Irregular Hospital Meeting and Matron News
The ordinary meeting of the hospital committee discussed nurse changes with Nurse Flora Nicholeon appointed as matron and Nurse Bregaza resigning from head nurse duties effective February 1. Admissions that month totaled 22 with 47 patients treated, outdoor patients five, and patient fees reaching £45 6d. An annual meeting was slated for January 28, and donations were noted including £1 membership from Mr and Mrs Studers of Barraba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Nicholeon
Ihurse Bregaza
Ite Geting-Matron
Nurse Brecanta
Evening Whispers on Reserves and Rumors at Land Ford
An upbeat line about moisture and ripe times contrasts with a pessimistic take on reserves discussed Thursday at Land Ford. A witness claims Gluny reserves were already depleted, criticizing favoritism in allocation to bidders and likening some reserve holders to rabbit breeders. The editor, engrossed in his work, is interrupted by a tramp asking for food, prompting a quip about running the paper another week.
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Teditor
New Season Menswear Stock Features Silk Suits and Hats
A large assortment of seasonable goods offers men's suits in Silk Sacs and Trousers Silk Shirts Fancy Vests Cricketing Trousers Panama Hats Felt Hats Straw Boaters Helmets Braces Collars and Ties and more for immediate selection.
Furniture Sale In Rooms Of A. Veneas
Mr A Veneas will conduct a sale of furniture and effects today on behalf of Mr G Coppins jun who is leaving the district. Also notices of hawkers licenses granted at the Licensing Court and a church address by Mr KB Sim for the British and Foreign Bible Society. Extra items include donations to a waistcoat fund and local contributions with several individuals named. Troopers Smith and Rodd are home after leaving for duty. farewell event held at Corrigan's Hall. Porter's tobacco crop delivered. measles quarantine for Trooper Coulton. Mrs Hutton to undergo an operation.
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Veneas
G. Coppins
KB. Sim
Ezent
British and Forest Bible Society
Mama Methodist
British and Foreign Bible Society
Gene
Corrigan's Hall
Mr. E. Porter
George Coulton
Sydney
Hospital meeting recalls fundraiser for horse loss
At a hospital gathering on Thursday afternoon President Mr. A C Veness noted a fundraiser opened to reimburse Mr. Smith for the loss of a horse that died on the outbreak day at the hospital. Three members had contributed with more sums promised. James Coulson collected 126 for the fund. Berro Pine and others were mentioned. A telephonic update reported the death of Mr. Fred Afr Ratteld who died after leaving Manila for Sydney by car. He was married with two children. Hatl, a jockey, was noted for his honesty. his daughter is a noted evocationist and actress. Letters from Manila boys now in Egypt were received.
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Thurelay
A C. Veness
Smith
Veness
Ion
James Ouleon
Yettvan
Berro Pine
Fred Afr
Ratteld
Manilla
Sydney
Randwick
Hatl
Eas
Sever Bay
Terently
AL Portis
K. A. Porter
Myall Uilis
New Mexico
Ter
Porter
Remo el
Coote and Brazier Wed at St James Strathfield
A quiet wedding took place at St James Presbyterian Church Strathfield on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Charles W W Coote of Fernhill Manilla married Miss Lily Brazier of Strathfield. The bride was given away by her brother in law with three sisters as bridesmaids. A reception followed at Britannia Strathfield. The couple left for Katoomba for their honeymoon.
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St. James’ Presbyterian Church
Strathfield
Charles W.W. Coote
Fernhill
Manilla
Lily
Britannia
Mrs. Coote
Katoomba
Notable Volunteers Feature Front Line Efforts This Week
The article lists local figures volunteering for the front this week including Les Whyburn and Lionel Norris. It notes Bishop Dwyer of Maitland returning to Sydney by the Marama mail steamer, and A Richardson of the local fest and telegraph staff taking a month’s holiday. H G McCrossin is expected to return to Manilla Post Office soon. J A Arthur, minister for Paverial Affairs, died Wednesday morning. EL Sims of the British and Foreign Bible Society is in town with a full stock of Bibles for a few days. Alderman Richards was re-elected Lord Mayor of Sydney by 14 votes. Ald. McElbone was the only other candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Richardson
Fest and Telegraph
H. G. McCrossin
Manilla
EL. Sims
British and Foreign Bible Socety
Hichards
Sydney
Pallor
Ald. McElbone
Santa Claus Plans Toy Display at Manilla Store Window
Santa Claus writes from Toy Land stating he will travel by air from the South Pole to Manilla and set up a dolls and toys display in the store window on Saturday December 19 at 11 AM, staying until Christmas Eve. He plans to use drapery and showroom space and wishes a Merry Christmas and peaceful New Year.
