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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1935
Page
2
A brief item notes patient eye examinations recommended at least every three years. Mentions W. Enoll Pio from London and an optometrist in Sydney.
A. Barraclough Ltd Optometrists at 385 George Street Sydney has long ties to the town, with over thirty years of presence noted, reportedly under the direction of Mir Po A Newall.
The Sydney wool sale reports Mr M Park's Dunmore clip selling in multiple bale lots. Prices range from 174d to 22d for various bale weights and qualities described as very good with good staple, light dust at tip and slight burr on skirts.
In Isst Court at Manilla the Villa Municipal Council pursued debts from Rawson Weather till 10/9 and from John Roy Flanagan 6/7/4 for electricity. Verdicts awarded the Council in both cases.
Consignments for the Manilla cattle sale on Tuesday the 12th come from local owners and breeders and the cattle are in fresh condition. Most lots are good quality breed stock. Shorthorn cows and heifers from a local station owner form the foundation of a fine herd. Details of all consignments will appear in next Friday's issue.
Ambulance officials plan the Tamworth District Ambulance visit to Manilla on Monday to organize the annual carnival. The event opens on vacant land in Manilla Street beside D T Robinson & Co and runs from Friday this week through November 16, featuring tents for youths and the old with aviator displays and merry entertainment.
In a long standing rivalry the Manilla cricket team defeated Barraba by 133 runs at the local oval. Arthur White starred with decisive batting turning points, as Barraba’s fielding and bowling wavered amid crowding pressure and changing bowlers.
The Melbourne Cup meeting of the Victorian Jockey Club opened with 22 horses lining up. Marabou and Sylvandale led early before Marabou drew away to win easily over Sarcherie with Sylvandale a close second. The day featured a large crowd and a searing field as Fidelity walked home with the Mimosa stakes and Shadow King drew cheers.
Manilla Land Board presided by Mr. Connelly hears A. T. Maunder road purchase request. Mandowa Shire Council waivers objections if three chain road segment retained with drainage easement along full length. Board fixes land values and sets contribution terms for various parties, including Mandowa Shire and Crown, with several figures and due dates.
A mixed Barraba Manilla match took place on Barraba links last Sunday. Morning four ball best ball saw Manilla win by a small margin while the afternoon saw Barraba secure a convincing win with McMahon, Spencer and Moloskey contributing. Rain affected two rounds with unfinished matches, but overall Manilla enjoyed strong play and Barraba praised hospitality.
Over 200 attendees enjoyed a combined price event with plentiful prizes for adults and children. Winners included Lirk and Leo Swan in races, J Pederson, Mim B Porter, Ed Faulkn, and Mrs W Abberfield among others. Rain affected Sunday but benefited wheat crops. October rainfall reached 120 points, totaling 1418 points for 1935 through October 1.
Grady's XI faced a tight day at the oval with Davis and Grady delivering key hits. Banks struggled while Salter and Vidler led bowling efforts as the match ended with Grady's XI finishing the innings and a drawn contest against Weak.
Crystal Ise advertises filtered water based ice production for all Manilla areas with home delivery by calling 95.
Wool from Attunga sells well in Sydney and Newcastle markets with strong bids by Warrswilla seller. W M Ogden appointed shire clerk at Forbes. Manilla clerkships noted amid district weather shifts. Federal politics stir as Lyons seeks Hughes resignation over war remarks. Admiral Anderson appointed Governor of New South Wales. flour tax to continue for another year.
Mr V Z Byrnes to conduct a clearance sale of all furniture and home effects at Seret Burn’s residence in Court Street Manilla. Burn leaving Manilla. entire furniture in splendid order to be sold at once.
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