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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
2
A 1937 Manilla Express piece reflection on World War I memory and Armistice Day. It recalls Gallipoli and the Great War's impact, urging the youth to honor veterans and beware rising global tensions as nations rearm. The prose links past heroism to present duties and commemorates those lost.
A Bathurst letter urges NSW electors to vote wisely in shire and municipal elections on December 4, stressing local government as citizen cooperation. It warns against party politics and underscores evaluating candidates by local service. The piece also promotes Poppy Day on November 11, noting its support for Returned Soldier and related associations and calling readers to wear a poppy on Saturday.
At Tuesday's meeting Alderman Wilshire urged the Electricity Committee to study reducing current rates starting January and to expand the lower rating area under the single meter tariff. He proposed lowering the lower area to 5 000 or 10 000 square feet with 6 or 7 primary units, benefiting smaller users. The council agreed to have the committee report, and Alderman Kennedy promised information on how the single meter tariff affects consumers, the council, or others.
A cricket match between Mutilla and Barraba is set for Sunday at 12 noon on the turf wicket. Selected players include B. G. Anstey as captain, H. Coote, RB Doohan, W. Jordham, R. Colbert, and others. Those unable to attend should contact secretary Ray Doohan promptly.
The Springfield clip offered by George E. Bowman appeared at Winehoomibe Carson's Sydney auction last Tuesday. Prices for sheep ranged with finest wethers and ewes drawing strong bids from Continental buyers amid brisk wool demand.
Harvesting hums as vespers thrashers operate across the district while ground dries for work. Rushes Creek Road seven miles from town reports crop damage from storm water washing dirt into wheat fields. Crops are light overall though rail loads of wheat rise hourly toward the station.
The Diggers plan to take two cricket teams to Giminedah to play the Gunnedah Diggers. Names listed include Coulton Moffat Gannon Geddes Kelly Hayne Cadden Grantham Maunder Snape Peake Millar Wearne Coates Smith Stewart Chapman Moore Strachan Coleman Kremer Dmuprez A Kelly and Dobbie. Rumors speak of dark horses and strong batting, with tactics and umpires key to success. The President weighs resting opening batsmen by sending them to Gunnedah Saturday afternoon.
Tamworth Abattoirs builders Messrs C Davis and Sons Pty Ltd of Manilla have secured the tender for the Tamworth Abattoirs project and signed the job yesterday. Mrs W Bond and her young son of Five Dock are visiting her mother Mrs O Connell in Manilla.
Council members clash over tar penetration work on Timworth road with talk of Manilla section delays. Mayor seeks Main Roads Board clearance to break tender ties while Alderman McLeod condemns the stance as ridiculous and unbusinesslike.
At a Tuesday council session Alderman McLeod urged restricting wheeled loads through Manila Street after noting 10 ton timber shipments damaging the road. The council approved a four ton limit and ordered road size registration with the Traffic Department. He also called for stricter speed enforcement and proper curb parking during the two month period.
Measurements show the Manilla Post Office to Glennon’s home at 214 miles, with roads in poor condition near Keepit dam site. The Keepit township proposal reaches Glennon’s house half a mile from the dam site while Hunter won the Maranoa seat in Queensland by 4458 votes after trailing early. Enormous gold shipments are reported leaving the United States via air routes.
The Saturday event at Parish Hall features a children's concert by Manilla District Rural School with a pro ceeds produce stall for the Church of England Continental, tickets 2 shillings. Proceeds benefit the church.
Wire service reports 52 080 sheep and lambs yarded on Wednesday with fair overall quality and prime proportion. Lambs unchanged. sheep cheaper. Wethers 18 4, ewes 16 2, hoggets 22 4, lambs 27. 2644 cattle yarded, trade fair to prime. bulk fair quality. Bulls 16, extras 18 6, cows 11 8, dealers 10 10. Miss Joy Warner recovering from appendicitis operation at Gilgandra District Hospital. Offensive behaviour case in Manilla: William Andrews charged with drinkenness and offensive conduct. fined 10 and 1 for offences.
Personal at municipal council meeting Mr Tom Stewart congratulated on cancer recovery. Mr John Coote reports he woke in Manila after old Market vanished during a bridge trip. Mungo Park injured in Tamworth trip. car repair time estimated. Japan population up 994 600 to 71 359 900 with Tokyo at 6 274 000 and Osaka 3 210 000. E R Stephens sell Manila Pharmacy, moving to Sydney this weekend.
At a Tuesday meeting Manilla Municipal Council adopted a building application by Mr Winter of Borah. Plans by O Davis & Song Pty Ltd include brick garage showroom corner Manilla Market streets and four brick cottages with an estimated cost near £5000, bringing total new buildings for the year to about £26,000. The development will create a prominent northern entrance to the town and enhance the business area.
A fierce blaze swept through Cecil McDonald’s residence on Namoi Street North Manilla late Wednesday night. Firefighters managed to dampen nearby property as winds shifted from the south, sparing adjacent sheds and crops though a wheat paddock close by was threatened. Mrs McDonald was absent ill, and the house and contents were destroyed with insurance believed to cover the loss. A Fruit Growers’ Association official noted high fruit losses and warned that low citrus prices drive poor production and potential waste, while grading rules may not stop fruit from being sent to market.
Webster Jack 4 McDonald Opticians and Optometrists will visit Manilla on Saturday November 27 and may be consulted at the Royal Hotel between 10 am and 6 pm. The firm operates from Castlereagh Street Sydney and Brisbane Street Tamworth and Lismore.
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