Manilla Herald Praises Councilor Hopeful and Agricultural Show
The article from Savoruay March 31 1908 praises Mr Adam Bell elected Councilor for B Riding and welcomes Mr Solt to the council ranks. It notes Messrs Coote Bros success at the Sydney Show with Lincoln sheep and highlights benefits for Upper Manilla breeders. It urges mixed farming to diversify production and improve market options for wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Bell
Yiassad
Solt
Distret
Han
the Express
Messrs
Coote
Weights for New Mexico Races Opening Monday
The article hints at weights for New Mexico racing events on Monday with mentions of participants and gate actions. It references a bandstopper device and donors or teams involved, noting preparations for opening races and related handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Dinnock
Kiexies Rae
Higgins Family Figures in Inverell Pastures Board
Mr BR Higgins and Mr RJ Higgins of Westholme Ashford have been elected first chairman and member respectively of the Inverell Pastures Protection Board. The move marks a new chapter in regional farming governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J Higgins
R. J. Higgins
Westholme
Ashford
Inverell Pastures Protection Board
Manilla Post Office Repair Contract Accepted
Tax tender by Mr. John Elliott for repairs and additions to the Manilla post office is accepted. Contract price listed as £493 2s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elliott
Manilla
Easter Services Sing King of Kings Choir Special
The Church of England will present Easter Sunday services with special choir music including the anthem King of Kings. The choir will also perform at Upper Manilla in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Upper Manilla
Murder reported in Allandale after West Maitland tip
Police in West Maitland receive word of a murder at Allandale the night before. The body of a young girl named Lillian Bridge is found with her throat horribly washed in the early report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
Allandale
Lillian Bridge
Tamworth Cadets Lead at Singleton Rifle Match
Tamworth cadets won the Wesley Richards Rifle Match at the Singleton encampment with 191 points in the eight-man team event. Inverell scored 146 and Glen Tunes 134 among 16 teams competing for the Challenge Shield at 200 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Singleton
Wesley Richards
Inverell
Glen Tunes
Boots for Our Soldiers in Northern NSW Light Horse
A consign ment of tan military cossacks boots was received by the command of the Manilla half squadron of Australian Light Horse. The boots, finished in Armidale, are supplied under a contract by Moses and Co Armdale to outfit all Light Horsemen in northern New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
Australian Light Horse
Messrs
BR. A. Moses and Co
Armidale
Moses and Co
New South Wales
Lively Times at the Creek Train Incidents
A goods train fatally harmed two bullocks and injured four more after straying onto the line near Werris Creek. A passenger train from Werris Creek to Sydney struck a stray horse in the yards, its carcass removed from the track. Two cadet contingent carriages from Singleton derailed but caused no injuries.
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Werris Creek
Sydney
Singleton
Quirindi Trasette
Light Horse Camp Postponed Until June
The tax camp of the town brigades of Light Horse, not the Ul ladulla units, is postponed due to truck shortages. It was planned for Liverpool in early May but moved to late June. The 6th Australian unit Man ila Half-squadron will not attend until June.
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Ulladulla
Liverpool
Manila
Manilla Sheep Shine At Royal Show
Wire from C. W. Coote reports Manilla sheep won three firsts two seconds two thirds and one champion at the Royal Agricultural Show. Entries include ram 14 months and over third ram 18 months old second ewe 15 months and over first and champion, ewe 15 months old third, first and second in other ewe classes, and five crossbred wethers first. Congratulations to Messrs Coote Bros on their Lincolns’ success.
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C. W. Coote
Manilla
Ram
Messre
Coote Bros
Fatal railway accident near Armitale site Dumansy
A Brisbane mail train on a Sunday evening derailed on a cutting near Dumansy Armitale site. The front engine struck an obstruction, causing a man to be cut to pieces. The driver halted the train, lanterns were shown, and a line-side search found remains. Death was instantaneous and the train continued to Armidale.
