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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
2
A fragmentary wartime message cites staff shortages and scarce resources as reasons for service delays. It notes two thirds of key men are away on forces and urges patience while awaiting their return. The tone remains conciliatory, promising fair treatment and perseverance.
The government launches the Second Liberty Loan as war funding, urging all Australians to subscribe. Prime Minister and Treasurer emphasize war costs of a million pounds daily and the need for nationwide support, recalling the First Liberty Bond's success and the public’s critical role from rural and urban areas alike.
A letter to the editor from I T Doring challenges the Mandowa Shire Councils choice of a weeds inspector, alleging inflated petrol allowances and improper expenditure while recounting council actions from 1942. The note cites prior claims, political reactions, and potential further payments to wheat growers, alongside farm market updates and autumn weather observations.
The Memorial Hall hosted the Pridey Might Empire Juvenile Ball with over five hundred children in a grand parade led by a flute band. Judges led by Matron Davies awarded prizes for best costumes across multiple categories, as the Acting Mayor opened the event and Rev Battersby was farewelled later in the evening.
The page records obituaries births and family notices. W G Adnum of Tamworth aged 74 is noted as a brother of Arthur Adnum of Mauilla and a Muswellbrook native. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Noel J Simpson on Michael John born and baptised with Rev. O Reilly as godparent. Gifts from Pte Hanovey Hall arrive from Palestine. Returning Manilla men include Geoff Dove Pat Oram Don Pirie Jock Grantham Fran k Lund and H Jenner. Mr G A Perry a Tamworth area figure dies. Mrs A V Jackson of Manilla remains connected to Blayney Public School and will join Manilla Rural School staff. Tobacco buyers W G McKnight Schroter and Nimiski were in Manilla.
The school community of Manilla bids farewell to Rev Battersby as Intermediates secretary and president of the Manilla Private and Citizens Association. He reflects on nearly £1,000 raised for the school and association, his love for the students, and the loyalty of staff and families. Presentations and athletic champion awards mark the departure.
W J Byrnes auctioneer offers BA sheep drench stock to treat worms. CSLR and J T Robinson co list street stall by We women s guild on Saturday May 30 to raise poultry jams cakes and plebles. Parishioners invited to a sociable evening at Parish Hall 8 pm May 30 to farewell Rev and Mrs Battersby before their departure to Inverell.
T Brown of Manilla announces closure of boot repairing business as he is called up in the Air Forces. All repairs on hand may be collected from his Manilla Street residence for one month from May 26 1942. After that date, remaining items will be disposed of.
Ty Steel of Webster and Syd Pty Ltd Optometrists will visit Manilla on Saturday 30 May with consultings at the Royal Hotel from 10:00 to 18:20. They list multiple locations in Sydney Tamworth Lismore and Brisbane Street Tamworth for visits and advise on Tractor repairs by Cufton Pty Ltd.
The Manilla Farmers and Settlers Association protests ongoing price rises allowed by the Price Fixing Commissioner for farm machinery and duplicates. A Department of Trade and Customs reply clarifies prices are under branch supervision, noting 15 percent average rise since 1999 while attributing increases to labour, materials, and extra charges.
Representatives to the British Government report a 15 percent Mandowal increase in wool prices. At the last Shire meeting landowners discussed effects on next wool crop and property values. An upcoming sale will feature 150 fat cattle, 2000 young wool growers, 450 fat royal sheep, 600 store sheep, and 100 store cattle. Auctioneer Mr V I Byrnes will oversee the event with loading trucks arranged for the day after.
We express grateful thanks to all kind friends and relatives and to the Doctor and nursing staff of Manilin District Hospital for tokens and messages of sympathy in our recent sad bereavement Jas Bettison and Family. Also advertised are farm supplies and tractor repair services.
A business manager urges constant local press advertising as essential insurance for survival during emergencies. Maintaining customer contacts through advertising sustains goodwill and prevents long term loss when normal operations are disrupted.
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