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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1933
Page
2
A notice states business hours are 10 to 6 and all repairs and correspondence must be addressed to Box S324PP GPO Sydney. The fragment indicates a postal box address for correspondence.
Weather has produced abundant long grass and barley grass around wheat paddocks in Manilla District. If hot, dry weather returns, drying grass could ignite rapidly threatening farms and delayed harvests. Farmers urged to act collectively to prevent fires and safeguard all crops and property.
About 2500 fresh conditioned steers will be offered in the warding of store cattle at W 41 Byrnes sale in Manilla on Wednesday next the 29th starts at 2 o clock balance mostly steers and young cattle will be penned into suitable lots Mr Neel ID senior Mr myo Mr 1 EB Simpson has successfully passed his final examination in Pharmacy Congratulations
A large gathering in Manilla discussed forming a fire brigade. Mayor A R K McLeod outlined options under Fire Brigades Act and Local Government Act, noting scheme 1 as best and potential funding via general rate. He cited insurance rating benefits and shared letters from Narrabri Peel Shire and Quirindi Councils outlining hosting, staffing, and costs.
The Manilla town meeting reviewed fire brigade finances and achieved unanimous support to establish a brigade. Mayor and Aldermen outlined costs and insurance premium savings, while volunteers were sought with a closing list of five candidates. The decision aims to boost safety and local status.
Mackensie s Veterans and Robson led by R Maunder clash with totals: 9 wickets for 29, Roberts 3/3, R M Smith 4/8, Coates 0/9, Rooke 2. For Veterans Rooke and Coates shine with key dismissals and Sundries. Also listed are for sale English Cut Glass vases and whiskey glasses with prices. Federal flour tax plan looms as Lyons to reveal policy. State inquiry recommends bakers licencing and bread price cuts. Tanilla special cattle sale noted.
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church holds a Friday social in the Church of England Parish Hall to mark 30 years. Admission is free. Sunday evening features the first monthly Question Service for members or adherents. A golf social at the Club House on Wednesday the 29th will present season trophies and bid farewell to Mrs Geddes. Wheat and wool movements through Manilla noted, with harvest prospects depends on weather. first load of wheat arrived Nov 14 with 600 bags, crop averaging 42 bushels per acre. Wool sales at Sydney markets reported firm demand for fine lines and coeds skirtings, top price for a clip from Cam on Santa Barraha.
Notice to employers to collect Wages Tax from wages and maintain records with schedules. If liable workers are under ten stamps apply. ten or more remit to the Department using a remittance form. Schedules and forms free at NSW post offices and Wallangtarra Queensland. Waratah seconds to play North Manilla on Sunday 26 with a listed lineup and call for substitutes. Ironmonger-Blackie benefit match ends in a draw. Richardson’s 491 and 169 for four wickets, Bradman 101, Woodful 118, McCabe 82, Ponsford 42, Ebling 5 for 72.
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