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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
2
Sale notices list Mens PALMA NAP TROUSERS and COTTON TWIST and COTTON TWEED Trousers with marked discounts. Havard shirts and Mercierised Tennis shirts offered in multiple bales. Boys wear includes RENGALL Tweed Coats, Mercierised Shirts, Ranger Suits and Panama Hats with notable reductions.
A garbled report from Manilla describes a local council seeking guidance on tree care along a road between the Municipal Inducary and the District Hospital. The council weighs costs for pruning, watering, and upkeep, with conflicting accounts of officials and actions amid a tense public dispute.
The Manilla Jockey Club anniversary meeting at Oliphant's Hotel drew attendance after president Charles Baldwin was absent, with I J Bailey presiding. Local sports include a Bronzewives vs Altunga cricket match won by Bronzewives. Farmers from Won go Creek reported a large fish catch and fish bait made from Gone Vines. Community notices mention a new saddlery by John Forster, a reading room at the School, and local service updates. Obituary notes regret the passing of resident Arthur Hayne. The School of Arts and other local events faced delays but began to proceed with community support.
Manilla and Tamworth growers met to reform associations and create a northern league to represent 75 percent of NSW leaf production. They seek aid from Farmers and Settlers and Primary Producers unions to push a new district body and address excise tax threats to the industry.
A Queensland meeting of the Manila to Ties brewers league discusses abolishing the excise duty on Australian grown wheat. The assembly votes unanimously to urge the government to allow wheat sales northward to stabilize prices and reduce transport waste.
Auction notices indicate property sales will be held at the Mechanics Institute next May with the Whitehouse estate offered along with other items. Details on the sale and amounts are partially readable in the notice.
The Manila Golf Club held its annual meeting on Friday with a positive report of a successful season and improved form by players under the Blussand Cup. Finances show a start debit of 5 shillings and end credit of 7 pounds 3 shillings 6pence. subscriptions and a levy on holes were discussed. The club seeks lease renewal for the golf course area, aims to fence part for revenue, plans to increase associate members, and elected officers including President H Late and Secretary IL Dimmock with R M Smith as Captain.
The 1914 gap between Australian and imported machine prices prompts F wal Association debate. Mr Hutliff urges a federal inquiry into production costs, noting plows and reapers have risen sharply. Mrs Mowat backs protecting local makers. others argue for tariffs to curb German imports.
The report covers a rifle shooting series with undeclared events and final range details. It mentions Dr. Thomas and E Forster in connection with scores and participants, noting a Saturday session and inputs from W Conley.
The Mandowa Shirt Council considers a letter from the Local Government Secretary outlining Parliament's £1,000,000 Main Roads development fund. Applications are to follow Main Roads Bill lines with cost sharing, six month distribution, and project plans. Council seeks £3,000 for Hall's Creek, Rushes Creek, and Voggabri roads.
The Shire Council discussed approaching Railway Commissioners for a duplicate Northern line to ease congestion in goods and stock transport. A letter from the Municipality of Murrurand urged north and northwestern councils to press for this duplication. The North handles far more live stock trains than the South and West, and a double line could quadruple capacity, improving stock condition on arrival. The council supported the motion, while concerns were raised about delaying other coastal line projects.
John Gilbert, the popular film star, is praised for versatility in his newest release The Love Gambler from Mechanics Institute Pictures. His performance in Monte Cristo demonstrated a grave dignity, suggesting future appearances in serious dramatic roles.
Proprietary Race Club and Mr Z White with Mr Fred Field announce a two tenths track at the Prairies Race Course North Manila. They will hold meetings under the club title with the first race day set for February 23. Future plans include heighty races and trotting events.
The Berman Fund lists tennis shirts at very cheap prices as part of a fundraising effort. Proceeds support fund activities and ongoing community programs. Local supporters urged to buy and help the cause.
A local association debated funding a water supply for a school farm on Batur day. Leaders argued irrigation is essential as 3000 to 4000 gallons weekly would not suffice during droughts, and the farm offers practical instruction for future farmers amid the Blue Holes scheme.
A garbled report describes a six year old observer at a circus or show sighting a monkey and comments on fleas and irons. A passerby jokes about the monkey catching hens in beds and the Weather section notes six weeks of usable weather. The text also mentions Mr A Poolan selling a bake business with a claim of capacity to dive 2000 Toaves per week and decent prices.
A detailed account describes the Skewes Chapman wedding held at St Dahis Church in Baye on Thursday December 27. It notes the bridal party, outfits including a mauve dress, bouquet details, the groom and best man, and reception at Roelchan mut Pat's with post-ceremony travels and gifts mentioned.
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