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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
2
In December a cash docket contest awards a £4 10s ornamental clock to the holder of the cash docket numbered nearest to the number sealed by Mr Allen of Bank of New South Wales. Holders should save their dockets until the Express publishes results on January 3.
The article notes that the council members are veterans with long service and the late president had served with ability and imperiality. The new leaders pledge to follow his example, safeguarding the council and ratepayers interests as the year progresses. It mentions the annual allowance was fixed at £4.
In NSW Parliament the push for prohibition stalls a referendum on liquor trade reform. The ministers Ley and Bruntwell advocate gradual change through legislation, arguing public opinion favors steady progress. They forecast a 1928 referendum if education and policy evolve, while Cr Knox Trammoned’s anti prohibition efforts face mixed reaction.
Frank Lloyd highlights a staged Oliver Twist sequence shot in London’s old grim quarter. The Mechanics’ Institute presents a film revival of Dickensian scenes with Cruickshank illustrations, promising faithful period imagery this Wednesday amid a soggy Christmastide forecast.
The Shire Council faced an 1100 overdraft and drought pressure as it sought a 2d rate for 1924. Doctors Bowman Gardner Coote and Heywood argued for a rate that would allow administration and essential works while ratepayers faced hardship. the council unanimously approved the 2d rate.
Fire broke out at Mr Joliffe's house in North Manilla early Friday. A swift group of workers saved the dwelling but the kitchen and contents were totally destroyed. Mr Hilary Joliffe suffered severe facial and arm burns in the attempt to save the kitchen.
Worley’s Circus begins its first New South Wales tour with a Manta show on Wednesday the 19th. The company boasts international reputation from South Africa New Zealand Tasmania Victoria and South Australia. Performers include The Ashton family The Honey Family Golda Delores the Worley Trio and the Three Honey Sisters with aerial acts clowns and high jumping horses. Managed by Alf Honey formerly of St Leon’s Circus.
A former patient at the Vanilla Hospital writes to the committee praising staff for skilled care and kindness. He notes nurses work long hours and few opportunities for outdoor recreation and suggests providing a single seated Ford for staff to drive themselves for fresh air and enjoyment.
A Manilla reader blasts the town’s sanitation service criticizing daily removals and foul odors from waste carts. He compares to Tamworth’s night service, urges better system, questions fly and mosquito control, and defends doctors' expertise amid council doubt.
Allan Macdonald of Wolf Bank Hall's Creek receives a record wool price of 27d at last Sydney sale. The achievement is attributed to years of careful breeding and marks a Mania record, later surpassed only in New South Wales.
Personal news from Mandown Shire and nearby towns including new presidency in Heywood, Xmas visits by Higgins and Byrnes family, teachers taking holidays, high school pupils returning home for holidays, Bank staff changes due to illness, Miss Wheeler and Miss Greer holidaying in Brisbane, Avis family in North Sydney, possible Maynils absence, Hartley senior improving slowly, Stoddart’s Toy Room balloon offer, tram conductor fined after overcharge dispute and altercation with a passenger.
Miss Mary Amnatip aged 56, who came from England to Manila twelve years ago, died after a long illness. She resided with the Methodist Church in Manila and was well regarded by the local community. The obituary notes kind nursing but no relief from the malignant disease.
A committee proposes converting the eastern verandah adjoining the operating theatre into a children’s ward. Plans include flyproofing, gauze enclosures, and two doors. The proposal received matron and medical staff approval and will be built at once. An annual meeting is set for January 31, 1924 with thanks to Nurse Hewson for three years of service.
Mrs Harrington of Epping advertises four book tickets by mail. The Christmas Present Art Unions aid babies at the hospital and close on Christmas Eve. Tickets are available to readers now.
Buyers show clear approval of Brothers Motor cars new riding qualities. Deep roomy seats and lower seating position improve comfort and space. Gear lever moved forward and panel instruments updated. Clutch pedal leverages eased for lighter use, a feature noted as helpful in heavy traffic. New South Wales dealer Standardised Motors Limited in Sydney. local agent V J Byrnes in Manilla.
The recent examination issued permit to enrol certificates to Manila Rural School pupils including Jaci Blair Stan Baker Lance Blancia Mervyn Doring Clarence Forster Eric Greer Max Hartley Malcolm Macdonald Thomas Marsden William Moore Jack Moffat Ormond Oliver Jack Veness Chit Winshuttle Fred Cripps Jas Martin Stafford Sheldon Fred North Lex Hamilton Nellie Bailey Enid Coote Evelyn Coote Enid Forster Gladys Jackson Lilly Wancaster Dorothy Newton Doris Woolfe Laura Maunder Harriet Maher Jean Stocks Nancy Pascoe Nellie Patterson Leila Mellrick Joan Weuelles Nellie Hall Rose Hayward Joyce Brown Jean Hamilton Also Bald win School pupils Dick Hudson Jos Bigsall.
Alfred B F Zlotkowski solicitor of Moree died at a private hospital in West Maitland after a motor trip from Moree. He cut his thumb on a petrol tin during travel and blood poisoning developed. his arm was amputated but he later collapsed and died.
The Shire Council opened with an overdraft of 900 pounds and, by Saturday, the balance had swollen to 1100 pounds. New rates would not be available for three months, forcing immediate expense reductions. Special hands will be kept. all others to be discharged after the week’s end. The council regrets the layoff but cites the urgent financial crisis.
The report notes use of a steam roller and scarifier on Barraba Tamworth and Boggabri roads, describing progress despite drought. It mentions temporary works, improved older routes, and ongoing maintenance with emphasis on concrete crossings and bridges completed in 1923 including Greenhatches Creek and Hall's Creek crossings.
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