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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
2
Stoddart's Limited announces a new range of furnishing drapery goods including cretonnes curtains nets and madras fabrics with varied designs and prices. Featured items include reversible shadowette cretonnes floral cretonnes curtain net cream madras and tapestry hall carpet plus beagrass squares and mohair door elips.
Letter from Melbourne outlines attacks on oil companies as profiteering monopolies. It argues wartime powers could curb import taxes and price controls, warning of political backlash if measures fail. Author claims public will bear fuel taxes and accuses government of delaying action under fear of authorities.
In Manilla a farewell marked the Burke family's departure after fifteen years. Mr Burke oversaw the growing telephone network from a small ley to a modern system with 225 subscribers and new lines to Tamworth and surrounding districts. Mrs Burke received social tributes and gifts as locals praised their service and friendship.
The annual advertisement from the Commissioner of Taxation calls all concerned to furnish details of incomes for the year ended 30 June 1926. It notes that those earning only salaries or wages do not need to file if totals do not exceed £4000 for the year.
Throughout August a series of events and auctions are listed. Mechanics' Institute holds its annual meeting on August 13 with a Red Cross stall. Mrs Hartley and O'Brien host furniture sales on August 14. municipal tenders for a metal cart close August 17. various social gatherings and hall events are planned at Dame Halle Creek Hall and Mount Tremor venue, plus a Namoi Trotting Club fundraiser and Provident show in early September.
The Manilla Yobaven Growers annual meeting reported strong attendance and progress from League efforts. Experimental seed plots by the Department of Agriculture and BritishAustralian Tobacco Company showed promising results for blue mould free and improved curing methods. The Tariff Board visited in Tamworth to hear evidence on a bounty, and the group prepared for September crop sales to the B A T buyer. A fighting fund levy was approved to cover tariff and delegation expenses.
The Mechanics Institute Library lists numerous new titles across fiction and mystery by authors including Colver Allen Harker Corelli Erskine Mulford Ames Sapples Foote Wodehouse and Broster. Also added are household items such as galvanizer buckets tubs tin wash basins plates pints dippers and related kitchenware.
John Nicklaveen pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined with six months in default. A second defendant faced charges of threatening language and was fined with six months in prison in Tamworth Gaol. J Yates pleaded guilty to tavern behavior and received a fine or 15 days hard labor. Local notices advertise a sale of goods from Toddart’s Ltd.
A Tamworth Land Board meeting at the Court House considered licenses under the Water Act and multiple land purchases and alterations. Members F. Murray, G. Keay, and W. I. Thibault endorsed several allocations including 7 and 4 acres for Francis Xavier Fitzgerald and Ros enclosures, with rents set and modifications proposed to purchase terms.
Thursday yesterday in Sydney One Hundred and One Sydney reports Septimus Hungerford Armi dale's first Church of England minister reaching 101. He still attends services weekly and follows state politics with strong interest. He praises John Dunmore Lang, founder of Scots Church, on its centenary in New South Wales.
An advertisement claims the first seven places in the Tas 24 hour reliability trial conducted by the RAC.A. were filled by competitors using Phumy motor spirit. It references the ongoing chain of achievements including Mr John L. Barber in the Alpine event.
Old age pensioner J. A. Brady died on Tuesday at Mr Ay Sulman’s residence Somerton Road. Brady had lived in the district for years and worked as a gardener for several local residents.
Amid confusion in a school cricket match Collins led a protest after fielding 15 players. He threw his wicket away and left the field causing a stoppage as officials rated 11 players on the field. Whittaker May and Lovett featured among dismissals while Ponsford was run out.
Sydney reports a major blaze at Stresun near Hobart destroying many businesses with damage running into thousands of pounds. Melbourne records show heart disease killed more Australians last year, tallying 547 for the top cause. births total 135,742 with varied ages noted for brides and elderly. Also noted are boycotted Broken Hill picture theatres and ongoing Teachers Federation activities led by D A Holm with tours planned to Koveinsko Nolan Canberra Burrinjuck.
Yesterday in Sydney 1274 tons of skins were offered as the market opened strongly. Demand remained generally sustained and prices held firm at the top rates of the prior week with Winters selling to 91d, incomings to 88d, and pelts to 127d.
Joseph Burton aged 41 was killed instantly in Hurstville last night when his cart toppled and the driving wheel passed over his head. The incident occurred Thursday near the town. Carl Sydney is named in connection with the accident.
Manilla golfers suffered defeat at Tamworth yesterday in the Blixland Cup by six matches to one. Mr D M Mackensie was Manilla's sole winner.
Mr DM Mackenzie returns to Manila on Tuesday after a pleasant holiday in Canada and the United States. He notes many places of world wide interest were visited and mentions an item available for shearing from Stoddart's Lita with attention to prices and welcome.
Saturday events include a 55 to 85 score tally among local pairs with Aftils and Mauilis and details of social matchups. The piece notes multiple pairings and results, plus Patsy Ruth Miller starring in Those Who Judge at Mechanics' Pictures with ties to Margery Land May's novel and The Back of Notre Dame.
A Spring display by Menora Stoddart Ltd features advance spring goods with a thoughtfully arranged window presentation. The artistic setup offers a pleasing and attractive appearance, inviting public inspection.
Applications invited for four probationer nurse positions at Marilla District Hospital with a salary of 20 per week. Apply by the 21st of the month to Mutrop C Wilshire. Also notices for a good hotel cook and motor lorry tender bids due by 4 p.m. on August 17.
In fond memory of our dear mother who supported this life since August 12 1995 The midnight stars are shining four graves not far away where we loved our dear father Three years inserted by her sons and daughter
Notice requests returns of income for the year ended 30 June 1926 to be furnished to the Commissioner of Taxation in Sydney by August 31, 1996. Forms are available at post offices police stations railway stations customs houses and tax department offices. Penalty for failure to furnish reaches £100.
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