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Newspaper

Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 20, 1938

Page

2

Paton and Baldwins Wool Prices In City Sale

A local advertisement lists Paton and Baldwins knitting wool and accessories at city prices including Super Scotch Fingering Rose Fingering Pixie Wildflower and more with gloves jumpers and bed blankets. Also notes about limited stock and a free de luxe tissue holder with Kleenex while supplies last. A separate notice honours Mr W J Byrnes re election as president of the Manilla Show and calls for boundary change discussion in Mandowa and Liverpool Plains shires with a visit planned for June 1.

W. J. Byrnes Manilla

Coming Events for May at Local Venues

May dates announce dances and gatherings at the Chapel of Englands Dance Memorial Hall on May 21 and May 23 at R C Dance Convent School, followed by the Hospital Women's Auxiliary Card Party on May 26.

Chapel of England R. C. Dance Convent Hospital Euchre Party

Modern Travelling Caravan Arrives With Motorized Comforts

A Wednesday morning sight in town featured a large caravan tourer from Rusloware Industries. It showcased samples of goods and offered a new way for country merchants to travel. The vehicle carries petrol, electric light, tea chest, sleeping quarters, running water, a heater, and other comforts.

Rusloware Industries

Fodder Conservation Contest Highlights District Drought

The Manilla Agricultural Society held its annual Fodder Conservation Competition amid drought with entries in open and graziers sections judged by J A O'Reilly. Winners included A L Coote and A B Coote, with strong reserves noted by A H Nixon and A Byrnes.

Messrs A. E. Coote A. H. Nixon Manilla Agricultural Society J. A. O’reilly Department of Agriculture Manila Australia R.A.S Nixon le Hay J. A. Byrnes Ea. Nixon A. B. Coote

Horse Attacks Dray. Man Injured Near Municipal Boundary

While road work near the northern boundary was underway a horse drawing a tipdray bolted. Arthur McDonald attempted to check the animal and was struck by the dray causing serious injuries including three fractured ribs. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Arthur McDonald McDonald

Inverell Times editor visits Maa Ili midweek

Mr T H Knapton managing editor of the Inverell Times and manager of the Tuvawell Nroadcastine station visited Maa Ili during the midweek. He appeared cheery as a clean proof.

T. H. Knapton Inverell Times Tuvawell

Manila News Teems With Local Happenings and Races

In Manilla district, residents display notable generosity for the RC Church fund with pledges near two thousand pounds. Reports from Manilla and Quirindi bowls events praise hospitality while a push toward graded player classes A B and C emerges. Visitors admire gardens, dream of Inverell style tournaments, and talk of an upcoming Manilla tennis meet. Also noted are fish catches near Manilla with large specimens and a Bradman India letter, while travel and air travel notions grow in importance for progressive days ahead.

Bahava Nhat Thap Manisia Manilla Manila Fac Quivindi Mr. Riley Centre Gardens Taverell Inverell

Bowls Championship Facts and Upcoming Matches

Week of competitive bowls yields Brag Results with Dimmock 33 and Swain 32 leading. Remaining games include McDonaldy Kennedy ALC CN Scott Davis Veness Thomas Stoddart Rorke Ogle Wi Coupland and Davis Roake. Nominations close with Secretary on Wednesday June 8, 1938.

Evade D. McDonaldy N. Kennedy Dimmock J. Kearns W. Swain J. F. Wearne G- Hayward RB. M.smith G. Hayward Podiore

Sporting Limoux wins Mornington Handicay at Tamworth

Tamworth greyhound racing Wednesday night saw Sporting Limoux triumph in the Mornington Handicay. In the maiden stakes Goelking and Blanch’s Loralava from Manilla claimed victory while Thissing showed pace in trials but finished twice at Tamworth and once at Gunnedah before catching the judge’s eye. Manilla’s Lady, ridden by J. Sing, placed third in Ub highwei. Mighty Lady, owned by Mr. Whitten, finished third in the second division of the graded stakes.

Tamworth Messrs Goelking Blanch Manilla Loralava Thissing Tameworth Gunnedah Manilli Whitten

Stapleford par event continues this Sunday for Chil Trophy

Golf notes describe a Stapleford par event held Wednesday and planned to continue Sunday with draw results for Chil Trophy. Names such as J C Thener, Te Kelly, B E Cadden, W Gam bon, C Bell, I J Roberts, EB Gibson, B OConnell, WN Simpson, L Pronk appear among entrants. Mr Mills will visit Sunday for tuition. secretary to collect names. Committee meets June 7 at the Medianics Institute. following general meeting for members and associates. The signal event is the sanmal tournament to be decided. 2 ball secretary to be appointed. Saturday preliminary rounds for the TB Cup. Sunday the 22nd a one hole flag event. later four ball formats on 25 and 28 for Miss Taal Pyin’k’s trophy.

J. C. Thener Kelly E. Cadden W. Gambon C.-C. Bell I. J. Roberts Gibson B. O'Connell Ich Annig-Brown WN. Simpson B. ©. Ogle Medianics* Institute Asociates

Church Services And Wesley Day Observance In Manilla

The week features Holy Communion services at Manilla and nearby towns including Somerton Rushes Creek and Ovens River with ministers A Battervsby H McDonald and G T Judd. Special Wesley Day events on May 24th mark John Wesley’s 200th evangelical anniversary with Manilla Methodist Church hosting a Lord's Supper service. Jeweler Mr Baker opens in Mackenzie Chambers May 25th, bringing watch and clock repairs and new goods to Manilla.

