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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1932
Page
2
An advertisement from George Street Sydney lists Chas W. Enoll of Manilla STL as an income and land tax consultant visiting on Saturday October 8 1932 at Rayal Tote Higestanes. All repairs and correspondence go to GPO Sydney with a 5324PP address.
At a Wednesday meeting the Manilla Municipal Council accepted the tender of M.C. Mackenzie Hill Sons for 982 to install water mains at private residences along main boundaries. The Water Committee report was adopted approving private installations with galvanised piping and metering provisions. a fire sprinkler connection to a 6 inch main was granted with applicant bearing costs. The Graziers Association meets Saturday at 3 p.m.
The Hospital Benefit Concert organized by G Manton Hall thrilled Manila patrons despite a smaller crowd. Featured soprano Gwladys Evans impressed with One Fine Day and Three Italian songs, while Manton Hall delivered strong baritone numbers and Solomons wowed with violin performances. The program showcased diverse pieces including Puccini and Wagner, with encores and thanks from the Hospital Board to all artists and supporters.
The Electricity committee recommended a new meter charge of one shilling per month for the first meter and 6d per month for each additional meter, excluding non ratable properties. The change, effective September 1 1932, was adopted. The council also granted Manila Golf Club electricity for the new links with wire and labour supplied by the council.
On Tuesday next the R C Tennis club hosts its annual dance and euchre party in Memorial Hall. Gloomchasers provide jazz music until euchre ends then old time numbers. Prizes include open orders and turkeys with fowls as third prizes. Admission is 2 shillings for a thoroughly entertaining evening.
A lively contest between Misa Muriel Baker and Mollie Stone grows among supporters. The crowning ceremony is set for Friday October 28 at Memorial Hall during the carnival with weekly vote progress updated by treasurer H L Allnutt at M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd on Saturdays.
The Mania Municipal Council approved Mrs M E Gallagher of Clare Mount Attunga for a new residence at the corner of Arthur and Strafford streets. Construction will start immediately with A Davis and Sons of Halls Creek as contractors.
Agricultural Inspector Mark Reynolds notes a dry period shaping the program with emphasis on cultivation methods sowing times feeding impact and drought resistant varieties. The event starts at 11 a m October 13 at Adam Nixon's Oakhampton with visits to other properties and the Mrs Burrell trophy round on the old course.
Barraba Concert Party drew a very large attendance on Wednesday in Barraba. The heavy daytime rain kept many country residents away, but the hall still overflowed. Miss Evans sang 16 songs and Mr Manton Hall 14, with Mr Cadden in splendid form and well received.
The Municipal Council met on Wednesday night with Mayor presiding. Aldermen McLeod Coates Bowman Rochfort and Kennedy attended. Hayward and J Kennedy were absent. The council granted a Queen contest for Manilla P and C Association with Business Queen Miss Mouriel Baker and Sports Queen Miss Molly Stone. Approval also given for a soft drink stall at the sale yards on October 7. The ramp on Manilla Street, Railway Hill was offered for sale to Manilla Golf Club for £12, after acknowledging council ownership and costs. The Department of Lands approved setting aside part of the Common as an unemploy ed Camping reserve. Campers on the River bank were cleared up and the situation improved. A circular on careless use of fire Act and harvesting amendments were noted. Letters from several bodies urged political action or co operation. the council referred a statewide Queen competition letter to the Manilla Business Men's Association. Tender procedures for Manilla Bridge were discussed. Mr Jochimson to act on behalf of the Main Roads Board. W Singleton was granted grazing rights for six months in exchange for fence repair. The town clerk reported on trunk road maintenance. completion of Southern bridge approach fencing, and ongoing work on northern bridge approach and general maintenance under grant deadlines. Market Street reconditioning progressed with formation, rolling, and water table work underway.
In Manilla and Upper Manilla the week includes Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m. and Evensong 7.30 p.m. with Sunday Namoi River service at 3.30 p.m. Parish Council meets Monday at 7.50 p.m. Confirmation classes begin Saturday at 3 p.m. for country candidates and 4 p.m. for children, with adults Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Rev. T. Hunter-Barrett leads Pariah Church. Rev. E. D. Pearson and Rev. R. Grayson also listed at Manilla and Upper Manilla locations. Namoi River service at 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. sermons before community notices.
The Ground Committee meets at the Secretary’s office to finalize pavilion plans fencing and pens and other minor works with tenders to follow. The pavilion site will be chosen Saturday and contractor Mr W Jackson will begin soon. Social prices 3/6 and 2/6 include music supper arranged by Mrs H Veness. Donations and memberships encouraged as rains improve prospects. A euchre party and dance October 7 fundraises for cricket material for Manila Rural School pupils. Revenue detailed and council committees note tenders and water reports.
A party of police raided the Grand Central Hotel in Gunnedah on Monday and escorted 28 men to the police station. Victor Mathew Smith, licensee, faced the court charged with using the hotel to receive money connected with the Centennial Park Handicap at Randwick on October 3. The case was adjourned to October 7 with bail set at 50 pounds. Twenty eight more defendants were charged with being found on the premises without lawful excuse and remanded with 10 pounds bail each. Mr. Smith was known in Manilla and formerly ran the Court House Hotel there. In other items, unusual rusty coloured snow was reported from Silesia due to desert sand carried by winds. Dr. Harvey Sutton warned of a possible Australian yellow fever epidemic and urged mosquito control. A local motorist narrowly avoided a long black snake on Hall’s Creek road. J. E. Fenton resigned as Postmaster General.
Some 13,400 candidates entered for the Intermediate Certificate exams starting October 12, up 1,350 from last year. Metropolitan district contributed 6,200 and country 5,200. For the first time domestic science schools sent entrants. In 1991 English had 12,000 participants, mathematics and history 11,000, French 7,300, geography 7,000, elementary science 5,800, Latin 4,475, business principles 4,110, with others fewer. Pass rate was 73.7 percent, girls outperforming boys. EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCES Friday October 7 at Memorial Hall to aid cricket material for school children. Tickets 1/6. W Bingham Lee P and C Association. LOST A gold wristwatch returned to RETURNED SOLDIERS Smoke Club Room on Saturday next Vet 8th at 8 pm. All returned soldiers invited. Meeting of Soldier Settlers same night at 7.30 pm.
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