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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
2
Victoria Premier Dunstan sought a loan from the Loan Council amid party strife. He split from the UAP after gaining three extra votes, promising big spending and wages. The Labor party circles his moves while the price of office grows.
The Municipal Council honored Alderman B. O. Bowman with a Jubilee medal, remarking it was a personal honor for him and the council, and expressing pride in the recognition during the meeting.
The P and C Association met Tuesday to discuss street watering kerbing and guttering for Court and Arthur streets. Funds are sought to equip new school additions with art and educational materials. Proceeds of the Juvenile Ball reached £7 16s 3d. Council explores a motor cycle for Manilla station and weed control at Swimming Pool Park while noting damage to young trees. A court case for driving without license, local church appointments, and upcoming football club meeting are also mentioned along with changes to local police protection and community planning.
A sunny golf day saw many players posting good cards. Stephen tied for second with a net 64 while Cadden posted a wet buoy. The Soldiers and Sailors fund drive charity round will be at Werria Creek on Monday June 8 with a listed match draw.
New Commissioner McKay aims to swell the city police force and establish low density outpost stations in northern country towns. He emphasizes keeping police presence strong in many small centres where police are active.
A garbled report indicates committees hope to address a power rate issue and potential service interruptions. The text references a man named Caillnar and possible liability, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A benefit dance will be held Saturday night at Memorial Hall to aid the Manilla Firemen. Watrony and Moffat's Dance Band will provide music. Next Monday June 3rd is a public holiday for the King’s birthday. all busless houses in Manilla will be closed.
Hall's Creek Race Club will hold a race meeting at Ukolan with five programme races and several scrubbers races. Racing starts in the morning and a large crowd is expected despite heavy frost this morning.
A Prickly Pear Commission letter requests a public meeting on preference for Returned Soldiers and Sailors. Council agrees to consult with the examination board. reports discuss street works costs, water insurance, and stock control. Court street and Manilla street works queued. campers to be removed. Court Street urgent next.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the will of Thomas O'Brien of Manilla is probated. Application will be made after fourteen days for grant of probate to Vincent Byrnes and Stephen O'Brien as named executors. Notices to be served at the solicitors John D. Kennedy & Son in Manilla via Abbott & Allen, Sydney.
Sunday at Tamworth Manilla and Crusaders drew 10 10 in the Tom Crew Cup clash. W Reilly kicked a Crusaders penalty and Scanton added goals for Manilla while Carroll Ayres Kelly and Blackwell contributed late scores. Final whistle tied 10 10 amid protests from Manilla over officiating.
The Municipal Council issued new public bathing regulations effective October 1 1935. Any person over four must wear a bathing costume fully covering the chest and front torso from armpit to waist with legs at least three inches long. Copies supplied to shops and officials.
Saturday results show Church of England defeating Presbyterians and Roman Catholics beating Bona Vista, Corella over St Andrews, Wanderers with a bye. Elliott’s A defeats Methodists to hold top spot. Rowin Catholics and Presbyterians trailed with eight points, Roman Catholics led second place. Protestes allege Crusaders fielded two non club players Carroll and Reilly. protest will be handled by Anita Football Club.
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