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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
5
Licensing Court records show on Wednesday before the magistrate an auctioneer license was granted to Vincent J. Byrnes. The proceeding noted the renewal or issuance details for Byrnes as an auctioneer in the licensing docket.
Police court proceedings reveal a first offender fined sixpence for drunkenness and remanded to West Maitland. Details include a bail case involving Gordon Williams Tang and theft from Exelause Hotel, with witnesses and witness test results.
Market report from Newcastle stock saleyards and Gunnidah show strong meat trade. Cattle prices mixed with fat cattle and beef steers in demand at reduced levels. best beef around 22/6, prime light cattle firmer. Sheep and lamb prices fluctuated. fat lambs and wethers softened late. prime shorn wethers 24, six-tooth 10/6 to 12. Stock sales varied with relief prices and active buyers overall.
A report on a livestock market noting an exceptionally heavy supply with mixed horse quality. Light weight, frail, and heavily conditioned horses appear alongside stronger stock, and the mare leads the field given the overall abundance.
The annual meeting lists A Stoddart named patron and M Gostellos president with A Moore and H G Ixruig as vice presidents. Détails include selection committees, medals promised for best and most consistent players, and formation of a junior section to join the union competition.
Catalog lists 550 axe LINCOLN x- TON BREDS and 350 Avy Lambs plus unshown items from 2002 and M4 tooths. Mixed sexes and tambs 7s 6d balancers. Offer from John Liston. Wasted by a married man in a farm or station position. Apply by letter to H's Exoness Office.
A fragmented report covers rain effects, municipal travels to Denknquin, rifle club activities, social and sports events, school leadership changes, hospital plans, and upcoming Liberal selections. It notes tennis courts opening, cricket results, farming improvements, and local political meetings with names and places scattered through the muster of 1903 era items.
A Victorian style note promotes a Great Art Union with prizes totaling £1000 including £1000 cash and a two-trip abroad option. Readers are asked to send postal notes or stamps to 201 Fitzroy Street Melbourne to receive tickets and a list of winning numbers will be posted. The appeal stresses charity support for hospitals and public charities in Australia and urges prompt action.
The Municipality of Manilla calls for tenders to supply 400 yards for Beaton Metal to be delivered in Mutitla setout. Tender documents may be inspected at the Council Chambers on 30th May. Manilla daily April 1942.
Notice announces a Local Land Board meeting under the Crows Lands Acts to be held in Manitla on May 24 1932 at 10 am. Chairman B J Halliday presiding. Official notice from Tamworth dated April 23, 1902.
Advertisement seeks a reliable general servant for prompt delivery on trucks at Tamworth station. Apply to Mrs Best at The Vicarage via VOR Sele Luceric Hay. Charles Ingall of Tallworth signs the notice.
Tenders invited for the erection of about 13 miles of telephone wire and insulators labor only. Posts already up. Further particulars apply to W. G. Chapman, Mandowey.
Notice from Manilla Mechanics Institute announcing loan tenders of 1600 secured by institute property with tender close date May 2 1912. Dated Manilla April 20 1912 signed by N L Sheridan Hon Sec Trustees. Also notices for Associated Board Royal Academy and Royal College of Music local exam entries May 1912 with entry deadlines May 1 and May 12 1912 and exhibitions next year. Address Sydney NSW for syllabus and entry forms.
A 20 shilling reward is offered for the return of a stray mixed flock branded DO over W, lost between January 27 and April 106 in the Manilla district. The animals were last seen being moved by a travelling mot toward Warilla. Reward payable on conviction. extra payment on recovery. Date: 20th April 1912.
Racing program for Manilla on May 5th and 6th 1912 lists opening handicaps and prizes. Events include Opening Handicap six furlongs, Novice Handicap six furlongs for horses with small winnings, May Handicap seven furlongs, Pace Welter six furlongs, Borough Handicap about one mile, Flying Handicap seven furlongs, Welter Handicap six furlongs, Autumn Handicap about one mile, Hack Race six furlongs, and Final Handicap six furlongs with multiple prizes for place getters. Nomination fees are specified for several events.
The NWR and AJC announce strict adherence to rules with nominations for Opening May and Autumn Ebindicaps due May 5 at 6 pm. Other races close May 5 at 7 pm. Bookmaker’s pool at 428 to the Saddling Paddle, £11s. One third rebate on each fill horse box of three horses. Jockeys weighed at the scales. Penalties apply after declination of weights. General meeting note May 14.
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