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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1933
Page
2
Sunday results in the second grade competition saw Wednesday Half Holiday beat North Shore Club by 40 runs on first innings at the old Golf Links. Hall's Creek defeated Waratah by an innings as the Grady Gold Cup favorites emerge.
Delegations from the Department of Agriculture and the Royal Agricultural Society, including Judge G. Sparks and Alderman A. R. McLeod, inspected John Winter's Borah Creek wheat crop after touring Manilla district. The review highlighted Borah Creek as a leading entry site with expectations of high yield, while Duram Court hosted cattle and blood horse observations.
Friday November 17 1983 attendance at the District School for the club advisory committee included W Jackson with apologies from Miller Shaw Batteraby McLeod Hartley and Wilson. New members welcomed. Prizes set for 1st 2nd 3rd in all projects including Seed collecting Grass and Clover collecting and Tree planting. Donations announced for various prizes from multiple benefactors. Emphasis on accurate work records for boys from both business and competition perspectives. New project supervising committees named and regional prize list noted. Also details on seed and grass collections figures for several locations. Benefit dance and euchre party planned at Palais Theatre December 1 1933 in aid of Alf Rodgers with prizes and music. Adjourned cricket meeting about turf wicket at Manilla recreation ground scheduled Saturday 7:30 pm. For sale items include swimming costumes bathing caps and tennis shoes from Roberts Bros.
On Saturday November 4th a sale of work by Disabled Soldiers was held in the League's Club Room organized by Lady Fairlie-Cuninghame with Mrs. M. Park and Mrs C. B. Dowe. Over £29 was raised for handicraft workers. Poppy Day followed on November 11 with sales led by Mrs. R. H. Hudson and staff raising £18 13s 6d for the Limbless Soldiers Association NSW, TB Sailors and Soldiers Association NSW, and the Returned Soldiers' League. The Manilla Sub-branch thanks contributors and helpers for supporting needy returned men.
S. and H. present a stunning M75 model in a bright range of colours. The new back features contrast straps. The M74 model shows an unusual striped note with a plain back to highlight its graceful lines. Available in white and maroon.
An old notice sets business hours for attorneys solicitors and proctors from Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. It names SIMPSONS EXPECTORANT as connected to the notice.
The Mayor calls a public meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers to discuss forming a Manilla fire brigade. High attendance is expected, especially from young men, to discuss property protection and fire brigade training as a public service.
Mr Chas Hobbs vice president of the Henry George League of NSW will speak on Monday night in the street. He will discuss How to abolish taxes and unemployment. Hobbs continues a series of meetings, was in Tamworth today and will go to Barraba next Tuesday.
Members and associates are reminded that the season’s wind up sanction will be held in the Club House on Wednesday November 29. The event will be a social evening with dancing cards and related activities. Trophies for the season can be presented during the gathering.
Harvesting starts on several farms in Manwa district but daily rains this week across parts of the district have significantly slowed work and delayed operations.
At a council meeting Alderman Kennedy congratulated Mayor McLeod on his election as president of the Country Press Association of New South Wales. Colleagues echoed the praise, noting the honour reflects on Manilla and the council recorded the congratulations. The Mayor called the position important and influential for state affairs and Manilla business. A plug for K Baker's fly doors and windows followed.
Nash's Magazine offers fiction by leading authors and artworks from top artists. The October issue is now available via bookseller C. N. Scott.
Mr and Mrs Harry Burrell have purchased Bert Geddes’ property four miles from Manilla on the Namoi River and plan to move to the district soon. Mr and Mrs R E Carless arrive in Sydney on Monday from England via the Esperance Bay after their honeymoon. The Wood family notes include a Sydney visit by W Jackson to meet the couple. Hospital Board meets Saturday at 7.30 pm. Church of England Choir Concert set for November 22. Tenders called for painting the Royal Hotel. The Upper House second ballot occurred on Thursday.
Local cricket enthusiasts met at the Mechanic's Institute to consider laying a turf wicket at Manilla Recreation Ground. A special committee was formed to investigate cost and data, with advice from turf expert Mr Wise of Singleton. The adjourned meeting is set for Saturday at 7.30 p.m. Also notice, second hand sulkies wanted by K. Baker, wheelwright.
The Memorial Hall was crowded on Tuesday night with over 300 people for the Carnival Social and Euchre Party organized by ex-pupils of St. Josephs, aided by BB Church ladies. Moffats Band supplied music, MCs Doughan and Admin led proceedings, novelty dances featured, jazz hats issued, balloons and streamers lit up the hall, glow worm dance lit by ladies, and a neat uniform supper. Euchre section had 60 players. top prizes awarded to J O Neill, Bert McDonald, Robinson and ladies winner L O Neill. A confetti finale capped a happy evening as two snakes were reported nearby in recent days.
In Manilla services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with Somerton events at 3 p.m. Rev. 8 M Mitchell leads the observance marking the church's three decades of worship and community work.
Religious notices list Holy Communion and Evensong times at Manilla and surrounding settlements, with Rev. R Grayson officiating at several churches. A Sydney Wool sales report notes record prices for Bereen and other Manilla clips, plus a farming advert and crop observations on Ford and black oats across the northwest.
A grateful note thanks the Medical and Nursing staff of Manilla District Hospital for kind care to the writer's mother and herself during a sad illness. Signed Catherine Anderson.
Public invited to a council meeting at Manilla Town Hall on Monday November 20 at 7 30 p m to consider establishing a fire brigade. Mayor A B McLeod presiding. Also a note on local sales, post office speech by CHAS HOBBES, and shop ads for firearms and oil products with prices and services.
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