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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1932
Page
2
Unclear OCR text describes fabric yardage in multiple widths including 34 inch white twill 72 inch white twill 64 inch unbleached plain and other unclear measurements. The readable items indicate a fabric inventory or price list with various yard quantities.
A brief catalog entry notes large dark towels with a yardage of 1/114 and a reference to A/T and EEE. The fragmentary listing highlights color and size but lacks full product details.
An observably dated advertisement for Simpson Expectorant promotes a tonic cough medicine claiming to stop hacking coughs and build strength. The page lists contact details for J E Simpson, a chemist and optometrist on Manilla Street Manilla, with hour notes and phone numbers. The text also includes references to public accountant and auditor services, an optician, and postal details for GPO Sydney.
The piece lauds Bill Woodfull as a loyal team man and likely captain for upcoming tests. It details his leadership traits, innings opening record, and notable totals including 191, plus 1142 runs in 23 innings against England with an average near 44.8. It notes his age, profession, and Victoria form, while comparing him to Bradman and other legends.
A fragmented donor list records payments to a 1953 show including amounts from Dew Ray Hoan A Yaten and Gh ad M C Mackensie and Sons La CG Wakefield and Co Led WE Swish Lad Lothian Manufacturing Lea conkery specials C J Bena Dowe and Jar Ninon Carter Wer Avot Ltd AB Mcleod W M Genery A Tiddy PV Gatto A Gi cron Gorton Palbault Wid Wim Lancaster D Me Mackenzie W V Roberts W Ry Kirk Singleton A Coulton Anonymous BR HL Hudson Stuart RB Park E O Z Bowman Davie Sheedy Wen Malte and others, totaling a mix of small sums.
Ross show at Mesara M. C. Mackenzie and Sons featured a spacious window display of magnifi cent blooms praised for beauty and educational value. Exhibitors included H Rudd B Coulton Mrs G Wheeler W Byrnes W Bell J Coates SW Swain Mrs Dawe water lilies Mrs T Fuller Mrs Barrell W Pittman D Coote M Mackensie A B McLeod C W Coote and others noted by Man- Na Council Athol Maunder Hatley J J Kendy Mackenzie D C Ogle Geo Bell Rent.
The school garden flourishes with rare bloom despite drought, while others show a bright petunia display. A Tonal resident reports a price mix up at Gremorns Butchery, receiving 11d change for 14 lbs chops priced 7d per lb. The Loyal Enterprise Lodge plans a dry social evening with visitors from Tamworth and Bermba. A cheap Brdmer excursion leaves Manilla tonight. The show committee seeks donations to fund a pavilion with costs covered by contributors. A Tumut death notes Mr. Robert Kemp aged 70, an early district pioneer and 50-year Oddfellow, leaving a widow and two daughters. Auction set for 1400 station bred cattle at Manilla next Tuesday. Methodist Juniors beat R. C. Juniors in semifinals. School A forfeits a match, finals set next Saturday on R. C. court. Three teams remain in contention. Manilla Water Scheme progresses with 25 men laying pipes at Arthur and Court streets. Forecast: scattered showers, then more general. Mrs D A Coote visits Tamut mother.
The P and C Carnival will be held at Memorial Hall on October 28. Stalls fill the enclosure and dancing starts at 8 30 p.m. A school children’s entertainment is planned. Queen voting closes at 8 45 p.m. with crowning at 9 p.m. Mayor officiates. Queens candidates are Miss Mayriel Baker and Miss Mollie Stone. Admission is adults 1/ and children 3d, dance 1/ admission.
Mechanics Literary Institute announces a big Memorial Hall event on Friday November 4. Proceeds will stock the crockery linen cupboards and hall fittings. The committee promises a good night with two orchestras alternating. Card players have multiple chances to win prizes.
Brat 81 displayed a moderate innings with George Feape and Jock forming a 14 run partnership. A Watts contributed 10, and notable bowlers included Stafford with 4 for 25 and McClosky 2 for 27. Final totals show 47 for dismissal with varied bowling figures from Snape and Brady and others.
Mark Reynolds will visit Manilla Saturday to judge crops in the local Wheat Growing Competition with entries still accepted until Friday for 10 shillings or £1 if late. The Royal Agricultural Society judge will assess crops next week for the BAS event following last year’s third place by Mr. Adam Nixon. Forms are at the show office and entries double as BAS entries.
October 25 includes a Young Adults ball at Wongo Creek. October 26 features a sale of work and concert in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society at Perse Hall. October 28 hosts a Parents and Citizens Carnival at Memorial Hall. November 4 offers a Mechanic Institute Dance and Ruchre Party at Memorial Hall. December 3 presents a Continental event at Vicarage Ground near the Church of England.
A long string of names appears, including Coulton, Captain Chaffey, Hillis Moulton, Aubrey Cumming, T. G. Carter, J. Coates, A. G. Daring, H. V, Dows C. B. Dowe, and many others. The fragment reads like a roster or acknowledgment list with numerous individuals and family references, interspersed with partial place and role cues such as Peru and life terms, but lacks clear event details.
In the Benambra by election United Country Marty won after counting absentee votes. Final tally shows Harris 2667 for UAP, Mellarg 2877 for Labor, Paton 2635 for ILGP, with May Harris second preferences giving Paton a majority of 1723 over McHarg.
Acting superintendent PL Ji Dunn of the Tamworth Police Station has been promoted to full rank, marking a major step in career advancement within the force. Dunn's promotion follows a period of effective leadership and service in the community.
The October Australian Needlework issue features knitted jumpers and crewel work with designs and illustrations from the recent Melbourne show. It includes prize-winning examples, useful hints, and decorative patterns for crafters. Price 6d.
Advertising fragment lists hand bags with wire handles and tops at varied prices. Items include small bags priced from 1 shilling 9 pence to 3 shillings 9 pence, with notes that prices were guaranteed. Local supplier is C Mackenzin and Sons Ltd.
1400 splendid quality cattle offered for auction comprising Hereford and Durham breeds. Includes 200 speyed cows, 200 bullock and calves, 100 cow in calf to bulls, and multiple heifers and fat bullocks. Emphasis on excellent quality, few dairy cattle, cattle to be carefully classified and sold in suitable lots, virtually without reserve. Owner: W. J. Byrnes.
Beximes Queen Miss Muriel Baker and Miss Mollie Strano are listed for the carnival. Tickets cost 1d each with voting closing 8 45 p m. Ceremony at 1 p m by the Mayor. Admission to carnival adults 1 shilling, children 3d. to the dance 1 shilling.
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