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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
2
W JT LangworthySen writes urging removal of trees harming a building and lamenting past remarks by Councillor Stoddart He notes two Aldermen have retired nine candidates seek election and calls for ratepayer involvement He urges progress toward concrete development after forty years in Manilla and thanks retiring aldermen.
The Manilla Town Council met on Tuesday night with Mayor Byrnes presiding. Reports cover footpath raises near the railway duct, drainage, and water runoffs. valuations completed with figures for unimproved capital value 68,272 and improved annual value 262,701. The Inspector reported no infectious diseases, and kerosene treatment of tanks noted as effective. Noxious weeds noted for destruction. plans regarding alterations at Mr. O’Brien’s Manilla Street premises submitted for council perusal.
Publication notices praise two copies of Yfostere and Life This, calling the journals bright, worth reading, and full of wholesome stories. The Xmas issue of Roe is advertised as available through local agents, promising hearty laughs and amusement.
Uncertain report notes no nominations lodged for an unusual position at Cornki. Town Clerk announces 10 entries will be accepted on the nomination tending instructions from the Local Government Department. Holiday weekend dates and local officials mentioned, with references to Walter Finnennmbs and Greta Phtie Bohool.
Messrs I Munro A Hall Sing J Hurley J Flett and W and H Brady toured Gunnedah with a local horse team securing three victories from five events. Jack's Pie and Amnalee led wins in Farmers and Tradesmen's trot and Flying Handicap. Don Charmer placed second in Publicans' Purse as £71 was donated by Gunnedah businesspeople. Mayor Woosterwell promised a cup for the next meet and a Manilla meeting is planned for January 26 1926.
A Land Board meeting will be held at the Court House in Manilla on December 10 1925 at 10 am. Cases include inquiries to fulfilment of conditions for Walter Ernest Hall, confirmations for Joseph Nay Sidney Austral Johnston and William Frederick Young, road purchase and extension of time for Lancelot Bowman, additions under Section 188A for Ernest Coventry, purchase applications for William Edward Hardcastle and ASH, and assessment of Crown improvements for Charles Joseph Easternman.
The Wednesday rifle shooting match produced fair conditions with 10 shot sequences at 400 yards and a second attempt for the stage. Forster achieved a possible score on the second attempt while Dr. Thomas tallied 47 on the first stage, and several shooters posted strong totals across the 400 and 500 yard rounds.
On Saturday last Mary, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Iveulen of Upper Man's, was bitten by a snake while dressing after swimming. She is reported to be recovering.
A fragmented line notes wireless reception of Japan last Sunday with Agonera in progress and language aspects noted beyond a municipality, reflecting a distant broadcasting event and language discussion.
Crowded house at the Convent pupils concert praised the performances. The programme opened with Spring Song, featured Irish reels, Highland pieces, and a vivid display of dancing. Teachers praised the well drilled pupils, with Miss E ONeill as accompanist and Alderman Byrnes noting audience support.
Barraba defended 146 after Manila was bowled out for 103. Genxon and McDonald led Manila with early runs, while Archia White and Arthur White lent bowling pressure. G Spencer took 4 for 8 as Barraba’s fielding and pace restricted Manila though early chances were missed.
A reader questions the tobacco seed bed project and its blue mould results. The Department of Agriculture defends the method, noting two years of success and asking for inquiries to verify progress and outcomes.
M9 Bowling-Moffat opened scoring with 0 for 10 while Art White added 2 for 30. Gannon led with 26, Alen 1 for 18, Arch White 1 for 16, J. Byrnes sank 6 for 28, C. J. Bone 1 for 17, and D. McDonald contributed 1 for 3 in a tight game.
Stars and dogs headline the Master Picture Bin Tin Tin in The Lighthouse by the 8ra adapted from Owen Devin stage play. Cast includes Louisa Fesenda Buster Coller Jn Mathew Gerrard and Charles Hill. Screening Wednesday at Mechanics Institute Pictures. Venom & Son hold public auction Saturday December 5 at Muggleton's farm Florida. Wheat arrivals noted.
The correspondence defends Mr Baker's grip on the issue and denies any mention of blue mould. Readers reiterate confidence in Mr Tasen's cure to help growers facing disease if it appears. The growers repeatedly petition the Department of Agriculture for a practical demonstration of profitable growing and curing methods.
Herdner of the Amal contends with Qardoar's chance at the TM event Leod. Gott Ove weighs options and whether ou can rise to bright odds. Manilla is cited in relation to the assessment.
Searle's Oh Commacing athletes and Renee with J Brady participated as the annual school event occurred Friday night at the school. A fall report will appear in the next edition between Vinna and Barrabs on the beat Pango.
A local growers group condemns a proposed soil and greenhouse trial citing prohibitive costs and biased oversight. They recount repeated requests to the department, noting an identical private plan by a private company and questioning the trial’s value to ordinary growers.
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