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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1926
Page
2
Tusalay October 19 1926 Farmers and Settlers Association to hold annual carnival focused on equine exhibition with motor events. Article argues horses decline due to motors but Manilla district rich in soil and produce warrants a district show to promote industry and attract landowners.
The Commission revises electorate boundaries with Alen tines joining Tenter field and Armidale adding Uralla areas. Moree hosts a northern seat covering Tingha and surrounds. Narrabri favors Wearny. Liverpool Plains favors Scully. Tamworth gains Manilla Barraba and part of Bingara. Captain Chaffey holds a safe seat amid these changes.
Eggs for Hospital Eyes are badly needed at the hospital with requests to donate any amount. At a District Hospital committee meeting held Friday a motor car for nursing staff was approved with a subsidized price of £213, government subsidy up to £100, and a local appeal to cover the balance.
Interdistrict A Berraba visits Manilla for a cricket match at the local oval on Saturday week October 30.
O Staunton of Chatswood won the King’s event with Harrison of Neutral Bay second. Stockbridge of Tamworth nearly won, with the referee taking second place. McLeod and Thomas of Manilla won prizes, as did the two Manilla competitors with J Hill in the King’s.
A Monday meeting at Soldiers Club decided to back a united Miss Manilla entry while farmers and graziers plan a country district candidate. Town businesses also debated a Miss New South Wales fundraiser, with proceeds aiding Cancer Research, before a decision to unite behind Miss Manilla. The Kiwanis and other groups formed a joint organizing committee with the mayor’s approval.
At the Mandowa Shire Council meeting it was resolved to prosecute anyone removing timber from council roads without permission. The Engineer will report cases and enforce that no dry wood or timber may be taken without council consent. Woorearters beware.
Bront Bros Circus will visit Manilla on Wednesday next October 20 with a main street site on a vacant block opposite the Express office. Property leased by Boon and Company Gunnedah, Doona in the Hunnedah district covers 12220 acres freehold for a long term. Mr G T Bailey, former member of the Australian XI that toured England, died in Hobart last week and served twenty years ago as Diocesan Registrar for the Church of England in Tasmania.
Manfred wins the Caulfield Cup on Saturday with The Bank er 2 beating Royal Charter 3. The victor carried 6lb and was the hottest favorite since the event began, as Sie provided key context.
The Diggers host a Saturday night fair featuring a mock post office where visitors can mail parcels and letters. Prizes include eggs cakes and jam. An East side Indy booth offers fortune telling and chairs are available for a small coin.
Harvesting started in many parts of the district yesterday with activity around New Mexico and Wann Creek. Some workers are reportedly dead or injured, while Glen Mek began stripping freedom and aims to continue over 50 acres despite breaks. The wheat sample is praised as excellent and of top quality.
Senior Inspector of Agriculture Mr Mark Reynolds will visit Manilla Friday October 22 to judge Manilla Rural School wheat plots at 10:00 and present an education on true type at 2:00. Prize money is donated by Mr A R Leod for best individual selection. Reynolds later lectures on latest wheat growing methods near Mr W Bignall’s residence. Farmers invited to both events along the railway excursion program. Tobacco buyers from British Australian Tobacco Company were in the district to inspect and purchase the flue cured crop.
Word from Manilla reports the death of Jody Winter who died yesterday at Ashfield Private Hospital. The deceased, a pioneer of the district, once owned Borah Station for over fifty years and later suffered a serious motor accident two years ago from which he did not recover. J Kennedy rushed to Sydney after learning of the death. relatives are also in Sydney.
Friday next meeting in Council Chambers to select Miss Manilla. October 20 Eroni Bros Dire Location opposite this OM. October 19 Wildflower in Memorial Hall. October 20 Farmers and Settlers Carnival. October 29 30 Manilla Methodist Church Annual Pair. October 22 Pictures for Cancer Research fund. October 23 Monster Fair for Cancer Research Appeal by the Diggers. October 26 Cheap excursion to Sydney. November 2 Ball in Wongo Creek Hall for hall fund.
Electoral Commission in Sydney announces six new suburban seats after a rushed redistribution. Justice James says maps will be public at police stations and councils. Boundaries preserve natural features and aim for elector counts around thirteen to fourteen thousand. Upon completion 39 country seats and 51 in Sydney Newcastle areas, with 45 of the 51 in Sydney and suburbs.
A writ issued by J. F. Higgins MLC seeks two thousand sterling damages from the Labor Daily newspaper for alleged libel over an October 18 article questioning the authenticity of a statement by E. G. Theodore related to negotiations with Premier Lang.
At a Sydney NSA meeting the Cricket Association raised player allowances to 20 shillings per day for state matches and 25 shillings on tour. A future detail on a benefit for Charlie Macartney was deferred until the Australian Eleven's return. Additional subscriptions and donations were noted, with various named contributors and later fundraising efforts tied to a studio fair and related events.
Sydney University backs a state wide competition to raise funds for Cancer Research. Mollie Wilcox of Lithgow and Gladys Winton of Wollongong are early nominees. Prizes include a Whippet car, a return England voyage via White Star, and travel in Europe. Winners sail March aboard the Ceramino and view multiple cities before London.
Strathfield Dofesta defeated Wanderers on Saturday as Byriss scored 69 in great form with Shaw 29 and Costelloe 31 aiding the win. Wanderers’ B Ven cas contributed 52 in a freer scoring effort. Searen-
The article announces a Mechanics' Pictures program featuring Leon Errol and Dorothy Gish in Clothes Makes the Pirate. They headline a pirates act that rivals the nation’s circus acts, with Errol and Gish delivering comic performance alongside a famous pirate-themed story.
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