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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
2
Government Gazette announces a Namoi River fishing ban by default with general prohibition of all methods of capture. An exception allows a single rod and line or hand line per person with only one line, applicable from October through November 30 1932.
A letter from Mr. R. W. Weaver to F. A. Chaffey M L A states the Namoi River dam fish pass for the Manilla Water Supply Scheme will remain in abeyance for one season. The pause aims to gather data on water levels to determine the most efficient ladder design.
Albert Blanch installs a modern tyring plant with a concrete platform and submerged well plunger. Water is channeled onto the platform to cool wagons quickly, reducing waste and labor. The system completes in about a minute, praised as a time and labor saver.
Dr Heywood chaired a deputation to explain loan conditions for public bodies and primary producers. Public bodies get half grant and half loan at 4 percent over 40 years. Primary Producers repay the full loan in 15 years at 3 percent. Borrowers may not employ own unemployed relatives or employees likely to be dismissed. Amendments were promised as protests arose. The Deputation then withdrew. Weather notes: light rain most days. ground soaked. crops maturing. Local items: Namoi River rising. Joan Crawford and Clarke Gable star in Possessed at the Palais. Heywood appointed Group Leader of United Country Party in Tamworth. Rochfort returning to Manilla. Hunter Barrett back from Sydney. Malone leaving Palais Pictures. Palais to be run by BR Power. Fred North Jum’s 21st birthday party. Saturday Half Holiday Cricket Club reforming. subs 2/6.
Tennis news notes weather permitting the Mackenzie Cup final between New Mexico and Roman Catholic will be played on the Presbyterian court Saturday next after a rain postponement. The result delays the B C Tournament Saturday division, while Sunday division events proceed with men and women singles and mixed doubles. Draws and handicaps will be posted by Mr Grant on Saturday. post entries accepted for all events in either division.
At Barraba Police Court on Wednesday Thomas William Jaeger of Nags faced charges of careless driving and failing to sound a car alarm on the Barraba Manilla Road on August 14. The court found him guilty, convicting him of careless driving with a £3 fine and £1 costs plus £9 compensation to damaged car owner Charles Herman Garske, and he also pleaded guilty to failing to sound the alarm with a 10 shillings fine and 8 shillings costs.
The Memorial Hall event drew well over 200 attendees with 18 euchre tables. Prizes went to Miss McGovern and Mr W Rose, others to J Reeve, B Greer, G Wheeler, J Cocking. booby prizes to Miss Baldwin and H McDonald. Auctioned cake raised £440 6 for Sisters of Saint Joseph Manila. Also reports Manila second team beat Attunga 3–0 for Peters Cup. J Cohen scored, later disputed player claim noted.
A strong committee led by Mayor Ald. Waugh has arranged a full week's programme for former residents to return to Albury. Concession railway fares will be offered and the secretary seeks names and addresses of all former residents for full details. Information available from Hon. Secretary Albury or Mr A Brady of Moran and Cato.
Church notices detail Holy Eucharist and Evensong times at Manilla and district, with Sunday School anniversary led by Rev G Stuart Udy and special music. Parish meetings, UCP gathering at Tamworth, and local poultry sale at Mrs Chapman's farm near Greenhatche Creek are announced alongside cricket nostalgia for Paddy OConnor.
Arthur Sproxton faced a Manilla Police Court session after Inspector Bell pressed charges for failing to move 313 travelling cattle at least 10 miles in a day. Witnesses noted the stock were camped at Borah Crossing and later driven only 8 miles in a day toward Scone. Sproxton, a stock dealer living at Casino, was fined £8 with one month to pay.
The notice lists community events including church socials and fairs throughout September to December. Highlights include street stalls for Hospital linen chest, Tamworth Rodeo and Bushman Carnival, Old Time Dance Night, Presbyterian Spring Fair, Geo Manton Hall concert for the Hospital, Show Pavilion Social, Wongo Creek C W A Ball, Continental in Vicarage ground for the Church, and the Presbyterian Ladies Guild Spring Flower Show on October 1 featuring cooking competitions and new flower entries.
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