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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
2
Chas W Enoll FLO honorary M.O.A. will be present personally at the Royal Hotel tipstaira on 2nd floor 321A George Street Sydney. Not a chemist or jeweller, but defined as Master Optician of the region in attendance.
Financial circles sense a turning tide after six months of low prices. Wool prices rose 20 to 25 percent in weeks and wheat firmed to 2/8 2/9 a bushel in Sydney. Exports of wheat and flour since December total 144 million bushels. During the past week 1,477,000 ha of wheat were exported. Prospects for the next crop look brighter with better forthcoming sale prices and stronger demand lifting confidence.
W L Murphy reports all Handicap Events except Ladies Hanbles are in semi finals with remaining matches set for Saturday and Sunday to decide titles, ahead of grand finals on October 14. Evening dances will follow with trophy presentations. trophies are displayed in Mr Wot Mure Why’s window.
Troy and others sue over wages and food shares after work for Sing and Allen. Testimony details three weeks work, food shortages, dole draws, and contracts for 30 shillings weekly or shares. Bench verdict orders £4 to claimant plus 12 shillings costs. other wage dispute against Kermond partly settled.
Old council debate on selling land due for unpaid rates. Ald. Coates and Hayward push cooperation with Nepean Shire. Ald. Kennedy condemns land seizure as theft. Mayor argues law allows sale of defaulting blocks. proposal defeats amid concerns over costs and fairness.
The Anglican Church women of Manilla announce a big Saturday event on November 7 at the Vicarage grounds to raise church funds. Tea at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall, then a ball with dancing, hoopla, competitions, rope quoits, stalls, ice cream, fruit salads, cakes, and soft drinks at low prices. Admission 6d for children under fourteen.
A description of the Manilla district garden show with flowers, shrubs, and displays. Notable events include New Mexico School Concert October 2 and Presbyterian Spring Flower Show October 3, plus dances and socials at Wongo Creek Hall October 6 and Hospital Street Stall October 17.
Rain or shine Palais Ploterer showcases a two feature programme this weekend with Monte Blue in Tiger Rose in a 100 percent talkie and Dolores Costello in The Glad Rag Doll a 290 percent talkie. Matinee Saturday at 2 o'clock. Usual prices apply. Also notes Shearing in Tarpoly and Bowman's shed cut and clipping updates from local farms.
Mr W J Vanete appointed Prickly Pear for the Central Northern district with headquarters at Manilla. Var ey’s district runs from Murrurundi in the south to Hinagavar north and from Bas darra east to Narrabri west, with further opinion on B J Hooper’s Bective.
A Friday event on October 24th raises funds for iChurels of England. Attendees offered a good supper and milk. admission set at 2 shillings. Hon. Seet A. Chapman pictured as a noteworthy attendee.
An aid event for the Church of England features good work and music with prizes and an orchestra. Admission is 2 shillings 6 pence. Honorary Secretary Mry R. Hudvon.
Mr James Russell and family tender thanks to Doctor in attendance the Matron and Staff of Manila District Hospital for kind and best attention to their son and brother during his illness. Also thanks to friends for telegrams letters cards and sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Top prices and quick returns offered for wool in Newcastle with no zone system at this centre. Information on way-bill and application to Wilshire & Co Manila. Also ads for Golden Grain Breakfast Meal, fruit and vegetable sale every Saturday at 8 pm in Manilla, special cane tops.
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