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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
8
Readers voice a mix of optimism and concern as Australia boosts domestic industry and war support. Strong calls for unity, notes on Broken Hill layoffs, and fund efforts shape a community dialog. Local sentiments touch politics, patriotism, the economy, and upcoming elections.
The article reports Mr McDonald at the Manila railway station has added a junior porter’s office and private space, improving staff duties. It criticizes the station’s exposed facilities, storage woes, and the “wretched” building, urging a modern, better-equipped structure to handle rising traffic and revenue. notes the annual Country Press Association conference in Sydney on October 1-2.
The U S UWE BBS proms aim to support the focal patriotic fund with a benefit event. Mr Brown kindly offered the Palace for a mayoral meeting on Tuesday night, though the hall was already booked for another engagement. His generosity was gratefully acknowledged.
Mr CleaR Teece argues in the Sydney financial press that there is no legal way to halt elections but calls the proposal cowardly. He says war in Europe does not justify stopping normal national life and urges voting for candidates who will support the Imperial Government during the crisis, regardless of party.
Notices announce church services in Manilla Somerton Attanga Springs Usolan Upper Manilla and Rushes Creek with times from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rev J N Phillipe Rev T Jenkin and others lead with a quartet session and calls for donations to F E Winchcombe and A B Garnett of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. Country chambers of commerce are invited to cooperate.
A reader recounts a severe palm burn eased by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a shop visit sparked by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce fund for immediate aid. The item includes wartime food logistics figures and a Liberal demonstration planned at Sydney Town Hall with regular shipments via mail steamers.
The report outlines a sweeping view of early World War I developments. Russian advance, German setbacks, and Allied mobilization dominate. Belgium repels assaults near Wavre. French troops mass, while Britain ferries expeditionary forces with secrecy. Civilian and government moves shape the global crisis.
The principal enrolment for New England electorate shows a considerable decrease from the 1918 total. It is anticipated that supplementary enrolment will raise the overall figure if the 1915 numbers are surpassed. Details of electors at each centre are provided for interest.
Wednesday wedding unites Mr William J Odell and Miss Coral Cutmore at the bride’s Barraba area home in the Church of England ceremony. Rev M H Rupp officiated. Ivy Cutmore served as bridesmaid. Arthur Stuckley was best man. After refreshments the couple left for Manila and Sydney for a honeymoon. Presents were numerous and valuable. Express wishes them happiness and prosperity.
The well known consulting optician Adolf Basser of Sydney is highly regarded for scientific examinations and precise fitting to improve vision. He is noted for attentiveness and reliability, with service available at the Court House Hotel Manilla.
The Official Press Bureau reports that the British expeditionary force has safely landed in France. Embarkation and debarkation proceeded with precision and without any casualties, marking a grim yet orderly start to operations.
A fragmented account hints at a drunken husband misnaming a victory toast and a wife quipping that his presence would have spoiled the mood. The exchange suggests a light domestic scene amid a wartime or celebratory setting. Names and precise details are unclear.
Mr. A. Basser, a consulting optician, will be in town on Tuesday August 25. If you have eye troubles, consult him for guidance and services.
Windswept match saw Mackenzie and Broddart Whites edge Stoddart in a hard fought contest. Key players included Hillyer Pitman and Norman Chapman for Mackenzie with solid defense from Venom and Miller for Stoddart. Final score Mackenzie 9 Stoddart 3 after a late try by Norman Chapman and Chapman's conversion. The Tasmanian Improvised match officials led by Mr. W. J. Hartley.
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