Wheat Bags and Government Action on Shortage
A February 1914 correspondence chain from the Minister for Agriculture outlines efforts to secure wheat bags and chapman sacks for Australia, including a plan to source from India and jute mills. It notes price controls, potential legislation to protect farmers from inferior bags, and ongoing inquiries into preventing price hikes amid a wartime shortage and shipping delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. McDonald
Agriculture
India
Kobe
Petruary
Fetter
Australia
Chapman Sacks
Sydney
Cabie
Preveier
Ashferd
Prine
Sioner
Calcutta
London
Melbourne
Messrs
James Bell and Co
G. G. Grespin
South Australian
Community Notices Share Grief and War Service
The Times notes condolences for Anna Pore and honors to sincere religious efforts with the Roman Catholic Church in a wartime rally. It lists local men accepted for expeditionary forces, including Stewart and others named, and reports Mayor Kennedy’s medical rest. It recounts Mrs. William Moore of Stanmore as a missionary leader with Fiji and NSW ties and mentions philanthropic acts in Trafalgar Square guiding boys toward Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Moore
Stanmore
S.W. Moore
Milk price set at 54 per quart from September
The notice states that milk will cost 54 per quart starting 1 September and lists F. T. Allwood and A. Pirie as the authorities or signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Allwood
A. Pirie
Manilla Patriotic Fund Meeting Notice
A meeting of ladies will be held at the Mechanics’ Institute on Thursday 27th instants at 3 00 PM. Members of committees and others willing to assist are invited to attend. R L Kennedy Mayoress President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Tntitute
Senator Candidate to Address Electors at Mechanics Institute
Senate candidate MEA.E tacc Howan will address the electors at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday next August 29, starting at 8 p.m. sharp. All are invited to attend and Undies will be specially welcome. C. Wilshire, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEA
War Tides and Pastoral Prospects Across Hall's Greek
Hall's Greek notes war in terest runs strong with Tumoura afloat daily and sheep shearing discussed. Dutton and Ferry plan machinery, rabbits drive rumors persist, weather forecasts poor, dusty roads, scarce grass, wheat languishing, drains being cut to improve water flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pincea
Ladies Meet to Discuss Patriotic Fund Effort
The Mayoresa has convened a meeting of the ladies committee and others interested in the patriotic fund to take place on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayoresa
Patriotic Fund
Horses Wanted for Manéita to Manéita inquiry
Wanted horses of any number for draft and saddle use. Horses should be well broke, inspection guaranteed next week. Send particulars to Y. J. Byrnes, Manéita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. J. Byrnes
Manéita
Liberal Association Meeting at Manilla Institute
The Liberal Association of N.8.W. announces a meeting at Hechaules' Institute Manilla on Saturday next the 28th instant at 3 p m Mary Prenter Liberal Organiser will speak on Womens Duty at the Present Juncture Mina Prenter will welcome supporters after the address Mrs W Langworthy Jur President will be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hechaules’ Institute
Manilla
Mary Prenter
Mina Prenter
W. Langworthy
Manilla Common Tender for Bore Sinking and Mill Erection
TENDERS are invited and will be received by the undersigned up to and including Monday 7th September for sinking a bore and erecting a mill on the Manilla Temporary Common. Tenders may include a gas runter option with a guarantee and a separate tender for sinking a bore at a spot chosen by the tenderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Amp
Manilla notice on timely applications and building ordinance enforcement
Municipality of Manilla warns that all applications must be lodged at least three days before council consideration. Building ordinances will be strictly enforced. Deputy Town Clerk H. M. Cliz10 signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Sale of Sheep and Stock Rams by Harold Veness
For sale catalog lists 100 M Wethers from Hobden bred stock with good tuition and Sept-Oct drops. Also 900 Wether Weaners Sept drop from Altunga bred. 350 Xbred Ewes 24 and 6 tooth shorn Sept. Romany and Lincoln sires, jointed. 218 Good 900 Wether Weaners, 250 Lincolny Ewen rising percent tooth shorn Nov. Apply to Harold Veness, Stock and Station Agent Manitta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Hobden
Alorn
Lincoln Rama
Aliorn
Marold Veness
AEN
Manitta
Tamworth Master Butchers Demand Spot Cash in Sales
Dissatisfaction voiced by Tamworth consumers over master butchers pushing spot cash for credit sales. The Tamworth Auctioneers Association ruled on August 14 that spot cash should be paid on the fall of the hammer, prompting the current agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Cvedi
Tamworth Auctioneera” Association
Horses 500 Head for Auction at Gunnedah
500 head horses to be auctioned at Gunnedah on September 6 and 1. A champion yardin is assured by Lowcck and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Lowcck & King
Bowman Selected Late Candidate to Address Electors
Federal Elections notice states Mr E J Bowman will address electors in the Mechanics National Tats on Friday next the 7th at 8 o clock. Authorized by J Irwin Sec PALL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Bowman
J. Trwin
Sec. Pall
Tobacco Growers’ Association Meeting Invitation
All persons interested in tobacco culture are invited to attend a meeting at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday at 2 o clock to form a Tobacco Growers' Association. Government expert Mr Trevandis will be present. John D. Kennedy, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Pau
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Trevandis
John D. Kennedy
Manila Patriotic Fund Subscriptions Requested in Money or Kind
Subscriptions to the Manila Patriotic Fund may be sent in money or kind to the fund. Any committee member or the undersigned will receive them. T. N. Johnson is Hon. Treasurer and H. M. Cizzlo is Hon. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Johnson
Treas
H. M. Cizz10
Unreserved Sale of Upper Manilla Property Near River
Unreserved sale by Messrs White Downy in conjunction with Langworthy to sell by public auction at Bar Raba on Saturday September 12. The 8 acres of freehold land with improvements include a riverfront section of 20 acres with a brick hotel, bar, laundry, cellars, stables, shed, and yard. Nearby 15 acres of chocolate land are surveyed into one acre blocks with a four room cottage and shop near the road. Property extends to the Manila railway station and toward the Manila River. conditions available from agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Manilla
Manils
Barrowroad
Thas
Manila Burrata Road
Innee
Flactamith
Manila
Manil
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Sid
STROM
Legion
Mmny
Z. Mackenzie
Anna
the Times
Holmer
Ld Ene At
British Army Medical Corps
Stewart
M.C. Mackenzie and Song, Ltd
Berm
Charlie Gibson
Jack Moore
Norman Venese
C. Maurer
Harold Sly
L. Trenerry
Ald. Kennedy
Rafalgar Square
London Journal
Manilla Patriotic Fund
R. L. Kennedy
C. I. Scott
Paling
London Fire Assurance
Dransfield
Leeds
Senate
Hall
A. P. Dutton
John Ferry
Sia
Liberal Association of N.8.w
Harold Veness
Brown
Vaquerra
Federal Elections
Tobacco Growers' Association
Manila Patriotic Fund
Corella Hospital
Ball
A. Coulson
Loe
Halling, Deen
Gunnedak
Norrubyi
Quir Jodi
Tarmadinta
Tweedle
Mrs. Wilson
Guern Sutherland
Jwilor
Cwsmienee bin Vuee
Fit and
Guurwutaud
J. Byrnes
Muses Costello
Horsta
Confcien E
Dreugh Ses
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