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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
2
Council discussed lane and street works, including Progress Lane and Leyd Street surfacing. Reports covered rates, outstanding fees, valuer appointment, and repairs to Council Chambers. Officials debated material use for sunlit months, water table concerns, road safety near Kramer residence, drainage, and property issues in Manilla and Barmers areas.
The Manilla Hospital held its regular meeting on Wednesday. Resignations from Natex Johnstone and Uew sn were accepted and a staff committee tasked to fill vacancies. A letter from C J Byrnes thanked workers for £21 9s proceeds from entertainment. The old Manilla Light Horse Sports Club discussed allocating £37 10s to wheelchair and chairs for the women’s ward. Treasurer’s report shows month receipts of £2 11s 4d from subscriptions and £95 0s 0d from entertainments, with a cash balance of £26 07 10d. Matron’s report notes 90 patients treated in month, daily average 16.2, and one outdoor patient. Gifts of eggs and meat from several donors were acknowledged. Secretary Mrs D Kennedy resigned due to ill health. the committee expressed thanks and extended best wishes for recovery.
Church notices list Manilla schedule with services at 7.30 am 11 am and 7.40 pm with Rev A Tarvin and Rev M Gould preaching at various local chapels. A new electricity power house is now operating with steady improvements in electrical power and workforce activity noted since the start of the week.
A formal presentation was made to Mr Cook of Teather, suitcase and traveling rug, inscribed by his Gu nnedah friends and admirers. The police magistrate praised his service and wished him happiness in his new assignment as assistant clerk of sessions, noting his punctuality and public respect. Mr Cook expressed gratitude and promised to uphold the public service standard.
Mrs. May Frances June Ferry widow of the late Mr. Ferry of Hall Creek died at midday on Wednesday at age 70. A long time resident of the district she helped neighbors and supported the Roman Catholic Church. Survived by seven children many living in the area, the funeral was well attended. The report notes community sympathy and a formal acknowledgment to local clubs and charities.
A furniture sale is planned for tomorrow at 8 and a Blaxland Cup event set for August 30 in Tamworth. Delegates from Tamworth and Upper Hunter attend the Northern Tobacco growers meeting in Manius today with Mr Woo and other officers present. A broad range of local sports and social events follow, including tennis at Manilla and Tamworth visiting matches, plus recall of a motor accident near Tamworth with no injuries.
A series of results from a church league match shows the Methodists edging the Prince of Wales team with multiple mixed doubles pairings named. Scores drift around six to nine games, with players like Baker, Mine, Abbertield, Founce, and Jenner repeatedly listed in pairing lines and exchanges.
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A disordered notice reports a forthcoming Hospital Ball committee meeting to decide plans for the annual event. It notes past financial concerns and high demand forcing suspension last year, with talks of a renewed effort to support hospital workers and fundraising. Details about dates and organizers are unclear due to garbled text.
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