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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
2
Manilla residents praise the Kura School gardens for their vibrant rainbow blooms. The seed bed section reproduces future plants, with propagation beds yielding excellent results. The Tamworth school inspectorate garden competition judged Manilla and Upper Manilla entries, led by Mr A R McLeod.
Mandowa Shire Council hears Dr M Park urge a new road under the rail to Greenhatches Creek bridge to replace two railway grade crossings. He notes safer lower grade and calls for Main Roads Board recommendation next meeting plus local impact investigations. Dr Meywood backs the plan with Cr Park and the President supporting it.
Wool clips were dispatched from Manilla Station as shipments arrived in quantity. The report notes that shearing had not begun in the district but wool was believed ready for transport on a large scale.
After fifteen years in Manilla during which he ran a carrying business I G Allen moves to Dunvegan near Port Macquarie with Mrs Allen. Their son R T Allen will take over the business. Allen, a Manilla native, had a varied sports and community record including football rugby league and ambulance work.
Mr Leslie H Ross of Manilla district has disposed of his interests and will depart this week from the district tied to a depression in land values at Cora Lyn. His son Danes Ross owns property in Keepit district. Mr J HL Ross and Mrs Ross with their daughter Dareer Ross plan to move to the city.
Mr GS Moore son of William Moore of Parkes Boggabri will reside at Corragun Manilla after buying from J H Ross He was educated at Kings School and heads the Wean Race Club He plans to sow Tavern e and cultivate acres for lucerne and will expand farming In Canowindra Westman takes over Leswood property and plans lucerne Leawood for fat lambs A D Anderson buys Roselea on Rushes Creek and aims to grow fat lambs and wheat at Teselra.
The first annual Sports Day at Manilla Rural School concluded with strong showings from students including George Wiles who achieved a hop step and jump of 9 ft 2 in and a 75 yard sprint in ten seconds. The event featured many inter-house events, a busy refreshment booth, and praise for volunteers, with results listing top finishers across hop step and jump, broad jump, high jump, and sprint races.
Advertisement offers a player piano in stock with small balance owed and transfer of account. Includes rolls and stools, £4 deposit, four year balance with small monthly payments. Fully guaranteed by the leading piano firm in Australia. Send name and address to Manila Express Office for full particulars.
A special general meeting of the Manilla District Tennis Association will be held on Saturday October 3 at the Mechanics Institute Busine Taiportant. A Delegate’s meeting will follow.
Prices are advertised as competitive with satisfaction guaranteed. An excursion train to Sydney departs from Manilla on Wednesday night. Twenty second class and three first class tickets are listed at Manilla station. The Spring event begins Saturday and is described as the chief attraction. W A members plan a post monthly meeting in the Rest Room on Thursday October 8 and invite a large turnout for tea after business.
A fragmented program listing shows films including Professional Soldier with Freddie Bartholomew and It’s in the Air with Jack Renny and Una Morkel, plus Wife Giger Rogers and George Brent in a second feature.
The Namoi River pollution issue led Mt Bevan secretary of Water Conservation and Transport to report to the council. Inspectors found three syndicates at Watsons Creek using precautions to curb pollution though flood damage affected settling dams. The commission believes sinking operations lessen but do not eliminate pollution. samples to be taken during further inspections and sent to Armidale for analysis. Local Mines Department co operation and daily sampling were discussed with Ald. Wilshire and community groups pressing ongoing prevention efforts.
The Community of Tamworth hosts the third CWA Memorial Wall singing event Friday. Mrs E Tivman of Tamworth assists and Tamworth Younger Set members participate in the program.
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