Cordially Invited to Show Room Opening Event
Spring 1925 notice invites the public to visit a showroom on Saturday August 15 and the following days. The message presents a formal invitation with emphasis on the showroom event and its continuation.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
2
Oranges’ supply and demand squeeze growers and public
In Gresford and Bat terson districts thousands of oranges rot due to no market. Manilly residents would buy if prices were fair, but 4d a dozen to 2d a dozen leaves growers taking losses. Growers face pests, drought, and control by buyers who push prices down while the public bears the burden. Local growers sell to big buyers at ruinous rates, profiting while growers lose. Legislators are urged to address supply and demand and cut public costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresford
Batterson
Manilly
Nsw
Marilly
Country Nationalists form committee to watch rural interests
A country nationalist committee is formed within the National Party with members including Bathurst Hons Patrick and RT Ball MLA among others. The group will watch country interests and advise the party, citing prior valuable work by the Counties Commissioner when the government was in power and promising continued efforts in opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Honpatrick
Cumberland
RB. Walker
W. R. Fitzsimmons
Goulburn
Meda
Perkins
A. . L. Fite
Maithind
W. Bennett
W. Cameron
Murray
RT. Ball
Murrumbidgee
EB. Rest
Namoi Chatter
MSTA
Oxley
TH. Hill
Stum
B. J. Doe
Fuller
Tax Returns Filing Deadline Notice
State and Federal Income Tax returns to be filed and forwarded to the Commissioner of Taxation at Warwick Buildings Hamilton Street on or before Monday, week 31. Last date to file is specified in advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Taxation
Warwick Buildings
Hamilton Street
Ney
Centenary Service for Rev Septim Hungerford in Enfield
Veteran clergyman Rev Septim Hungerford marked his 10th birthday of ministry with a commemorative service at St. Thomas Enfield. An unveiling of a tablet by Archdeacon Boyce honored his 1879 1895 Enfield rectorate while a parish gathering reflected on his journey from Armidale to Sydney diocese. He arrived in Australia as a child with his family in Hunter Valley and pursued church work after early studies in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Septimus Hungerford
Armidale
Enfield
St. Thomas
Boyce
MB. Hungerford
Hull
Septim
Wengerford
Hangerford
Australia
Hunter Valley
East Maitland
Dillon and Parker
Syudney
Glebe
Sydney
Darling Pont
Newtown
Millers Point
Ashfield
St. Thoway
Hus
Hungerford
St. Clement's Church
Mosinan
Melview Beats Methodists in 11 Sets 66 0 Net Victory
Melview defeated Methodists at Melview on August 8 by 11 sets to 0 nets, 66 games to 0. Players included E Schaefer D Bowman and Gardner, Masy Schaefer H Coote, McLeod Gardner, Wheeler Bowman Bell, Selmefer Cooter Gartner, and Whetler. Final matches show strong Melview performance across multiple pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melview
Methodists
E. Schaefer
Schaefer
D. Bowman
Gardner
Masy Schaefer
H. Coote
McLeod
A. Gardner
G. Wheeler
A. Bowman
C. Schaefers
A. Bell
Ei. Selmefer
D Bowman
Mixy Schaefer
G Wheeler
A Gardner
C. Schaefer
H. Coota Bowning
C. Gartner
G. Wheales
Commonwealth Loan aims to broaden bond ownership nationwide
The Commonwealth Loan Authorities announce easy terms for converting 1925 bonds and for new investments of £10 or more. Deposits and instalments span 1925 with regular half year interest on £10 bonds at 3 1/2 percent annually. Parents urged to invest for children. Anglican social report omits workers W Kirk and O'Brien. TAP Board progresses water bore at Manillmerton Road reserve near the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH. Dash
Commonwealth Win
Commonwealth Loan
Wengy Creek
W. Kirk
O'Brien
Manillmerton
Telephone to Corella finally gains ground
After months of effort the Manilla to Corella telephone project seems close to approval. The District Engineer reports the lines with Mr Stanton for final approval and recommends action in a few days. Once approved, plans for subscriber lines to Corella will be considered and a definite communication will be sent. Test lines are in use and service could arrive by Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Corella
Mandowa
V. G Pao
Stanton
Valuer General Bill May Repeal Objections
A North County deputation urged the Minister to repeal recent Valuer General legislation. Minister Gillies reports confidence that proposed clauses will address objections and allow local valuers to be recognized under the new act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillies
Mila
Labor
Gillis
House Destroyed By Fire at Wongo Creek Cottage
On Saturday night a large nine room cottage belonging to Mr. W. Abberfield at Wongo Creek was completely destroyed by fire. Mr and Mrs Abberfield were away, leaving sons Clem and Oscar in the place. Oscar woke to the blaze and warned his brother, but the effort to save the home failed. The building was insured for a small amount, as was Clem Abberfield’s furniture, though the loss exceeded the insurer’s coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongo
W. Abberfield
Wongo Creek
Abberfield
Howe
Clem
Oscar
Clem Abberfield
Australia Wheat Harvest Sets New Export Peak
Australia posted a strong year in trade with wheat exports the standout driver. Export values surged from £1,979,342 in 1924-25 to £4,414,000-plus, lifting total exports from £119,487,164 to about £161,106,111. Gold coin imports rose sharply, cushioning the wheat surplus as imports for gold jumped to £10,510,879 after £24,742 the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bulk handling push favors wheat facilities in state
