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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1937
Page
2
Residents report a dull showery spell beginning Sunday night with 28 points of rain in Manilla. Monday continued damp with showers and a heavy downpour on Tuesday. Seven points of rain recorded in total, contributing much needed moisture for late wheat crops amid hot, sultry weather.
Swarms of grasshoppers observed along the New Mexico road frying in districts. Farmers report heavy damage to wheat as hoppers move from larval to flying stage and protect themselves from heat and cold while eating stalks below the tread. Many growers discouraged by the rapid spread and persistence of infestations.
Newcastle Tobacco Manufacturing Co advertises Newcastle brand tobacco in Manila Street stores. District representative Mel Gvight of Attinga touts quality and affordable prices.
The Manilla Municipal Council reports building applications total over £21,000 from the start of 1937 to October 30. The figures show rapid progress and suggest continued development. If this pace endures, Manilla is poised to grow in size and importance to first class town status.
We are pleased to see Mr. Tom Stewart about again after his recent operation for appendicitis.
Obituaries report Mrs Maid Perrin of Manilla aged about 60 dies after a seizure and funeral held with Rev A Battersby officiating. Also Mary Elizabeth Taylor 76 widow of E Taylor of Rowan Street Barraba and Manilla family, with two sons and three daughters, funeral at Barraba led by Rev Cannon Joates. Additional note on pioneer Barraba settler who moved from Scone and funeral at Bare Yaba with grave service.
The rural school notes preview a children’s concert at the Pal ig Theatre on Friday the 12th with many young performers practicing. Reservations possible at Scott’s. Reports from school competitions and garden shows promise. Mackenzie Cup remains open for Manilla School, while Wilson Cup targets smaller schools. The intermediate certificate exams begin Tuesday the 1th with a long list of supervisors and nineteen subjects. Woodwork and metal work practical tests have been completed and forwarded to By dingy. Miss Lassman, a Rural School staff member, receives transfer to Quirindi and Miss Lorna Blanch, recovering from appendicitis, returns to Manilla.
The Trump won the Melbourne Cup in a chaotic finish with Willie Win and Sarcherie close behind amid a crowd of about 20,000. Betting showed The Trump at 6 to 1, Willie Win 32 to 1, and Sarcherie 40 to 1. victory followed a late surge as pursuers pressed toward the line.
In a tense week of cricket Manilla Public Service defeats Banks & Public Service by 65 runs, with Ray Doohan delivering a brilliant innings and 3/16 bowling to lead the home side's success. Dick's fall to 71 all out sparked by strong bowling from Brown, Vidler and Anstey, while Somerton entertain Fordham and Watts in a hard fought draw as conditions test the wicket at Manilla oval.
Municipal electoral notice from Manilla announces a seven aldermen council for a new triennial term to be elected on Saturday in December 1937. Nomination day is Friday November 19, 1987, at Connell Stratford Street. Returning Officer W. Filesell lists nomination forms and places.
A 1937 Mandowa Shire notice records election results with George Edward Boivin Frank Roy Heywood Charles Joseph Byrnes Mungo Park George Stuart Robertson and George Albert White as councillors for A RB O Riding and O Riding. Also notes Namoi Bridge accident to cars driven by Smith and Jenner, plus local business ads and notices.
The annual Methodist Synod opened at the Imdale District with Rev. Iunx Read of Guu afi lime minister presiding. Officers elected included Rev. B. H. Wilson, secretaries Rev. B. C. Archbold and Ri. After four years Rev. Ay % Reeling Overell received an invitation to Cootamundra. Circuits Inverell Ter nterfield Murrirundi and Manilla assign new appointments. Ministers and laymen named for pastoral work and a friendly match against Banks and B.S. noted for Ern. Sooiti.
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