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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1936
Page
2
A report notes a visiting poultry firm’s regular town appearance for over thirty years at the Court House Hotel from 10 am to 3 pm. A district resident challenges the belief that three year old hens are unprofitable, recounting an 11 year history of six hens with no cockerel introduced and no flock increase.
Manilla silo under Mr H. B. Green with assistants Doak and OConnell opened Monday. In one hour 22 tows, about 300 bags of wheat, were received. W Boman of Sugar Loaf forwarded the first consignment. Daylong traffic remained heavy with all wagons in district active. Local price quoted 4/3 per silo and 4/6 for bag wheat. One farmer sold 500 wagons last weekend for 4/7. Wheat weighed heavy, sample 68 1 2 to the bushel.
Over 300 people attended the Scouts and Firemen's Dance at Memorial Hall last Tuesday night with scouts in uniforms marching in led by Captain Ron Baker. The Cubs formed a circle with Mixx Jean Turner and Miss Alma Lassman, seats followed led by Scout Master Bower, and Group Scout Master Dick received the colours. Music by Norths and Bunnels accompanied by MC Leo O Neill, as various members from both groups filled positions.
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary seeks soap donations of all varieties for hospital use. Public gifts can be left at the Hospital Secretary C. Wilshire's office. A line notes a brief May rain and a cool Sunday with southerly winds.
The final round before harvest recess saw HH innings 9 for 195 draw with Banks and P.S six for 173. Garthover 101 defeated Waratah 63 and 5 for 73. Watsons Creek beat Rushes Creek by 177 to 106. Leading scores include M. Doughan and O. Streeting. best bowlers listed. Current standings Banks and Public Service 24 pts, Garthowen 22, Somerton 2, Waratah 16, Rushes Creek 15, Watsons Creek 12.
Banks and P.S. faced WHE in a keen contest as WHE built 195 for 9 with Mv Cloakey arranging a key late stand. Banks fell 20 runs short, despite Doughan’s 80 and a spirited field effort, while Garthowen defeated Waratah in the weekend clashes.
The Melbourne Cup at Flemington drew record crowds as Wotan surged from the rear to win by a half length ahead of Silver Standard and Balkan Prince. Early pace was set by Your Crusader and Talking, with mixed fortunes for the leading contenders amid a sunlit track.
The Governor of New South Wales Sir Murray Anderson died suddenly on Friday after collapsing at Government House. He and Lady Anderson arrived in Australia less than four months ago to take up duties, and he had been in poor health, canceling an engagement a fortnight earlier. The funeral service was held yesterday and the body will be sent to England for burial.
First Manilla Scouts and cubs paraded then performed with cheers from a crowded hall. Skip Dick thanked the crowd for support while Skip Bower spoke on the scout movement and announced Girl Guides would form next year. He urged 17 to 18 year olds to join a Rover Neouts Troop.
Unreserved furniture to be sold tomorrow at 2 p m the entire estate works and furniture to be sold without reserve. Lost tyres tubes found on Malls Creek road between Manilla and Namoi Park. Tenders invited for renovation of about 14 miles of telephone line on Manilla Boggabri road with specifications at the Express office. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Signed TL ROCIE Westgove Gunnedah Phone Manilla 131M.
Wheat growers quote 103 37.35? in a local advertisement. Studdart and Hayward Ltd offer services at Manilla Upper Manilla and Klori with storage facilities. Westinghouse Refrigerators advertised with free trial at home via Hden Gate sole agent.
Manilla warns owners and drivers that driving tractors with grips on tyre treads on public roads breaches Ordinance No 80 under the UG Act 1909 as amended. Offenders face penalties up to £50. Town Clerk W. Filsell notes details from Council Chambers Strafford Street Manilla. Huecum's Ice advertises daily home delivery by F A North.
England won by 105 runs at Adelaide after scoring 230 in the first innings and 286 in the second led by Hammond with 237 in the match. South Australia were bowled out for 162 and 202 with Richardson making 65, while Bradman did not play due to his infant son.
New South Wales posted 322 in reply to Queensland I's 1 with 163 by Rolinson while Tallon 100 Annlews 85 and Amos 90 boosted NSW. Queensland fared better second innings scoring 416 but NSW stands 1 for 25 with Mudge 1 for 10. Country week carnival sees 32 teams competing as Hunter River beat Tamworth and Inverell beat Gosford.
The Manilla Mechanics Institute invites applications for the position of librarian. Submissions accepted by the secretary by Friday the 18th of the current month. Include details of qualifications and references as requested by the notice.
Applications for a position at the Manilla Golf Club will be received until 4 pm via Salida Vath instany by the Serrehuy. Full particulars available from N. D. Bepronody, Lon.see, and notices may be served at the cited offices. Probate proceedings in NSW court seek to grant the will of Wil Lie King to Matilda King as executrix with creditor claims due in fourteen days.
Barnaby Shire Barraba Municipal Councils employees held their annual picnic at Pely Creek on Friday. Mandowa Shire and Manilla Municipality were invited and represented by officials. A note warns drivers of road damage and a £50 penalty for ordinance infringement.
A trial on G Dowe’s Nivamy Rushes Creek farm compares wheat with and without OW Fertiliser. Fertilised plots show taller plants, heavier heads, and higher stalk counts. the yield advantage is about 20 shillings per acre, suggesting a good return with no extra cost.
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