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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
7
In memory of Shirley Evruemia Hare who died at Tamworth Slat in December 1904 at age seven years seven months. A cherished treasure to her family. We loved her beyond words, and mourn her loss as a bright part of our home. Inserted by her mother uncle and brother.
In memory of our Father Joan Dante Femeer who died Christmas Eve 1905 aged 9 and our mother Vaiiort Fraxer who died New Year Eve 1985. In loving memory their children John Feeney M Feeney M Riely FE Boland send Christmas greetings and New Year wishes to heaven.
On behalf of the Family and Relations of the late Jony Feerey the relatives express gratitude to the Very Revd Dean O Neill and Revd Father Mullins for their support and to Dr Ellie Matron Taylor and others for valued assistance. They also thank Tamworth contacts and the public of Manila and District for telegrams and warm messages.
Sub scribere will hold a meeting on Wednesday January 17 1906 at 3 pm. Items include receiving report and balance, nominations for committee, and general business. Tender notices from NSW Public Works Tamworth district call for road work from Hodd Manilla to Bendemeer with bids due January 1906.
SPECIAL EXPRESS WIRES report rain reaching portions of the State and the Federal Capital. Mr. Joseph Cook asserts Cardinal Moren knows nothing of the Federal Government’s conduct at the Capital. He links the Cardinal’s praise of the Deakin party to Home Rule and notes a circular letter to Labor Councils inviting Melbourne conference on the Trades Union label issue.
Last week railway earnings reached £96,000, with half-year figures showing an increase of over £200,000. The grain traffic is expected to be heavy. A Syrian migrant named Malouf, who arrived two years ago and invested in a Forbes drapery business, has been ordered to leave Australia under the Alien Migration Restriction Act, though his mother has lived in Australia for 16 years. Malouf is a naturalised American subject.
The betting market is quiet with only Asian Marvel Loch and uo showing interest for Tattersall's Cup at three four and five to one. Handsome leads Carrington Blakes at six to one as the favorite.
Christmas Day saw services in Catholic Anglican and Methodist churches with large congregations. Rev. Vanon Morrish preached at the Anglican church while Miss Hardcastle organist led hymns. St Michael’s held Maas at 10 with Rev. Father Mollins officiating. Methodist readings featured Rev. James Green and a Junior Endeavor Festival with songs, dialogues and a gift presentation to Rev. and Mrs. Green. Presbyterian sermons by Rev. A. M. Ogilvie completed the day.
Advertisements from Manilla describe starting work on the Manilla Barraba Railway with contractors and station notices. The notice calls for horses and drays and promotes Dr Scelduns New Discovery for consumption. Furenale by Stoddart Co Manilla. Advt.
Mr. F. A. Porter secretary of the P. and S. Association has received a letter describing an intended project to erect 22 rods of split fencing for road protection at the 11 mile peg on Hall's Creek road. The expenditure will come from this year’s vote.
The Captain, the Jumper, the Hare, the Shooter and others camped near Manila with F. A. Fimor's aid. They cooked, fished, swam, and entertained visitors including the Mayor and friends. A lively inland outing with boating, hunting banter, and a festive river side scene ending with 7:40 p.m. return.
Latest Cables from Moscow report a city under siege with patrols, nightly blackouts, and continuous pillaging. Rebels hold key stations while thousands attack barricades. women show bravery as fires blaze in several districts. A factory siege ends with heavy casualties before surrender. The Czar mutters of an anxious time as crisis endures.
The bill imposes fines for selling liquor to under 18s and to aboriginals or Pacific Island peoples, bans sales by minors, and restricts bars to 21 or older. Hotels close on Sundays and election days. senior officers may arrest violators. Licenses limited to existing premises. new bars require fees and court permission. Local option votes determine reductions and eliminations by a three-fifths majority with 30 percent turnout.
Church listings for Manilla and nearby towns show services at Church of England and Methodist venues with times including 11 am 1 pm 3 pm 7 30 pm and a Watchnight 11 14 pm. Local ministers noted include Kay J Roman M Ogilvie and E Haywood with Borah Akolan and Barraba mentioned. Also an ad for a cough remedy by Stoddart & Co and a note that next issue will include poems and other items.
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