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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
2
The notice lists new business hours Monilay to Pada from 10 am to 5 pm with holidays: on 10 am to 0 pm AU. The schedule outlines weekday timing and special closure periods for the week.
A September 1929 column laments rising motor accidents in city and country, urging stronger police vigilance and longer license suspensions to curb reckless driving. It cites a Sydney incident where a driver’s high speed led to a crash near a party, injuring several children, and notes similar dangers seen in Manila.
The document outlines the administration of the Immediate Relief Fund with four trustees including the President and Secretary ex-officio, meeting rules, reporting duties, and loan based relief with confidentiality safeguards. It also includes an advisory notice from the State Secretary RSS, LD.A, urging soldier settlers to apply to Home Maintenance Area Boards via the Under Secretary, Lands Department, with a deadline of September 30, 1929.
Personal notices report T Heywood at Gosford Home in poor health. Mir Ivan Miller and W G Cook are ill or recovering from illness. Mr Challender and Mrs John Watts seek hospital care. Mrs Watts plans to travel to Sydney with her medical adviser to consult D M Mackenzie for specialist services.
The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales publishes a homes department booklet presenting building plans for country residences and town houses. It details ground areas front elevations catchment and room groupings for cottages to larger houses. Wood construction is suggested with variations.
The Namoi Trotting Club held its final meeting of members before the Manilla races on Wednesday the 25th. A strong roll up of trotting and pony enthusiasts attended. Officials for the meeting were appointed including Upper Starter TW. V2 Roberts and Clerk of Scales Ma Arnold Coulton. Very satisfactory entries were received with 23 horses nominated and six ponies for the pony races. Public attendance is urged and a membership tea and light refreshments will follow the day’s events.
Four Baveaba members and associates played week golf with nine wins for various pairs. Notable winners included M Smith defeating Joyce, Turner over AL Wams, and Clifton over King. The Associates and Miss O’Neill pair defeated Miss Pringle and others in a mixed round. The Soldiers and Sailors Cup prelims saw Mrs Hartley win with nett 69 for 18 holes, with Tamworth final decided next.
A local committee organized the Murfitt Benefit at Memorial Hall last night drawing a crowded audience. Tickets cost two shillings, total takings reached £30 2s 0d with £2 from Strathfield shelters and various donations. Expenses were £2 10s 10d, leaving £82 1s 8d for the Munfite family. prizes included stockings, tobacco pouches, chocolates, and a wallet prize among others. The event featured dance and waltz sequences with multiple donors acknowledged.
Mrs Margaret Melville wife of the late Henry Melville died at her West Dafanijla residence aged 89 after a long life filled with migration from Ireland to Australia. She left a family of three sons and three daughters and survived two brothers. The funeral was conducted by Rev Bunter Barrett at Wonga Creek with the family well known and respected.
The report outlines a fixed federal election for Saturday October 12 with writs to be issued September 2 and nominations closing on an indicated date. It stresses compulsory enrolment, urges voters to ensure names appear on the roll, and notes penalties for non enrolment.
A dated cinema listing notes The Palais presents The Wiard a mystery thriller with a second feature A Light Woman. It mentions a forte of strong program support and a variety of events, including dances, meetings, and local notices, all set around Manilla with multiple notices for community activities and postmaster tender details.
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