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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1938
Page
2
Knitting Wool gloves for children in all colors priced at 1 shilling or 1 shilling 6 pence per pair. Ladies Astrachan gloves described as cosy and smart priced at 3 shillings 1 penny.
The judge in Tang Arch lauds fodder conservation as insurance against recurring droughts. He cites silage, lay and fodder grasses, noting well-kept stock and district landholders who conserve are already benefiting. A parking area proposal for motorists is also mentioned.
Constable 8 Schaefer expected to fill the vacancy in Manilla caused by Constable Townsend's transfer. Local residents and former Manilla figures are mentioned, including Mr. Eagleson, Mesarg Chase, and B. Haveun of West Tamworth Bowling Club. The piece also notes public farewells, school moves, and holidays of residents visiting Sydney, Hayman Island, and other NSW towns.
Mandowa Shire Council received a letter from the Department of Main Roads reporting a rough unsurfaced road along No. 63 in Mandowa Shire between the southern boundary and Manilla. It requests immediate reshaping and re-surfacing, with work already in hand per the President.
The Hospital Ball returns to Memorial Hall on Puexdilly night the 31st inst with North's Orchestra. The Women’s Auxiliary handles arrangements to ensure a successful socially and financially event featuring a poultry supper and a top floor for dancing. Aimed at supporting the hospital, attendees are urged to join for a good night and charitable backing.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons notes shorter sitting days for the House of Representatives and a 27 day Senate session last year. Critics blame excessive recess and public service influence while supporters argue Parliament is not overworked despite only 29 sitting days out of 865.
The Manilla Golf Club features a busy schedule with weekly play, upcoming tournaments and meetings at the Mechanics Institute. Members are urged to propose new players, promote events, and support the TB Returned Men's Home fundraiser with an entrance fee of 2 shillings.
Rain fell in the central west on Friday and good rains touched the upper McDonald but Manilla District saw none. Wheat greens, a new Commonwealth Loom open to subscribers, and town improvements like the hospital maternity fund and a forthcoming Manilla club meeting are reported.
Notice of a meeting of Manilla Mechanics Institute members to confirm a motion from May 10 1938 empowering the trustees to lease the northern half of Allotment 3 Section 21 Manilla Street Manilla to Manilla Municipal Council for ninety nine years at nominal rent. Includes ad for late model second hand wireless sets by Dengate's. Also probate notice for Lorna Daisy Hudson with administration sought by Richard Montgomery Hudson and notifications to creditors. Proctors listed.
The text notes claims totaling £64 and mentions a man fined in Sydney for 33 mph, another speeding on Man ila Street at over 60 mph, a stranger defying regulators, references to Hitler's war dogs, Britain’s negotiations with Germany, and a wheat import figure of 250000 tons.
Competitions over 400 yards were held last weekend with 16 shooters. A.R. McGregor and A. KR. Mecor won Saturday events, McGregor finishing second stage 24 of 35. Sunday winners were D. McLeod and F. Peno, with overall scores listed for all competitors.
Final plans fix the Manila green event for Sunday and Monday June 12 13 with a Pairs open to all clubs not in A grade pennant and a Rinks event on Monday open to all affiliated clubs. Trophies go to winners and runners up. Last round matches to be completed by May 25. results include N Scot 31 A S Davis 26 and D McDonald defeating R M Smith with C F Hayward in a Boomerang title defense.
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