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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
2
Justice and The Cannon Faltie Wednesday December 15 1909 report from Manilla Express and North Western representative outlines local civic issues, political positions, and upcoming public matters affecting residents. The brief notes community affairs and calls for public engagement ahead of regional decisions.
Prizes won at the Manilla Public School half yearly examination will be presented at the Mechanics Institute tonight at 8 p.m. Parents and friends are cordially invited.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs George Geddes died in Tamworth on Thursday and was buried Friday afternoon in the Church of England section of Tamworth Cemetery. An incident at Wimborne Siding saw the Tamworth to Manilla and Barraba line engine derailed during shunting, with a relief engine sent from Werris Creek. The train reached Manilla nine hours late on Sunday, passengers inconvenienced but unharmed after overnighting in carriages.
A stock salesman enjoys his new typist who types swiftly and reliably. The boss rarely reads the drafts until a misheard line appears in a press paragraph about 3300 wether rams sold at 7/6. The error prompts the boss to read the typed letters more carefully.
The Farmer and Settler argues for a pan Australian dry farming congress to educate farmers on saving soil moisture and maximizing yields with limited rainfall. It stresses drought defiance and consistent crops, proposing lectures by crop experts on growing wheat with six inch rainfall and achieving high averages.
The January 13 monthly visit by Gibb and Beeman Ltd opticians to Manilla is announced with consulting rooms at the Royal Hotel and hours from 10 am to 5 pm. Both principals Chas. Gibb and J W Beeman emphasize expertise and in-town visits, offering eye trouble relief and head ache consultations.
Hartison, Jones, and Devlin report on December 9 describing a catalog of 447 bales of wools, greasy and scoured, with strong competition and favorable prices. Auction and private sales totaled 7429 bases featuring GRG diamond and New England lines among others. In Melbourne, American players M Loughlin and Long were defeated by Dunlop and Heath.
Saturday meeting of Mandowa Shire Council reviewed minutes and finances. President reported books correct. reconciliations showed credit balances. overdue rates reduced. Engineers discussed 18 inch pipes cost savings, bridge repair at Upper Manilla, and footbridge loan option rejected. Tender plans for reserve fencing approved. valuation to be submitted December 29. Council committees scheduled for December 29 and 30.
Annual prize distribution followed a pupils' entertainment with Very Rev Dean ONeill and Father OBrien presenting. Winners include John Hiscox for conduct, Maud Hogan for proficiency, Ivy Marshall for music, Lisle Coulton for drawing, Edith OBrien for religious knowledge, and many others earning books, medals, or trinkets across subjects from spelling to arithmetic and reading.
After the Shire Council adjourned, the Town Common Trustees held a meeting. The reconciliation showed a credit balance of £6 165 9d, and a payment of £316 1d was passed. A letter from the Shire notified the need to remove noxious weeds on the Common, referred to the Ranger.
Sunday services listed by parish include Mauilla Holy Communion at 8 am and Matins at 10 am at The Vicar's church, Evensong at 7:45 pm by Mr T Mitchell, Matins at Somerton 11 am, Evensong 3:30 pm at Rushes Creek, Evensong 3:30 pm at Hall's Creek, and Evensong 7:30 pm at North Cuerindi by Mr T Mitchell.
Sunday December 19 service notes list Rev G Laverty at Upper Manilla with 3 attendees Mr PT Worth from Borah and Mr Rowcliffe from New Mexico also noted. The Manilla location shows Rev G Laverty delivering a sermon with three participants.
On Sunday December 19 Manilla hosts two services with Rev Professor Macintyre M A B D at 11 and Rev Norman M Kie B A at 7 30 at Rushe s Creek. Manilla arrangements note 7 30 pm event and 11 am service.
Weekly produce sales report shows prices from Saturday including butter 1d to 1s eggs 8d to 9d drip ping 3d to 4d lb herbs 6d per bottle honey 23 3d per Tb tin ids per 60lb tin apricots 28 6d per quarter case cherries 2s 6d to 2a 9d quarter case oranges 3s to 3s 6d quarter case lemons 2s 6d to 3s 9d quarter case table roasters 1g 6d to 6s pair hens fat ds 3d to ds 6d pair ducks de 6d to 6s 6d turkey gobblers 15s 6d to 21s pair hens 76 6d to 93 6d pair vuvkere Ba 6d to Pls 8d each.
Mr Hughes says Northern coal mine owners will not reopen before February 5 and will reject any settlement proposals. He accuses owners of deliberate conspiracy to keep the country in an intolerable state. Government is blamed for inaction, with a call for a settlement or government intervention. Contractor Mr Chapman of several collieries disputes the claim, stating owners are ready to start at any moment.
