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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
2
A local advertisement promotes men’s high grade box calf boots with welted soles in various shapes and notes knockout pricing on best quality Gladys boots with welted soles. Another knockout deal is advertised.
Manilla’s Mechanic Institute, with a library, reading room, billiard facilities, and hall control, faces financial strain after years of operating deficits. A special meeting discussed extending Coulton’s lease, taking over the picture show, and purchasing new plant to stabilize funds.
Timbrebongie Narromine councils discuss abolishing Pastures Protection Boards and shifting functions to Shire Councils and State Stock Office. Proposals include reducing overheads, consolidating control, and amending legislation in 1924 with a draft resolution urging MPs to act.
A letter from Manilla poundkeeper J Blair challenges a Tamworth Pastures Protection Board report claiming lax release of animals from Manilla Pound. Blair asserts all releases are properly signed and open to inspection, cites a case involving a late owner James Martin and O E Hall, and asks council to repudiate the board’s assertion to avoid misimpression.
The Hon. Frank A. Chaffey releases a list from the Education Minister of works planned for this financial year subject to changes if urgent needs arise or funds are limited. Items cover repairs, painting, remodelings, residences, and additions in Bellata Booms Caroona Currabubula Frankinune Gravesend Gundy Manilla Narrabri Nemingha New Mexico Pilliga Pokataroo Quirindi Tambar Springs Tamworth Walcha Road Wee Waa and more with several entries marked x indicating current-year authorization and ongoing or imminent start.
A Saturday practice shoot saw Capt Thomas win the spoon. The report lists scores for Secrey, hde, and several participants including Forster, Loseby, Blair, Blanch, Blackweil, and others with varying marks.
The Manilla District cricket competitors began last Saturday with four clubs entering the McLeod Shield season. New clubs Gerges and Baldwin appeared and both defeated last year’s premiers and runners up, signaling a competitive campaign ahead.
Baldwin chased a modest 79 with strong bowling led by Kennedy and Green while Coote and Allan Watts anchored a steady chase. Gannon and Moffat starred for Diggers with Manilla and Wongo to meet next Saturday.
Diggers secured a meritorious victory over Wongo Creek on their ground on Saturday. W. Johnson led with 44, G. Abberfield 28 not out, and F Baker 22 as Diggers bowled Wongo Creek out for 144 then chased the target with four wickets to spare. Gannon, Green, Moffat, Dove, and Cha scored twenty plus. Wongo Creek’s bowling figures include C Watts 4 for 18 and A Watts 1 for 19.
A letter argues that Soldier Settlers face hardship while established farmers gain tax-free loan benefits. It calls for deferred payments for five years to allow starting settlers to avoid perpetual struggle and reach prosperity.
Mr C. F. P. Hayward forwards his resignation as President to the Secretary of the Mechanics Institute. Mr R A Hills CP8 passed a recent exam with success. Mr F S Mackenzie has been reelected president of the Ginnnes Bowling Club.
E Green delivers 1 for 31 and J N Kennedy takes 4 for 22 as Hartley, Byrnes, Mumro, Woodward, and D Coote contribute smaller figures. The excerpt lists bowling figures for the innings with multiple bowlers taking wickets. The read includes entries for Byrnes 2 for 6 and Mumro 0 for 10 among others.
Manilla hosts 11 am and 7.30 pm services with Mr Gra ham presiding after Mr Faulkner’s absence. Church of England services listed for Wongo Creek Milhwindi and Milhwindi evensong. Methodist service in Manilla at 11 am led by Mr Rudd with a 7.30 pm sermon on The Preaching of Jesus. Also noted are Rev J A Walsh duties at Hall's Creek New Mexico and Newry Park on November 21 at 7.30 pm.
A new Master Picture features Tom Moore nicknamed Fancy Charlie as a crack safe expert who aspires to greatness. A series of events pushes him to the straight path, and within a year he is known as Honest Tom Smith and mayor of a Hick town. Showtimes at Coulton's Pictures Saturday.
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