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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
2
Advertisement details multiple Paton and Baldwin wool products with pricing per ounce or per two ounces. Includes Super Scotch Fingering Pixie Fingering Sunny Sports Totem Wool White Heather Bouglett and Catkin Wool lines with color options and per unit costs. Also notes Beehive Lady Betty fleece and Silversheen pastel shades.
The State Government faces growing public discontent over the Local Government Department. The article blames a minister with little knowledge of local affairs and a conservative stance for antagonizing councils nationwide, warning of a potential adverse vote at the next election.
The article notes that smoking in public halls is forbidden and enforceable for safety reasons. Two young men were fined in police court for smoking, serving as a warning. The Fire Roar representative warns about decorations and temporary lighting left in halls, highlighting fire risks amid recent frost.
A Monday meeting in Cottwell Chambers unanimously backed forming a Manilla Bowling Club. The Mayor chaired with A R McLeod and other local figures presenting plans for a six rink green on Arthur Street, potential cost around 1000 pounds, and a target of 70 to 100 members.
Church services listed for Manilla Barraba and surrounding areas. A clearance sale at Macple son’s Farm keeps through the district under district surveyor instruction. A Manilla Bowling Club is proposed with provisional executive and 30 subscribers, aiming to attract both locals and visitors and to collaborate with Tamworth and Barraba clubs.
The Methodist Young People's Club celebrated six years with a banquet at Masonite Hall attended by 80 guests including church dignitaries from nearby towns. The event featured pink and white decorations, a six candle birthday cake, and multiple toasts highlighting comradeship and fundraising for a new hall, which may be opened debt-free.
Roy Massie eight year old son of Mr and Mrs R D Massie of Sutherland died at Royal Alexander Hospital for Children Sydney after a sudden illness. Formerly Miss Alice McDonald of Halls Creek, he was an exceptionally bright lad. Funeral held in Sutherland with Mrs McDonald Sr of Halls Creek and Allan and Collin McDonald attending.
James Hagan died at his daughter’s residence in Manilla on Saturday aged 81. He was an early Barraba district pioneer, eldest son of the late Myles Hagin, survived by his wife, three sons and eight daughters, 44 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral was held at Barraba with Rev Father McDermott conducting the graveside service.
A Wednesday morning fire at Waleha destroyed three premises inflicting more than 6000 pounds in damage. The contractor plans to begin work on Manilla Street within a day, with some plant already arriving.
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A Municipal Council chaired conference in Manilla to back a state immunisation drive against diphtheria. Attendees included Mayor E. C. T. Bowman Ald. Kennedy and Wilshire Hospital Board members Drs. Rayson Waterhouse and officials from Shire Council and the press. The plan calls for state supplied anatoxin injections over multiple visits with immunity achievable within months to a lifetime. A committee from municipal and shire bodies will organise the local campaign with potential no-cost immunisations for children aged nine to fourteen. In a separate incident Mr. W. C. Grantham suffered a wrist fracture and head lacerations after a fall from floor joists.
Codyre appeared before Police Magistrate Jos on Tuesday charged with possession of an adze. He was fined 10 shillings or 24 hours imprisonment in default.
A social event at the Mechanics Institute saw the Royal Cup contested by two 25 aside teams, the Old Buffers led by O N Scott defeating the Juveniles under J N Kennedy 16 to 9. Donor J Kear praised the old timers and hinted at future youth billiards programs and tournaments to broaden institute entertainment.
The feature event on Wednesday sees M Kennedy with Mrs W itm taking top honors with a net 63. L C Ellwood and Mrs Podmore finish one stroke behind in second with 82 and 83 strokes respectively. Other scores: O'Connell with Mrs Atxrey 67, O'Neill and Ellwood 71, Cadden and Mrs Podmore 71, Pittman and Miss McGovern 71, Bower and Mrs W Chapman 72, Con Scott and Miss Coleman 72, D A Kennedy and Mrs Celeys 75, Ridgewell and Mrs aril 75, R Chapman and Mrs Baldwin 86, Ogle and Mrs Grady 92, Simpson and Mrs Pittman 99. Next Sunday's fixture features a one club competition with a draw at the clubhouse. Also noted is a movement to lift the ban on horses from India to Australia, potentially allowing wealthy Indian owners to race here in winter.
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