The Holy Catholic Church Manilla Somerton Rushes Creek Ovens Baker J. Bower Mackenzie ‘Chambers Quirindi Mauilla

Manilla Hospital Maternity Ward Donations Acknowledged

The Board of Directors of Manilla District Hospital thanks donors for additional contributions to the Maternity Ward Fund.Amounts previously acknowledged total 1087 190 amend 8 a A friend 600 Mackenzie M and Sons Pty Ltd 200 1108 170 My and Mrs Budwe Bewy of Texas have spent a few days in Manilla.

Manilla District, Hospital Mackenzie Aud Sons Pty. Ltd Budwe Bewy Texas Lave Manilla

Probate notice in the Watts will case NSW

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction notice is given that after fourteen days from publication probate of the last will and testament of Reginald Watts late of Pine Vale Manilla New South Wales Palmer deceased may be granted to Florence Watts and Wilfred James Watts the executors named in the will. Creditors must send particulars of their claims to John D. Kennedy & Sons solicitors Manilla via Abbott & Allen Sydney agents.

Supreme Court of New South John D. Kennedy & Sons Manilla Abbott & Allen 2H Jastlereagh Street Sydney

Opticians Visit by Webster Jack and McDonald

Webster Jack and McDonald of Sydney and Tamworth will visit Manilla on Saturday June 4 and may be consulted at the Royal Hotel from 10 am to 5 pm. They will conduct reliable examinations at their old established firm.

Webster, Jack & McDonald Castlereagh Street Sydney Brisbane Street Tamworth Tusmore Manilla Royal Hotel

Manilla Mechanic Institute Notice of June Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the members of the Manilla Mechanic Institute will meet on Thursday June 19 1938 at 730 pm to confirm a motion unanimously passed at the May 10 1938 meeting empowering the trustees to lease the northern moiety of Allotment 3 Section 21 Manilla Street Manilla to the Manilla Municipal Council for a term of ninety nine years at a nominal rental.

The Mechanics’ Institute Manilla Mechanices* Institute Manilla Street Manilla C.J. Hayward See

Inquiry on boundary wiring for Tiver pool Plains and Mandowa Shires

Government notice announces an inquiry led by Mr WR Carroll at Shire Council Chambers Guonedah on 9 January 1988 at 9 30 am. It concerns wiring the boundaries of Tiver Pool Plains and Mandowa Shires per Government Gazette No 134 of 10 September 1987. Written evidence should be submitted to Mie Carrell in Sydney or Laver pool Plains Shire Council Chambers.

Mandowa Liverpool Plains Rushes Creek Keepit Manila Manilla Carvol Tispeel Tiverpool Plains Mandowa Shire WR. Carroll Shire Council Guonedah Mie Carrell Department of Works and Local Government Sydney Laverpool Plains Unnedol H. B. Street

Palats Theatre Manila Program and Obituary Note

A fragmented listing shows Palats Theatre Manila events including Tanet Gaynor and Predrietach performing A Star Is Born on Saturday and Monday, Guy Kilbee and Cora Witherspoon in The Big Shot, Jane Withers in Wild and Woolly on Wednesday, and Dirk Furam the Singing Cowboy in The Cherome Strip, alongside an obituary notice.

Tanet Gaynor Predrietach Star Guy Kilbee Cora Witherspoon Jane Withers Dirk Furam The Singing Cowboy

Death of Ma J W Walker Links Pioneering Sydney Wool Trade

Ma J W Walker died on a Wednesday at his Killara residence after a short illness. He served as Chairman of Directors of Schule Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd and had over fifty years in wool selling. He began with BR Goldsbrough and Co in Sydney, later joining Schule Bell and Co, and finally leading Schule Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd after the merger. Survived by his widow, he was a prominent figure on Circular Quay and in country districts as a stud sheep buyer and seller.

Ma. J. W. Walker Killara Sydney Walker Sehute Fell Badgery Lumby Ltd BR. Goldsbrough and Co, Ld Pitt Street Intery Richard Goldsbrough Melbourne Pyrmont 4Uis Mort and Go., Ltd Goldsbeurgh Mort and Co Tita Hasinuiss Civenlay Quay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paton and Baldwins Astrachan Kestos Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd P.O. Box Nina Express Attorney Proctors Amg Simpson’s P.O Veness & Son Worgo Creek B.C. Dinice A. EL Coote Manbetta Park Hall Joh Coote North Cuevindi L. Bark Springditch Twilight Ernie Hall Allan North Bradman India England Limoux A. Battervsby Presbyterian Manilla H. McDonald Methodist Westov McKibbin Wanworth G. T. Ritter Sundsay Wesley Heywood Judd Upper T. Judd New Mexico Farraha T, Judd Foultry North Con Selion weite—Telson Mtg Pry, Td Rose and Rooney Richmond Victoria Vivash Palings Pinger Sccomrt Ft. Sin Furrow Plough Robernson & CO Manilla District Tennia Assa Memorial Hall Norris R. Welly New Mexico. Mexico Public School B. Faulks David Shearer Guern Sutherland L. Baker Opticians Manilla Mechanic Institute Palats Theatre the Big Shot J. W. Walker
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