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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1929
Page
2
The notice lists business hours for Glendearg Private Hospital, showing morning to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., indicating a scheduling window for patient appointments and administrative services.
Shareholders weigh October 1 vote on rebuilding Manilla Flour Mills Ltd. The chairman notes the mill offers local employment, steady wheat market access, and railway traffic benefits, though financial viability for dividends remains questionable given profits cited from wheat transactions.
The article criticizes the Town of Manilla for improper disposal of carcasses and rubbish along roads. It laments officials burning old wreckage on the common and questions legal authority for councils to dump waste. Indignation meetings are urged to pressure the Board of Health to act.
Coming events at the Palais Theatre include Minstrels on September 26 and 27, an Enchre/Dance on September 30, an excursion to Sydney on October 1–2, a Euchre/Dance on October 4, and a farewell to Mr Allen on October 6. The Mechanics feature the film Manhattan Cocktail with a mixed plot, while Captain Lash stars at the Palais with exciting sequences and a ship-search hold-up. Local sale of Borah Vale in the Manilla-Barraba district is reported for 2232 acres with livestock and furnishings included.
The piece argues farmers and businessmen rely on side issues to boost profits, but warns against depending on them. It states the mill’s core role is to earn shareholder dividends. if it cannot, it is not a sound business. Directors must prove a sound investment for investors to consider.
The Manilla Trotting Club staged the Spring Trotting of Namoi at the Donuie Course yesterday with solid attendance from visitors from Gunnedah and Quirindi towns. Prizes were increased, fields were strong, and close finishes challenged judges Mrs A R McLeod. Cecil McDonald’s Saute won the principal race by a head over Boonganye owned by Waterford, amid lively betting and good track conditions.
Mr V C Thompson MHR endorsed Country Tort candidate will visit Manilla district early next week. He will speak Monday September 30 at 4 p.m. in Tunea and at 8 p.m. in Manilla. On Tuesday October 1 he speaks at Talle Ck 10 a.m. Upper Manilla 12 noon and Wonga Ck 3 p.m.
Note states that all political comments in this issue bearing responsibility are accepted by A. R. McLeod of Arthur Street Manilla. The notice assigns accountability to the named resident for commentary within the issue.
Church listings note services at Manilla including Holy Eucharist and Evensong, with mission commencing Tuesday at 7.30 pm led by Rev. Hutner Barratt. Presbyterian services listed at Manilla and New Mexico. Local hospital staffing changes include Nurse West resigning and Misa Jessie Blanch joining. A Namoi Trotting Meeting attendee from Sydney, president of the Trotting Owners and Breeders Association, was reported. Also advertised silk shirts and golf collars from Stoddart and Hayward.
Mr and Mrs A Moore thank all kind donors for their acts of kindness. We, the undersigned, have chased Messrs Hallam and Butchery and will do business on 1 October 1929. We aim to offer best quality meat, good service, civility and cleanliness to maintain a fair share of public patronage.
Dr Rayson complained to the Hospital Committee on Saturday about inattention by telephone attendants at Manilla Post Office. A critical hospital moment required contacting the post office at night, prompting calls for a direct independent telephone link to the medical staff. The matter will be reported by the executive and a complaint will be filed with the Postmaster General Department.
Tamworth Musical Society informs Manilla District Hospital Committee it intends to stage the musical comedy NLightnin in Manilla at an early date and to divide net takings equally between Manilla and Tamworth Hospitals. It was decided to accept the offer. This cannot be beaten. English cotton and artificial silk fox 2/9.
At the Manilla Hospital meeting held Saturday night the resignation of W F Allen from the committee was received with regret. A motion for a record of thanks for his valuable services was placed on the minutes. The session, led by President G E Bowman, included several officers and members. The Health Department advised no subsidy on carnival proceeds from chocolate wheels, costing the institution about £70. The matron reported 28 patient admissions that month with a daily average of 4.20 and fees of £16 4s 0d. The Visiting Committee approved minor repairs, including water pipe work at the high tank and clock repairs, and noted weather easing for the weekend.
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