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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
2
Eyewear expert W Knoll will be personally present at the Royal Hotel upstairs for optical services and a free eye test. Next visit set for Saturday, June 8, 1081, with hours from 10 to 6. Postal box arrangements noted for correspondence.
Manilla Council discussed a coordinated clothing distribution to aid distressed families. A Red Cross chapter will oversee parcels and a June 2 carrier will visit homes for delivery, with out-of-town helpers urged to donate. Council appoints Ald. Hayward to supervise the effort and applications for items will be assessed on merit at Cranes Chambers on June 1.
Unclear OCR reads that a Memorial Hall gathering on June 2 invites a first ora entertainment. It mentions a thesis night and a program touching on a tiara feverish topic, with unspecified speakers and activities. The readable fragment hints at an academic or community event with possible performances.
The fortnightly Manilla Municipal Council meeting discussed the overdraft limit with the Commercial Bank, noting a past dispute over a 1,900 to 1,700 reduction and a hidden loan repayment item. Captain Chaffey reported progress on the water loan with the Department of Public Works, while a stall permit for July Fourth was approved. Discussions covered yard repairs, conference plans with Mandowa Shire, and ongoing street and tree issues with no decisive action yet.
Tamworth defeated Manilla 12 to 8 in a muddy rugby match with Weatherall intercepting a pass and scoring for Manilla. ONeill converted for Tamworth, later adding another goal as Tamworth led 12 to 8. Manilla rallied with a late score but failed to overturn the deficit.
A Grafton Council note records the New State Movement as semi political and laid on the table. The report highlights well kept shops and dairy premises under sanitary rules. It calls attention to a faulty fence at Pomad paddock and impounded stock escapes. Building applications granted. Tenders to be called for pound yard work.
A farewell and public send off in Manila honored Reverend Gordon and his wife Mrs Gordon. Local officials and congregants lauded their service, noted ill health of Father Callender, and presented a wristlet watch, wallet, and umbrella. Speakers praised unity among clergy and wished long life and prosperity.
The Shire and Municipal Councils exchanged views on a proposed local project amid protests over funding. Councillor Park urged Barraba Shire to undertake the work, while the council denied the plan was a boundary project and criticized inconsistent actions. The unemployed labour branch discussion continues with Mr. Grant trusted to safeguard interests, next meeting slated for Saturday night.
Church services listed for Manilla Upper Manilla and Wongo Creek with names of ministers and times. Trinity Sands Manila hosts Holy Eucharist Evensong and a sermon on the Chal lenge to Authority. Somerton notes an auxiliary event and Presbyterian Sunday School presentation to Mr Ross Gurdon with parishioners performing and a Presbyterian Ladies serving.
Barraba challenged for Davis Cup last week and accepted but cancelled the match. A last minute request to proceed with the fixture was granted and the match was played before a large crowd. Vanilla won by 10 to 5 amid a fast open game with the ball raced up and down the field. Local competition features Boomerangs and a keenly contested race. The TV tone team is bound for Aunnedih on Sunday after the Canberra event in May.
The council adopted a committee recommendation to dedicate land along the Nemoi River from Hart Street to Market Street and add lower Court Street area to the park. The move includes revoking a road portion and expanding park boundaries while noting that hospital funding may not materialize. Also notices advertise cheap household items and poultry stock for sale as locals prepare to relocate.
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