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Dumansy
Brisbane Mail
Alae
Desang Min
Armidale
Sale at Mra Brady's kept by Langworthy and Wilshire
The report notes the successful sale at Mra Brady's Keep It on Monday was conducted by Messrs. W T Langworthy and A Wilshire in conjunction. The omission was that Langworthy and Wilshire jointly conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Brady's
Messrs. W.T. Langworthy
A. Wilshire
Advisory Board Members Visit for District Inspection
Members of the Closer Settlement Advisory Board including Finley Sendall and Wetherspoon were in town for an inspection on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials departed for Tamworth on Thursday afternoon after surveying portions of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempers
Closer Settlement Advisory Board
Finley
Sendall
Wetherspoon
Tamworth
Manilla Man J Moore Dies After Typhoid Fight
J Moore aged 35 died at hospital on Wednesday after a typhoid illness. He came from Nowra to Manilla for work with H Baker. Funeral held Thursday in the Church of England cemetery with Rev H C Barnes officiating. He leaves a wife and six children and many sympathisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moore
H. Baker
Ald
Nowra
Manilla
H. C. Barnes
New Mexico Races Preparations Advance for Easter Meet
Preparations for the New Mexico races are in hand with the track receiving weekly attention. Strong entries have arrived for main events and weights are published. If weather cooperates, Easter Monday promises a gala day with a social at Mr. Corrigan's barn and tickets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Train Seats and the Manners of Rail Journeys
A Sydney editor responds to a letter on seat rights aboard trains. There is no railway law or bylaw granting a passenger a permanent seat during a journey. Passengers may seek comfort by changing seats, but custom dictates not occupying another’s seat as a matter of courtesy and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney Reese
Theordila
Vosgeball
Sydney
Bathurst Show Delights With New Pictures and Acts
On Wednesday April 22 Bathurst audiences enjoyed a varied program of new pictures including A Runaway Horse and The Grey's Revenge plus A Drama in Seville with bull fight. Brander Balfour sang Plymouth Sound, Wil Hughes performed comic songs, and the Arnoldis jugglers provided the standout act. Miss Wallace accompanied the show through the evening as prices stood at 2s and 1s with reserve seats at Hilder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst Argue
Bathurst
Hicker
Seville
Brander Balfour
Plymouth Sound
Loch Lowond
Dublin
Wil Hughes
Arnoldi
Miss Wallace
Hilder's
Unclear fragmented report covers floods and deaths abroad
The text reports flooding on the Han Kiang and Yanz-teze-Kiang tributaries with drownings and property loss. It also mentions a football celebration, a visit to Victoria, a strike of matches, and various names and places with incoherent phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Evan
Kotwahi
Manlay
Tvet
Randwick
Waiveh
Ching
Thomsen
J. A. Chuey
Australia
Hopeott
Jallonia
Yatvalia
Alna
Vietuela May Francis
Morongta Meo
Cowra
Loch Po
Orange Blessants Wedding Service At Holy Trinity
A wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday uniting Mr H T M'Donald and Miss E Per ring with Rev H C Barnes officiating. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends as the bride wore a silk costume and orange blossom wreath. The couple left for Armidale after a wedding breakfast at the bride's home, with honeymoon plans announced. A long list of presents followed the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
H. T. M‘donald
H. M'Donald
the Inlet
E. Perring
Aden
M. Perring
Helma Perring
Velma Smith
H. and
E. Burrell
Horton
Fred Mabbott
A. M'‘Donald
Armidale
M‘donald
T. Simith
J. Smith
G. Perring
H. Smith
Wilson
8. Moffatt
F. Mabbott
R. Beynon
Montgomery
Oruet
Mesara
Klein
N. McRae
W. Stone
Ben Howard
Parcell
A. Alderton
C. Cook
Misa May Rutherford
Misa May Rutherford, Fruit Dishes; Mre J. Rose, Pir Vases; Mr A. Rose
J. Itsid
W. Reid
OC. Stringer and Family
D. Wollaston
G. Moffatt
Duspap
Munson
W. McDonald
Connelly
Armidala
Migs McDonald
A. Cummers
Hhoward
Miga Verring
Migs Vera Smith
W. Stringer
Jun
Walch
Stringer
Maate Leslie Cook
G. TL. Moffatt
Me 'T. Fostir
Moggabri
Forter
Wes G. F. J. White
Boggabni
H. S&s
Bogzabri
Hayne
Boggabri
Wilkineon
Wr. W. Bateman
Ar. J. Kuster
Hoggabri
W. Foster
Hogeabri
Bread Board
Wnd
Koife
Ser
A. Foster
Boggibi
Wiss Eva Poster
Ruby Glass
Annie
Charlotte Foster
Wilkie Weblon
Ara W McDonald
Lincoln sheep shipment to Sydney silos opens next week
Mrasus Cooret Bros plan to send 150 Lincoln sheep to Sydney silos with departure last Friday 17th. A Indies meeting on the conversazione to tendere was held with Mr Vincent and others, while a serious disturbance near the Duke gold rush in Quesualand drew up to 500 workers and several injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrasus
Cooret Bros
Lincoln
Sydney
Awl
Vincent Waa
Aloust
Duke
Quesualand
Welee
Coastal Shipping Strike Ends in Settlement and Easter Show News
The coastal shipping strike ends with a settlement that shifts wages by 8000 to 10000 pounds for clipping firms, main reason being cheaper labor. Easter week brings crowds to Sydney with record cattle entries and strong horse show numbers, while Mr. Humphries M L O dies suddenly and G H Reid delivers a notable inaugural address on education and ignorance.
