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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1933
Page
2
With only five days left before the exhibition entries close, 6a competitors are urged not to delay. The show already draws many ties in open and Junior divisions. Poultry judge illness prompts a rearrangement, while H Stoddart offers to judge vegetables, promising decisive judging and keen competition. The poultry decision remains to influence exhibitor interest.
The Manilla Musical Society plans a three act comedy The Sweepstakes Romance as part of a benefit for Manilla District Hospital. The program includes songs, dances, and new talent plus familiar favorites with Cadden providing overtures. Box plan opens at Scott's on September 37 with tickets offered at 41 Mins Alive Hall in Tamworth.
W C Geikie presided as Sidney Robert Doak faced charges of breaking and entering with intent to steal at Arnold Coulton’s hatcher shop in Mam Hila Street. Constable McClooky pursued Doak after he entered the shop at 4 30 am on September 15, a chase lasting about 200 yards ending near the Post Office Hotel. The accused denied taking any meat. Coulton testified of prior meat losses and stated he did not lock the shop.
Robert Pidgeon aged 19 died after an operation at Manilla District Hospital when peritonitis developed. Born at Bingars he moved to Manilla in 1927, won a bursary at Manilla Rural School, and completed studies at Tamworth High School earning leaving and intermediate. A member of Manilla’s 9 stone football team he was praised as an outstanding player. Funeral held at Manilla cemetery with Rev. C F McAlpine officiating.
Mrs Catherine May King, 4, wife of John King of Strafford street, died Saturday at Manilla District Hospital after two months of declining health. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Greer of Manilla, sister to several named relatives, lived in Manilla all her life. Married in 1903, she leaves her husband and two children Joe Cook and Leo King. Active in charitable work, funeral held Sunday with Rev Father J K Collender officiating.
A large turnout in Manilla formed a gun club with 17 present. Officers include Patron RH Hawker, President Harry Grady, Vice Presidents F Wood and John Coote, Secretary Jack Grady, Treasurer J Cook, with committee members Otto Baldwin and others. The report mentions visiting guests from Sydney, local property interests, a farm sale by WJ Byrnes, a hospital stall fundraiser, and social notes about locals Meg Lane and a Royal visit cue.
Yarding at Manilla totals near 370 head on the 36th, with most sales absorbed by local buyers. Prices vary across hundreds of cattle including cows, heifers, young calves, and purebred stock, while 1 consignment headed to Boggabri. Note: next Manilla sheep sale on October 3, with entries already being received.
The Church of England defeated Presbyterian 48 to 39 in a Wednesday final. Presbyterian, though minor premiers, advance to a match against Wernewlay on September 27. The report lists several pairings and scores from the day, including mixed results for C of B and Presbyterian teams and a separate Manilla district rep team defeat at Tamworth’s Anzac Park, 23 to 11.
The committee discussed luncheon passes with the President noting past leaks. A motion backed restricting passes to judges and distinguished visitors, with an amendment to revert to earlier stand. auctioning booths set for February 8 and district exhibit timing adjusted.
The Fre bytery of New England will induct Gert Sak ooucla Atego and others into the Pastoral Charge of Manila at Andrews Church on Thursday the 21st at 7 15 p.m. A welcome will follow in Masonite Hall. All members adherents and friends invited. John D Kennedy Session Clerk.
A mannequin parade by Mackensis and Sons Ltd highlighted Dame Fashion Spring and Summer styles on Saturday September 16. Designs featured elaborately puffed sleeves, raglan cuts, and epaulettes. hats ranged from tiny to large, with organdie and mariette fabrics dominating. Notable outfits included a black crepe romaine frock with raglan sleeves worn by Mr Marion Richards, and several floral prints worn by Misses Baker Grantham and Dugan.
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