The new Labor Government backs expanding bulk handling of wheat, noting that the south and west have monopolized facilities. Manilla faces delays while farmers groups urge action and other districts move to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Manilla
Manille to Face Tamworth in Saturday Football Match
Manille selects players J Barry, J P Donovan and others to represent against combined Tamworth at Tamworth on Saturday. All available players should notify the Secretary. Cars depart Clifton's Garage at 1800 sharp with listed squad and reserves including Bennett Adnam Veness Blaugh Blanch Muffat Kelly Donovan Bignall Haren Kehaler Gee Dugan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeetors
Mym
J Barry
J. P. Donovan
Manille
Tamworth
Tamtworth
Tan Ables
Clifton
Sharp
L Bennett
W Adnam
Veness
A. Blaugh
Blanch
W Muffat
Kelly
J. Donovan
R. Bignall
T. Haren
Bennett
J. Kehaler
W. Gee
Howard
B. Dugan
Manilla Fund Appeal Acknowledgment And Progress
The Manilla section of this fund will elope on Thursday next. Response to the appeal has been splendid with hope that after fulfilment a substantial amount will go to families to aid them on life’s thorny path. Acknowledgments include Pony, jeweller Wicks Tarpoly, Mrs G Herman, Glover Sen, B.S. Glover, Mrs B Doyle, B Palko, and Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
W. H. Wicks
Tarpoly
G. Herman
Doh Glover- Sen
S. Glover
Doyle Ao
Palko
KR. Parks
Wheat crops stay green after week of rain and heat
The dry weather and heat have affected the wheat crops, but they look green now. A half inch of rain during the week improved the fields, brightening the outlook. A paddock north road near Brows shows a beautiful view and other paddocks on the Atmaga Somerton road also look well. Another inch of rain would be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmaga-Somerton
Tobacco Buyers Visit Manilla Expects Gunnedah Show
British Australian Co tobacco buyers plan to visit Manilla on Monday August 17 to purchase crops. Manilla residents are informed that Gunnedah Show will run September 22 23 and 24. A special train from Manilla and Tamworth is proposed for September 23 to meet visitor demand. Schedules may be obtained at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Australian Co
Manilla
Gunnedah
Tamworth
Attunga Hill Trams Ravage Road. Shire Builds Quick Fix
Attunga Hill trams from the mines destroyed the old road and a new one laid by the Shire Council was wrecked within a week or two. The once pleasant thoroughfare is now a ruin for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attunga Hill
Shire Council
Rabbit Skin Prices Steady Despite Weaker Demand
Pitt Son and Badgery Lad report rabbit skins supplies again large totaling 147 tons. Prices opened lower for does and heavy pelts with little change for other descriptions as silo progress dampened demand. Quotes include Ist winters to 7d per lb and 2nd pelts to 6 1 4d. Goldsbrough Mort Co wires show catalogue values unchanged for autumns and incomings. The reference also notes England Girls scheme planning to remodel to expand a southern hemisphere school from 160 to 250 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Son and
Badgery, Lad
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co
NSW Parliament Opens with Broad Reform Speech
The 27th NSW Parliament opened by Governor Dudley De Chair saw a crowded Parliament House as the Governor outlined proposed legislation. Key points include railway board powers, road funding, mining industry reform, direct marketing for growers, irrigation area settler rights, postal and monopolies reform, and extending adult suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Dudley de
Parliament House
Legislative Council
Railway Board
Aoa
Murrumbidgee
Obituary and local notices from Queensland and Maitland
Obituary reports the death of Mrs. Shepherd of Queensland in her nineties after bronchial pneumonia, leaving nine children and noting burial at South Head cemetery. Other items cover a Mechanics Institute film screening, a former MLA Swiney’s remarks on new labor department duties, a dog and poultry yard nuisance in East Maitland with £150 damage, and local business plans in Gunnedah and Charters & Cousins, plus a farming plant sale at New Mesive next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Mary
Mas. Shepherd
Queensland
Thos, Smith
Cumberland
England
Shepherd
Cleave Vincent
Manilla
Abe
South Head
Tod Swiney
The
of the Awu
Iving
Department of Labor and Industry
Statios
Bourke
East Maitland
Fitzgerald
Gunnedah
Flo
Charters & Cousins
Church Notes From Manilla News Item Highlights Local Loss Search
Extract discusses the loss of Mr Northey's grandson at Watson's Creek and the community's sympathy. It describes search hardships, church disruption by some attendees, and calls for reverence, plus annual fair stall assignments, donations, and council plans. Weather and rainfall comparisons are included alongside local political notes and wheat stock update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls Creek
Manilla
Northey
Watson's Creek
House of Prayer
Jan Russell
Noiby Promis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Barton
Late
Farmer & Co
National Party
Aid
Commonwealth
Manilla District Hospital
Ital
Brown
Yeness
Redfern
Sheldon
M, Ogle
Chapman
Cox
R. Howard
F. Chapman
R. M. Stone
J, Cooke
D.C. Ogle
R. Liddy
C. Liddy
O “A. Smith
EL Hi
V. O'Connell
Plunket
B.S. May
Martin & Martin
Thomas && Rayson
Hiscox
al Frien
Hemisphere
Somme
the Mechanics Pictures
Lidnel Barrymore
Othos
Memorial Hall
Mine Bignall
Algie
See
Reeves
Ben
Progressive Party
Country Party
Col Bruxner
Manhind
Welington
Wellington
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