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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
2
A brief notice announces a Saturday visit on October 10 1931 for repair work and correspondence related to Box IPE, with unspecified local details and directions for participants.
The London Market shows wool, wheat, and metal prices spiking as Britain departs the gold standard. The piece notes a weakened sterling, a massive debt conversion cost, and higher interest on Australian debts, urging rigid economy and budget balance while warning of Soviet Russia’s competitive push and the need for lower production costs to restore prosperity.
The pupils of New Mexico School will present a school concert on Friday October 2. Admission is silver coin which includes supper.
Former pupils form a committee to organize a reunion fundraiser for St Josephs Convent School and RoC. They invite all alumni to join and support by contributing time and aid to the event and its charitable goals.
Members outlined exhibit rules changing wool judging to allow fleeces from exhibitor-owned sheep. They named judges for sheep, cattle, poultry, wool, arts, crafts, and farming displays, with local and Sydney judges and a single fee for judging.
Kate E A Ruse aged 47 born at Branzton on the Hunter River came to Manilla 37 years ago with his parents living at Tarpoly Wyall New Mexico and Wongo Park. He married Min Pattison of Barraba who predeceased him by 16 years. The late Mr Roseell endured illness under several eminent doctors and left five brothers and sisters. The late AE Coupland born March 8 1872 in Maitland moved to Manilla about 20 years ago entering J T Robertson Co and later his own firm. He was active in Masonic affairs a life Governor of Presb yterian Benevolent Institution and survived by wife Elkin two sons and a daughter. Brothers include Charles A Coup land James W Coupland and Mrs Laver ty with ties to Bawral Tamworth and Bridgetown WA. The text notes a devoted home life and duties closing the family circle.
Mr V C Thompson will visit Rushes Creek and speak in the Hall on Monday next October 5. The article notes wool prices rising at Sydney sales with a 25 percent advance since sales began. It mentions dole recipients possibly needing eight workdays monthly and a Spring excursion train from Manilla to Sydney attracting 22 passengers.
Cept. FP. AL Chattey discusses funds with Mr Baddeley for next week. It will be a rush car trip via Tamworth at night, then Manilla, Coonamble, and Broken Hill. Mr Baddeley to advise asap.
Stymie reports a large field entered for the Hudson trophy final. R M Smith wins the trophy for the fifth time, with a dead heat between Mackenzie and Grantham at two under. Roberts defeated by 18 holes in the championship final, Chapman retains his title as club champion. Administrative notes promise matches completion soon and a new summer club formation with secretary contact for golfers.
Newcastle wool sale by the New England North and North West Producers Co Ltd lists numerous Manilla District clips. Buyers include B Park Springmount Tarpoly Lennon Borah Vale Coulton Swanhilds and others with varied bale counts and grade codes such as AAE 94d AE 6hd and M.E.F 64d among many. The entries show the scale of the sale with dozens of bales traded and assorted fleece and piece classifications.
A weekend rain visitation brought 46 points to the local Post Office. District tallies include Upper Manilla 30 Narrara Halls Creek 35 Dunmore 79 New Mexico 29 Caermarthen 50 Rushes Creek 32 Headvale 30 Klorn 31. Wheat crops look strong and price prospects up. Mr F C Williams named permit inspector Tamworth P P Board District. Lottery No 6 results Kogarah 07 258. Bur wood Coraki Dulwich. Chinse war talk and parish concert planned.
A man questioned at Central Criminal Court asked to attend the funeral of Misa Lanesater after a hurried inspection of an injured girl, with witnesses noting tense exchanges and a hurried move to the Infants' Home. Authorities reported a man aged 38 connected to the incident.
Tamworth Rifle Club traveled to Manilla on Sunday and defeated local shooters by a 16 point margin to claim the Swain Cup. Other notices include a cottage to let in Arthur Street, a lost non skid chain between Manilla and Farah Crossing, and an ad urging wool consignments to the Neo zone system with quick returns and all necessary information.
The Penns Club in New Mexico announces a dance and theatre party on the 2nd October with admission by buyer coin including supper. D M Denlgesti and Aubrrre Pescud referenced. A grand finale will be played on the date. Don’t forget W L Murphy.
Objections to erecting gates at the intersection of Tarpily Road between portions 53 and 32 Rangiri and 82 Parish Rangiri with W Ler of portion 43 Rangiri must be in writing to the Shire Clerk before Saturday October 7 1881. Each direction will be considered by the Council.
Saturday sale at 3 p.m. offers fruit vegetables and farm garden produce. Pro dee prutterer Case Tints Our Speciality.
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