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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
2
The article praises Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for his visit to Germany, framing Britain as sincerely pursuing peace in Europe. It lauds the courage and humility of a nation willing to forego arms in favor of a mission of peace, despite threats and terror.
The setting of foundation stones for the bower and baptistry at Holy Trinity Church Manila will take place on Lumervoyy yitter Hoon, Wednesday at 2 30 pm. The Lord Bishop Moyes of the Diocese will perform the ceremony and after the service a fellowship supper will be served by the Women’s Child in the Parish Malt.
An exhibition displays a sample oil wheat grown on Mr R Pater son’s farm. The crop contains several hundred ears, well grown and sturdy. The sample, picked at random, shows strong ears and good development.
Billiards and Snooker matches set to be completed by September 24 with players including Ganon vy Woodley Witcom Podmore Simpson Wovilley Chapman Biot Garmin and Mins Divisy Blintt. Meanwhile a hospital holiday guest Miss Elsie O Connell visits Manila. Wissel Trott soon enters Ceayon Street Women’s Hospital for fathering, and Mr Gadlds, a noted Nansworth resident, collapsed and died suddenly yesterday.
The local Agricultural Society joins with the Royal Agricultural Society and Island Improvement to stage a two section contest with a 2 shillings entry fee and a cup donated by Stoddart and Hayward for holdings under 1000 acres. Winners may advance to the statewide RA event. Closings set for next Saturday September 2, with details from Secretary Mar. O. BB. Grill. Also Manilla closing hours approved by Sydney Conciliation Committee: 12.30 pm Saturday and 6 pm Wednesday.
Manilla hosts W. J. Byrnes special cattle sale Sunday next the 24th commencing 12 o clock. About 300 head of good quality cattle to be yarded with a large yarding offered first time for graziers sale. Several local residents travel and events noted including golf and tennis results and a few accidents.
An exceptional draft of pure Shorthorn station cattle from the A. G. 2 Munro Partnership, ex Moree, sold at Plenington on Thursday. Thirty four years old bulls averaged £20 2 1, with twelve heifers at £12 17 9. Prices for bulls were the highest at Flaming ton in years as Mc Schule Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd reported strong demand and good prospects for upcoming sales.
The first annual local tennis tournament began last Wednesday and ran through the weekend drawing numerous district players across singles doubles and mixed events. Notable results include M. Mary defeating Prior in under 21 singles and Wilkinson besting D. Pirie. many seniors and doubles teams spoke to high standards with semi finals planned for next weekend.
At a meeting of the association diet on Wednesday night the first round schedule was agreed. Planned matches include Dicks vs Amitonga Attonga Banks vs Wednesdays Somerton Waratah No. 1 in rounds and Banks vs Dicks Attonga vs Waratah Somerton vs Wednesdays in different Nos. Later rounds feature Athunga Banks, Dicks Somerton, Wednesdays Waratah, Waratah Dicks, Banks Somerton and Attunga Wednesdays in various Nos.
The selectors named a team to play against the visiting Sydney bowlers Friday afternoon at 2 pm. Players include J P Weare A Veress A C Blaneby SW Swain D McDonald W Rooke J N Kennedy C M Podmore EB Coupland G Thomas J W Ewart A R McLeod C Byrnes W Binal J Kearus RM. Mrs Beveridge state president of CWA was a guest of Mrs Studdy. The annual Sprite lower Show is slated for Subordiy week October 1. The autumn show had to be postponed due to bad season, conditions now improved and the Spring show is expected to be a success.
Handicap tennis results across mixed doubles and men's singles. Players labeled with owe penalties competed in rounds showing wins by Pod, Bowman, Brooker, Bowmen, Dyson, Scoles, Jeffries and others against partners. Notable victors include Pod and Mellrath over Bowmat Brooker, Jeffries over Sian, and Attwood over Pengilley.
A short, garbled notice mentions consulting direct prices and live satisfaction guarantees before buying a battery. No clear names or dates are provided. The fragment suggests seeking quotes prior to purchase and assurances on quality.
The Kere Stone Club held a regular meeting with members and officials present. The president opened with a quip about shoulders and rifles, noting recent practice by some members while squatter John teased about croquet as the Diggers delayed arrival. The president ruled the croquet suggestion out of order as the discussion moved on.
An improvised school town scene unfolds with Squatter Herbert and Albert amid a shooting range event. The group debates missing words, awards, and a trophy for puzzle solutions while a health inspector vows action on escaped pests. The gathering ends with a call to global peace and a late adjournment as students prepare for practice teaching at Manilla Rural School.
American championship bracket moves toward the final rounds with Bromwiehlag entering the semifinals and facing Mako. Nancy Wynne will square off against American champion Alice Marble in the women’s singles final.
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