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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
4
Free watch to December 31st for every cash purchaser valued at 40s. A good time keeper guaranteed. Large stock of seasonable men’s goods including suits silk sacs trousers silk shirts vests cricketing trousers Panama hats felt hats straw boaters helmets braces cellars and ties.
The piece outlines tariff principles favoring progressive taxation on necessities and protection of domestic industry, stressing revenue effects and preference for the supported sectors. It also reports a naval alert as the German cruiser Emden was sighted near convoy routes, with Meerlarns Sema responding and Emden later reported destroyed.
Readable text describes a Saturday event featuring Green's Pictures and a popular proclamation. Mentions war topics and a topical budget with two very fine performances. Mr Brown presides at the event with a reception and a commendable set of pieces. A Manila submission appears in context.
A fire at Manila Street destroyed Mr. Lightfoot shop and ten other premises. The Gazette notes belief the fire may be non-incendiary and offers a 30 pound government reward plus 20 pounds from Lightfoot, with 50 pounds total for the guilty party or parties. An unrelated letter from a Dunedin bootmaker praises Chamberlains Tablets for easing headaches and bowel irregularity.
Dr Fitchett presents three feature articles on the German and Austrian frontiers the deeper causes of the war and the British and German White Papers and cites a child’s relief from croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by chemists and stores.
The regular monthly meeting of the association convened Saturday morning with a long list of members present led by President W Langworthy sen. The group debated government seed wheat schemes, advances up to 60 percent, and guarantees of 4a per bushel for next season. Officials noted over 60 farmer applications, delays awaiting government action, and plans to forward seed forms.
Despatch on operations in Belgium and France from Oct to Nov 22 lauds the British Army. French commends officers NCOs and men for marvellous fighting power and tenacity. He predicts brilliant chapters in military history and notes Indian troops’ initiative and resourcefulness in deception and bearing under novel surroundings.
The meeting discussed renewing several members including Jenkin during a visit to New bers Castle and Miss N Veness. Arrears amounting to about £80 over four years were raised with a proposal to write off these debts if the members agree to pay the 1915 subscriptions. Mr Rotheray gave an esteemed address on farming and land organisation, drawing applause and a warm vote of thanks.
St Josephs Convent held a practical elimination with Professor Toms on 7th inst. Students excelled with high percentages. Senior honors Thelma Liddy 85 percent. Frances Hisscox 80 percent. Hilda Hillioot 72 percent. Intermediate honors Mary Baker 85 percent. Dorothy Martin 77 percent. Elementary honors Elizabeth Mullane 86 percent. Lily Pierre 81 percent. Primary honors Bertha Moffat 94 percent. Alba Westley 91 percent. Frances OBrien 83 percent. Winifred White 87 percent. Honorah Mullane 86 percent. Iris Joliffe 73 percent. Roseini Westley 86 percent in Primary First Class Violin.
Excitement in Lismore as two men uncover a cleared area atop Nightcap Mountain about 25 miles from Lismore on the Richmond Tweed watershed. A tall stump with iron steps allows a view across the ocean to Tweed Heads and Lismore. The site, with a landless owner, raises speculation of a wireless station or survey work, while authorities reportedly contacted the police and then the military.
Aubrey Davis of Manilla passes in the recent telephone office promotion exam. Canon Fairbrother of Inverell is appointed to succeed Archdeacon Johnston at Tamworth. Rev Anderson’s wife in Scotland reports two sons have enlisted. Mrs Shepherd, Curlewis, remains gravely ill as of yesterday. Mrs W Singleton is seriously ill in hospital after admission last Thursday. Services: Manilla 9 am and 7.50 pm, Upper Manilla 3 pm, New Mexico 3 pm with Rev Jenkin and Mr F Heywood.
A 12 year old, David Horsfall, climbed over a railing at Melbourne Zoological Gardens to collect peanuts. A leopard scratched his neck and head before he could escape, narrowly avoiding a worse mauling near the bars.
Manilla and Somerton church times listed for Reverend C. Anderson with services at 1 am 7:30 pm in Manilla and 3 pm in Somerton plus 11 am 7:30 pm in Manilla. Church of England schedule notes December 13th Third Sunday in Advent.
A fragment from a Mail special correspondent describes finding a German soldier's body. A letter, stained with blood, reveals a wife’s plea and prayers for her husband Ludwig. The piece notes war’s toll and questions why families suffer as officials praise road improvements at Somerton.
General Parsons dispatch notes Major Richardson of the New Zealand Star Corps. Private George Wilson of the Highland Light Infantry earns the Victoria Cross near Vermilion on September 24 by attacking a machine gun post, killing an officer and seizing the gun. The December navy list adds the battleship Canada and light cruisers Cambria and Wallaroo to the fleet. New flotilla names include Flanders, Botha and Tipperary. Admiral Mahan argues Britain should protect ocean routes and troops while opposing German overseas commerce. Italy’s hesitation is noted as a potential lapse in a crucial role. A Berlin despatch reports anxiety over Kaiser’s absence at Parliament opening and wartime sacrifices.
The Picnic Team defeated Glenavon on Saturday in a recreation promuc. Notes on the game indicate various players and dismissals with scoring details, including Johnson and Abrams among others. The match totals and individual performances are recorded, reflecting a spirited contest.
The Frank Litton Dramatic Co arrived to perform In time of War. A fishing trip ended with dropped bait and broken bottles on Mr Perrett’s farm near Gitnne dah. Irrigation, wheat, lucerne hay, and green corn crops show strong farming activity as Red Cross seeks tobacco contributions for soldiers and wheat seed sales report 5/3.
Furniture, cash terms, to be sold at public auction on Saturday next the 12th inst at 2 o'clock. Mr Coppin, formerly of two, leaving the district, will dispose of his entire household furniture and effects including sideboard, mantel, sofa, tables, chairs, dressers, safe, kitchen utensils, and other items. All to be sold for cash.
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