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A. H. Moore
Euployera Federation
Australia
Sacs Retiry Sumer
Saree
Megara
Young and Matthews
North Qoast
North Coast Safing Company
Oy Weld
Sydney
Sydney Opinion Notes on Duty, Religion, and Women
The article reflections praise teachers to guide youth toward destinies, urge belief in humanity and God, and compare Reid’s oratory to Sydney standards. It mentions Miss Rose Scott proposing a shilling subscription for the Bega wreck women and notes public women’s waning spotlight as of April 13 in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bega
Miss Rose Scott
Miss Scott
Jess
Sydney
Markets and Property Sales Report 1908 Victorian era
The Markets section lists Thursday prices for Corn and by products, with Corn at 6s per bushel and related items. Kwine property sales show administrators selling Kloin holdings to J D MacDonald and other parcel deals at Kelvin. Mrs Lightfoot sells 6 acres at West Manilla to M and A Green. all sales recorded by John Liston. Gunnedah Tamworth property sales note numerous transfers and large farm acreages, stock and machinery included, plus 5 550 sheep and 1468 cattle sold during the period ending April 1 1908.
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Jat
Patrick Green
Kloin
J. D. MacDnald
Messrs
Winn
Edward Green
Frank Gardner
J. M. Bettridge
Kelvin
Lightfoot
West Manilla
A. Green
John Liston
Gunnedroperty Rales
Ee Cee Tit
Ing
Tamworth
Gunnedah
S. J. Jeffries
J. R. Watts
Keepit
Manilla
F.H
C.P
C.L
Quirindi
A. E. Morris
Swamp Oak
W. Fullwood
Winton
R. A. Hill
Brookfield
W. G. Baker
Unclear local notices and event updates
Fragmentary OCR lists events and notices including sports, church services, travel, and a reopening, with many unreadable names and places. Key items mention Easter services, a reopening on Tuesday, a postponed trip, and a publicized show, but details are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asekers
Banrana
Crowben
Buetvkss
Owaka
Bibla
Dairy Managers Dinner Highlights Government Support
In Sydney at the Dairy Managers annual dinner the Minister for Agriculture pledged full backing and encouragement for the expanding dairying industry. Mr Perry noted the sector's growing magnitude and his duty to provide assistance. The report also lists commodity quotations like maize 4s 6d and potatoes 4 10s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Randwick Morning Trials Report with Fast Gallops
Fast gallops dominated Randwick today with Maltine clocking a mile in 1.44 and Elevation completing the same distance in 1.451 percent, defeating Castaway by twenty lengths before pulling up lame while carrying a light boy. Other notable runners included Doncaster Acceptances North Head Melodius Lord Merv and Bright Steel among a large list of names and entries.
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Randwick
Maltine
Imin
Elevation
Castaway
Doncaster
North Head
Melodius
Lord Merv
Bright Steel
Gaby
Legation
Climax
Ayssta Tangard
Rose Ray
Warbee
Jack Smith
Togo
Diffidence
Electron
Duke of Clay
David Syme Estate Valued at 879 535 Pounds
The Victorian estate of the late David Syme, owner of the Age, is valued at 879 535 pounds. The assessment lists the Inve David Syme estate with significant holdings and properties forming the total value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Syme
Larger battleships urged in Roosevelt message
President Rooseveldt asks Congress to provide four battleships of the largest type. He argues that America must be able to repel insults if it wishes to avoid affronts abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooseveldt
Congress
America
Earl Dudley set to sail for Canada in July voyage
Governor General designate Earl Dudley plans to depart England on July 10 for Canada and will reach Sydney from Vancouver on September 8, outlining a formal overseas voyage and arrival timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dudley
England
Canada
Sydney
Vancouver
Burns Plans Open Air Boxing Match at Stamford Bridge
Burns arranges an open air bout with Squires at Stamford Bridge Yorkshire on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Squires
Stamford Bridge
Yorkshire
Deakin Comments on Capital Site Bill and Royal Commission Plan
In the House Mr Deakin said he did not include the Capital Site Bill in unfinished business nor exclude it. He noted Mr Webster's postal service Royal Commission proposal would advance when the tariff work ends. The House adjourned until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Deakin
Webster
Royal Commission
Postal Service
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Santifa @xepress
Ants Ewth-Teestera
Ante Tite
Tb Cesritt
Hilger
Sauil
News and Notes
Post Office
Maitland
Orange Blessants
M ‘Donkald
Perring
Our
Sarrino Sreme
Hourunres, M.L
G. H. Rem
Moore
Humphries
M.L
Legislative Council
Ight
Detsised
Moss Vale
Berrima
Amon
Mr. Humphries
Legislative Assembly
Iouse
G. H. Reid
Hugh
Hercules
Shakespear
Reid
Genteman
Thore
Manilla Markets
J. Chapman
London
Boxing
the Royal Commission
Joma Co
Pitt
Spee
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