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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
4
A partial readable fragment suggests a local item or notice from a newspaper page. Vague references to a month and place appear, but specific names, actions, or outcomes are not discernible from the text provided.
A promotional snippet notes a magnificent 3 foot jointed doll with real hair and lashes, described as a sleeper item, offered as a prize or prompt to the reader who can guess a concealed detail. The fragment references the Belgian Fund and a guessing contest.
A powerful story of strikes fidelity and courage from a great scene. Charles Mansell 18 takes the lead with Ankle Kurghbridge the heroin. The programme includes English war subjects from a German concentration camp to the Goeben ship, war in the snow, and the British naval reserve. The New Professor Keystone comedy and another comedy complete the big program with orchestral music.
The New Mexico Public School Pupils report names presidents and officers, planning details for a labor league meeting at Mr Hall’s Imperial Hotel, and a Tenure Club session. A municipal court motion invites fencing proposals for grazing rights, with annual review and compensation terms. The notice advertises upcoming theater shows, a star selection, and a concert program by Bert Jacomo with patriotic music. detailed program notes mention entertainment, lectures, and performances.
The Tamworth Show featured a special train from Manilla carrying 43 passengers. Manilla prizewinners included W Bingleton and L Dowe for best blood horse and other top prizes in hunter, poultry, and artwork events. Young entrants also earned ribbons for handwriting and riding with judges praising Little Linda Hayter and Maude Stapleton, while W T Ladgworthy claimed the Consolation Hunt and high jump prizes.
A letter defends government support for farmers amid drought and war, praising David Hall and the Wheat Acquisition Act. The writer argues the act aided seed wheat supply, cites past wheat prices and local experience, notes opposition’s lack of debate, and emphasizes commitment to regional development and hospital funding.
A traveler describes a tour from the Al Mowet Khadus train terminus to the Cairo Citadel. He notes massive walls and iron gates, the old palace quarters, fortifications, and hospital quarters, with views over Cairo. The account mentions Napoleon era batteries, the Blue Mosque, and details of local life, religious spaces, and ancient legends.
The diary recounts encounters with wounded soldiers near a hospital at a walled fortress, noting Gurkhas and Sikhe helping, cooks preparing meals, and soldiers sharing scarce rations. An Indian guide and local English speakers appear, with reflections on fatigue, morale, and the author’s last memories of a calm, cheap outing before continuing with duties in Cairo and awaiting transport.
A Tuesday night meeting of the Mechanics Institute committee discussed correspondence from schools listing pupils for literary scholarships and names from New Mexico. A letter from the Literary Institutes Association excused School of Arts properties from rates, with cooperation to be sought from the municipal Council. The institute’s rates this year total £20 15s. A letter offered use of an upper room for band practice at 1s per night, restricted to preparing for the hospital carnival. Expenses totaled £21 2s 5d for payment. A continental event in aid of the fund was proposed but defeated amid doubts about weather. The secretary proposed raising funds from younger male members for recreation-room improvements.
The firm of Jom Bridge and Co. touts a system that claims nearly perfect control of stock consignments from origin to destination. Once stock reaches its destination the company asserts it can harness every cost to optimize gains and manage the process.
A rural observer voices concerns on stock owners and market logistics. He questions pricing discrimination, loading at Plemington, transit conditions, and the fairness of classifying prime and poor stock, warning of wider impact on sale outcomes.
Mrs Walat is recovering from eye surgery at St Vincent’s Sydney and expected home next week. H Stoddart presides as horticulture judge at Tamworth Show. H Bakar judged maskery. EIA Cenyers, renowned Australian concert promoter, plans to visit Manila with a troupe. Arthur Gooch of Caernarvon had a costly mishap on Monday. doctor summoned. Gooch recovering. Mrs J E B Simpson returned from Sydney. Mrs M C Mackenzie, Mrs F J MacKenzie, and Miss Mackenzie visiting. Trooper Norman Vines, home from Egypt, reached Sydney and will likely visit Manila soon. C Mitchell, a known figure in the Northern district and handicapper, reportedly fell at Willamine Railway Hotel in Werris Creek, sustaining two broken ribs and bruises.
Local churches publish April schedule with services at Manilla Roskes Creek and Usper areas. Events include Presbyterian Preparatory Communion on April 22 and 25, Methodist services led by Rev F W Brown, Evangelist attendance in Somerton and Manila.
A garbled notice states A C Venesa will conduct a furniture gate at his office on Saturday at half past two, Carmelt Creekers find they eagant Visit Manilla on Saturday. A storm appeared to be raging in the north yesterday afternoon with warnings for Dresa and Wilehire. Wire Brigade practice was held Wednesday night and many people were frightened by the incident.
Report from the front quotes Allied observers noting German soldiers grow tired and eager to retire to wives and children. Soldiers are said to be throwing letters weighed with stones into trenches as a sign of weariness and desire for end to the conflict.
An old ad claims Heans Essence cough remedy eases colds bronchia pains and sore throats with a cheap formula from chemists or stores. It advertises dilution in a bottle and claims prompt relief with several suggested dosing intervals and warns to look for the signature on the packet.
An advertisement announces a savvy optician event by Mr. Adait Parser of Sydney offering a special three month discount of 1 percent off all work at the Royal Hotel Manilla on Tuesday May 18th. It promotes expert eye care across New South Wales and mentions Mr. Boeser’s short town stay.
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