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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
2
An advertisement lists fabric lots with half price bids. Items include MOROCAIN, CREPE GEORGETTE, SILK varieties, BROCADE SATIN, CAMBRICS, and D& CHINE in multiple widths and typical usual prices, with yardage amounts and discount notes. Strong formats emphasize “Usually” prices and quartering to HALF PRICE.
A critical examination warns that Australia’s public debt per head has more than doubled since 1915, with 1925 figures showing debt and taxation surging as war costs loom. The piece argues governments must live within means and curb borrowing to avoid deeper financial strain and broader taxation.
The widows pensions scheme begins March 10 with first payments on March 24. Pensions are £1 weekly to the widow plus 10s 9d per week for each child under 14. Forms are obtainable February 24 from petty sessions clerks nearest the applicant's home. Australia’s population reached six million, a milestone not seen in four years.
The Mechanics' Institute held a Friday night meeting with President G. P. Hayward in the chair. The treasurer reported a net improvement over six months while noting the educational and recreational section was not self supporting and needed growth.
Unclear notes describe the mayor and council in Manilla discussing a tentative plan or project. The readable text mentions the municipal body and potential actions but details are fragmented and uncertain.
A long discussion on the Manilla common near Rushes Creek, detailing water shortages, fencing, and timber management. Trustees consider subdividing, fencing upgrades, and revenue from agistment and timber to fund improvements and potential electricity expansion.
An item lists times and persons connected with Manilla events. Names include Rev. A. J. Gould and Mr F. E. Hesreaod. Locations referenced are Methodist Manilla and Upper Manilla with times around 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The shorthand mentions Wongo Creek and monetary or measure figures like 3.30 pm and 7.90 spn.
The council considers subdividing the common to address issues with stock and to aid the Connell. Proposals include hiring a proper sanitary inspector, revising common rolls, and consulting the P.P. Board for assistance. A report on detached portions is to be sent to the P.P. Board for guidance. Church events and local meetings are scheduled for February with elections and balance sheets to be addressed.
Minutes reveal discussion on removing a north Court Street footbridge near Stoddart’s Ltd and negotiations with Vacuum Oil Co about damaged bridges. Reports cover house to house inspection, infectious diseases, licensing for cars and barbers, sanitation waggon repairs, weed cutting, and municipal maintenance work on Court, Manilla, and surrounding streets.
At the Municipal Council meeting on January a dispute over motor bicycles in the streets was discussed. Alderman Scott claimed the issue was excessive and that action was needed. The mayor agreed with Scott and moved to refer the matter to the Sergeant of Police for a report on the nuisance, seconded by Alderman Hayward.
Charles Wison faced trial at Tamworth Quarter Sessions for a slaughter. Mr R J O Halloran, solicitor for Wison, reported the under secretary for justice advised that the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute.
Residents of Keepit celebrate the reopening of their school under new headmaster Bliss Winton, appointed after a long effort to secure teaching staff. They thank Captain Chats and Capt. Chaffey for their work in restoring lessons and reactivating classes for the community.
February 6 fixtures include Diggers versus Wongo and Manilla. No. 1 wicket features Church of England A independents at Manilla while Church of England B faces Strathfield at Strathfield.
The issue lists new books including On the Wool Truck by C. E. W. Bea and More About the Doctor by Ieubel Cameron, noting local availability and prices. Council discusses planting trees around sale yards to shade sheep and residents, while heat reaches 105 and rate notices are to be posted by week’s end.
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