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Manilla Express

Location

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1931

Page

2

Manilla Proclaims Progress In Church Choirs And Education

The town of Manilla is hailed for progress amid financial strain. The Water Scheme aims to bring Namoi river waters to homes and gardens, while the Agricultural Show and Tamworth visit spark growth. The Methodist Choir, led by Mr D Dud Reon, gains prominence after Mr Anderson’s departure, with a sixteen-voiced group forming for public events. A visiting Agricultural Department party, including M H Reynolds and Lorna Byrne, toured Upper Manilla to share knowledge on wheat, pastoral and tavern improvements, with plans for broader rural outreach at the upcoming show.

Uintriet Manilla Namoi Agricultural Society Methodist Anderson D. Dud. Reon New Mexico Winder Tamworth Wax Agricultural Department M. H. Reynolds Distriet Ulayte DP. McLellan Mina Lorna Byrne J. Byrnes Upper Maula Mesien Upper Manilla March of

Prize winners and events at local social and lottery night

J Cocking and B Wilson won first prize. Wilcop collected a groceries hamper. W Ryan and Miss I O Neill won Indies first prize. Mix Ryan took third. O Neill and Cocking won two second prizes, fruit tins. Mrs Hartley and Tom Stewart won minor prizes. The evening featured music by Miss F Hiscox and orchestra. refreshments were provided by ladies. Next event Tuesday October 20. Mechanics Institute promotes social and educational value. annual membership 18 shillings. Pharlap withdrawn from Caulfield Cup. Melbourne Cup uncertain. Father Creagh conducts parish mission at St Michael's Church Manilla with daily services and activities.

J. Cocking B. Wilson Wilcop W. Ryan I. O'Neill Mix Ryan Mia O'Neill Mr. Cocking Leigh Hartley Creagh Prevent St. Michael's Church Manilla Mimioner

School programme praised for juvenile talent and songs

The event featured young performers including Little Mins Muf tet and George Porgie, with recitations, action songs, and a short play Helping Susan. Miss Heywood sang a piano aria, and Bowmant and Dudgeon performed pieces. Organizers thanked promoters and artists as community singing followed supper. Rent Reduction Bill becomes law allowing a 4s 6d in the pound cut, with additional adjustments for prior reductions.

Mins Muftet George Porgie Jack Horner Susan Scott New Mexico Miss Heywood Mim D. Bowmant Dudgeon F. E. Heywood New Mexico Indies Wanen Creek Hall

Lucerne cultivation spreads in Upper Manilla District

Farmers led by District Agricultural Inspector Mark Reynolds plant lucerne and mixed pasture in Upper Manilla. W J Byrnes, J A Byrnes at Dilkusha and Moss Vale estates report hundreds of acres under lucerne and fodder crops. A 36 acre lucerne field by Upper Manilla road is lush at flowering. Edgar Nixon praises long term weed control with lucerne. Other farmers adopt the crop in wheat paddocks as lucerne chokes weeds without hindering wheat. harvested lucerne yields fodder for sheep and stock in summer.

Mark Reynolds Upper Manilla W. J. Byrnes J. A. Byrnes Dilkusha Luverne Lucerne J. Byrnes Mossvale Byrnes Edgar Nixon Agricultural Bureau

Tragic Death Mystery Probed After Post Mortem

In November a CWA Music and Dramatic Society musical review notes a Bendemeer tragedy may be self-inflicted. Post mortem found traces of strychnine in the stomach and has been sent to Sydney for analysis. Extensive search continues for motive behind Goemmibie’s act.

Ental Chareh Ting C.W.A. Musical and Dramatic Society Musical Review Brad Bendemeer Tinn Sydney

Manila Presby Church Calls Rev E Pearson for Charge

Manila Presbyterian Church has called Rev E Pearson to be inducted October 30. Pearson, a relatively young man with a wife and seven children, was educated at the Church of N.S.W. and served in Western Australia for six years. This will be his first charge upon returning to his home state. The ex pupils of St Joseph Manilla plan a reunion at Memorial Hall on 27th. Phar Lap won the Craven Plate at Randwick in record time.

Manilla St. Josephe Mem Vial G. O'Brien Halls Creek Phar Lap Randtrick

Visit by Mr Baddeley to discuss Manilla water funds

News from Tamworth states Captain FA Chaffey reports Mr Baddeley Minister for Labour and Unemployed Relief Council will visit Tamworth Wednesday afternoon and Manilla Thursday morning to gather first hand details on Manilla's claim for allotment money for a proposed water scheme. A Business Men's Association committee of Mackensie Veness and Allnutt will represent the association in pursuing the town's water funds. The Mayor invites the Labor League and all concerned to attend the deputation.

