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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
2
A May 28, 1937 report details Mrs E L Ce Stenning of the Agriculture Department and party accompanying N. Ri Saritia inspecting Manilla. They praised the district’s appearance and progress, noting a Wednesday program and a light early morning schedule.
Municipal Council discussed extending water services north to North Manilla after a tied vote. An agreement was praised protecting ratepayer interests in both the reticulated area and North Manilla while noting ongoing issues about suitable housing for unemployed married residents. A sheep sale planned for June 8 was postponed due to late arrival of the sales book, with a new date to be set. weather delays were reported as rain and stormy coast conditions continued.
A local building boom on Manilla Street features remodelled offices shops and residences led by W C Grantham and Davis & Sons. New structures include a modern country homestead on Wimborne and a two story home at Pines Upper Manilla. Show committee donor H V Downe pledges a charity cup for cattle judging. The Moorehead family mourns Mrs S A Pearson aged 90.
A city meeting weighed a street beautification scheme for Manilla Street. Eight plots, four per section, would be separated by a crossing with two pedestrian walkways and a raised concrete plate. Light standards and a central town clock were proposed, with Parks to arrange details and oversee execution.
A fine competition was held on Wednesday with LC Turner the easy winner. The Mackenzie competition scheduled for Sunday was postponed as players plan trips to Gunnedah. Contact captain Reg Chapman to enter for the Gunnedah tournament. Mr VJ Byrnes plans to plant 200 trees at Manilla Sule yarils to provide shade and improve the Appos' Dyas section of the Minnienparty.
Skating enthusiasts retain plans to continue winter season activities through Wednesday and Thursday nights, with ongoing events and recurrences noted in local schedules.
A notice lists May events including tennis association meeting on May 29 and various June activities such as Anglican Ball at Memorial Hall and a women's hospital auxiliary meeting. It mentions a special Manilla District Tennis Association meeting to discuss rule changes, plus other local dances and social events through August. Also notes returning Australian contingents touring Flanders, a serious outbreak of red water fever in dairy cattle in Kyogle with thirteen deaths, and Sister Kenny in London advising on treatment of Triventile paralysis.
The record lists individuals including Podmore, Park, A. Eben, Winshire, Jones, Sta Or Wilson, Tess G. Te Wilson, B. Dawe, C J Byrnes, Dabbie, M. Podinove, Weight Geing, and Dovwe. It appears as a roster or attendance fragment from a committee session with various spellings and initials.
The Dock of the Walk team, led by Pittman, retained their title as the season nears a midweek break. Arrangements for a potential trip to Bacrabba next Wednesday are being made, with transport plans under discussion and a new trophy donated to club members. A green fees news system has been approved and committee discussions continue on square hearification and seating around a tree.
Commissioner MacKay urges a broader, fairer interpretation of police duties before the Royal Commission. He appeals for support of the police force to enforce laws and serve all communities, acknowledging officers are sincere yet human while facing public scrutiny.
The Musil cil discussed rent charges for a municipal building, proposed extra electric lighting between Post Office and Imperial Hotels, and reviewed hydrant maintenance after a shop fire. Aldermen debated memorial hall renovations, the Mechanics Institute plans, and pedestrian traffic on the main bridge with a committee report ordered.
A local sheep sale notice reads that the Thy Manilla Sheep Solo advertisement has been postponed to June 8. The listing mentions prior theft concerns and indicates new timing to be announced.
A garbled record shows a tennis Sunday morning competition with teams North Shore Glenleigh Firemen Dick's Met's and West View. Match results include Dick's 4 to 1 over Dick's and several byes, with dates noted May 20 June 20 July 11 and July 18 indicating ongoing fixtures.
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