NSW Yearends Prosperity Outlook From Manilla Express
The Manilla Express reviews the year 1905 in New South Wales noting drought recovery, rising wool exports, cattle and sheep totals, and a boost to colonial manufacturing under the Federal tariff. It highlights Manilla Barraba progress, wheat predicted at 140000 bags, 6000 acres under cultivation, and calls for rail link expansion toward Boylabril to spur growth and future prosperity.
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New South Wales
Manilla
Barraba
Express
Boyyabril
The Railway Extension Progress At Local Site
Work continues on the railway extension with material from the station for a temporary bridge. A temporary iron structure will carry the contractor locomotive and trucks, with heavy timbers at the site. Most labor will be local under Government day labor. about a dozen workers and families are camped nearby. Tender invitation attracted no bids. Contractors arrived and plan to start next Tuesday. Print or a large portion of it has been unloaded at the railway station.
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Wour
Christmas Tree Delight at Mechanics Institute
Saxta Crava attended the Mechanics Institute Christmas Eve event with a decorated carriage drawn by ten fairies. The hall showcased large toy trees, a threepenny and a sixpence tree, lolly stalls and a toy-laden table, with music by local performers. Mayor Kennedy opened the show, praising Sunday School work as proceeds neared twenty three pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxta Crava
Mechanics’ Institute
Chetuall
Santa Claus
W. Roots
Dora Stoddart
Lorna Grown
Marjory Webster
Ellle Kelly
Marjorie Baldwin
Irene Pansfield
Sadie Vincent
Marion Vincent
Flossie Bailey
Millicent Baldwin
Doris McKinney
Reta Vonesa
Darsling
Rudd
M. Hardcastle
Misa Algie
Miss Truydun
Miss Clarke
Measra A. Forster
W. Roota
Coulton
Lilah Clarke
Gladys Watson
Miss K. Clarke
Missew Ethel Sewaoll
Jaasie MacDonald
Gladga Veness
Myrtle Langworthy
Lily Hardcastle
Tris Stoddart
Florence Wilson
Pearlie Hardcastie
Laura Watson
Florrie Chapman
Mavor
Ald Kennedy
Canon Mooriah
Ron A M. Ogilvie
A Forater
Miss Wheatley
Lulu Burke
Ethel Sewell
Monty Burke
Lilith Clarke
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy Favorite Choice Banner
A brief note extols Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as a favorite and preferred by all who know it well. Sold by MS Mackeere and Sons Ltd in Maults.
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Chamberlain
Sala
MS. Mackeere & Sons Ltd
Mautls
WANTED Support for local polies and Oddfellows update
News notes report a call for one or two sturdy supporters for local police force, with Oddfellows Lodge changing their next meeting to Tuesday in January. Also recorded are a military appointment, holidays delaying Express, and a busy Manilla Street scene with strong Christmas trade.
Xmas Eve Fatality at Local Railway Yards
An elderly man John Feeney aged 68 was run over by trucks during shunting at the railway yards on Christmas Eve. He died shortly after in hospital. Messages of condolence went to New Mexico where his daughter resided, and a son John Feeney junior arrived in Tamworth to be with family. The funeral occurred Christmas Day with large attendance.
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John Feeney
Mosaagat
T. B. Boland
New Mexico
Mr. Boland
Jacob
Tamworth
Pamworth
Feeney
Dodd
W. Cameron
Andro
M'Phernon
Jol
Cameron
Inquest Opens On Death Of John Feeney At Manilla
Coroner room testimony reveals John Daniel Feeney 68 born Ireland died after being struck by railway trucks at Manilla New South Wales. Witnesses including T E Boland and Frank Young described the accident scene, Feeney’s crossing near the yard, and medical details from Dr L B Ellis who said death was from shock after severe leg injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daniel Feeney
J. D. Kennedy
T. E. Boland
New Mexico
Tamworth
Galway
Ireland
Wabb
Railway Commissionera
Frank Young
Manilla
Feeung
Ocena
Webb
Gooda Yard
Crocn
I. E. Boland
Young
L. Bo Elis
Decensor
Feanerheeuw Acd
Ellis
Creas
Roland
James Dever
Death at Manilla Station Tragedy Involving Truck Accident
Witnesses testified the brakes failed after air escaped near the front of the train, the deceased possibly grasped the cock before being knocked down. The coroner heard the driver would not abandon the engine, and a Gret truck was partly loaded. Ellen Blaney, widow, described the deceased as alert but unable to explain the fatal stumble at about 5 p.m. The verdict returned was death from injuries received accidentally at Manilla railway station by a truck running over the deceased.
