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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
5
Cobbled text discusses loans and repayments through 1951, noting the Australian Government did not borrow funds and raises questions about state versus national debt. Mentions renewal of an old South Australian ban and references to England and policy critique.
The report shows wool forwarded from Manilla station totaling 16 260 bales for the year ending June 30, with 16 440 bales for the previous year. It details annual railway and tramway costs, interest payments of 1 785 000, and total capital expenditure open for trade at 245 683 000, noting wool decline of 18 000.
The article notes ancient and modern unifications, citing England’s 828 consolidation from seven kingdoms under Hebert and Ireland’s parallels. It then discusses New Zealand’s 1862 six provinces, their 1876 abolition, and move to a single government, arguing constitutional reform is needed to avoid future difficulties.
Dr. Gihosy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Perth, protests alleged black trackers violence and kidnappings in Western Australia. He cites official statements by Governor Ward and Sir William Robinson on protecting natives, warns of punitive expeditions harming innocents, and urges arrest of actual murderers under strict police instructions.
The Minister for Lands announced a plan to resume and reallocate Peel River Estate land and promote closer settlement. A Tamworth deputation supported proceeding without further government interference, with conditions for subdivision and fair valuation to benefit genuine settlers and the nation.
News notes include August 16 church services across multiple parishes with Matins and Holy Communion schedules. The wool market reports little change with prices firm and a healthy tone. next wool auction set for Wednesday September 3. Also mentions two Dundee aldermen fined 2s 0d each for nonattendance at a recent meeting.
Wirth Bros. Circus dazzled a large Manilla crowd on Thursday night with a varied program headlined by daring cage acts. Notable features include Battey’s demonstration with a multi-animal set and lions trained to jaws on cue, a sensational tiger display by Mousa Marco, and Captain Barrows performing trick work. The grand parade and lively spectacle drew attendees from across the district and showcased the show’s high caliber.
Madame Veront a clairvoyant is in town and available for consultations at Clontier's Court House Hotel East day Monday. Contact NE Horas Cart unit Harnaen for Susifiries and services. Apply to Office.
Arvin and Cousens of Tamworth with Wen Taglin and Son of Sydney announce a monster horse sale on the above dates. They expect to yard 1000 head, with over 300 already booked. Prospective bidders are urged to communicate at once to ensure attendance.
Auction opens Tuesday September 2 at Timaworth Municipal Sale Yard with 500 to 600 head expected. Buyers from Southers Inter-State and District expected. past sales at Gunnedah and Tulcumbali achieved strong results and similar demand anticipated. Lowcock Broughton & King Tamworth promote sale and bookings.
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