In Memoriam James Thomson Remembrance Notice
In loving remembrance of our dear father James Thomson who passed peacefully away on 9 December 1908. Dead but not forgotten. Inserted by his son Witt Thomson and daughter Lexa Thomson.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
Manilla Express North Western Representative SHRI AND TIG Key
A garbled item from the Manilla Express notes a North Western representative with unclear names and a dated reference to a Wednesday in 1800. The readable fragments imply a brief civic or business item but lack concrete details for fuller reporting. The text is severely unclear and cannot confirm a definite event or outcome.
Concert at Mechanics Institute Hall Tonight
News and Notes report the annual Convent School concert at Mechanics Institute Hall to-night. Also, a youth named Crowley fell from a swinging boat at the merry-go-round Friday night and injured his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Crowley
Local Range Scores Held Last Wednesday
Principal scores at the local range last Wednesday include A. E. Bailey 36 32 68 and I L Gabriel 85 30 65. I C Forster 86 29 65, with H G Kruse posting the top score 35 at 300 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I'L A. E. Bailey
A.M. Gabriel
I. C. Forster
H. G. Kruse
Welcome extended to Mr Sheridan as CPS by magistrate
The presiding magistrate Mr A C Veness and solicitors Messrs Roach and Creagh with Sergeant Hogan extended a welcome last week to the newly appointed CPS Mr Sheridan. Mr Roach apologized for Mr Kennedy's absence due to detention in the Land Court. Mr Sheridan gave a suitable response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
C.P.S
A C. Veness
Roach and Creagh
Hogan
Roach
Kennedy
Land Court
Farm Equipment Ad From James Marlin & Co
An old style advertisement promoting windmills air miners milking gear and farm machinery. It highlights windmills, wind tower installations, binders plows and steam engines with discount offers and the seller James Marlin & Co near the Bank of DLS W. Alanitle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieaer Sruste
Wanner & Lenicia
James Marlin & Clo
Bank of Dls
Alanitle
Move on Ordinance Loitering Prohibition
Public notice emphasizes an ordinance banning loitering on footways roads or public places to avoid inconveniencing passers by or disrupting traffic. It states no obstruction after request by council servants or police officers and empowers officers to prosecute offenders under the clause.
Severe Hail Storm Damages Homes and Crops near Circular Bend
A Friday afternoon hail storm struck Circular Bend near Manila causing scope of damage. Mr Jim Gardner reportedly lost the entire pad dock of wheat and his house windows were smashed. Other locals P Woolfe of Springfield F Bowman and George Boland also suffered losses as the storm lasted about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circular Bend
Manilla
Jim Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Messrs. P. Woolfe
Springfield
F. Bowman
George Boland
Sleep Aids and Liver Health Advice Report
SLEEPS is 5. Sluaplessness frequently arises from the liver. So the stear is out of order it affects the nerves, and if your nerves are in any way effect even cannot sleep. Do not resort to threetive za course of Chamberlain's Tablets will set your liver right and you will stil enjoy refrashing sleep. Sold by all sturalespere unl chowiuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturalespere
Coroner's Inquest Opens On Death By Lightning
The inquest into Thomas Patrick Walsh's death reconvened at the Court House on Friday December 3 before Coroner J. D. Kennedy. Evidence showed Walsh was killed by a lightning strike near a wagon on Crown Mountain road near Manilla on November 26, 1909. The coroner ruled death caused by lightning, with detailed testimony from witnesses including Percy Wheeler and Dr Ellis describing the scene and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Patrick Walsh
Court House
J. D. Kennedy
Hogan
Walsh
Worning
Percy Wheeler
Mauilla
Ellis
Crow Mountain
Percy iTunes Wheeler
Crown Mountain Road
Manilla
Thomas Patrick Welsh
Ase
Henry James Heber
Nundle
Arthur ‘Street
Sworth
Gard
New Zealand
William Walsh
Jackson
Barraba
Dalton
Personal Lord and Lady Dudley to visit Colombo in December
The Dudleys plan a December departure from Australia to Colombo to spend a fortnight with their eldest son Viscount Ednam who leaves Eton for Oxford. A Taulworth advertisement warns cattle on Bill Squires farm must depart by Wednesday the 24th. Huie N Bowden is named secretary of the N S W Sheepbreaders Association taking office January 1 after over 100 applicants. Government House Adelaide acknowledges Mrs Burrell’s photographs as a souvenir for the governor’s visit to the Ornithologists camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Lady Dudley
Australia
Colombo
Viscount Ednam
Eton
Oxford
Bill Squires
Taulworth
Bill
Huie N Bowden
Te N.S. W.sheepbreaders' Association
Me Bowden
Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Society
Lay
Bowden
H. Burrell
Government House
Adelaide
South Augetralia
Baillie Hamilton
Local notes on cricket, transport, and festive events
Reports note a continued Albion Mauilla cricket match this afternoon and calls for a local cricket association. Storms hit districts last week delaying wheat movement as trucks run scarce. Tamworth access improves with tri weekly train service, buses, and motor cars. Bill Odell delivered Tamworth mail to locals Saturday. A correspondent suggests imprisoning strikers for three years. Writers warn money greed is a great sin. A worry-go-round thrives in town amid coal miners. Blondin and Billy draw nightly crowds. Chinese gardeners in Western Australia smuggle opium in sausage skins and lemon pulp. Sausages puzzle readers. a mix of poppy and puppy challenges digestion. In railway garden results Byron wins section 8, Walcha Road second. Stores prep for festive season. Daddy Christmas appears at Stoddart and Co. Inspections target stray stock. Manilla street busy Saturday night. A northern business sign declares Goma in fact let us boot you. A boots window display provokes bi assessment. Coal strike does not affect street lighting. Johnson Jeffries fight set for July 4 1910. A Sydney driver fined £10 for dangerous driving. Motorbikes in Manilla street urged to mind speed. Upper Manilla bridge undergoes repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albions Y Mauilla
Loval Cricket Association
Tamworth
Bill Odell
Daily Press
Blondin
Billy
Westralia
Byron
Walcha Road
Daddy Christmas
Stoddart and Co's
Manilla Street
Goma
Johnson-Jeffries
Sydney
Upper
Manilla
A Rumindex Digest Elixir Ad for Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the cure for stomach upset and bowel regulation. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, suggesting they are the best remedy for such disorders, sold by various merchants.