Sydney reports persistent rumors that the Government is watching Strike Congress events for potential legal action against delegates. In Newcastle, police court cases against Bowling Brennan Burns Gray and Lewis began on a conspiracy charge and adjourned. The Gas Employees Union agreed to land coal alongside the Company’s wharves to ease supply and keep lighting to Christmas. Labor Party loyalty to Hughes is stated by Holman. Miners on the South Coast did not resume work though invited. Western miners held an aggregate meeting with Hughes possibly visiting Lithgow later. Mines at Ebbw Main and Young Wallsend continue with three shifts and 600 tons daily. Distress rises in outlying districts as relief funds remain tiny. Legal action over miner associations’ amalgamation is anticipated.
The Federal Parliament session was described as the most successful of all Federal sessions. Minister for Defence praised its results while the fusion enabling it was noted as stronger by close. Home Affairs indicated survey work on the Federal Capital may begin in January with no clear step on High Commissioner yet. Kingston in New Zealand jailed 14 years for criminal assault after posing as a magnetic healer. Taxpayers warned last day to pay 1909 Taid Tax without 10 percent penalty. New South Wales and Queensland cricket match at Brisbane saw first innings 380. A Lake Erie storm caused 59 deaths and £2,000,000 property damage.
News notes cover school break timings, a Santa Claus arrival at MacKenzie’s in an airship, cricket matches at Imperial Hotel and Manilla district, railway service restoration, Meadowbank ironworks using wood to save coal, and various local incidents including a fatal accident and a police-anticipated action. Also mentions betting on sculling at the Zambesi and teething remedies from Chamberlain’s.
A dense roundup notes summer heat, strike impact on labor, and a string of local topics. Mentions Mandowa Shire Council installing a concrete pipe maker, a Bank of NSW planned on Manilla street, and a new police station. Also covers mail service by Bill Odell, railway timetable critique, a hospital cage for Vet Mr. Bill Singleton, dairy expansion talks, and wheat yields. References to butter factory potential, eggs, and local transport like Manilla-Boogabri railway. Also notes Lord Kitchener’s Sydney visit and A.S.H. camp plans, with overall mood of cautious progress amid strikes.
Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Gunolly’s postal duties moved to Mr. P Woods during a month’s holiday. A Melbourne writ seeks £2000 damages for alleged breaches in a concert contract. In Sydney, Sir Frederick Darling’s illness in England worries New South Wales. Stuart Cameron and family of Inverness Horton River suffer pneumonia. his eldest son died from it last week. Rev R G Macintyre to lead Presbyterian pulpit Sunday. appointed to chair Systematic Theology and Apologetics by the late General Assembly and aiding country charges during vacation.
Our Sydney Letter notes Ald Allon Taylor’s unopposed re election to the Lord Mayoral chair. It argues continuity and experience are vital as Sydney undertakes extensive reclamation and rebuilding works where a misstep could cost thousands. The piece warns against swapping horses mid stream.
The report notes Sydney residents use about 40 gallons daily per person, with a total average supply of 25,911,897 gallons over 12 months for an estimated 642,220 people. Board revenue reached £481,731 with £148,856 in expenses. It also mentions some MPs have not drawn the £200 annual parliamentary allowance despite salary increases.
The city consumed 3,048,349 tons of coal last year, about 10,000 tons daily, with imports urged as essential. Projections show Japan, India, England and other coal producers cannot meet sudden needs, prompting reliance on domestic mining and imports to avert crisis. The Herald notes government insistence on importing coal despite local output promises.
Reform Price Opticians from Angus and Coote will visit Manilla on Tuesday January 25 from 9 to 5 at Riddett's Royal Hotel consultation free of charge. They offer eye examinations, corrective spectacles at reform prices, and artificial eyes fitted with a global guarantee. Also notes a recent sale of cattle hides at record prices in Sydney.
IA Barraclough Ltd proclaims its superiority in glasses testing with a roster of eminent male supporters. The firm will visit Melbourne regularly and accepts appointments by letter to H A Barraclough Ltd, 85 George Street opposite Strand Arcade, Sydney.
Good machinery offers Harvester by New May Bros and Woods New Century Binder with windmill options. Windmill overhauls and latest Air Motor Mill supply, plus plows, steam engines, shearing machines and skin medicines by Savona helmed by M C Mackenzie. James Martin & Co advertises farm gear near the Bank of NLSAY Mauilla.
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