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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1942
Page
2
An interview with the Manila War Loan Committee president discusses using large bank fixed deposits, about 195 million, to fund war loans. It proposes banks prepay and circularize depositors to reinvest funds at higher returns, aiding government financing while offering better yields to the public.
Mr Hl V Dowe was unanimously re-elected president of Manilla Hospital Board for the eighth consecutive year at the monthly meeting held last Saturday. He was nominated by A G Veness and supported by G B Bowman, R H Hudson and M Pari who praised his tenure and interest in the institution. G E Bowman was reelected vice president and Dowe, Hudson and another member were named to represent the board at the Hospital Association of NSW annual conference in Sydney on October 6 and 7.
Rainfall sweeps across the district with Manilla reporting 40 points and Marathon 88. Overcast skies spread. further falls expected but winds last week hindered harvest. In the Westin section, rainfall eased, aiding early wheat prospects and signaling better harvest potential.
The Ugly Man Competition lists candidates Mr C N Scott and Mr H V Dowe with poll results shown. Hooliganism reported near Manilla Hospital and police action planned. September ration tickets end September 26 with October November tickets starting September 28. Wool output rose with 322 bales despatched this week, 2647 bales season total. Impounding yard established at Manilla pond for stock detention. Tractor tyres to be retreaded via official supplier. Beasley notes possible assistance. Manilla Radio Club fundraising for Bomber appeal includes a Baby Show last Saturday and an upcoming fair with contests.
In response to a signed request the council convenes a public meeting at the Council Chambers on Wednesday next, September 93 at 7.20 p.m for the purpose of forming a welfare committee to assist members of the Manilla Air Training Corp. All interested are invited. A.R.B. Magleod deputy mayor. Also, help wanted for a capable woman over 45 with all duties and low wages. Binder Twine stocked by Robertson and Clifton’s Pty Ltd ready for tractor repairs with guaranteed workmanship.
A scanned newspaper fragment lists fair entries and prizes for a competition including best Spango Sandwich and best aeroplane model, with donors named. It also carries several memorial notices for Minnie Coote, who died in 1941, from family members noting loving memories and yearly remembrances.
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