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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1930
Page
2
Printed cotton voiles shown in a wide selection with Sasani Larae wee effects and printed fabrics offering soft draping qualities. Various price points listed for multiple patterns and designs including Harmonious floral selections with guaranteed quality.
The Master Optician of the North and North West will personally attend the Mechanic's Institute meeting. He is described as the principal optician in the region and is expected to share expertise and engage with attendees during the event.
Faith is the force that unlocks possibilities and drives great work. Those with weak faith struggle to achieve, while belief in oneself increases effort and outcomes. Even lacking early brilliance, perseverance and self faith can lead to creditable success through hard work and endurance.
Manilla dominated the match, outclassing the visitors as Dory Kennery scored four tries and Ron Bak er Wilson converted. Final score showed Manilla ahead with a vigorous display, despite both sides’ earlier uneven form. Tries were credited to I Moffat and several Weatheralls, with goals kicked by Weatherall and Costelloe.
The Show Sub Committee reports recommendations for forming a Show Society. Alderman Roy McLeod and Heywood are to tally publics for participation. The Manila Business Men's Association to appoint representatives and call a public meeting. A stand in secretary pro tem to handle minutes.
Reid reports a fair supply of fruits and vegetables at the weekly Manilla market field. Vegetables list includes broccoli? unclear, carrots 2/7 per lb, peas 2d per packet, broad beans 6d per packet, turnips 7/8 per bag, oranges 5/6 per box, Mundaring cages 9d per bunch, flowers 6d per bunch, butter 1/5 per lb, eggs 10d per dozen. Firewood prices noted. miscellaneous Produce section.
The speaker extols faith as the force to overcome obstacles and advance from oppression to power. Citing Disewell’s climb from persecution to influence, the piece urges unwavering confidence and self trust as the key to universal achievement, echoing biblical examples like Abraham and Moses.
A detailed golf report recounts Manilla and Gunnedah players contesting titles at Scribner and Serib ter Cups, with Turner Pritchard Smith and Roberts delivering strong performances. Notable wins include Scott, Smith, and Roberts leading several bouts, while mixed foursomes saw fewer participants due to prior days’ weariness.
An OCR garble blends a theatre review of a music and dance performance with a report on a Queensland station wage pause, plus detailed golf results and fixtures. It mentions a charity aim, box-plan sales, and local personalities like Mrs Pitthian and Mr Smith, with matchups listed for the Smith Cup alongside comments on performance and upcoming fixtures in driven, period-voice tone.
A chaotic local chronology notes wool sales and railway matters at Sydney's Margin and a Tamworth slander action against Rev J Faulkner. Reports mention 1000 bales received by Mr Dowan staff, Manilla rifle association plans, and political street rhetoric. Impounded horses listed. community forecasts on crops, and a call for a demonstration by retrievers in The Modders Shop.
A garbled notice references Glen announcing responsibility for debts contracted with a broker concerning saddle horses. It cites a mountain figure and a half draught horse trade, indicating the writ and acceptance of liability for the debt as stated in the document. The fragmentary text points to a legal action or statement of debt responsibility by Glen.
A brief stud notice from Upper Manilla advertising Pedigree and portion for the stallion Blood Stallion Bandy and listing contact as E. Nixon, Upper Manilla.
Auction sale set for Wednesday 17th will offer the entire household effects of the late P. Pederson and associated land improvements, with first class gear including harness, 200 tanks, wood, and related items. Terms are cash, seller executor handling.
Public notice from the Nussings Men's Association in conjunction with the Manila Brand of the Graziers' Association invites members to a meeting at the Mealianie's To institute in Silleday October 47 1090 at 720 pans to reconsider a proposal to permit a show in Manila. R McLeod Mayor EB Heywood Shires President
Died on September 17 1922. A portion of beloved Harriet is mourned by her affectionate family. Her memory remains a cherished part of their lives and she is remembered with love and sorrow.
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