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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
2
Wattle Day was celebrated across the Commonwealth on Saturday August 1. A sunny country scene with wattles in bloom along the stream and dances under blue skies captures the mood, urging remembrance of the land.
Secretary of the Parents and Citizens Association cites Captain F. AL Chaffey letter noting plans and specs for school additions and accommodation are being prepared. Work will be expedited once funds are available and action will proceed as planned.
Miss Alice Wherler of Sydney, formerly of this town, visits Manila during a bargain week at Stoddart's.
A garbled quote attributes the phrase gods to American women and tele nail ors during the war. Rear Admiral Magruder explains in a MeThourne report that the term refers to a trusted group, touching on wartime roles and seafaring duty.
The Manilla golf championship saw Cleave Turner and Hartley set a new course record with 70 for 18 holes on hard fast greens. R. M. Smith and J. Cirner posted 74s while Forster and others contributed strong rounds as qualifying continues next Saturday with the final of the qualifying round.
A Melbourne reader cites a Postmaster General reply defending the value payable parcels service. The reply argues the system serves residents in remote districts, aids country traders, and should not be discontinued. It notes the service exists in other countries and benefits customers who live far from centres.
Delegates from Tamworth and surrounding districts attend the seventh annual Creek meeting in Werris Creek with Grand Master J McKen zie and District Grand Masters outlining conference plans in Sydney in October. A dinner and large ball follow as Nundis is named the site for next year’s gathering.
Presbyterian team defeated Methodist opponents on their court with multiple pairs and singles contests. Final set counts and player pairings included Roberts versus Gardner and Heywood, Blanchard versus Roberts, and West against Howe, among others, with varied scores and numerous mixed doubles entries.
In a police court session, Athal Norris Petey Collier Robert Davey Hull Wallin Singleton Cornelius Day and Duck Anderson faced charges. Before evidence, the court found no evidence against Collier Day and Anderson and discharged them. Singleton’s case was dismissed. Ernest Spence acted as attorney for the defense. Mr Kennedy represented the defense.
The New South Wales Red Cross Society announces a state appeal to raise funds for returning soldiers and civilian cases. A street stall is set for Saturday September 5 with Red Cross buttons priced at £1 102/6 and 1/ for sale.
In Sydney last week a small group of Bolshevik inclined senior reserve sailors, overpaid and underworked, spent time visiting the fleet celebrations and shouting disloyal remarks against the King and the empire. They are labeled unpatriotic blatherskites who waste their time instead of earning their pay.
Mr. Warner Lelschke of Wal Wandarie introduces the Indian Pusa wheat to the Mbury district. The Indian variety, brought to Australia by Mr. Scholz of Gileanda, yielded 42 bushels per acre in last year’s sowing.
A Sydney Herald letter argues the price of liberty lies in electoral reform. It warns Lang’s policy proposal to scrap proportional representation for single seats risks minority disenfranchisement and proposes PR as a fairer system ensuring majority rule.
The Rovers and All Blues clash in first grade and other grade matchups are listed with players. The recent New State Commission cost New South Wales £25.00, with Holman KC and Nicholas, Senior Council receiving portions. the Fuller Government faces scrutiny over its stance on Sydney. A special weekly offer from Mackenzie and Sons promotes boys wool sweater coats.
The Daily Guardian reports a tense scramble for deputy leader as Nationalist factions back different candidates. Mr Wearne holds no deputy rights, while Sir George Fuller plans to act as interim leader until a full election after his resignation.
The article notes the annual Methodist Plan Fair as a major community effort with volunteers ready for a challenging yet valued service. It mentions the District Chairman as special preacher at Manilla on September 2, music by the Children's Choir, and hopeful attendance at services and meetings.
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