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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
2
A detailed account of Manilla’s wheat industry describes the journey from farm to mill via local carriers. It explains weigh-bridges, storage in multiple stockpiles, and the role of buyers and agents. The piece highlights the organized stacking, quality classification, and names key figures guiding the process.
The Express lists proposed selections for the Gyst test team with many candidates from Collins to Hendry across regions. Sydney Melbourne columns urge amateur selectors to weigh the choices while Manilla readers weigh numerous named players including Ponsford Oldfield Gregory and Richardson in various 12-man lineups.
Manilla Rural School completes examinations with results due late January. Sixty pupils sat the C or Permit to Enroll exam. forty seven passed. Names of successful students include Jack Annis Ray Abberfield Clare Brown Ena Brophy and many others across grades.
The Mechanical Institute Committee installed a new piano in the Hall, calling it a decided acquisition. The instrument is expected to enhance lectures and events hosted there.
A children's annual concert is set for Friday night with pupils preparing performances. Proceeds aim to fund an up-to-date school library to ensure all children benefit from the effort.
Fall Creek friends host a gift evening and dance at Fall Creek Hall on Friday night December 12. Miss V White and Mr R Berry promote the event.
Cool weather reshapes play as Turner and Tyrn vie for grip on course. Scores such as 9 4 and 7 43 appear, with mentions of Mockongie Pittman Grantham and Scott in a practice game showing mixed results and bursts of confident putting.
garbled text mentions Fretore Beta-Handkerchiefs and PA location with references to borders and a street. No coherent events, names, dates, or outcomes clear.
The adjourned meeting delegates a nine member management committee and a paid three week secretary at £3 weekly with bonus. They approve a memorial unveiling by Sir George Fuller, a shore recreation fair, and a race meeting invitation to the Manilla Race Club for a suitable date.
The Hospital Committee plans a meeting on Wednesday at 8 o clock in the evening. Attendees are urged to attend as important business will be discussed and acted upon during the session.
Publications Received from Angus and Robertson Sydney lists Bushland Babies by Charles Barrett as a popular nature book about birds and animals in native Australian land. Ob available from all booksellers or directly from the firm.
The report notes a new recovery in agricultural gear and a successful one day harvest by a farmer using a machine, with safety measures in place. Local association members project wheat yields totaling 28 874 bushels by Monday, and vendors advertise various apparel and tools at Standard's.
Coroner determined Mary Ann Hay died by drowning herself while temporarily insane in the Manila River. Statements from witnesses describe her ill health, a night with guests, and a note signaling her intent. no violence found.
The scene centers on Ben Jordan, an American soldier, returning to his home life and family. Rivalries flare as a French femme fatale schemes to steal him away, while a dramatic courtship unfolds amid tense loyalties and danger. A subplot follows a death and a preacher’s brother.
The parish announces Bishop Wentworth will attend the first airlock service on Sunday December 14. Candidates prepared at Manius Millwinds and Wongo will be presented for Confirmation. The year ends with reflections on losses of Mrs and Mr Dimmock and a goal of over 100 attendees this year. A new reredos and cannelling for Holy Trinity Church, Manit, awaits approval and funding.
The watch took pine at Ware Rabob Station last Friday morning. He went to bed in sound health but was later found dead in bed, having died while asleep from heart failure. Dick Smith had been a resident of Manilla for many years.
The report notes Mr Vow Hiscox leading charitable work with wheat distributions and hospital efforts. It mentions meetings, Xmas items from Kerr, a Shire Council gathering, and various local incidents including a bank case figure and an accident at a railway station.
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