Municipal Council Minutes from Manilla Meeting
The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening with Aldermen Kennedy Stoddart Shott Singleton and Whiting present. Minutes of prior meetings were read and confirmed. Correspondence included plans for a horse sale at Manilla Yards with deposits and yard upgrades referred to Works Committee. Notices from Hon. S.W. Moore on Pastures Protection Act administration and a Revision Court for electors were noted. Grants approved for butcher shop and dwelling permissions, and a credit balance of £323 1s 8d with accounts paid. Sanitation yard conditions discussed and rubbish tip levelled. Mayor authorized removal of three trees at Mrs Hall’s, North Manilla. Sanitary by-law ballot favored continuation of the present system 48 to 12. decision to inform Minister or prepare changes if rejected. Gravel for Mauilla bridge approaches requested. police telephone link to be pursued. wood supply at depot to be addressed. City adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Mahony
Condon
Amworts
Manilla
Stoddart
Whiting
Works Committee
W. Moore
E. Jones
P.M
Revision Court
Court House
G. Hartley
Court-street
Oliver
Finanes Committee
Singleton
Hall
North Manilla
Sydney
Mauilla Bridge
Elliott
Ald
Cure Constipation with Chamberlains Tablets Promised
An old complaint of chronic constipation is blamed on harsh purgatives. The text claims Chamberlains Tablets restore natural bowel function by stimulating the bowels rather than doing the work for them. Sold by all storekeepers and chemists.
Police Court at Tolkca Court Sentences and Fines
At the Tolkca Court on Saturday morning William Richardson was fined 2 or one week for indecent language. Thos Maher was sentenced to three weeks imprisonment for lack of support. Janes Hazan was discharged on a similar charge. Drunks were dealt with. Monday A O Neil was reprimanded for disobeying a summons at Glan Tires and remanded to that town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolkca Court
Marning
A M Gabnel
J.P
William Richardson
Langworthy
Thos Maher
Samed Janes Hazan
O Neil
Glan Tires
Barraclough firm promises natural vision with comfort
H A Barraclough Ltd claims thousands saved from age trouble by glasses prescribed by T A Barraclough Ltd. Frames fit comfortably and glasses give natural vision. The firm will visit Manila regularly. Appointments by letter to L A Barraclough Ltd 885 George Street opposite Strand Arcade Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I A. Barraclough, Ld
T. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Manilla
L. A. Barraclough, Ltd
George-street
Strand Argade
Sydney
Homebush Stock Sales Report
Cattle yarded 1579 with a firm market for prime cattle and duller trade for others. Best beef sold around 22s, bullocks ranged from £5 to £9. Sheep yarded 23,350 with prices steady. wethers 7s to 12s, ewes 5s to 10s.