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Onlg
Boland
Daver
Webb
Ellen Blaney
Manilla
Aubor
Tamworth
Mr. Webb
Witneas
Devenasd
Thia
Dectesad
Christmas Fatality on Sorrento Rocks Fives Die
A Christmas tragedy near Sorrento Melbourne claims five lives when a fishing party is overwhelmed by a towering wave and swept from rocks into the sea. The dead include Richard O Donnel Albert O Donnell Arnold O Donnell Ree O Donnell and Edith Frazer, all from the same cottage party. Herbert Venmen of Moonea Ponds was among the survivors, and Hilda O Donnell was nearby.
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Sorrento
Melbourne
Richard O'Donnel
Albert O'Donnell
Arnold O'Donnell
Ree O'Donnell
Mian
Edith Frazer
Herbert Venmen
Moonea Ponds
Richard O'Donnell
Hilda O'Donnell
Mr. O'Donnell
Miss Frazer
Christmas Eve Fatality And Seasonal Updates
News notes mix weather heat and holiday events with sports results from Tamworth and Cardiff. Mary won a handicap at Tamworth while 45 000 witnessed New Zealand footballers beating Newport 6 3. Wheat harvests and shipments from Manilla railway station rise, and a street fight during Xuan Eve leads to about 20 communades being issued.
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Little Mary
Tamworth
New Zealand
Newport
Wales
Cardiff
Richmond
Vic
Manilla
NSW vs Victoria match highlights on Manilla ground
NSW bowler Mackay shines as Trumper of the hour in a Melbourne clash. Cameron's 101 in 51 minutes drives Upper Hunter batting display while Tamworth loses to Urrie Hunter. Weather-worn wicket and crowded recreation ground witness brisk run-making and sharp fielding with notable catches near the boundary.
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N.S W
Victoria
Jim Mackay
Manilla
Marsh
Recreation Ground
Welenday
Upper Hunter
Cameron
Urrie Hunter
Tamworth
Tamworth Iide
Naot Club
Tamworth Hall
Total Recreation Ground
Nuamoi
Telfer
Gabriel
Connally
E. O'Brien
T. O'Brien
Sadndars
J. Bignall
Priest
Worth
Taylor
Moore
New South Wales
Melbourne Cricket Cricket Ground
Sores
Christian
Armstrong
M Anster
Warne
Horan
Carroll
Rainford
Inver
Yarkesk
Collins
Saunders
Sundries
Annalysia
Cotter
Garnsey
Noble
O'Connor
Grounle
Hedgrave
Macartney
Flist Inntage
Redgrave
Mackay
M‘aligter
Gregory
Waddy
Carter
Catter
Garussy
Manilla hosts Upper Hunter cricketers in close score
The Manilla District Cricket Association welcomed the Upper Hunter team after their long journey. The visitors were dismissed for 73, then Manilla rallied to 83, with notable fielding by Terry Brady and a dramatic late stand by Lodgers and Rignall to secure the win.
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Manilla
A. Moora
J. D. Kennedy
A. Smith
Hunter River Association
J. Cameron
Cricketara
Glen Innes
O'Brien
Telfer
Will Cameron
Ashford
Rodgers
Terry Brady
Jack Brady
Barwick
Scone
W. Cameron
Elgar O'Brien
T. Bendy
Jock Brady
Cameroo
M‘pharaon
Municipal Council Notes and Appointments Reported
The regular meeting was held with Mayor Ald Kennedy and Aldermen Wilson and Bailey present. Richard Barnet’s appointment as Inspector was confirmed. Reports cover reserves for municipal boulevards, a park near Durham Cavern Crossing, and the Council as trustees of a chamber site. Health officials urged anti-spitting measures on footpaths. The Mayor sent condolences to Sir Harry Rawson on Lady Rawson’s death. A bridge lamp voucher for £20 was discussed. further inquiry was set for £25. Salaries for A C Veneas and B Healey were approved. Maintenance plant for the new worker was authorized, and fencing tenders were awaited.Replies to bridge lighting plans and Manilla Street alignment costs were noted as outstanding. The Mayor expressed wishes for a prosperous New Year and thanked the Council.
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Ald. Kennedy
Alderman Wilson
Bailey
Richard Barnet
Department of Lands
Durham Cavirt
Chamber
Department of Health
Enid
A. C. Veneas
B. Healey
MacDonald and Wilson
Manilla Street
West Australian mines resume after Goop rains
Goop rains allow operations to restart on several gold mines in the West Australian field regions where activities were previously suspended, signaling renewed activity and potential productivity gains for local operations.
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Matron Taylor
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Tamworth Hospital
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Weebt
Tiyndhuret
A. J. Telfer
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Jun Brady
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Pirady
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Q. M'Pherson
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Jack Hrady
W. Hamilton
St. T. Brady
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Jan. Brady
H. Rodgers
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M'i’herson
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O Smith
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Tanimga
Jim Brady
Ttarwick
G. Mphosson
T. Ware
A. Taylor
A. Dodd
Ogee G. Garbett
Iz Gowling
Jack Beady
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