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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1934
Page
2
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Fragmentary ad copy praises Spring solution suggestions and fashion items with decorative designs. It mentions Cambrey, Karen Maygrande, and various yard prices but the wording is garbled. The readable bits hint at affordable fashion fabrics offered at low prices, though specifics are unclear.
Deputy Mayor Alderman Bowman chaired the council meeting with Aldermen Kennedy Coates Rasremman and Wilshire present. Leave of absence granted to Aldermen Meweod and Kennedy. Applications to hold street stalls for November 24 by the Parents and Citizens Association and November 3 by the Roman Catholic Church approved. The deputy mayor reported on recreation ground work and praised the oval condition. Wilshire raised concern over a damaged wooden crown in front of Chapman's Time in Towne Street. A proposal to extend payment for half the costs and an extension to March was discussed.
A garbled historical note references verbal brickbats directed at the council, concerns over a bridge on Churel street, and suspicions of delayed or harmful road work in Manila. The text hints at residents and officials debating the pace and quality of municipal improvements.
The Tamworth Show Committee discusses dates after the Royal Show, seeks costed wood chopping plans, and considers postponing the event this year. E. Nixon favors a practical, entertaining setup while several members warn about expense and crowded schedules. The secretary will print the 1945 show schedules and the committee thanks Ridgewell and Cameron for timber donations.
Old resident praises the Manilla school grounds as a revelation with a long red radiance hedge, perfumed beds, and a southern garden plot displaying flowers, cereals, and a tung wil tree. Visitors invited Thursday from 3 pm for a 1/ entry that supports the Xmas tree and prizes fund.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith left Suva on Monday for Honolulu a 3200 mile flight the longest distance yet attempted by a single engine plane He reached Honolulu 14 hours later despite storms and was welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce and Army representatives amid thousands of spectators.
North Shore defeated the Wednesday Half Holiday by 58 runs on Sunday. H Rogers scored 59 and T Ryan 22 for the Half Holiday team, while Ogle added 23 for North Shore. Waratah beat Public Service by 34 runs, with White taking 6 for 31 and Anstey 3 for 34. Keith Hawker is critically ill in Manilla District Hospital.
Mutforts members of the Newcastle division of the Water Engineers Union visited Manilla on Saturday to inspect the water filtration plant. Chief Secretary Mr. P. L. A. Chaffey and other officials greeted the visitors who were shown the district works and the filtration process.
At the Sandown Shire Council meeting a letter from the Manilla Bux hes Men's Association urged installing a Police telephone link to the Lock-Up keeper's residence to ensure immediate contact with police. Councillors agreed the Chief Secretary's Department should bear the cost and advised the Municipal Council. The matter was deemed departmental and urgent for day and night access.
Wongo Creek 0.W.A. notes 9 members led by Mrs. K Watty and Ming I ilayue as secretary with treasurer Mrs J Wradyreas. Bank balance 4 14/5. raised £79 14/- from dances plus subscriptions. Disbursements listed include Far West Children’s Health, Manilla maternity kits, Manilla Hospital, Tamworth Ambulance, Manilla etc. Overall spend totals £77 3/10 with £14 remaining in bank and cash.
A letter to the editor from Mr John Watts extends heartfelt thanks to the committee and all who assisted toward his daughter's candidacy in the recent competition. Special appreciation goes to the many supporters who worked hard for weeks prior to the Gymkhana.
An upcoming fundraiser at Convent School features an EU party and dance with music and supper to aid school funds. Organisers include O'Brien, NS Gallagher and Byrnes, with details for November events and a street stall noted for donations. The notices list various names and appeals, including a farming task and a wish for a mate to help with wheat.
A furniture sale by Venegs and Son announces a public auction on Wednesday next at Mrs Charkes Reve’s residence on Stradord Street. The estate includes all household furniture and effects. A garden party supports the prize and tree find at Rural School Thursday afternoon at 3 pm. Admission is provided. all welcome. Regretful transcription notes: secretary W. J. Bingham.
Ice delivery promise polishes local schedule with daily crystal ice from Ring Your Order to 95. Palais Theatre Manilla lists patrons for Wednesday and Thursday matinees. Cast includes Spencer Treey John Toles Pat Paterson in Bottoms Up with John Barrimore in Counsellor at Law also Sittings Pretty in Fork Oakie with Ginger Rogers.
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