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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1937
Page
2
The Manilla Agricultural Society plans a points based judging system for the Royal Show events with donations from Rolled Oats securing £50 per year for two years for championship prizes. Radio stations announce coverage though dry weather and grasshoppers threaten stock and crops in the Manilla district.
Lanill District Cricket Association opened the 1937-38 competition on Sunday in perfect weather. Ray Doohan and geo Snape starred with a 220 opening partnership for ednesday Half Holiday, as their side posted 6/184. Opponents were all out for 91, with Anstey top-scoring at 28 and Ed Gallagher taking a Hat Trick for Waratah. Rex Reid bowled well for Dick's, taking 5/28 as Banks & BS fell in the chase. Waratah defeated Dick's No.1 by 17 runs, with Coote and Watts furnishing pivotal scores. bowling honors went to L. Coote with 7/20.
At the Manilla branch meeting discussion covered grasshopper destruction with kerosene spray and a bed covering method. Mrs Gregory to visit on October 7 with a Methodist School Ball planned and a Counter-Party meeting soon. next branch gathering set for October 30. Attendees included President A. H. Nixon and members Dawe Bignall Coote Coulton Eckert Bowman Heywood Wilshire Bowmen etc.
The Manilla Business Men's Association met Monday night with President A. G. Weness presiding. Members discussed establishing a District Office Agency, requesting a new or renovated Court House, protesting the Waves Tax method, seeking river work on Naini River, urging better lighting at Manilla Railway Station and platform, addressing street dust, and reporting on the Country Traders Association conference about after hours merchandise sales.
A D Anderson sold Rosculie Rushes Creek property to COOTE. GE Gal of Wivindi sold 867 acres near Durhants Court to S Studdy Guane dah. 1280 acres in Boggabri sold. Heywood and Launt acquire win section. Several local buyers cited. All sales via W J Byrnes, Manilla. Local cricket team rosters listed for upcoming match.
Mr and Mrs Tom Bownton of Wimborne return to Sydney after a wonderful trip abroad. They met friends at each port and enjoyed England Paris Belgium Ireland and Scotland with Treland’s mills and Dublin horse show. Mrs Murray Bowman will bring them back by Pear. Engagement announced for Margaret Dorothy Mollie Jenner. A birthday party at Mr and Mrs D Ogle’s celebrated Wey 21st with games and supper. Miss Ogle received many presents.
An obituary of Mr. James Corrigan praises his storming feats and community esteem while noting his business moves from Glenevon near Riverlyn to Arranmore in New Mexico and later to Manilla. It recounts Mr. Burgess of Burragundy, his property ventures near Gocah, and notes family ties. reports sports results and upcoming handicaps with local names and distances.
The report notes a party endorsing the Connitny Party at Memorial Hall Manilla tonight Tuesday October 5. Secretary W Ilshire of the UCP Big Gricket Association promotes a Picture Benefit Night at the Palais with tickets at 3d for children. The article highlights former CWA leader and state president roles and mentions visits by Rev Battersby Mrs Wilnell and Miss Coutton to Manilla district during church synod activity.
The Manilla District Tennis Association extended the mixed doubles tournament to Saturday after Sunday. WN. Marsh and M Hartley defended their B grade title by defeating Mesa’s Cumains and Guilarins of Upper Manilla in four sets. They have held the B grade event since it began three months ago as the schedule shifts continue.
A Grickét benefit supper and two pictures will be shown at Memorial Hall on Saturday night. Proceeds go to the Ket Association. The Palais Wheates venue is described with playful wording and promises entertainment and a chance to contribute to a local cause.
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