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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
2
The report notes Labour gains totaling five seats, three country and two city, while the government loses ground. It suggests the city shows more support for Labour, but the country, better off, has not felt the mood for change. The piece analyzes voter mood and the impact on stabilized government.
Wool prices largely held firm with a 15 to 20 percent rise over Sydney foxing rates and near Brisbane bests after 4847 sales. Collateral items include a pony incident injuring Colin Geddes junior, medical cases in Tamworth and Narrabri, a 1100 mile North Coast tour by O Baldwin and others, and tenders for care of the Mandows Bridge at Manilla amid exceptional frosts.
Fragmentary report on sheep breeding and fattening practices with references to ewe age, wool quality, and feed conditions. Mentions 9,000 head and local farm activities, but many words are garbled.
The May meeting of the CWA is set for Saturday May 25 at the Soldiers' Club room at 3 p.m. Fourteen shooters competed last weekend with strong marksmen showing good form. L Bignall won the first stage at 500 yards with 89, Loseby, G Sutherland close behind. in the second stage North and Bushby excelled, a shoot-off decided the day with Popes narrowly ahead of North for the trophy.
The event features Lou Kelly, open champion of 1933 and pro champion of 1934, who plays a 69 total with 36 on the first nine and 32 on the second. Kel ly’s performance earns praise despite a few misjudged shots, with spectators impressed by wood and iron play and greens.
Councillors moved a letter of appreciation to the Inspector of Schools at Tamworth for Mr G H Wright’s contributions to Manilla's school and public works. The report on the avenue into and out of Manilla noted the trees in transit. A sheep sale is planned for Friday with local consignments and Barraba wool.
Tamworth counting completes with Capt. Chaffey elected by a 3249 vote margin over Mr. W. McArdle. Chaffey secures most preferences across transfers, final totals show Chaffey 8258 to McArdle 5009. Also reports the F and 8 Association electing A. H. Nixon as president for the ninth term with officers named.
Hon BL AL Chaffey of Tamworth expresses gratitude to committees and electors who backed his return and to the Returning Officer H Callender and assistants for smooth poll handling. He thanks the Tamworth press and local newspapers and hopes everyone can work together for Tamworth and New South Wales. The Rural School resumed study today after mid winter holidays.
A social event organized by local youth promises a fun evening on Saturday next 25th inst at Memorial Hall. Attendees can enjoy dancing and euchre with proceeds aiding a good cause. Special euchre catering featured.
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