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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1937
Page
2
A private donor contributes 40 pounds for books to the Mechanics Institute Library with 20 pounds available immediately and 20 pounds payable by June 1938. The gift supports a Palais Theatre production, with high advance bookings and strong attendance expected for Thursday and Friday nights, promising guests and artists in top form.
Alderman McLeod asked if approved funds for Manila Street could cover concrete footpaths. The Mayor noted department guidance to use the remaining money for a permanent project. McLeod urged the Works and Parks Committees to draft proposals for Manila Street and adjacent streets and apply for funds promptly.
Manila's Feros and Glitsos plan York Cafe, a modern restaurant designed for speed and display. Opening night features High Jinks and theatre party provisions, with a focus on contemporary amenities, refrigeration, glassware, and polished walnut interiors.
The latest railway time-table takes effect September 26, 1937. Services from Sydney Manilla depart 9.20 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 9.50 p.m. Sundays. Tailworth to Manila departs 7.55 a.m., arriving 9.24 a.m. Monday-morning 9.39 a.m. Barraba evening train arrives at Tarpidy 7.49 p.m. Upper Manilla 7.59 p.m. Mans a 3.29 p.m. Manilla departs 9.32 p.m., arrives Talworth 10 p.m., Sydney next morning 9.40 a.m. Fares: Manilla to Sydney 46/3 flat class, 82/8 second class. Newsatle 34/11 first, 24/2 second. Mr J J Abberfield of Newcastle is holidaying in Manilla.
In the Legislative Assembly last week Minister of Agriculture H Main introduced a bill to sanction a dam across the Namoi River at Keepit near Manilla. The project costs £1,240,000 with a diversion weir at Boggabri at £120,000. Main cited water scarcity in the West and artesian-flow issues, arguing the scheme is essential for national water conservation. Supporters urged urgency while opponents claimed political motives and called for further investigation.
The Manilla Bowling Club holds its annual meeting at the Mb House on February 1 or October. Members will review the year’s activities, present trophies, and discuss the season. The Main Pennant match at Tamworth is set for tomorrow with teams listed.
A Sunday stroke competition was won by V B Byrnes and Ry B Cad beating R de Grahthan with a Wednesday draw for ages listing J C Machemi YW Pittman J M Holmedy markers and associates. Upcoming trophies include Mrs Bowmans for never before winners and Mrs W Meills for those who have previously won. local meeting covers common council enrolment and use plans. Farmers and Settlers Association meets next Saturday.
Report covers Oval events with seniors and juniors racing over 3 laps, listing top finishers such as C Colemat and Venes, plus trophies won by Venessi and L Coulton. Mentions next handicap, upcoming Thursday paper, fishing trip north west, and local obituary of Mrs Bartholomew aged 84. Mayor Bowmar attends Sydney conference, Rev Grayson travels from Redfern via Sydney and Japan with notes on Japan’s view of Australia.
The fragment details a long ad for Felt base linoleum squares in green and beige from Mackenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd, plus instalment toy offers. It also includes an unrelated line about a big Cricket Association Picture Night Benefit at Palais Theatre and a formal probate notice in New South Wales, with estate distribution and a Manila cattle sale report noting auction results and market conditions.
A Manilla Scout group evening featured the investiture of Dick Hartley with the Tenderfoot badge. Present were Rev. Canon Coates, Mr Piddie, Mrs Cambridge, and Alderman Bowmann among others. The event included a welcome to the Mayor, a town tour, supper, and a chorus of He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.
Weather permitting the Tour wee Fe Motor Tour will visit Manilla at the Court House Hotel Friday 24 Sept from 10 pm to 4 am. The event has been a regular town visit for over thirty years represented by Mr M M Stephenson A B T C.
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