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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
2
1926 Spring Display at Stoddart's Ltd The Corner offers hats in semi trimmed and exclusive mode with brim shapes and floral wreaths. Prices from 26/11 to 35/6. Also coats skirts and frocks in black ottoman and morocain finishes with Paris flowers in an assorted display.
Mr H A Melier aided by the British Australian Tobacco Company undertook a three year contract worth £1250 per year with a £1000 bonus if successful. Mr McGee, a veteran tobacco expert, led experiments across Victoria and New South Wales, with Manilla yielding the strongest results. The Manilla plot produced 33 tons of tobacco from 4 acres, double the typical yield, and showed improved leaf quality and reduced odor. Irrigation and scientific cultivation are emphasized to replicate American standards.
The Methodist Church hosts Rev W. Hynes the NSW president during a visit to Manilla. He is hailed as a leading Methodist figure in NSW and plans extensive circuit travel to energize local church life. Accompanied by Rev J. Black, the party receives warm welcomes from local clergy and townspeople.
The Manila Poultry and Pigeon Club held its annual election and report meeting with President absent. The July show drew exhibitors from far and wide, judged by Mr Powell with high praise for birds like wyandottes. Proceeds went to the Manila District Hospital. thanks were given to key helpers and donors.
AUSTRA LIA based letter discusses a September 3 gathering at Memorial Hall to plan a Farmers and Settlers Carnival. A committee is forming to engage farmers wives for preparations, with songs recitations and dances on the program. The letter cites agriculture as key to national prosperity and urges broader parliamentary representation. It also recalls past council actions on shade, seating, and exhibition spaces, urging improvements to recreation grounds and carnival funding.
The Queensland finances show a revenue of 15 million and expenditure of 16 million sterling in the year. A deficit of over half a million pounds was disclosed, adding to the prior deficit of nearly 4 million, bringing the total to £985,000.
An unofficial estimate puts this season's wool clip around 260 million pounds in Australia with a shortfall of about fifteen million compared with the record year 1994 95. No carryover bales exist this year while the first series of the new season will open in Sydney next Monday with 77 000 bales offered.
Dorothy Brown of 30 was committed for trial for murdering Elsie Sallie in a Kew shop on June 2. Richard Brodie charged as accessory. Medical evidence showed the girl died from shock after an illegal operation.
Australia declared at 228 for four after a second innings chase, Collins 60 Ryder 40 not out, Somerset bowled out for 245 with Lyons 136. Kent captain Jed Kent led England's attack with 31, Woolley praised for brilliant batting. Marley and Macartney excelled with five and two wickets respectively. Bowling highlights included Grimmett and Mailey supporting Chapmat in a tight finish. Also notes on church services in Manilla and New Mexico with multiple pastors listed.
William Nigh, director of The Little Giant, praises criminology as a branch of human psychology rather than a separate field. He notes the film, adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story Onen a Peddler by Hugh McNair Kabler, centers on family awakening rather than actual crime.
Walehii golfers travel to Man Ua on Wednesday to compete in the Blaxtond cup, a regional team event. AE
The Manilla Cricket Union schedules its annual meeting for Friday September 10. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming fixtures and club affairs.
Mr F K Wood, long time Manilla trader, has moved his motor garage from a small shop near the bridge to a larger, remodeled block opposite Memorial Hall. The former Shire Council office space now serves as showroom and workshop with a concrete floor, reflecting rapid growth after 24 years in business.
Manilla Motors Ltd began trading in Manilla as car and tractor salesmen and suppliers of general motor needs. Colin Vouess is manager and Frans McGrath runs the shop painted in renovated premises opposite the Mechanics Institute. The firm leases O’Brien’s former buildings, now with cement floors and a new bowser, the town’s fifth.
In Manilla the blocks next to Mr Paterson’s were cleared and rebuilt as modern refreshment rooms for Mr J. Smiles. The southern Manilla Street area gains improved facilities with the new development. Miss Perry of Woolongong joins the Manilla District Hospital staff while M Went is named a probationary nurse. A local sports squad selected for Loomberah at Tamworth on August 28 plans a 1:30 pm departure from Clifton’s garage. reserves and backs listed with players. Manilla hosts North Toowworth at Tamworth on September 4 for the final U.N. competition match.
The National Rifle meeting will be held at Anne Rani Erpook from October 9 to 53 with prize money across three sections. A series open to all and B and C series for prize tiers, a total of 435 pounds for A and 450 for C. Free railway passes awarded to all competitors. at least six members of Manilly Rifle Club plan to attend.
During a Port Adelaide speech on the Referendum, a man shouted that a financial power controls the government, prompting Prime Minister Brace to assert no individual or body controls his government while the audience applauded and urged the heckler to go to hell.
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