FA. Chaffey M.L.A Baddeley Labor Unemployed Relief Council Tamworth Manilla Busines Men's Association D. M. Mackensie A.C. Veness H. J. Allnutt Labor League

Kis-Ora Dance at Brady Home Raises Funds

A dance at Mr M J Brady's Kia-Ora residence on September 25 drew a large crowd from Manilla and nearby. The event netted 11 pounds after expenses, with Miss Carmel Brady as honorary secretary and Oswald Scanton as MC. Gloom chasers orchestra provided music and prizewinners included Henry Martin and J Gardner.

Kia-Ora M. J. Brady Keepit B.C. Ghoreh Brady Manilla Carmel Brady Oswald Scanton M.C. Gloomchasers Genta Henry Martin J. Gardner Wheeler J. Sharpe Bert Veness Winnie Baker Mins Nolan C. Sharpe

Agricultural Bureau aids pupils with practical farming demos

Reports from Sydney and Tamworth note crops advancing with disease containment in Bahmet belts. An Agricultural Department inspection in Manildin spurred a picnic for rural pupils, led by D Eagleson who emphasized hands on farming ethics. Kingsford Smith’s London arrival and lottery prizes in Sydney are also mentioned along with a churchyard sighting of a large snake near a convent.

Gydney Horton Tip Bendemeer Tamworthony Bahmet Manindee Tipton Bug- the Indies Upper Manilin Agricultural Bureau Agricultural Department D. Eagleson Bureau Ee J Apentor Kingsford Smith London Crow's Nent Sydney Lismore

Hospital Stall to Aid Linen Fund Held in Manila Street

The annual Hospital Stall to assist the linen shed will be held in Manila Street Manila on Saturday October 17. Ladies under Mr. R A Hudson will host, requesting donations of jams vegetables cakes etc and patrons to support the cause. Tamworth Quarter Sessions saw Dr A B Waterhouse and Mr J A Rochfort sworn as Justices of the Peace by Judge Mocatte. Municipal Council representatives and Show Wards Small Committee meet to choose a site at the Recreation Ground on Saturday for Show yards.

Manilla R. A. Hudson Tamworth Quarter A. 8. Waterhouse J. A. Rochfort Mocatte

Intermediate exam at Malvilla Haralson School next Wednesday

The Intermediate examination is scheduled for next Wednesday October 14 at Malvilla Haralson School with about 20 pupils expected to participate. A supervision team will oversee the examination and local arrangements are being made.

Bagisst Mavilla ‘Haral Img Ie ‘Arm Park Werrin Creek

Railways offer early summer cheap excursion trains

The Rail way Commissioners announce cheap excursion trains to help country people travel during early summer. Handbills with full details are available. The special service runs in most parts of New South Wales with departures from Manilla on October 27.

Thy New South Wales Manilla

Auctioneers seek deposits for Brookings Memorial Hall rents

W. J. Byrnes Auctioneer and A Rochfort Public Accountant request deposits and weekly rent payments of 15 shillings for Memorial Hall or Meech Tage in Brookings. All accounts must be made to ALP.

W. J. Byrnes A. Rochfort Memorial Hall

Reunion Dance and Euchre Party for Ex-Pupils of 81

Ex-pupils of 81 at Touph vote to hold a reunion dance and euchre party on 27 October at Memorial Wall. Prizes include £1 1s 0d for both ladies and gents first prize. Joint hon. secretaries O’Brien and N. Simpson, with Parish Hall venue in vt. 16. Event supports Refreshment Stall at the Church of England Continental. Includes raffle entry for a turkey at Christmas organized by Mesdames W. Carlyan, A. Bettison, and EB Turner.

Joseph Onvent Brhool O'Brien N. Simpson Parish Hall C. of E. Continental Lndiex Ball Np Rome Mesdames W. Carlyan A. Bettison EB. Turner

Wool consignments at NENCO Newcastle Centre

Top princes and lower railage and selling costs advertised for quick returns. Wool to NENCO Newcastle with no zone system. wool sold in order of arrival at the store Way-hill and all information on application.

NENCO Newcastle

Wanilla Pry A Packet Of Mackerzies Golden Grain

Advertisement note shows C Wilshire and Co selling Mackerries Golden Grain Breakfast Meal at 4d and 1/ per packet. Product marketed with price terms in a small local notice."}

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