donghan, off work for two weeks due to illness, resumes duty on Tuesday.
May 10 social event by Wongo Creek Branch and Manilla District Hospital drew many prominent locals to Harbour Bridge scene. Event raised substantial funds, £16 deposited with the District Hospital Secretary. Next the Ladies organising committee host a Memorial Hall dance May 24 with Bridges Orchestra and a poultry supper. Mandowa Shire Council meets Saturday at 10 p.m. A charity musical afternoon and dance is set for June 1 in Parish Hall to aid CWA funds.
The grandble and presents to be tendered to Mr L J Clifton on Saturday next are postponed until further notice. Memorial Hall Manilla hosts the next sheep sale entries now being received for the event. A dance at Memorial Hall Friday May 30 aids Catholic Ball funds with prizes music supper and tickets.
Agent for Speedwell Cycles BSA and Harley Davidson Motor Cycles also Rondaldson Grog and Trippitt Pty Ltd. Shearing machines oil engines tractors chaffcutters saw benches etc. Electric and radio sales and services at classes Cycléa repaired and accessories stocked.
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