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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
2
A garbled list of woollen pullover colors and code words appears, including navy, red, grey, brown, fawn, green, and other odd labels. Mentions of seemingly misread brand or maker names and numeric codes hint at an inventory or advertisement fragment from a textile item catalog.
The report lists attire and items for a hospital ball held June 8, including Tonuto and White participants, black and white uniforms, and various accessories. Mentions women’s shirts and sizes, plus items like Woollen Putlovers, shades, and small wearables.
Portion of an old advert notes hours Monday to Friday from 10 am to 42.50 pau, CHAS W. KNOLL B.E. Lond. M04, optometrist on 2nd Floor 321A George Street Sydney. Nuva chemist or jeweller and Master Optician of Narik unt North-West will be personally at Royal Hotel upstairs next visit. Saturday July 8 1933 1 to 6 o'clock. Repairs and correspondence to Box SUPP GAO. Mantle Court House Hotel 10:30 pm to 5 pm Thursday June 29. The series visited the town for over thirty years.
Mandowa Shire Council received a letter from Newcastle town clerk thanking the Young for ity assistance in helping to establish a wheat village project at Newcastle. The letter expresses support for Newcastle and its future export plans, while villagers fear political shifts and seaport influence affecting rural interests. Referendum figures and regional tensions between Newcastle and northern districts are noted, with broader implications for local prosperity and industrial activity.
fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local civic update mentioning individuals such as Mr Et OO Rewman and MrT McDeigall of the Com. references to confinement and a recurring annual policy or event are present but unclear.
A deputation led by Sayre Maunder pressed the Government and industry to ease excise duties on Australian grown leaf used by manufacturers. They argued higher duties reduce margins, threaten livelihoods, and prompt more imports. Minister and BAQT officials indicated a review of the interannual excise duty on Australian leaf.
Manilla clubs report on North Western Association fixtures protests over dates, Royal Cup rounds, and Skib Scrivner Cup results. Werris Creek visitors lose two Blaxland and Scribner cups with Manilla taking both, plus players praised for links quality. Commonwealth Loan news notes Allan Kennedy as football captain for Carnleade week events.
Upper Manilla Agricultural Bureau announces a judging competition with June 1 closing entries. Prizes include two trophies funded by Mackenzie and Soun Ltd and Stoddart and Hayward Ltd. Open to landowners within 20 miles. breeders with flocks under 1900 ewes submit for judging, those over 1000 ewes bring ewes.
In a fast, hard fought match Manilla defeated Barraba 2 goals to 1. Key players on Manilla included Devlin, Greer, Symes, Blackwell and MacDonald, while Barraba featured Kelaher and Gatahe. Referee was Mr J J Kennedy. The halves produced strong play with notable tackling and aggressive scrums, and both teams showed improving form ahead of future fixtures.
The note mentions a switch to new high velocity ammunition marked 7 and decrees universal use across Australia after June 30. Eleven men aside, a shoot and scores are cited with Quifind! at 740 and Manilla 693. Community notices include social events, shoe advertisement, and council meeting details.
The death occurred at Hand Day last of Ellis Wistor Swain son of Mrs BL Drimmock and brother of W W Swain of Manils, a returned soldier, who had suffered injuries from the war. Mr T J Scully, father of W Scully former member for the Namoj electaste, died at his residence Maxent last Wednesday at age 89, well known in the Tamworth district for half a century.
In Memorial Hall Manila cricketer Stan McCabe discusses body-line bowling. He argues there is no rule preventing a fast ball aimed at a batsman's body, risking injury and potentially collapsing an innings. He notes no-ball penalties as the only sanction, questioning whether such attacking methods should be tolerated.
Public work court notes show Bolton facing charges linked to a catchering bonis and a dispute involving Messrs Jaekeon and Mor. The fragment cites imposed obligations and legal actions expected to follow in the sessions.
The Manilla council agreed to a request by the Manilla branch of the CWA to call a public meeting of interested persons to discuss forming a Society for the relief of distress in the district. The meeting is set for 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers on Saturday night, the 27th instant.
The Manilla competition by Aunt Mary's Baking Powder offers prizes for plain sponge sandwiches and six plain scones. Winners will be first second and third in each section. Entries due by Friday evening at local stores. Exhibits due by 12 noon Saturday at Mechanic's Institute. Event runs Tuesday to Thursday this week.
A listing of upcoming social and civic gatherings with dates in May to August. Includes a party and dance at Memorial Hall on May 2, Arbor Day planning at Council Chambers on May 26, distress relief meeting May 27, Younger Set dance at Mechanic's Institute on May 30, Manila Musical and Dramatic Society on June 3, Hospital Ball June 3, B.C. social July 18, Anglican Ball at Memorial Hall August 8 and a Wongu Creek social on August 8.
Officials report stringent measures as an inspector clears up complaints about braying stock. A poundkeeper is expected to have a busy period. Local property work continues with two houses rebuilt on Namoi Street. Walter Jackson finalises second unit for P Muggleton while D Dudgeon transfers business to A Anelson of Attunen. On Sunday a local man took a wild position as Methodist choir cometon.
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