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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1931
Page
2
A notice from Opticlan Knoll of attendance at the Royal Motel stairs on Saturday September 5 1931 in Sydney. The event runs from 1 to 6 pm with repairs and coreospum desens discussed. Rox Pile is addressed in Sydney.
The Labour press argues the Governor General should bow to the Senate’s petition against approving the Waivrinte Workers Regulations, claiming ministers’ advice binds the governor. Historical constitutional note cites 1926 imperial conference reforms, distinguishing dominion governor roles as not automatically bound by ministers’ advice in New South Wales.
A Peace Day event at Memorial Hill featured speakers including Mr Lowe and Rev. T Hunter Barratt. The Minister urged a peace pledge among children, praising League of Nations ideals and Britain and France as examples. The program opened with the National Anthem and included poems, songs, and discussions on nonviolent conflict resolution.
Former Chief Commissioner of the Government Savings Bank Mr H J Hall has been appointed general manager of the bank. He announced preparations to reopen for new business next Monday at 10 am after trustees meeting yesterday.
A bank amalgamation is understood to be arranged with the Bank of NSW and the ARC Bank. The former bank will absorb the ARCO Bank under our authority and without commission on share.
W. D. and B. H. Wille Lea notify customers that from July 1, 1931 further rationing of certain tobacco brands will occur due to a shortage of Australian leaf. Rationing bases on past three month purchases ending March 31, 1931. no purchases in that period mean no supply during rationing. Affected plug tobaccos include Ben Bolt Tos'n, Challenge Dark & Bright, Charmer Dark, Conqueror, Waz eppa, No Brand Dark, Sunlight Dark and Bright. cut tobaccos Charmer Dark and Bright, Cooee, Dolly, No. 3 Dark, Signet Sunlight Carry Out.
In a 1931 district round, Billa v Bona Vets, Norrin v Bowman and Hal, Moy v Watts, Embury v Nowman, and other mixed doubles matches concluded with Manilla ladies winning by 12 nets. Semis saw Chub A defeating Corella A, with the final to be played next Saturday on a yet to be decided court. Also reported are deaths in Sydney and Wong Creek, local funeral arrangements in Manilla, a burglary at the Post Office Hotel, a horse incident in Strafford Street, and local political campaigning by Mr Thompson MHA addressing electors and tobacco growers.
Wool prices opened in Sybury on Monday at generally lower than June levels as buyers packed the 155 seats. The 10,600 bales offered saw 8,387 sold at auction and 1,317 disposed privately. Best fleece for spinners eased 5 to 7 percent. good wool and skirtings down 7 to 10. inferior sorts irregular. A Cremeran fleece from Nywager sold at 119d for 21 bales. selection described as average.
The Mackenzie Cup third round produced a pivotal shift as young players like Ferrier and Williams excelled, challenging veterans in Australia’s big golf scene. Ioe Whitton led the final scores with 301, Ferrier and Williams close behind at 302 and 301, while Turner and Jackson posted strong nett figures en route to the Royal Cup draw.
Doris Grantham finishes with a nett 33 in the last round of the President's Trophy. A large crowd is expected next Saturday for the first round of Mr. W. T. Murphy's trophy in a nine hole bogey format. The report also notes council plans and funding for hydraulic and rural distribution works to create jobs and long term employment, with loans likely to cover capital costs.
A Saturday market list shows prices for apples pears cabbage carrots and more with figures in shillings and pence. Separate note reports a government conversion loan result, predicting total reach of about 540 million pounds and a high repayment rate near 97 percent of national debt.
The State Cabinet appointed C. J. Ganda C. A. Tindesen J. Fraser and F. Miller as Transport Commissioners under the Transport Act which came into operation yesterday Mr Gone named Chief Commissioner and Miller to serve as full time Commissioner at salaries of £1750 and £1000 respectively A notice in the Utah House outlines the new afternoon term. In the championship semi final Miss Phyllis Maunder was defeated by Mrs F I Jackson 3 up and 1 The remaining finalists are Mrs W J Hartley Mrs C Guyot and Mrs Jackson
The Field Wheat Association with the Business Men's Ambition plans to run the Urop Competition again in 1911 with prizes of £5 £3 and £1. Subscriptions with fee of £5 are received up to September 20. J. Coueland, Hon. Sec. Farner & Settlers' Association. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Probate Jurisdiction. In the matter of the estate of Kenneth John Fanlan late of Manilla New South Wales laborer who died 7th June 1931 intestate. The Public Trustee has been appointed to administer the estate. Creditors and others with claims must file particulars by November 7, 1931. The Public Trustee will convey and distribute estate to those entitled, after debts and claims are resolved. The Trustee warns it cannot be held liable for unnotified debts or interests. Dated August 21, 1931 E. J. Payne Public Trustee. St James Buildings Elizabeth Street Sydney.
An old notice details a judging competition overseen by Mr. Coleman of the Dept of Agriculture on Wednesday August 19. The text lists participants J. A. Byrtse and others, with placements mentioned though garbled. The item references an Ambulance Effort and a dance and novelty event at Memorial Hall on October 2, 1991, with schedules from the Ex. fis Office or Twenty Secretary Murpit, plus a loving memory note for June and Marie from family after a motor accident on August 26, 1929.
The Fruit Market on Court Street Manila offers vegetables of all kinds and garden produce every Saturday at a stated time. Wholesale fruiterer with Case Lots as a specialty.
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