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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
2
No Doubt Manila offers blankets advertised as Manilla's Best Value after careful comparison. Stock includes all wool blankets in white silver grey dark grey and brown in sizes 64 by 72 63 by 81 72 by 90 and 61 by 92.
An advertisement promotes a winter home goods sale with wadDED and down quilts, cream flannelette sheeting, and all wool fringed travelling rugs. It emphasizes comfort for cold nights and offers prices from 2/6 to 12/9, inviting customers to view the assortment and buy.
Fragmentary text mentions sheep, a sale offer of 1509 head, deaths, and municipal or local notices. Names and places are garbled, hindering precise facts. no clear event date or organization can be confirmed. The passage reads like a damaged local notices column with scattered proper nouns.
Industry leaders say High Court rulings will speed wage absorption and enable faster tendering, allowing manufacturers to adopt an 8 4hour week to reduce costs and boost global competitiveness. Union officials warn of conflict as some workers push to 44 hours amid chaotic current schedules and a threatened general strike. Over 200 Clyde Engineering workers held a meeting to oppose the decision and press the Premier for satisfaction while awaiting further developments.
Local court records show Mr May returning to duties after a serious illness. Mead Tyewoudy, on behalf of the legal profession, and sergt Baris praised his perseverance and impartial administration. Community leaders and officials offered good wishes as he resumed his role.
Vice Coroner Mr C A Shay held an inquiry into the destruction of a slab cottage owned by Walter Ajeeinner at Southbrook on April 14. Witnesses described lights, noises, and two men seen nearby, but evidence did not establish how the fire started. The cottage, valued at £200 and uninsured, was not occupied at the time.
A public company with capital of 2,000,000 pounds is being formed to acquire Anthony Forder and Son Meachfield Hil in Sydney. Half the funds promised in Sydney and the other half in Melbourne. Underwriting and framing details appear, with notes on local venture and stock sale timetables.
Ir Oscar E Hall 51, longtime Manilla resident in grazing farming and butcher work, died suddenly from heart failure after feeling ill on a country outing. He leaves a widow and nine children. funeral held in Presbyterian cemetery with Rev. B Thorn officiating. His death follows the recent loss of his son Basil and mentions siblings and extended family in the district.
W Huggins, a longtime district figure and recreation ground caretaker, died after a ferret attacked him in his sleep. Police reports say the animal chewed an ear and scalp as Huggins rested, following a rabbiting trip with the ferret near his hut. He collapsed and died Wednesday at District Hospital.
A reader rebuts Mr Coates on a previous letter about Shire valuations and clerks acting as valuers. The writer objects to personal abuse, defends the stance against the valuation law, and requests more courteous language in future replies. The missive notes a dislike for publicity and questions allegations of misleading statements.
The Manilla Leyte league refused the All Chicks Club grant citing an insufficient credit balance and inability to aid individual clubs. Medals were not awarded to the winning Rovers due to balance limits. Registration is seven shillings sixpence, payable to the secretary before April 24. Training announced for the rear ground on Saturday and next Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Anzac services conducted in Manilla at 7.30 am with additional gatherings in Somerton and Wongoreek. Rev R A Harris presides at Manilla and Rev Parland at Wongoreek with attendees including Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
In Memoriam notices from Manilla and New Mexico outline afternoon and evening services. The schedule includes an OK Parade at Upper Manilla at 3 p.m. with Rev A J Gould, a temperance service at 7:40 p.m. with Rev H Putland, and a Newry Park service at 3:20 p.m. led by Rev A Gould on Wednesday the 28th.
The Daily Express reports on the first England practice of the Australian XI with feedback from Kelleway. Bardsley and Macartney showed strong English experience, Collins impressed at times, Andrews and Taylor adapted to fast wickets, Ponsforth struggled, Ryder and Hendy were not impressive, Richardson bowled well with spin, Gregory was misstruck by a bad ball, and Macartney’s form in bowling and spin was praised. Overall the side is seen as average apart from two standouts.
The Shire President and a newspaper representative descended the mountain from Watson's Creek on Sunday and found the road down the spur challenging yet ultimately safe. The route is scenic and likely to be improved as the population grows.
Manilla reports a frosty welcome with light frosts on several nights. Growers hurry to harvest shell crops before colder weather arrives. Farmers plow oats and rub bish and plant grain as the district gears up for winter amid busy, industrious activity.
A special sheep sale is announced in Manilla for Saruys day May 1 by Mo VJ. Byraps, a wetlonser, who says 10 000 sheep will be yarded. Buyers will receive full details of the advertised lots and conditions at the sale.
General Secretary of the Farmers and Settlers Association, Sydney, urges wheat pool scrip holders from 1916 17 to submit returns with full farm details by April 30. A fighting fund requires 10 shillings per thousand bushels. Manilla hosts Presbyterian Flower Show with strong floral prospects after good rains. A motion picture of The Phantom of the Opera premieres at Crystal Palace and Mechanic's Pictures, with Manilla screening upcoming.
Remarkable shooting occurred at the local range on Wednesday with 500 yard distance and 50 possible. Scores include Hill 48, Thomas 46, F 42, then Hill Thomas and Brown 49 each and Forster 46. Sports were disrupted by dengue. Anzac Ball planned for April 28-29. Police report arrests for breaking 13 windows at the local school. Items for sale include wool pullovers, coats, and knitted goods at Stoddart's with prices listed.
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