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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
2
At the municipal meeting Ald Coates questioned the pool’s status while the mayor said it remained as known then. A boy nearly drowned after being washed through the valve channel and a fire grate proposal was debated though some warned it could increase danger. The mayor promised valves would be placed and kept.
At the municipal council meeting on Tuesday night Ald J D Kennedy drew attention to ex Ald Wearne who was at Tamworth District Hospital after a serious eye operation. Ald McLeod seconded the motion urging sympathy for Wearne and wishing him a speedy recovery. the motion was carried.
The Manilla Municipal Council met on Tuesday night and granted five dairy licenses to M D Hayne G Smith A E Roach C Woolfe and Mrs H J M Hall and three milk vendor licenses to Ferns Glitsos W Doohan and D G McMillan. Wheat prices were quoted at 3/11d to 4/24. RC Minne dances Tuesday.
Manilla council members honored Alderman J D Kennedy at his final meeting after 36 years of service. Moved to record appreciation, colleagues praised his guidance and long dedication to the town through war repatriation and postwar growth.
The Mayor Alderman Bow min presented the annual report to the Council noting substantial work and the relief program's cost but value gained. He praised street works, health, and town growth while urging continued modernization and urging the new Council to maintain momentum.
The Manilla P and G Association chaired by Rev. A Battersby heard from Mr. and Mrs. Scott who handed £35 to the Dramatic Society’s donation to the P and O Association from High Jinks proceeds. They praised local artists, resolved to thank the donors, noted school events and finances, and planned library purchases and prizes as funds allow.
Church services listed for Manilla Somerton Rushes Creel and New Mexico with morning and evening Holy Communion or services. A notice praises Mr Donald Maunder licensing contractor of Manilla for eight years in wool shearing and services to the industry with 100000 sheep contracted this season and 14000 sheep already arranged for 1988 season.
Attunga property sale updates show Glen Haven of 724 acres Freehold and GP land near Attunga sold to John Case, purchaser GS Moore formerly of Corra Tymn Manilla Bayley Park Boggabri. A.C. Veness sent word from Adelaide that he will depart for Perth by transcontinental railway today.
An advertisement lists a piano ownership transfer with balance and deposit options, plus terms on a piano bargain from R. L. Edmonds of Manilla. It also promotes a Memorial Hall entertainment night with prizes and singing, and notes a Golf Social in the Club House on December 14 with a trophies presentation.
The annual meeting of the Manilla Branch of the Country Women’s Association will be held at the Rest Room on Saturday December 11 at 3 p.m. Business includes reports balance sheet election of officers and general business. Also includes shop items from Golgis and Tong wear and M. D. Makgrenzie & Sons Pty Ltd advertising fabric and tea towels.
The passage lists film titles and cast at the Manilla Palais Theatre including Theodora Goes Wild and The Man Who Found Himself and notes a curious Corowa by election situation where candidate Ballantyne is not enrolled as an NSW elector. The poll must proceed but complications would arise if Ballantyne is elected.
Government notice details reductions in Wages Tax up to 20 shillings per week with 6 pence per week per dependent. Applies on wages paid after December 1 1937. Dependent defined as a person residing in Australia wholly maintained by the taxpayer and related household members. Employers instructed to direct rebates via Form WT 16 and retain documentation for inspectors. Dancing announced at Continental venue with opticians Webster Webster & McDonald visiting Manilla November 27.
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