Reward for information on stock theft and trespass
A substantial reward offered for information leading to conviction of stock thieves or trespassers on ESTATE with no accomplices. Caution notices warn against shooting hunting interfering with fences on Willamby and threaten prosecution. Permissions canceled. harsher actions for shooting trapping poisoning or damaging property. Printed for Manila Newspaper Co by Alton Richmond McLeod in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sulman
Willamby
R. H. Hudson
Manila Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond McLeod
Manilla Street
Manilla
Narrow escape on Manilla road near Blue Springs
Sister McKeon of Barraba Hospital barely escaped a serious train collision on the Manilla road near Blue Springs. As she prepared to cross the railway line the oncoming train approached. she and car passengers leapt clear just as the car was struck. The vehicle was damaged but the nurse is awakening from repose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister McKeon
Barraba Hospital
Manilla
Blue Springs
Backdrop of Rural Struggle and Wool Trade Woes in Manilla
The piece laments hardship for farmers in Manilla and district as drought, pests, and poor prices bite sheep and grain growers. It highlights tiny profits, rising costs, and scarce credit while praising the backbone of the land amidst cycles of drought and flood. A letter from N. Kingabury to the Graziers Association discusses overseas shipping and wool sales disruptions, urging mutual responsibility to prevent large losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kingabury
Oversea Shipping Representa’tives Association
Hay
The
Graziers Association
Oversea
Wales
Australia
Geelong
Newcastle
Sydney
Perth
Melbourne
Melbourne Valen
Albury
A.O.T.A
Vagaries of English Language Showdowns and Droll Plurals
A playful piece mocks English grammar quirks, contrasting oxen with oxes and geese with goose, noting mouse mice and man men. It riffs on phrases for feet and teeth, then shifts to gender forms and language jokes. The closing lines hint December and Christmas humor amid linguistic whimsy.
Jack Moses Narrates Nation's Feed and Old World Tales
A bus ride tale follows Jack Moses entertaining children with songs and stories about how nations are fed. The journey ends with a poignant note on heritage, empire ideals, and drovers’ glory, sung in a breezy, rustic style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moses
Pressman
Jack
Byron Bay
Bangalow
Gundagai
Tweed Daily
Cobb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manilla Agricultural Society
In Mechanic’s Institute
ST Ule
B. Grill, A.A
Post Office Hotel
Flueny
ORADY
Commonwealth Savings Account
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealt Savings Banko Fustratia
Commonwealth
Canberra
Brace Pare
America
Manilla & District News
A. Bowman
Hell
Name Big Combine
Atte
Ontes
United Kingdom
Fiat
Brisbane
Adelaide
Dortmund
Automedon
Delhi
Justi
Idomenaus
Allan
Talleyrand
Western Australia
Leslie Hinks
Mitchell Street
Greenwich
Verranderie
Oliver Blythe Hall
Tlalt Street
Drummoyne
Rick Mountain
Hinks
William Morton
Claude Try
Try
Tall
Turner
Cly
Aderss A
Blanon
Royal Stables
Imperial Hotel
Tooth
Dickson & Denning
Emas
Dave Halley
White Way
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