Optician's Visit to Manilla by Gibb and Beeman
Opticians of 6 Hunter Street Sydney announce next regular monthly visit to Manilla at Royal Hotel consulting rooms from 10 am to 5 pm. Sufferers from eye trouble failing sight or headaches urged to consult. Principal Chas Gibb and J W Beeman personally oversee services. visit scheduled next on January 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Gibb and Beeman, Ltd
Hunter-street
Sydney
Royal Hotel
Chas. Gibb
Charles Gibb and Co
J. W. Beeman
H. A. Barraclough
Local Land Board Hearing On Enclosures And Confirmations
The local Land Board heard cases on Thursday including granted Reap Enclosures for Ann Julia Berry and Charles Berry. Consideration covered an 2000 acre lease to Charles Berry not recommended, and appraisements for Patrick Augustus Brady 239 acres, Patrick ICF 248 acres, Walter Scott Leaver 225 acres and 4834 acres for John Henry Doolan all confirmed. Preliminary investigations listed Walter Scott Leaver 781% acres with survey directed 150 acres among other entries for Percival E. E. Muggleton and Thomas Parsons with varying acreages and surveys. James Abner Sneesby, 559 acres, survey directed 40 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Julia Berry
Charles’ Berry
Charles Berry
Patrick Augustus Brady
Walter Scott Leaver
John Henry Doolan
Percival E. E. Muggleton
Percival I. E. Muggleton
Thomas Parsons
James Abner Sneesby
Church Services Schedule for Advent Sunday
Church of England notices list December 12 services: Manilla Matins and Larm with Mr T Mitchell, Evensong 7 45 pm. Hoffmans Evensong 3 30 pm. Bective Matins at 11 am. Somerton Evensong 3 pm led by the Vicar T S Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
T. Mitchell
Hoffmans
TS. Mitchell
Methodist Sunday Service Notices and Names
Sunday December 12 details list Manilla Upper Manilla Springmount and New Mexico services with volunteers J Heywood Rev G Laverty and Mr Chick. Amounts or scores noted include 7.80 for Heywood and 11 for Laverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
J. Heywood
Rev. G. Laverty
Upper Manilla
Borah
G. Laverty
Springmount
New Mexico
Chick
Presbyterian Sunday Services at Namoi River
Sunday services announced for December 12 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Rev Norman M Kie, BA, to lead the Mauilla event near Namoi River beginning at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. services noted for parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauilla 1
Aim
Namoi River
Norman M'Kie
Frau Messrs Nicholson Co Chriat Nits Magazine notice
A fragment notes that Frau and Messrs Nicholson & Co have received a copy of their Christmas Magazine. The item reads as a small publication update indicating distribution or receipt of a periodical copy. The exact date and fuller details are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Nicholson & Co
The Coal Strike Conspiracy Charges Rise In Sydney
Sydney reports Bowling Brennan and Burns face conspiracy charges as arrests spread. Newcastle court to hear the case, with officials seizing records at Trades Hall. Protests condemned police action while talks with Arbitration Court and miners’ federations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling
Brennan
Barnes
Newcastle Court
Sydney
Newcastle
Congress
Labor Party
Guthrie
Hughes
Burns
Peter Bowling
Water Police Court
J. D. Reid
T. H. Bray
T Gistrate
Melbourne Age condemns Wade Government over mine crisis
The Age argues the Wade Government has failed and calls for New South Wales to take over the mine for public benefit. It says arrests of strike leaders were premature and notes a general strike was averted only by a mass wharf workers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne “ Age
Wade
Australia
Age
N.S.W
Hughes
Congress
No plivew in the world where there are more hudden and extreme changes in temperature than Australia
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the universal cure for stomach and bowel pains amid volatile Australian weather. It claims quick relief for pain and suffering from bowel complaints including dysentery and cholera rot, and asserts wide availability from storekeepers and chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Olen
Chamberlain
Reform Price Opticians Visit to Manilla
Reform Price Opticians of 4924 George Street Sydney will visit Manilla on Tuesday January 25 from 9 to 6 at Riddatt's Royal Water. Consultation free. Ophthalmic testing with modern devices for eye examination and correction. Spectacles supplied at Sydney reform prices. Artificial eyes fitted to move. all work guaranteed. Apply St. Miller Arthur-strost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus and Coote
Reform Price
George
Straat
Sydney
Manilla
Riddatt's Royal Water
Unbroken Filly Branded 0 Our At A T Veness Reward
A damaged notice offers a reward of £1 for the delivery of an unbroken blue grey light draught filly branded 0. The notice requests contact with A. T. Veness at North Brook for the return or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veness
North Brook
Death notices and tender invitation amid Sydney public works
Vis Walsh expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of Mr Thomas Walsh struck by lightning. Department of Public Works Sydney announces tenders for alterations to the Public School Attunga. Tenders close January 3, 1910. Charlie A. Lee signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis. Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Department of Public Works
Sydney
Arey
Gayette
Syhool
Attunga
Charlus A. Lee
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Wednes
Deesuler
Praceunt
W.* Hill
Rowan-street
Jd. Mundy
H A.barraclough, Ltd
Homebush Stock Sales
Local Land Board
Church Services
Church of England
Methodist
Presbyterian
Railway Se
Robertson
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Gippsland
Andrew Graf
Federated Coal and Shale Workers’ Federation
of Australia
Strike Congress
Amram Lewis
Miners’ Federation
Gunnedah
Gray
Manilla Post-offica
Iiteratione
Ethc
Attunga Public School
Seamen and
Reform Price Opticians
St. Miller
Arthur
Armidale
Josy
Housa
Olieo
Samube Ilerbeltl
Arnidulu
Januay
Queensland
Lowsoock & King
Tulgumubail
Guuyeduh
Ste
Lowcock & King
Guoneadah & Tamworth
Walter J. Hawke & Co
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