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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
2
The notice states all repairs and correspondence should be addressed to Rox P294PP Sydney, with a deadline of six o'clock on the tenth floor.
In a heated NSW contest Lang versus Bavin shapes the political future for three years amid a broader Labor, Country Party and National split. The piece argues that federal tariffs hurt industry and living costs, ties NSW woes to national misrule, recalls Lang’s frequent ousting, and warns that backing Lang equals backing Garden and Communism, urging voters to prevent Tang’s return to power.
Australia pays tribute to Charles Kingsford Smith, famed aviator who conquered the Pacific with record solo England to Australia flight. The nation venerates the pilot as a champion and symbol of national pride, praising his remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.
A fierce board discussion in Manilla urged creating a maternity provision for necessitous patients. Dr Waterhouse explained the need for a dedicated ward or compensated care in private hospitals, noting current gaps and rising mortality. Proposals push for a funded solution while private hospitals absorb some cases. Local issues include staff reallocation, cost, and future special meetings.
Nature's beauty filled the Palais Theatre as the Manilla Guild staged a flower show with a long table display and an imitation fountain. Exhibits ranged from delphiniums and poppies to sweet peas, with non competitive blooms from town and country gardens. Mr Anton judged, the Mayor opened the show, and organizers praised exhibitors and the public before afternoon tea.
A large crowd witnessed the official opening of the newly sun down R. C. Tennis Courts in Manilla. Very Rev J K Collender drove the fire ball over the net to declare the courts open and paid tribute to Mr W J Thrift for his work with the overseeing committee. Local office bearers and donors were thanked as exhibits and prizes were announced for various rose and flower categories.
Saturday events feature W Hunt and Naurmoile addressing Meville gatherings, with Gibbons MLELR delayed appearance. Thursday night Hon. F a Chaffey MLA to speak at Palais Theatre. Joy Anat to appeal to Manilla electors. Possible Scally talk in Manilla Thursday night. Trains note Kingxford-Smith transit. hospital board invited to meeting. Complaints about cemetery state reach the office. Tarpaulin mention from Halls Creek.
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