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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
2
December promotion offers a cash docket competition with tickets numbered near one. A clock valued at £4 10s is awarded to the holding docket. Clothing purchases of £4 or more include a Swiss Railway or Boy Proof Watch as a gift, with results in the Express on January 3.
A Manilla health update notes a fly invasion and related diseases, with inexpensive deodorant made from kerosene and sheep dip proposed, plus wood ash as a remedy. It warns of water scarcity, advises preserving tank supplies for drinking, and outlines pending contract steps for a new hall project with tenders to follow after architect amendments.
A brief note indicates minor adjustments to the Memorial Hall specification, citing unspecified details and general refinements. The fragment suggests ongoing work with no clear dates or named entities.
Three enteric fever cases emerged in River Street, all children, after a previous report claimed no typhoid since February 1920. They were moved to the infectious ward at Jova hospital. The Real Council convened a full medical staff and health inspector meeting to intensify precautions and trace the outbreak.
In Needles, no rain returns, hot winds blow dust and a farmer reports a huge swarm of locusts over his wheat crop after yesterday's wind storm. A school Christmas tree is planned for Thursday week and Sister Moffat leaves for duties at Dungee Hospital. Kerr's special features piano.
The council debated sending a representative abroad to gather information on local government. Alderman Veness and Kennedy supported the idea, with Byrnes calling it a valuable educational method. a grant up to £3 9s/6d was proposed. Other matters included water pipe work, tree planting delay, and building approvals.
The last meeting of the Manilla Parents and Citizens Association discussed irrigation on the school farm. With Department of Education funds unavailable, members urged renewed appeals and possible council cooperation to secure water and keep the farm viable. A subcommittee was formed to oversee farm matters until the next meeting. Congratulations were extended to headmaster Mr. McKean on his exam success.
Opportunity during the canoe gathering night saw prizes awarded to Manilla pupils. Headmaster Mr McKean praised staff and students, noting top exam passes and urging continued support from parents. Prizes included Reg Bailey for best intermediate pass and Dux Reg Gee, with multiple class winners and special prizes like the most popular boy for Jack Veness.
A local hospital appeals for old linen supplies in urgent need of blankets sheets and towels to restock shortages. Community response requested to donate usable textiles to support patient care and hospital operations.
A crowded concert hall Friday night suffered suffocating heat, prompting calls for the new hall authorities to install electric fans and improve air flow to prevent future discomfort.
The Quirindi Gazette mocks the notion that bagpipes are purely Scottish noting that the pipes use horn woods and reeds from various regions. It also remarks that the tuning chanter comes from the pigatik department of the Chicago works.
Mr Graham will present a lantern lecture on Scotland and England next Wednesday December 19. He brings wartime lantern lecture experience and promises interesting information. Purchases from Stoddarts Toy Room or Drapery Departments include a free balloon or “Boy Book” for Christmas gifts. SCOTT'S self filling fountain pen offered at 2 shillings.
An old cricket mat partly under Baldwin School caught fire but was seen in time and promptly dealt with preventing the school from being destroyed.
The Manila bridge work begins today and will close the bridge to traffic during construction until completion.
A program at Mechanics' Institute Pictures on Wednesday features Driven a Universal Jewel production with a full supporting program. Orange Leader highlights Dr Earle Sage as Stanley Brace's offsider, a versatile and bustling figure amid Commonwealth antics. Also notes a 102 degree Manila day, Kerr's Xmas Hampers promotions, a drowning at Bingara, Sydney mayoral re-election, and British election results.
A Tamworth district report details the release of a horse from the Manilla pound by a relative of the deceased owner, raising concerns about authority and abuse risk. The council agreed not to generalize approvals for releasing stock, noting the case was exceptional due to the owner’s death and familial relation.
A Sunday evening storm dump reached up to two inches at Tarpoly border locations while no rain fell locally. Mr J Barwick reports only 644 points recorded at his place so far this year.
A group of Manilla riflemen plan to travel to Armidals on December 27 for the Annual Union Prize Shoot. Those joining must notify the secretary by December 15 and send 10 shillings each for entry deposits to arrange railway passes.
A heavy dust storm yesterday evening caused a street light pole near Mr. Lightfoot to snap at the base. Lighting and power were interrupted in some spots for a period before restoration.
Mr N Woods states that Manila and District cricketers extend a challenge to the Tamworth representatives who played last Saturday. If accepted, the game will be held on the first available Saturday at Manila.
A peculiar Sunday afternoon scene featured a giant whirlwind in the air causing a vacuum and a cloud of dust and debris to shoot upward. The Baldwin second grade team prepared to play the Independents at Independents ground with players Gardner, W Conte, P Coote, G Schaefer, F O Toole, J Brady, W H Boman, J Gore, R May, O Suaglon among listed names.
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