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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
2
Verb Sap argues in a August 23 1925 column that Australia must boost population to save the countryside. He calls for nationwide cooperation among country towns business leaders and capital city citizens to counter expropriation dissatis faction and socialist threats urging timely action to avoid bleak prospects and urging rural awakening.
The Prime Minister Bruce reports half of the £67,000,000 conversion loan is already provided for in conversions and new subscriptions. In four weeks the response is very gratifying. Sydney waterside workers decline active participation in the shipping strike and will not support the strikers.
Commonwealth Electoral Officer Mtr H Allars announces a mid September start for reprinting electoral rolls. Voters should verify enrolment accuracy or lodge claims for enrolment transfer or address change. Over the past year penalties totaling over £4000 have been collected for breaches of the act.
Mr Tom Walsh, president of the Australian Seamen’s Union, is to be brought before a tribunal under preliminary steps of the Inmigration Act. The action follows alleged disturbances and is linked to his wife, the English suffragette Miss Pankhurst, with theories of influence behind recent protests.
The Board of Trade has deferred basic wage rises for NSW workers. Adult males would move from 4 shillings 2 pence to 4 shillings 4 pence, and adult females from 2 shillings 1 6 pence to 2 shillings 2 6 pence. The plan would lift the wages bill by about 2,000,000 pounds annually.
In Parliament on Wednesday Mr Atkins pressed the Speaker about seamen strike leaders Johansson and Walsh being in Parliament House on Tuesday and allegedly locked behind doors with a minister. The Speaker ordered silence as Labor MPs urged action and questioned harboring by Willis.
A hungry lonesome pony with a tough winter coat was arrested after thieving at Borah Crossing. Housed in Manila pound, it endured three weeks of care, then faced a public sale that drew little interest. The poundkeeper plans a humane end with a bullet.
Mrs Edward Hill of one of New South Wales oldest families died on Sunday at her Homebush residence. Born at Emu Plains in 1889, she survived bushranger hold ups as a girl between Parramatta and Sydney now near Homebush. She recalled hearing Hingoes howling around the city.
The rabbit skin market continues to fall with best skins under 3 pence per pound locally. Trappers enjoyed a fine season with prices fairly steady though hare hide demand remains high and hampering decent catches. News bits note local toys promotions and a municipal council electricity matter with cautious optimism. A quirky local note mentions grandmothers in Nundle wearing caps at ages 53, 34, and 54.
Manilly cricket enthusiasts are reminded that the annual meeting takes place in the Mee hanion Institute on Saturday night at 7 20 pm. A good roll up of all interested is requested. On March 17 Tam worth at 4% Municipality will be fifty years old.
The Hon Treasurer of Manilla District Hospital records additional donations including Mrs Molloy Mrs Handsaker Miss Anis Mrs Grant P Muggleton anonymous McDonald pair Wot Creek Ball Easterman Dorothy Yates Gwen Reeves Berres Veness Al Douglas Annis Brown among unnamed supporters, totaling a range of small cash gifts and in kind acknowledgments.
Nedah Show signals September 32 23 and 24 with a special Manilla to Tamworth train on September 23. Secretary M Tweedie offers prize schedules on request. Poultry classes pay 17/6 and 2/6. ten championship prizes listed. Trotting events include various age and handicap races with multiple prize values. Hunters and pony sections feature several prize levels from open to maiden hunts. Entries close September 7 with notices for horse cattle sheep fine arts needlework school horticulture and saddle trials.
Mixx Lowther-Crofton spoke at Mayonic Hall on Friday for the State WCTU, stressing temperance work to educate public opinion and protect children. Twelve ladies joined the organization, which has operated for over 50 years in fifty countries, with Miss Lowther-Crofton planning future Manilla meetings.
After months of agitation by Mandowa Shire Council through the member for New England Mr. Thompson approval has been given for a telephone line between Manilla and Corella and for a telephone office under Mr. W K Kirk. The project will benefit residents and connect Maneila district further, enabling broader country communication once all works are finished.
The Byron Mn FLW member Stuart accused the Valuer General’s administration of poor appeals, claiming success possible only if a value appeal failed and the department would raise the value. He boasted of being a skilledvaluer in Tweed district, while records show extensive local council activity and travel for CF Hodge. Church of England Sale of Work planned next week.
Methodist services listed for Manilla and Newry Park with 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. times. Rev A J Gould ordained for Upper Manilla and Rushes Creek as well as Presman Manilla. New Mexico service at 3.30 p.m. led by Mr A Nixon. Braes in Manilla at 3 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev J B The Church of England services noted for Rushes Creek and Manilla 7.30 p.m.
Richard Talmadge star of "Let's Go" at Mechanics' Pictures this Saturday performs most stunts himself. He has trained daily after five years doubling for other fans and insists he can only be beaten by his own death.
The New Mexico public school holds its annual picnic on Saturday September 12 on school grounds. Rev Ry A Morris will be unable to conduct Sunday night services. A supply from Armidale will cover. Bill Huggins, Municipal Council recreation ground caretaker, is the district contact.
Mr G M Cash quotes James M Dunlop of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce urging rapid conversion to the Commonwealth Loan. He argues terms are favourable and allows a transfer without interest loss, stressing early application to avoid previous post-withdrawal disappointments.
A newspaper note claims broad business gloom with firms blaming varied factors from seasonal prospects to wage changes. The author argues a few inches of rain could revive trade and lift activity, reflecting a common era view that weather shifts impact commerce.
A Canine tale from Canine describes a resident watching a peculiar tug of war with a pig tail. When the tail snapped free during the struggle the man fell and broke his arm amid the crowd’s shout.
District inspector Mrs Wilson surveys district schools amid talk of fence construction around Manilla Rural School and possible new classrooms. Mr Muteh pledges to honor several undertakings from the last Government while improvements to Manilla Rural School remain a priority.
About 175 head of mixed cattle to be yarded at the Municipal yards for sale by auction on Saturday next the 29th inst. Messrs W W Byrnes and C Berry auctioneers. Consignment drafted and sold in lots to suit buyers. Majority are decent quality in good condition for a wire-served sale.
The AMP Society, in existence 76 years, reports the largest bonus distribution in its history and an optimistic outlook due to conservative management, low mortality, and earnings. Policies in the ordinary department before year end will share in this year’s surplus. prospective clients are urged to consult H. P. Christos in Tamworth or local agent Mr Wilshire in Manila for information.
In cold windy conditions at Moree ground on Saturday a Manilla rugby team defeated the home side 8 to 5 after a see-saw match. Notables included Veness and Kelly for Manilla with Mahaffey scoring, while Moree’s Chaplain and Swadling contributed early efforts. The visitors enjoyed a late surge before full time with robust tackling and a social to follow hosted by the Bast Moree Football Club.
The Surry Club has opened a special fund as a testimonial to the famed Wate ian for his record breaking batting. J B Hobbs plays for the club and a donation of 250 guineas is included to mark the honor.
The long awaited crossing at the intersection of Church Street and Rowan Street is completed. It is described as a decent job and will be a great boon to residents of Railway Hill.
The first wool load of the season reached town from Durham Court on Wednesday as sheds in the district work at full shear for the harvest. Nearby teams carry the golden eyes toward Amuacket a common sight, while the two cattle crop being rushed to market. Mr 3 8 Turner enjoys golf practice in Sydney and editor Harrison of the Tenterfield News is ill.
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