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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
4
Qwanilla Grpress is identified as the North Western Representative. The note records her role and geographic designation within the organization.
At a Saturday meeting of the Manilla Patriotic Fund committee the decision was made to publish the list of donations received. Shire Councillors were appointed to collect contributions from the country.
In this town notice Mr J A Barraclough and Mr H King of London announce legal consultations at the Court House Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm on Monday. Clients are asked to arrange appointments. A meeting for Mr Bowman's opposite is convened for tonight. Sydney ghee appears in this issue.
News and Notes from Manilla report that Jack Moore and W Bermer, members of the Australian expeditionary force, plan to visit Manilla soon. Moore says heavy rain in Sydney delayed their return to the camp, and friends in Manilla intend a brief send-off during their stay.
Master Claude Singleton suffered a severe injury Thursday afternoon while clipping a horse. His left second finger got caught in machine cogs, the nail torn and tissue crushed. Dr Ellis treated the injuries, with amputation risk if condition worsens.
The famous vocalist Madame Dolores announced to perform in Tamworth on Tuesday night assisted by Mr Boyd Wells. The Tamworth Town Band organizes the event with proceeds aiding public enterprise. Admission prices are 1s and 2s with reduced rates for concessions.
Brown's Picture Palace announces a strong current bill with Something Good tonight. Next Wednesday features big gun films including For His Sake and What a Birthday plus comedies All in the Air and A Bathing Beauty. A patriotic film To the Front is planned for September 6. In cricket news Independents discuss a match with Gunnedah C C, while a visit to Cholan by W H Mahon and a local crew is organized. The call to improve recreation ground pitches and gear is echoed, with Oddfellows urging support for patriotic defence funds.
A quiet wedding solemnized at Holy Trinity church Manilla on August 26 united Bertrand Nolan third son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nolan Sydney and Lily third daughter of Mrs A Hardcastle of Middlebroot Manilla. The bride wore ivory satin and silk lace with orange blossoms and carried lilies sweet peas and ferns. Bridesmaids wore ivory and white gowns with matching hats. the train bearer carried lilies. The couple honeymooned in Sydney and will make their home at The. The reception followed at LN L tea rooms with many gifts.
Members of Standard F C and second-grade teams with friends gathered at the Imperial Hotel to close the season with a banqueting night. Alderman Wearnat chaired in the mayor’s absence as hosts praised the menu by Mrs O H Hall staff and the Standards for their sportsmanship and wartime patriotism. The evening included toasts to The King and Allied Armies, Rugby success, referees, and Our Boys at the Front, with calls for more local volunteers and a final chorus of the National Anthem.
A string of items notes Madame Dolores to sing in Tamworth on Tuesday and mentions Mr. Sheldon with a brother in the expeditionary force. Dr. John Mackenzie of Glen Stairs travels to Manila, Misa C. Barling visits her sister Mrs. J. M. Vernon, and Dr. Birch succeeds Dr. Catehlove arriving in Manila. Rev. C. Anderson has a son with British forces, and Dr. Catehlove plans to sail for England to join the Medical Army Corps. Mr. Ross Penman departs for the front, saying goodbye to family as he leaves for Sydney.
On Sunday August 31 the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity in Manilla at 11:00 a.m. Rev J N Philips preaches with a 1:20 p.m. men only service. Evening speakers include Rev J N Phillips at 7:00 p.m. in Hall's Creek with Mr H Radda.
At Manilla the 11 a.m. communion and eree were led by Rev. C Anderson, with Rev. T Jertein in New Mexico at 3 p.m. Upper Manilla held 2 p.m. services as Rev. Jenkin, and Mr. F F Heywood in Manilla at 7.26 p.m. with Rev. Jenkin concluding.
Results from the choice card competition for the Corrigan trophy listed scores for players including Dr Catchlove 45-8 37 C N Forster 49 Rev Jenin 42-3 39 H Stoddart 45-10 39 C N Scott 40 ser 20 R Smith 40 ser 4 Wilshire 46-2 44 A E Coupland 4-1 45 G Oakes 5-2 48 K Briscombe no ecard President's trophy third round R Smith 85 O L Forster 85 H Stoddart 5-10 55 N Scott MI-24 47 Dr Catehlove 197-2 87 Rev T Jenkin 97-7 90 A Wilshire 49-1 93 A W Coupland 191-40 94 G Gates 12-5 195
A consulting engineer for the electric lighting firm Kay Macnicol and Cog arrived to survey Manila streets for mains and pole placement. After survey, work on the power house is planned with minimal delay. partner Mr Maenicol will visit Manila on Thursday to meet the Mayor and aldermen about the scheme.
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