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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
4
Wilfred Watts of Thirimere Keepit was thrown from a young horse on Monday. His left arm broke and he sustained other injuries. A large rock cod display in Suva markets drew attention for its size and girth, though it was damaged in transit.
Mr J Tolmie spoke on making land in the Northern Territory available for soldiers and urged Queensland Government alignment with the Federal Government on land matters. The report notes expectations of cooperation and outlines context for the proposal amid political considerations.
A summary of a recent political meeting discussing Europe’s war, drought and grain, export controls, and the plight of farmers. The speaker criticizes rates, price supports, and government actions, arguing for fair prices, protection of domestic supply, and for farmers to be treated as equals in Parliament.
A damaged text fragment mentions a Friday event and Saturday voting actions with unsure names and places, making specifics unclear yet suggesting a local political or social gathering with unclear details.
The combined Hall Holiday Association and Hospital committee met Friday to organize Empire Day Carnival events in Gosh town. They set May 19 as Carnival date, sought a public holiday, invited officials and members, formed committees for programme, procession, country schools, refreshments, and vocal entertainment, and appointed handicappers and organizers for bands and floats.
The regular meeting of the Buire Shire Council convened on Boturiay morning with Dr. D. Mcdonaldy presiding. Minutes covered officer appointments, audit of books, correspondence from Temworth and A. R. Blatt on fraud and stock travel, and notices from the Shires Association. Reports note endowment funds, annual holidays, and maintenance across roads including Crow Mountain and Cemetery road, with culverts completed and materials used efficiently. The council approved a small additional tool fund, outlined road works priorities, and addressed post removals near Boland property. ENGINE DRIVER applications total 41, with Ken Planey of Orange among applicants.
Gricket Harrabe rricketere will play the Mantis Picnic Club at Mails on Saturday the 17th with 11 am start. The local team includes WD Hartley J Brady Doyle R Allen A Geddes We prams HB Moflatt J Watts D carve Hy Dimmock F Goohey Watom Mr Thom McDonald and Watsona rt.
A garbled note discusses a pain balm marketed as a cure and urges belief in its benefits amid unclear references to individuals and a time of end.
An excerpted local government debate shows council members arguing over a Local Government Bill. Motions include funding for road works on Costalloes Lane and Rushes Creek, with votes proposed for New England Greek deviation, farming grants, and graveling needs. Delegates to the Auswal Shires Conference are named.
A reader denounces the wheat confiscation policy as unjust, arguing it harms farmers who already face weather risks and market limits. The letter contends the government should not seize grain while pressing farmers to fund public services, schools, and wages, urging fairness for rural producers.
Mr 8 Pountney postmaster comes back to town after a pleasant holiday in the metropolis. Mrs Arthur Wilshire mourns the death of her eldest brother Mr Mulledge long in the service at the Osford street ranch of the Commercial Bank. Mr C G Wade Liberal leader and Mrs Wade hosted a Friday gathering at Hotel Australia with friends and political supporters.
London reports heavy French losses in the Western theater with German counterattacks repulsed. Dardanelles operations persist nightly, with Allied bombardments and Turkish defenses described. Prisoner numbers for French, Russian, Belgian, and British troops given. reports of barbarous treatment of prisoners and camp conditions emerge. Italy faces debate over possible separate peace with Austria. German spies in Samoa and Karlsruhe fate updates noted. Frontline actions include advances near Istor Valley and ongoing Colwurla Libmnow engagements as Belgian relief ship mentioned.
The report notes Halpalyce damaged by subs or attack, 20 drowned and 35 rescued. From London Amsterdam, allies push offensive across Yeee region with heavy artillery and Belgian infantry aided by British ships. Descriptions mention Lombaertsyde near Nieuport, Drigemen Feeton, and trench actions with Germans fleeing and abandoning arms. Gas threats and recent propaganda placards about Neuve Chapelle and Hindenburg appear in the cited fragments.
Paris dispatch summarizes German reverses and Allied gains. Russian operations claim heavy blows in the Bykowid Mountains with 2900 prisoners and three guns captured. German counterattacks repulsed as enemy plans shift near Jabau on the Baltic. German cruiser Eitel Frederick to be interned after repairs and refits.
The Pastoral Finance Association Ltd reports strong sales at Homebush with top prices for crossbred ewes to 25/9 and merino wethers to 21/1. Wethers were plentiful, competition high, and export buyers active despite space constraints. Other lines held firm with crossbreds and bullocks trading near top levels. Manilla wethers sold at market.
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