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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
2
Manilla Express Advaned Fundraiser at Rushes Creek Hall
A Tuesday night benefit in Rushes Creek Hall for the local Church of England funds drew town supporters for a pleasant jovial evening. North's ache Ladies supplied an excellent supper while Rosé items and music enhanced the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushes Creek
Vchurch
England
Lwads
North
Rishes Creek
Blue Martins and Grasshoppers Battle on New Mexico Road
Swarms of blue martins were seen along a New Mexico road during the week as an investigation notes they devoured invading grasshoppers, aiding pest control. The report describes the birds consuming large numbers of grasshoppers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Field Day At Polson Mr Holt Farm Held Oct 18
On Monday October 18 a field day will be held at the Holt farm in Upper Nonilla. Mr A Crummting is the shared farmer, Mr Mark Rey nes of the Department of Agriculture will be present and every invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polson
Holt
Upper
Nonilla
A. Crummting
Mark .Reynes
Departaent
Agrithe
Boy Scout Social Dance Held at Memorial Hall Event
A 1937 notice describes a Boy Scout social at Memorial Hall on Tuesday October 19 featuring the Silver Band and North's Orchestra providing music. Further details and a formal write up were promised in forthcoming Express issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy ‘Scouts
Memorial Hall
North
Silver Band
Boy Scouts
Iceland
Royal Stables
Purthey
Bingata Council Visits Manilla on Water Supply Plan
On Tuesday Bingata Municipal Council representatives led by the Mayox Ald, Pea cock Ald, Fade and Davies plus Town Clerk Mr Ransome visited Manilla to gain information on the water supply project. The Spooner Scheme may place Bingara’s supply on the same schedule as Manilla. Manilla Rural School Ex Students Union to hold an aid fundraiser at Halls Creek hall Friday October 22 with Norths orchestra engaged for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingata
Mayox
Ald
Peacock
Fade
Davies
Ransome
Manilla
Britain
Bingara
Spooner
Manilla Rural School Ex Sudents’ Union
Halls Creek
Norths Orchestra
Federal Elections in Thompson March Meeting
A Thompson meeting of electors in Manilla’s Memorial Hall was addressed by a Federal MP seeking a seventh consecutive campaign win for the Country Party endorsed candidate. The speaker praised Lyons Pare government records, warned Labor, and proposed road and water projects, tax cuts, and stronger defence while promising ongoing employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Mar
New England
Manilla
Ald
B. O . Bowman
Country Party
Tabor
Labor
Lyons- Pare
Lyans
Page
Australia
Lyons
Central Party
Ayas
Commonwealth
The Charge of the Light Brigade on Screen at Palais
War nee Bros present on screen the story of Tennyson’s poem The Charge of the Light Brigade at the Palais this Saturday and Monday. The speaker praised the Country Party policy and urged votes for Senate candidates Arking Hall Hardy Helmore to retain government control, warning Labor’s past failures. No questions, vote of thanks from W J Byrnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Brigade
War‘nee Bros
Tennysons
Boanty
the Palais
Country Party
Alresuly
Ipany
Labuy
Manilla
Senate
Arking
Hall
Australia
W. J. Byrnes
Byrnes
The Quirindi Bowling Club Pennant Match Victory
The Quirindi team defeated the visitors by 24 points in the second pennant series. Vivid lineups show lead Kearns Podmore Kennedy 73.1 and Hayward Blanch Day 30 among others. The annual meeting is set for Friday 8 October at 7 30 pm at the Club House to elect a new committee and present season awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quit ‘Indi
Pennantymatches
Quirindi
Kearns
Podmore
Kennedy
Raymont
Boulton
O'Brien
Taylor
Wearne
Smith
Swain
Dinuiweek
Dinson
Riley
Candsell
Stewart
Hayward
Waoil
Blanch
Day
Kilroy
Malley
Axsef
Opera
Age Vudah
A. C. Blanch
J. Byrnes
J. Coates
B. Coupland
A.E. Davis
Dimmons
FP. Hayward
J Kearns
M. Kenedy
A.R
Holiday notices and farewells in New South Wales towns
The column lists several departures and visits across New South Wales towns. Mr and Mrs Fl A Ghaffey leave Sydney for a two month Tasmanian holiday for health reasons, while Mrs Brady returns from Tangworth Base Hospital after three weeks. Miss Alixon Thistlethwayte visits New Mexico with friends, and Miss Myra Gomme with Mrs A Campbell and Mrs G Anderson return from holidays. A nursing staff change at St Kilda Hospital sees Miss Mary Hiscox join Elizabeth Bay, and two young women depart for Guineadah. Miss Nell Donnelly and Miss Dorothy Yates head to new roles, with farewell gifts and social tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Wo
Tangworth
