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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
2
Aldermen debated public access to confidential matters as the council considered an electrical engineer report. A committee was formed to evaluate an independent Tamworth scheme and to gather engineer names and fees for the next meeting.
Parkes Municipal Council urged Manilla Council to back a proposal to cut annual telephone rent by at least two thirds arguing lower charges would expand the customer base without reducing net revenue. The motion, described by the mayor as a big concession, was carried with support for co operation.
The Manilla results of the annual Methodist Sunday School examinations by the Young Peoples Department show Division 4 Tom Marsden 74 and Winshuttle 89 with Hylda Pike 84. Division 8 Dulei Kuthtler 84 and Ree Pike 84. Division 7 Philis Marsden 74 and Marion McLewl 74.
Election day set for Saturday November 14 with polling at Al Omen Cham Macilin. Voting is compulsory and failure to vote may incur a fine not exceeding £2. Electors must mark ballots with numbers 1 to 10 in order of preference and avoid striking out names or using crosses. An informal vote results if the full ranking 1 to 10 is not completed.
Farmers in the Manilla district condemned an expert’s travel to inspect farms and requested better guidance. They complained about the cost and lack of outreach, while critics urged the Department of Agriculture be informed and to seek effective advice from America to combat curculio damage. The growers authorized their president to convey their sentiment to the Minister.
The New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association requested Manilla Council send a representative to Tamworth to form a district association. They offer to cover fares and aim to centralize the region, urging council support and timely reply. The council agreed to appoint a delegate once conference details are fixed. Also noted are local sports mentions and a hospital note.
The Municipal Council met on Tuesday with Mayor Byrney presiding. Aldermen approved rate book transfers, discussed gravelling and blinding of a new road surface on Court and Nawai streets, and authorised weed destruction notices under Ordinance 3. They also set Electoral Officers terms, addressed horse impounding costs, and considered claims for damages from a broken footbridge in Manilla Street caused by a heavy petrol wagon. The clerk was appointed Returning Officer, and inspector’s report noted satisfactory sanitary conditions. repairs proposed for depot items and fencing. prickly pear spread noted on the common. building plans for Hartley and Chapman were submitted and received.
Methodist and Presbyterian church services listed for Manilla with times and ministers. Weather report notes a rainstorm from yesterday, warm conditions, and a brown stink from an incident. Local Government elections are set with nominations closing Nov 27 and ballot on Dec 8.
The Tamworth and Manilla Guides held an enrolment day at a district event. Mrs Thorn captained the Tamworth party with five Tadworth rangers joining, alongside twelve guides newly enrolled in the district. After an enjoyable afternoon tea, games and photographs, the Tamworth visitors returned to Tamworth by bus.
Minutes from a Shire Council meeting discuss weed control and a plan to notify adjoining councils to destroy noxious weeds within 40 chains of the council boundary. Debate covers river-frontage landowners duties and drainage-related construction impacts on Boggabri road and Namoi area.
Snowdrops were narrowly defeated by Tamworth by a nail in a tight match. C Fowler top scored with 34 and O'Toole and Arthur White anchored a late chase, but Tamworth edged ahead as bowling from Mitchell and Arch White limited Snowdrops.
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