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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
2
In Manilla Express August 25 1925 the piece laments urban drift and rural decline. It cites monotony in country life, lack of attractive home life, and widespread talk with little action. It notes 870 applications for a homestead block at Wormlda Crown Lands Office last week.
Sunday sport on public parks drew controversy as Tamworth youths played Manilla locals on the recreation ground. The Manilla Council had recently banned organized Sunday matches, a decision not rescinded, with concerns about undermining morals and laws.
Mr. Chaffey of the MDA works with the Radio Broadcast Bureau to persuade the Minister for Education to reestablish in-school education sessions once run by the 2FC broadcasting station Sydney. Farmers would broadcast lessons thrice weekly, reaching isolated regions to benefit both adults and children, with broader gear drives planned at state centers.
Two well known entrepreneurs from Manila, Harvey West and George Hall, have moved to Mudger to establish themselves in business. They appear to operate the A.8 motorcycle agency in the town. Brigadier General HW. Lloyd is set to retire soon from the Commonwealth Military forces.
A large vacant cottage on Arthur Street in Manilla burned out early Sunday, destroying a residence once occupied by Mrs At N Hall and valued at £800. Firefighters arrived late and water ran out. the cause remains unknown though no suspicions are noted. Neighbors helped protect nearby properties as a second recent fire hit Arthur Street.
Mrs. Ro N Hall, long a Red Cross pillar in Manilla, moved to Sydney after years of public service. A farewell gathering at the Soldiers' Club honored her wartime work and charity, with tributes from the Manilla Red Cross, Presbyterian Women’s Guild, and local officials. Her sons served in the great war, with two dying in service or after return.
Mr. and Max Harry Burrell with Mrs Hill arrived by motor from Sydney, noting splendid roads and travel. Despite her 85 years, Mrs Hill showed no fatigue while en route via Mudgee and the Blue Mountains. Miss Stacy accompanies the party as Mr Burrell, lauded as the world’s leading platypus expert, continues Australian fauna research.
Rain fell unevenly but reached all areas of the Manilla district bringing welcome relief for backward wheat crops. Namoi River rose several feet as forecasts show cloudy skies and scattered rain with cold nights.
The association finalised plans for an annual carnival to be held on Saturday October 3. Prizes were increased for draft mare and horse events, team plough races revised to larger teams, and new prizes added for a gentleman’s hackney turnout and motor bike chairs. The maid en high jump prize was reduced. Gretna Green races for ladies and gents added with 20/ prizes.
The Northey Fund closed Thursday but wet weather delayed finalization until Friday. Donations from Manilla and Tamworth districts total over 190 pounds with Tamworth at 100 and Manilla 90. A Friday night dance at the Memorial Hall supports the church sale of work and refreshment stall. The Mechanics Institute plans an updated Biograph cinema plant at Stoddart’s show window with a non stop programme two thirds on the new machine, costing around 250 pounds. A cattle sale is planned by W Byrnes and Berry, and the Australian Commonwealth Line has sold three ships to Germany. A sharp frost yesterday morning.
The final of the B Grade Championship ends with W D Hartley beating W F Allen by two holes. J C Turner defeats D M Mackenzie 3 up in the Manilla championship semi final, Turner leading 4 up after 7 holes. Final to be set. Manilla team listed with M Smith Turner Mackenzie Chaye Scott and others. Sale of work for Church of England scheduled September 4 and 5 at Memorial Hall with 3:30 pm opening.
The piece summarizes impressions from delegates at the Australian Prevention Press Conference held in Brisbane. It previews the northern state prospects and notes the article will continue in upcoming columns over the next week or two.
A street stall organised by the Red Cross Society will be held on Friday September 4.
Oscar Sorenson chased Ernest J. Carpenter's piglet, tearing it from a neighbor's property. The piglet died and Carpenter assaulted Sorenson, prompting a court case at Tenterfield Pol Court. Carpenter fined 23 for assault plus costs and expenses totaling 22 pounds 40 shillings. two months in Tamworth Gaol on default.
Manilla shows strong building activity as two new houses for Ivan Miller and A B Moore are finished. Stoddart s Ltd. is adding a bulk storey and a large machinery shop and display room. New residences by J P Wearne and Rudd loom, while the post office will gain extreme additions. A manual training room is under construction at the Rural School by M Johnson. Brick demand surges with S G Hartley reporting over half a million bricks on order, yet a housing shortage affects more than a dozen families.
H W Capel faced two men named Mason and Odell after cutting a rabbit proof fence on his property in Barraba District week. The Bench noted the fence had been replaced and treated the offence as serious with penalties up to £100 or six months imprisonment. Offenders were fined a total £490.
The Tamhar Springs case shows rising penalties for trespass as the P P Board presses prosecutions. Arthur J White paid 10 pounds and costs for grazing 20 cattle and a few sheep on a TSR, with Inspector Fitzpatrick noting broader warnings to the public.
Australia defeats Japan in the American section final as Anderson retires after Harada match due to his mother's death in Sydney. Paterson beats Shimidan, Thawkes defeats Fukuda, and an Australian doubles win seals the tie. Australia to face France to earn the trophy against America.
The Lord Mayor of Sydney reports strong market reception to the Commonwealth Conversion Loan. He notes London and New York responses reflect global finance opinion on the security and terms, with the 54 percent tax exempt bonds offering high negotiability and immediate convertibility into cash through Australian Stock Exchange members.
The Mech Institute hosts the annual pacing on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. England honors Hobbs with feting as the country awaits a potential captaincy in the next Test series against Australia. A Methodist vs Presbyterian club match on the Methodist Court produced a 10-81, 80-game score with numerous individual pairings noted, amid scattered cricket talk and names.
Manilla beat the plainsmen by B points to 8 at Moree on Saturday. Veness and F Kelly scored tries and Veness added a drop goal. Queensland again showed superiority by winning at Brisbane 26 to 8, marking three consecutive years Northern State dominates SW Rugby League.
About 175 head of mixed cattle to be sold by auction at the Municipal yards on Saturday next 29th inst by Messrs Vo J Byres and Berry Auctioneers. Yarding mainly select quality cattle in good condition offered in lots to suit buyers. Police carnival in Tamworth realized a profit of 447256. Seven of those convicted for the murder of Sir Lee Stack were executed in Cairo at intervals of a quarter hour.
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