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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1938
Page
2
In discussions among war enthusiasts the possibility of a world war is weighed with caution. Preferring steps over bloodshed, observers reflect on Chamberlain's diplomacy and the Sudeten crisis. They suggest that avoiding full combat could prevent harsher conquest and suffering.
The undersecretary of Local Government reports that the Commissioner's inquiry into altering boundaries of Liverpool Plains and Mantana Shires is unfavourable. The commission recommends not approving the proposal and no further government action will be taken.
Members of the Diggers League praised donors who supported a recent golf tournament. R. M. Smith led the tribute to Dr. H. Rayson for the splendid trophy, with thanks to D. M. Mackenzie, Roy Maunder, Clifton’s Ltd., Mrs. R L Hudson, and Geoff Moore for prizes. Dr. Rayson hoped the trophies would spark ongoing interest in Digger golf.
Manilla Rifle Club held an evening at Memorial Hall with 50 attendees including 40 members. Prizes and cups were awarded for club and grade championships, NRA medals, and various memorial trophies. Cash prizes and toasts followed, with entertainment by local performers and thanks to donors and participants.
Next Sunday will finalize the competitions for trophies with a final round against par. The Barraba club invites members and associates to a special tournament on October 30. Morning features 18 hole stroke by members and 9 hole stroke by associates, followed by 12 hole mixed foursomes and a riverbank dine.
The Melody in Spring cabaret and mannequin parade at Memorial Hall drew praise from Rev. Father O'Reilly for community effort and generosity from Stoddart and Hayward Pty. Ltd. Norths' Orchestra provided music as models displayed morning and afternoon fashions, wedding gowns, sports wear, and children's wear to aid the B C Church bazaar funds.
Upper Manilla notes detail a successful Parents and Citizens Association stall clearing over ten pounds for future expenses. Competition results list winners in Doll, dinner, vegetable, poultry, sheep, and cub sections with marks and names. A trophy tie in the sheep class involved J A Byrnes and BR Peake. District attendance was low due to district activity. Officials Nixon and Hooper attended from the North and North-west District Council. Nixon also spoke at the State Council meeting in Sydney representing the region.
The Mechanics snooker tournament concluded on Friday evening with J. Elliott defeating WN. Chapman in the final by 99 to 57. Earlier rounds saw N. Simpson beat J. Woodley, N. Chapman beat C. M. Podmore, and J. Elliott beat W. Gannon. In the semi finals N. Chapman beat N. Simpson 9 to 69 and J. Elliott beat A. Pavy 89 to 58.
The Secretary for Railways informed Capt Chaffey that kerosene freight charges were cut from October 1 after representations by Manilla Panda Association. New by law shows power kerosene rates: per vehicles over 10–12 ton trucks class rates plus 10 percent. smaller quantities minimum 1 ton R class plus 10 percent. less than 1 ton first class.
Interspersed with the fashion parade were songs and dances by Mas W Doohan Mrs C V eeness Kathleen Miss Dorothy Kremer and others. A novelty jig and java waltz entertained as Clive Pengilley Kath Riley Clive Hiscox and Gol Chapman performed. Comedian Harry Marter debuted with Kidnap Me and local organizers were praised for the well managed event and microphone innovation by Roy Mander.
A notice to the public from Manilla announces a token tribute for Mr RR Dobbie, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, who has been transferred. Friends and the public are invited to contribute up to half a guinea, with subscriptions left at John Kennedy and Sons or with D H Kennedy, to be acknowledged and reported.
Saturday and Monday feature Francis Lederer and Franeig Dyike in The Lone Wolf in Paris with Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen in Island in the Sky at the Palais Theatre Manilla.
A Wednesday afternoon cricket friendly between Macken zies XT and Stoddart and Hay Ward's XT finished all square at 144. Bowling highlights feature Kennedy 0/27 Green 0/14 Bailey 4/14 Yates 4/1b Rutter 1/7 and Townsend 4/35 Bignall 1/50 Baker 1/13 Finlan 3/9 Turner 0/6, with Bignall 1/9 in the bowling.
The rural school meet lists multiple age groups and events with winners and times. Notable marks include G Geddes 14 1/4 sec in midget 100 yards, J Bell equal 7 4/5 sec in 50 yards for 8 years, and J Wilshire 26 sec in senior 220 yards. Also entries for 100, 60, and 50 yard dashes, long and high jump, and inter house relay.
Mr Diete Veit of Neve Mex ivoy completed harvesting his first paddock of wheat on Thursday. This achievement could nearly set a district record, signaling a strong season for local farming and crop yields.
The Somerton Tockey Club meeting scheduled for next Saturday is abandoned due to too few nominations. Mrs. Tom McRae of Kensington visits Manila as guest of Mrs. Wally Rooke at the Imperial Hotel. Listen at 10 PM tonight to hear the Manilla Scout Band.
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