Alixon
Thistlethwayte of
Gordon
New Mexico
Mavis Maunder
Ivy
Parkes
Orange
Dubbo
Mudgee
Molong
Wellington
Condobolin
Raine
New South
Gomme
Chatswood
Manilla
Swith
Myra Gomme
A. Campbell
Carthage Street
Tamworth
G. Anderson
Cessnock
J. A. Campbell
Mary Hiscox
St. Kilda Whete
Elizabeth Bay
Erails Iis
Guinedah
Nell Donnelly
Storeys
Dorothy Yates
McAdams
Don Unity
Stoddart and Hayward Pty, Ltd
Yates
M. G-Mackenzie and Pty. Ltd
Wharf
Church of England
Menbers
Filsell
Battersby
Miss. Yates
Manille
Miss Yates
Donnelly
Ginnedah
Armidale Teachers College notes on practicum and events
Twenty four trainee teachers will begin practicum at the Rural School for a fortnight. A group is expected later this year. The primary final examination is scheduled for the 27th. The supervising committee includes Rev Battersby and several named members. A school garden judged on 27 September. spring displays planned. Ex Students Union funded fountain and lily pool. piano aided by BP Association. a concert next month to aid school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale Teachers’ College
Battersby
Dean English
McDonald
Moore
Mesdames
Adie
McLeod
Pidgeon
C. Weil
Young- Ma. Blacklovk
Court Street
Arthur Steel
Special Dance for Charity by Country Church Orchestra
A charity dance event features the Country North Orchestra with a Good Supper, tickets priced 3 shillings, novelty prizes, and a grand prize ticket. It begins October 12 at 8 p.m. Organized by Stan Catless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
North
Nmmiber
Sharpe
Catless
Presbyterian Flower Show and Saturday Races Handicaps
Memorial Hall hosts a Presbyterian Flower Show with Saturday night events. Handicaps for seniors include 3 laps and various distance races with runners such as Coleman Browning, Coulton, Moore, Gannon, Reid, and Smithers listed with 80 to 300 yard marks. The minors feature two laps and multiple handicap distances led by Dielesery, Smithers, Coulton, Moore, Duncan, Daneau and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Memorial Hall
Sierday
C. Coleman
J. Browning
Vas
Volly
Dielesery
J. Smithers Son
Coulton
M. Moore
Duncan
G. Coulton
O.gannon
D. Reid
Tl. Dickser
J. Smithers
D. Coulton
K Daneau
G Coulton
D. Gannon
Attunga Hall Destroyed By Fire In Night Blaze
Attunga Hall built in 1934 and financed by a Building Relief Committee loan of £059 burned down last night. The 600 attendee opening drew crowds, hall 129 by 35 feet with supper room kitchen and furnishing includes piano seats curtains. Insurance covered £950 for the building and £100 for the fittings. inquiries held, no auspicious circumstances found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attunga
Waa
Ing
Jdance
Manilla
Attunga Hall
Polling Notice on Federal Elections Shortening Booth Hours
The polling booth for the Federal Elections will be held on October 2. Electors are asked to vote early at the Council Chambers. Mr de Coates is the assistant returning officer. Ill or absent electors may apply for a postal vote. forms are obtainable from any post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Coates
Wool Bales and Trade Notes From Wire Report
The report notes bidding on wools with top price of 224d for a fleece from Belltrees Scone. Mentions Japan’s activity, Australian deaths, and local moves. Mrs Sarah Musgrovey of Auburn died aged 108 in her sleep. Miss Eileen Hilton to leave Manilla for Tamworth Exchange. A movie and lecture titled At Home and Abroad to be shown at Methodist School Hall tonight, arranged by Manilla Farmers and Settlers Association. Wongo dance and auction at Wongo Crack Hall next Tuesday, organized by Stan Carless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sarah
Musgrovey
Auburn
Monay
Austra
Eileen Hilton
Manilla Post-Office
Tamworth Exchange
Manilhe
Gregory
Commercial Union Insurancé
Sind
Manilla
Farmers and Settlers' Association
Wongo Crack Hall
Stan Carless
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H's. Price
Stoddart & Hayward Pty
Soltciors’ and Proctors
Top of
E. J. Brown
M. ¥. Sweeny
MLO
Optorzetrist
Sydney
Royal Hotel
AL Bartraclough Ltd
Vutometriate Sedt
George Strewt
Miss Wiley
Stoddart & Hayward Pty. Ltd
Misa N. Donhell
Fray
Errol Flynn
Charge
the Bowling Club
Ghaffey
Tasuanid
Chaffey
Atch
Rei
Allan Guoke
Rowan Street
J. ‘I. Robertson, & Co
MacKenzie & Sons Pty.Ltd
Presbyterian Flower
Wongo
Asminster
Gina
MacKenzie & Sons, Pty. Ltd
Dengate’s
F. J. Peno
Imperial’ Hotel
F. B. Grill Hallstrom Refrigerators
H. C. den
Coopers, Lanoleai, Kittles and
Vale
I. T. Robertson. & Co
Palais Theatre
Orrol Flynn
Ore de Haviland
Jasnah OF
the Light Brigade
Helen, Broderick and
Victor Moore
Erin Donlevy
Wrancey Drake
Jean Muir
Donald Woody
Opticians
Jack & McDonald “(Lyd.) Ltd
Castlereagh Street
Brisbane Street
Lismore
Unga
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