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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1932
Page
2
Local dental office in Manilla lists hours across week with Wednesday exclusions and phone contact. Ad includes box address Manilla Street and box number, noting mail for repairs and correspondence to Box VPP G.P.O. Sydney. Next visit date given as Saturday November 6, 1932.
A published list of donations for Manilla Show drive funds covers March 15 and 16. Despite delays from a dry spell, early pledges total £70 with numerous supporters including W M Trennery £5 and Manilla Express £5.
A походn tornado crossed Bushes Creek Road area near Tamworth causing extensive damage to fences sheds and homes. Roofs were blown in at Roy Maunder and Charlie Coote saw damage across several properties including A Salman A Baldwin and Kloin Siding. Estimated losses run into hundreds of pounds with no injuries or stock losses reported. insurance not available for such events.
North of Manilla dominates at the NRA meeting on Anzac Range Liverpool winning in six of seven matches and amassing prize money including 10 shillings at 500 yards and the possible 35 at 300 yards. North, McLeod and others compete as Manilla riflemen perform strongly in lower grades while Longfield aggregate prizes go to McLeod. Head of Menus Goldsbrough visits Manilla.
Church services listed for multiple districts with times and leaders. Notable items include Wethotlo Branch evening service at 7.30 pm led by Rev. T. Hunter-Barrot, and Upper Manilla and Somerton services with various ministers. Also mentions Young People's Service, Mandows Council and horse sub-committee show meetings, plus associations and local gatherings.
A final reminder urges Manilla farmers to submit entries by Saturday the 15th to the Bhow secretary. The committee notes that early entries have been disappointing and expresses hope for improved response by the deadline as money related details are clarified.
A warning notices residents to beware a venomous trap door spider often near grass tufts. One person died in a local garden this week and a woman was bitten but recovered at Drake.
Transport Commissioners announce extra cheap excursion services across New South Wales aimed at country people. Tickets will be a single fare for a double journey. These trains run during the last days of October to suit early summer harvest work, with handbills out detailing district departure times.
Proceedings note a water table setup, church dignitaries to attend the Synod in Manilla on November 1 2 and 0, an unanimous vote to extend a civic welcome at 12 o clock on November 2, with the mayor and deputy mayor to finalize arrangements. Repairs to dam site require pipe work next week as river conditions cause minor delays. Common fence issues prompt drastic actions to enforce rules. Works Committee to review all Commons matters.
Cricket team selections for Saturday Half Holiday clash against Waratah and Waratahs at Manilla recreation ground with reserves listed. Local wheat prospects, hospital updates, council leave, and upcoming community events and dances announced along with classified ads and sales from Mackenzie and Sons.
Latest wool market report notes Tuesday sales with 2E2 bales offered and comparisons to prior figures. Names such as Barren J, W4hd, Doster Nickoll, RG McClymand, Texas, HW Garuh, Tout and Coy appear in the fragmented sale details.
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