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South Pole
N.s.w
Toy Land
Manilla
Santa Claus
Valuation details and committee notes from Manilla council
Building and furniture valued by W T Langworthy jun main building 1800 isolation wards 200 nurses quarters 451 to 610 maids 150 furniture 200 in main hospital 475 total insurance 2200 collecting agents named for many districts visiting committee appointed for the month weather and local trade notes schools and bar plans plus land board actions in Tamwarn including leases and water reserves 220 acres proposed 70 acres water reserve and 10 year terms with weed and animal controls.
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W.T. Langworthy
Thrift
Michard G
Sp.l
Richard G
G. Thrift
New Mexico
Spring Creek
T. E. Boland
Jesse
T. EB. Boland
J. B. Fizgerald
Thos, Heath
FP. Woolf
IR. Qa. Thrift
J. A. Porter
Geo. Porter
Geo. Bell
T. B. Rodd
M. J. Brady
Murray
Francia
S.J
Sing
I.V
Clarsson
Albert ID
Shutieweeth
Alvorr
British Naval Successes Amid German Chase
The official Admiralty report from Sydney on Wednesday details Vice-Admiral Sturdee’s squadron engaging the German fleet off the Falsland coast. The British disabled Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig, captured two colliers, and pursued Dresden and Nürnberg with Leipzig and Gneisenau survivors noted. The Nürnberg was overtaken on Tuesday and Dresden continues hotly pursued. Brown's Pictures advertises a Keystone comedy night. A motor accident near Blue Hole cuttings injures a driver. horse and cart suffer damage. Community notes include school prize results and municipal lamp installations. Mr Porter narrowly escapes a fatal wagon accident. A Belgian relief letter thanks the Manilla Patriotic Fund for £20. Convent school in heat with gold medals awarded for music and catechism.
Saturday Grace Cricket Highlights and Top Performers
The S M F Herald notes a strong batting display on Saturday with several young players making impact. W F Trenerry led scoring with 65 while contributions came from Doyle 22 and Snowy Greens 15. George Johnson bowled six wickets and Hilary Boland added a solid innings.
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S.mf Herald
Coke
W. Fi
Trenerry
Doyle
Dimmons
Winter
Jack Brady
R. Allen
Ford Juccs
Ollie Hall
Norman Gardner
Glenevon
George Johnson
Manilla Church Services and Advent Notices
Methodist and Church of England services listed for Manilla Illinois with times in the afternoon and evening. Rev C Anderson and Rev J N Phillips lead on specific Sundays plus Advent observances and long form schedule details for multiple locations.
Penns Peel Pictures Saturday Program Teems With Variety
Penn's Peel Pictures promotes a lively Saturday program headlined by The Devil's Eye a 1000 foot sensational tale of a lover and a gang of desperate diamond thieves Also Road to Plainville Ab Drama The Heritage Beauty Drama Feats of Strength by aEL Phi Trio Vaudeville World Champions at Chestnut Sporting Tango Tragedy Lubin Comedy Cherry Comedy Mysterious Packagedicon Comedy plus a illustrated song and music Mr Penn will lecture on principal pictures Invites friends and crowds to attend
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Plaindale
Heritauh
Ael
PHI Trio
Mr. Penn
Excursion Tickets to Sydney from Manilla by Evening Train
Excursion tickets at a single fare for the double journey will be issued to Sydney and intermediate stations by train leaving Manilla at 6.45 p.m. on Thursday December 17 and Monday December 21. Tickets include a coupon to exchange for a return single within six weeks. Return by mail trains from Sydney is not allowed on Sundays and on December 24, December 31, and January 1. Full fare and timetable details obtainable from station masters. By order.
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Sydney
Manilla
Isaue
Shorthand Tulton Learnings Offer Phonetic System
Learn the latest phonetic shorthand in ten lessons. Guaranteed complete course for £2 2s. Head Office: C Richards Oxford Street Sydney. Mr Richards in Manila until Monday evening. Address Court House Hotel.
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C. Richards
Oxford-street
Sydney
Richards
Manilla
Court House Hotel
Furniture Sale This Saturday At 2 O'clock
A. C. Veness sells at his office on account of Mr Coppins junior who is leaving the district. The entire household furniture and effects including sideboard, dining table, chairs, bedding, washstand, safe, kitchen items, and more, cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. CG. Veness Wit Sell
Vr Coppins
Junr
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