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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
2
A wartime poem honoring mothers whose sons died in war. It reflects reverence for motherhood and heroism, linking Australia’s freedom to the sacrifices of the Mothers of Our Dead. The piece ends with Armistice Day 1918 as a solemn tribute.
A funeral notice and hymn fragment mourn the death of Susan Hill. The community gathers with prayers and a grave banner, while Rev. Walkden Brown is announced to preach at Manildale Methodist Church with Mix D Bowman as soloist. Local cricket publicity complaints noted and Bradman welcomed in Bowral.
At the Business Men's meeting presided by A. Rose, members condemned Railway Commissioners proposals as harming country business. Deputies argued railways seek to undercut traders by moving fruit and parcels nationwide, while COD service and post office costs were debated. Mandowa Shire Council will meet next Monday night to discuss harvest duties. Tamworth and Inverell districts report expanding flax and crop areas for 1931.
WEXT announces a visit on Saturday November 16 with new hours from 16 to 6 for all repairs and correspondence addressed to Tay IP Spates. The notice outlines relocation of services and invites affected customers to drop by during the adjusted window.
The article argues that Labor extremists push for note inflation to fund debt, warning the move would wreck Australian credit and hit workers on fixed awards hardest. It cites historical exchange losses, rising debt service, and the risk of devalued currency harming ratepayers and the economy.
The proposed tea tax aims to raise funds for the Federal Government, increasing annual living costs for a family by ten shillings and eight pence. Critics warn history repeats Britain’s colonial tax mistakes, fearing civil strife and the demise of the current Labour Government.
Listing of church services across Manilla and surrounding towns with times for Methodist gatherings at Manilla and New Mexia, Anglican Bishop Rev. F Walkden Brown and Rev. G A Gordon preaching, Holy Eucharist at Holy Catholic Church Manilla, and Halls Creek Evensong with Parochial Council meeting scheduled.
The Postmaster General has sent Councils a circular warning that digging footpaths by ratepayers, often for tree planting, frequently damages underground cables. It states that all such permits must include a guarantee against cable damage.
The article notes Phar Lap, a four year old champion horse, winning the Melbourne Cup and carrying a record weight while a storm disrupted wireless listening. It also mentions Amounis, earnings over £44,000, and rankings in the Southern Hemisphere. Separate notices cover the Armidale Synod appointment and local travel, with minor political and transport items.
At Tenterfield Municipal Council Ald. Petherick presented a petition signed by more than 700 ratepayers urging suspension of surcharge proceedings against ex Aldermen Armstrong Kneipur and Donoghue. The petition asks no legal action and proposes a poll on the issue. A special meeting will decide on the petition. A Brisbane message notes the Mungana case against Theodore, McCormack and others is unlikely to be heard before February next.
The Red Cross Society local branch schedules a Saturday street stall at Bank Street Corner or CW A Rooms if hot. Aimed at raising £40 yearly for Sydney headquarters to support hospitals for returned, crippled, and sick soldiers. Patrons urged to donate cash or kind. ladies will staff from 10 a.m. with donations accepted thereafter.
Masills Cricket Union tones up for a coming wear match at Gunnedah with Manil's-P Baker captain and 11 teammates including Jackson Purrelly Moffat Brady White and Watts. Gunnedah lists captain C Wilson and players McIntosh Grainger Lev man Sheehan Wallane Kell Kelly Burgess Meehan. The game begins at 12 19 p.m.
In Newcastle trading you see prices realised for Manilla clips and wing grices. Names include J McDonald, G E Bowman, Glover Brow, McDonald Bros, W Woolfe, and C O Haling. Figures show amounts in pence with multiple bidders and a Park Springmount note.
A crowded sporting card from Pease Draw to London market mentions batters and cricketers with scores and pairings, plus a BarThe next weekend diggers from Barabara travel to Manilla for a return match with Manilla, with team lists and a four ball event arranged at 9:45 am. Social and business notices include a Mechanics Institute party open air next Tuesday with prizes and a cash tea, woodwork repairs and furniture services by G Brenton at 20.
Try one of Clifton's U. S. Batteries priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and 2 shillings 10 pence.
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