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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
2
An opportunity emerges to arrange a long weekend trip through wheat regions in the northwest. The Maynila district’s famous harvest would educate city dwellers, inviting tours of green fields, shearing sheds, and social life. The Tourist Bureau could organize an appealing, high-value excursion for participants.
The Minister for Public Works Hon BOS Spooner MLA will attend the opening of the pow lay level bridge at 4 pm in Manilla on Friday November 4. He will also inspect the new Barraba to Me Kaputar road on the same day.
A compiled undertaking report by Ma Kable, a leading electricity authority outside Sydies, outlines several recommendations to Munia Municipal Council likely to interest every consumer.
A stained fragment notes that crops may be insured against hail for a nominal 2/6 a bushel with Mire at 1/104 a bushel after a 25 percent reduction. It hints new season prices should be at least 2/69 bas. The message, titled The Fortunates, ends with unclear lines about Your's crop progress.
At the inaugural meeting of the Manilly Cricket Association last night it was decided to close nominations for both first and second grade teams on Monday September 19. Competitions will begin on the first weekend in October.
The Boy Scouts social at Memorial Hall, planned to raise funds for the Guiyah fund, is postponed to early October due to the visit of the Y.Ads Boys to Manila. The committee supports delaying the event to aid the visiting delegation, expecting strong support when held.
A rifle match will be shot in Manila between the Manila Rifle Club and the Manila Returned Soldiers League, starting at 12 30 PM. Sharp action follows between the two teams as competition proceeds on the ground.
Local notice lists W J Bynes organizing a special sheep and cattle sale at Manilla on Friday. About 5 000 to 6 000 sheep in wool to be yarded and around 200 head of local cattle. Sheep sale starts promptly in the morning with cattle to follow. consignments come from local owners ready for quick sale.
The YAT Band arrived in Manilla this morning with 40 musicians. They will perform at the Palais tonight. Mr. Fiance Glanch spent the weekend in Manilla and is attached to No. 4 Police Station, Sydney.
Readable fragments describe a shipping or market item with damaged text. The note mentions a Wadie as well as rice pricing or trade terms. The wording is unclear but implies a historical commerce reference in a colonial or regional setting. Entities include Wad and Wadie.
Diggers from Narabri, Batlow, Walcha, Round Swamp, Uralla, Tamworth, Nundle, Boggabri, Emerald Hill, Wingstown and Manilla joined 60 golfers at Manilla Golf Club for a lively tournament. Capt. B A Chaffey presided at prize presentation after a day of social play and the national anthem, with thanks to the Manilla Diggers and Friends of the Diggers for hospitality.
A reader letters urges the directorate to strengthen social care, arguing wealthy can do more and small weekly contributions add up. The writer references overdrafts, habitat costs, and a call for public generosity to back welfare work, emphasizing collective obligation and a sixpence or shilling pledge.
Plans finalized for a Friday bowls event as President and Secretary teams prepare for tomorrow's play. Players must arrive by 2 p.m. to form teams. losers pay green fees and afternoon tea for winners. Weather is mild and greens well prepared for a good afternoon. NSW Association bowlers visit scheduled for Friday September 28.
A long list of player scores and pairings from a golf day including C Avery and Ac Milne with scores around 90s to 110s, plus numerous 4 ball best ball results. Pairs such as C McDonald with T Fenwicke and J Williams with G Webster show late rounds and downs.
The association lists events for a foundation championship, inviting young players and signaling one more tournament alongside eight others. Entries are rising but names may be popular. On Sunday, Snake Sully-Dad won the Walk Rooke trophy. Avistourals were runners up. The competition was praised for its fine punts and overall success before the final reminder that entries close Wednesday for the next tournament.
Five members of the Manilly Rifle Gln club took part in the prize shoot at Gunyedah last Sunday. W North won third prize of 30 shillings at 500 yards with 34. D McLeod placed 11th at 600 yards winning 10 shillings. One hundred eighty entrants from the state joined the event.
The record shows a mixed roster of players including G Chapman and G NL Scott facing D C Ogle with scores and downs noted. Notable tallies include V Blaneh and A Roberts each achieving several downs, while T G Miller leads with 18 downs in the sequence.
The Manilly Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association met on Saturday with President A H Nixon in the chair. Members praised the Minister for Tyrannying Park and the speed limit, and agreed to write to commend him. John Coote raised cooperative plans to buy tractor fuel and oil, and information from the general secretary was sought. An I R Heywood report on recent conference proceedings was warmly acknowledged by the branch.
Residents discuss the wheat market downturn with calls for stabilised pricing and long term fixed rates. Proposals include 3/6 per bushel and a 10 year term with a fund to cover shortages. Talk touches on harvest, inflation, and local influenza notes amid a busy, unsettled period.
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