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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1930
Page
2
The Master Ophician of the Naril wd Nerv West will be personally present at the Royal Hotel ipatairs. NEXT VISIT: Batheday December 13 with hours 10 to say phew. Await reply and correspondence to Bin TL AMP PE Sydney.
The Trades Hall backed action threatens Sydney with starvation as meat workers push for a 4 hour week while the government delays, prompting warnings of heavy penalties for noncompliance and a town-wide tank inspection initiative amid rising prices and public unrest.
At a heated meeting Mr Hawker urged approaching the Shire Council to seek a rate cut, arguing reduced land values and subsidies threaten services. Mr Byrnes supported reviewing the capital value, while others warned banks and taxpayers must share the burden. An amendment to request a land valuation review was carried by two thirds.
Manilla RAQBLI A reports Poppy Day sales on 7 November raised 2877/0. Funds include £5/13/0 to Head Office Sydney for Limbless Soldiers' Association of NSW and T.B. Sailors and Soldiers of NSW. £2/14/0 kept by local League sub-branch. Wreaths donated by Shire Council Municipal Council Mr Harry Burrell Tongue. Thanks to helpers and the public.
Letter to the editor laments a resident about relief workers on Creek road Howard. The writer notes repeated paging by the Halls and claims little new work is seen while workers rest on shovels in scorching heat, feeling pity for their effort amid flies.
Parents and Guisena' home formed an application for the cooperation of the Association to provide a swimming instructor for Indies and girls during the forthcoming Xmas vacation. A cub committee, chaired by Paterson and Lowe, will confer with the secretary to offer assistance. Funds are short, accounts show £11 18s 2d, and the water supply and building schemes remain halted for lack of money.
Sgt Burn on holidays Constable Malone acts in charge as wheat arrivals flood in 22000 bags by today. Death of Sandy Pearce who toured England with Kangaroos in 1907 recalls Dally Mensenger praised in 1918 19. Dally, Royal Hotel Manilla licensee, attended Pearce funeral as pallbearer amid unemployment hard times. Miasex I Greer holidaying with clients. Nurse M Greer resumes Balmain Hospital duties. Miss T Greer to Brisbane soon.
At a club meeting held Tuesday night a carnival is set for Boxing Day with an enticing programme in preparation. A life saving class invites members to sign up with the secretary. The club recently completed a ladies dressing shed in Mr Adie’s paddock and invites new members. The season fee is two shillings and sixpence with notable member benefits. the Glen Cup point score series begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The first event is 50 yards freestyle handieag. Swimmers must register with the secretary by Friday afternoon to compete. financial status not required for entry.
At Inverell meeting leaders debated extending the Commercial Travellers Carnival to Manilla. Debate centered on funding the local hospital with 60 percent of net takings and 1 percent to Travellers. A motion to hold the next annual carnival in Manilla passed after amendments proposing a later venue were considered.
Religious notices from Manilla outline a week of penitence and prayer beginning Sunday with intercession for the unemployed hungry and homeless amid the financial downturn. Services include Anglican Catholic Presbyterian and Methodist observances with daily Eucharist and morning devotions at 6.30 to 7.45. Local speed warnings for Wheat lorry drivers and a Mechanics' Institute euchre party are also noted.
In Manils Police Court on Tuesday before Mr W C Geikie the cases heard included Jolie Perry charged as owner of 300 unbranded sheep. Ped guilty and warned. Liam Drew pleaded guilty to a charge of detention of a horse and was fined. Reynolds v A W Reynolds concerned an order for executive drinking. the order was made for 12 months.
Opa Air and Paramount present The immortal romance of a snaid fee faved for ever followed by So Long Letty. Butcher employees discuss peace terms with judge Piddington. the Plax Corporation plans a new mill in Mutilla to treat the flax crop. Manilla Agricultural Society to meet Saturday at Mechanics Institute 7.30pm. ballot results to be announced by Mr D Kennedy. Friday and Saturday specials at Mackenze & Sons Ltd for cash.
Flax Corporation 1 has decided to establish a bill to treat flax grown by shareholder farmers for fiber and deseeding in Manilla. Acres required have been reached and an opportunity remains for other farmers to join by applying early through R. Mathews at Hotel or A. Be coaching Manilla. For sale items include Oak Double Door Tee Chest and a range of gifts and watches from Mackenzies Ltd with varied prices.
PPAIDAY and Saturday ad for PAY CASH AND BUY FOR LEES at MACKENZIER includes various groceries and prices such as Faked Beam and Desivested Cocostut. Evaporated Apples Raisina and Honey listed with small prices. Dressmaking services by T. Aorien on Namoi Street. RUDD'S offers books Stationery games and more. Welfare of Champions Manilla noted. Total Paper subscriptions despite higher costs remains unchanged. Unfurnished apply at this office.
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