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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1932
Page
2
Next visit planned to Barlock Michigan for repairs and correspondence addressed to Box 2924PP OPO Bydnes. The note lists a 1032 sequence and references a prior 3 and flonrs in. Entities: Barlock MI, Box 2924PP OPO, Bydnes.
Manilla Express MLA B M Wade of the Country Party argued last week that banks must cut interest rates to reduce production costs. He said if banks refuse, the Government will act. He warned that world prices for primary products are unlikely to rise soon and high interest will crush Australian producers who face rates above 3 percent.
The show schedule will be printed when finalised by the end of the week. Wires, wool, and sheep sections have been printed and published. A radio week Express plan will appear once finalised, with advertising slots reserved by the show secretary if needed.
A reader recounts trying an Alsatian on sheep after reading the May 31 1998 Daily Guardian. The bitch proved dangerous killing multiple sheep during daytime drives and showed poor instinct for herding, while praise and caution from different breeders clash in the account.
The Street Trees BE. V. Coulton writes in opposition to plans to remove all trees from Main Street. He argues it would expose women and children to heat in hot weather, stating the proposal is unnecessary and that country people deserve consideration, urging rescission of the plan.
The report notes a shift in tram routes away from Pitt Street to the North Shore Bridge, with six trams now only two heading to the railway station and the others rerouted to suburbs fed from George Street, reflecting a city railway solution to congestion.
A large yarding of roughly 1000 cattle is announced for auction featuring 300 head from MR. BE L Spencer of Mulwaree station Barraba plus a mix of fat forward cattle cows calves dairy springers and good young stock. Full details to appear in the next Exprena issue.
Mazilla's New Golf 0 Manilla Golf Club begins construction of an 18 hole course with half laid out and plans for a spacious clubhouse and social facilities. An early opening is slated for November 23, with future tennis courts and improved amenities planned as the project develops. The World newspaper ceased publication after its first birthday.
Y J Byrnes a manilla realty agent reports the sale of the Hillcrest property a 1070 acre freehold and pastoral lease near Manilla to Mr W J Robinson of Barraba. The transaction confirms Byrnes role as selling agent and names the buyers and location.
Mr J W Allen general secretary of the Graziery Association will visit Manila on Saturday to address the grain growers and outline association aims for local farmers. He will speak to members and discuss cooperative efforts and market strategies.
The Baral School will present prizes at the school when the Kindergarten Xmas Tree is held. A few prizes will be given, with one awarded to the head of each form.
Mr B J Greer of Rona Glen won the Manilla competition and placed tenth in the North West event with 1354 points. The overall winner earned 140 points and several crops were listed. The report mentions White ad Soa of Bogeabri along with Waratah Nabawa varieties in a close contest.
Bates, secretary of the Manilla Graziers' Association branch, reports a communication from Premier Stevens through Captain Chaffey. The message says the government recognizes the need for lower interest rates to make agricultural and pastoral pursuits remunerative and expects further downward movement after the Premiers' Conference. The Manilla branch is assured the government will keep the issue of interest rates before it.
Wheat coming into Manius railway station very slowly with about 1100 bars received. Much second growth delaying harvesting operations. Wool arrivals slow but 9 000 bales handled to date. Big Country Party rally planned at Armidale next week. Miss Joan Watts omitted from report of St. Joseph's Convent music exam passers. she achieved honors in Grade C.
The Tamworth Municipality notes discuss erecting a stand pipe on Rowan Street and open drains for future buildings in Manilla. The Electric Light Committee delays Blunt’s electricity petition until funds allow. A special meeting is set to discuss proposals for Vodtueflen in Manilla consumers. Storms bring heavy rain across the town with 36 points and over an inch statewide.
Palais Pictures announces a midweek programme with admission at one shilling. Douglas Fairbanks stars in Gentlemen for a Day and Will Rogers in Young as You Feel. Also featuring Turson the Ape Man. A crowded house last week followed by a busy weekend as shearers Don Roberts and Cyril Young returned to the Manilla district after a strenuous year in outback Queensland.
Victorian sports report covers McGrath dubbed Sydney boy wonder as he defeats top world champion and second-ranked Altix in a notable Friday match. Crawford beats Allison two sets to one, while other local notes include a Manila storm, probate valuation of John Nixon estate, and junior tennis social details.
Word circulated in Manila Veday that Barrabu Water Works had been approved and funds would be made available.
In December the event in the Vicarage promises a grand gathering with diverse activities. The night includes tennis and other games, with a market at 4 and 6 pm in Memorial Hall. Withers, once jailed for a capital offence at Kinuxtown years ago, recently released, is noted among the attendees.
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