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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
5
A vintage style advert offers boxed handkerchiefs, shirts, ties, socks, and wallets as affordable Christmas gifts. Items include linen and silk handkerchiefs with varied prices, silk Broadway and Enitted ties, fancy braces, cashmere socks, poplin deluxe shirts, and men’s accessories, inviting early selection and pre-reservation.
The essay argues that all civilized time is dated from the birth of Jesus Christ and questions how a Jewish peasant in a distant era became the universal measure. It asserts belief as the explanation, saying the Incarnate Son’s influence justifies Christ’s imprint on the calendar and time itself.
A Saturday range match opened this season with a 100 ward regulation target. Scoring was tight as two stages of seven shots were recorded by shooters including A. TR. Metheod, K. F. Loseby, F. Leidreiter, W. Bignall, J. Bignall, G. Geddes, TR. Bell and Forster. Several participants could not finish the second stage due to late cevenme.
Former Manilla resident William Ryan, son of the late Mr Mc Bean, has purchased the saddlery business of the late Mr D Lightfoot. Mr Bran will take over in the new year. Shop early for fore and chop at Scott's.
Christmas messages from the Ministers of the Presbyterian Church of England and Methodist churches urge peace and goodwill. They call for reconciliation and a renewed moral life, urging belief in Christ as the world’s greatest ideal and a just society rooted in spiritual values.
The Church of England clergyman, Rev R A Harris, extols the Incarnation and the Christmas message. He emphasizes God with us, sharing sorrow and joy, and urges gratitude, prayer, and mindful living through the season. The sermon ends with a call to praise and display God’s glory in daily life.
The December meeting of the Manilla Hospital committee was held on the 17th. Nurse Cameron's resignation was accepted and reports from Matron and Treasurer were adopted. November patients totaled 35 with a daily average of 10.16 and four out door patients. donations from Miss Stoddart noted. The Visiting Committee recommended tying the operating theatre with iron rods and estimates were sought for cost. The annual meeting was set for January 28 at 3 pm. Mr. T. N. Johnstone, now manager of Moree, visiting Port Stephens for six weeks, commented on hot weather and district conditions, with Johnstone and family traveling via Gravesend and Bingara. Stoddart's Ltd extended Xmas greetings.
The passage urges drawing near in Communion through bread and cup as the supreme Christmas feast. It emphasizes that participating in this sacred act realizes the tidings of Christ mas by bringing believers into close fellowship with Jesus Christ.
The essay contrasts Santa Claus with Jesus as the true Christmas hero. It urges readers to focus on Christ’s birth and purpose, urging Bible reading in Matthew and Luke. It links merry living and gifts to the Christian heart, warning that a Christless Christmas is pagan while Christ-filled joys are genuine.
At the Shire Council gathering J McKeon Balaclava Attunga gained permission to cross the road with a tele phone line. R G Thrift seeks authority to fell trees overhanging his fence as he upgrades lines. Dr Bowman moved to grant. Dr Gardner seconded and it passed. Ten days leave was granted to Shire Engineer A E Roberts. Plans for the Menilla Boggabri road grant and the Tamworth road special grant progress were reported. Rabbits in culverts urged to be blocked with wire netting. A ranger warned against taking timber from Shire roads and burrs to be cut. Noxious weed control duties and 40 chains boundary notices by Liverpool Plains and Mandowa Shires noted. An award requires one week holiday for long-serving workers, costing about £100. Season’s greetings from the President.
A schedule of morning, afternoon, and evening church services across Manilla Somerton Wongo Creek Upper Manilla and New Mexico districts. Rev J B Thorn Rev A J Gould Rev W H Heywood Rev B A Bret listed with times on December 27 Christmas Day and January 3 Watchnight entries. Continuous HC notices note Holy Communion services and local timings.
Boxing Day schedule lists matches at the local oval with Manilla facing a Colts district side and a New Year clash at Barraba against Carada. Also details on Dec 30 Tamworth event, transport from Arcadia at 9 am, and a long list of team contact names. NSW totals 554 against South Australia with Kippax 56 and Gregory 68. Victoria vs New Zealand sees Hendry 325 not out.
At a council meeting a letter from Jas McDonald, Secretary of the Shire employees, asked for travel allowances for holidays and Saturdays. The council, citing the award, upheld a 11‑day fortnight with a holiday on the 12th day and voted to ignore the letter, insisting on strict adherence to the award.
Illnesses and transfers mark early New Year as Postmaster Mr. Quick learns of a transfer. Mr. O E Hall is reported ill while Mr. W Chapman recovers from a serious illness. Miss Cora Miller departs Stoddart's staff for a department head position in Murwillumbah. Stoddart's staff present her a travelling rug and cushion. A wedding today in Presbyterian Church unites Miss Alison Veness Glencoe Manilla to Mr W W Newell.
As briefly noted earlier, contractor Mr Jones began work on the post office on Saturday afternoon and by Monday morning the office had moved into a residential area. At press time progress is strong with the roof removed from the original building and soon the new additions will begin. Jones has several of his sons assisting, each skilled and industrious, promising a prompt completion of the Manilla Post Office.
Mr Pat rick Donnelly celebrated his 82nd birthday on Monday in good health. A district pioneer, he recalls the early days with his team trekking the Darling Barwon and Castlereagh regions. His bushranger encounters and tales of wild men from sixty years ago captivate listeners.
Brother H Rudd appointed financial secretary of the Manchester Unity Lodge Loyal Enterprise Manilly after resignation of I Hartley. Brother D B Brown becomes new NG with H Kelly as V G and Ree Baker elected secretary.
A brief holiday greeting wishing readers a pleasant Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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