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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
2
Federal MP and New State advocate Mr W Thompson spoke in Manilla about the Royal Commission and the North’s push for state separation. He urged locals to gather evidence and form a committee to press their case, aiming to secure Port Stephens access and a central role in a new northern territory.
The Railway Department announces roaming cheap excursion trains to Sydney and intermediate stations. Handbills with full particulars are available from all stating waters.
Local and Land Board of Tamworth to meet at Manilla Court House on Thursday February 7 at 10 am. Items include Eyclose Road application for Garnet Bowman, confirmation matters for Thomas McDonald nos 23/15 and 23/16, Porter's settlement purchase area Keepit parish, Francis Xavier Fitzgerald and Terence Murray Valenti, and Beazley Walcott conflicts. Also capital value appraisal for Mark Scanlon 98/12 and residence compliance inquiry for William Thomas Sydney Smith 22/8.
Alderman Wearne decorated the Chambers with a splendid peach display as a sample of his bountiful crop. The fruit impressed with beauty size and quality, all around the same large size.
The Colo Shire Council meets with President Dr F E Herene presiding. Items cover local government cooperation motions, rate notices, and urgent road repairs from Sawpit Gully to Crow Mountain. Members discuss finances, potential loans, and notices to donors for culvert work and traction engine use.
Mr E Green of M Mackenzie and Sons Manilla leaves the firm after two and a half years to take a key position with T J Treloar and Co Tamworth. His cricket and football prowess have made him a leading local player. Also noted, Dulcie Sharp contracts typhoid while holidaying in Sydney and lies seriously ill in St Ronald’s Hospital Manly. Mrs A W Chapman to move from Manilla to Sydney. Presbyterian service next Sunday led by Rev Charles Crane.
Mr Wheeler of the Rural Industries Board plans a return visit to Manilla from February 9 to February 14. He will meet claimants for Government assistance at the Manilla Court House during those dates.
Mr. V. G., New England member, spoke at the Mechanics Institute in Manilla on New State advocacy. He noted growing support nationwide, cited a Royal Commission appointment, and urged Manilla to form a five member committee to gather evidence and present it to a future public meeting.
The Monthly Association meeting led by President G Bowman discussed the Arrawatta Estate training farm for overseas and Australian settlers, and expected local men to train there. They pursued government replies on Berman's block transfer, nominated W G Hall, and urged a tobacco barn lecture by Tregenna. They also sought support to reduce excise on Australian grown tobacco via the Manilla Tobacco Growers League.
Local notice lists Boxs sample tennis shirts described as slightly soiled and offered at very cheap prices. No further details on sizes or quantities provided.
Harvest Thanksgiving services announced for Manilla and Upper Manilla with multiple times. Rev. Charles Crane and Rev. R. A. Morris lead Methodist services including The Miracle of the Harvest and The Bread of Life with special harvest music. Evening gatherings at various locations list New Mexico and Mr. J. R. Heywood along with church times.
A large storm system brought darkness and thunder with heavy rain. Reports show 58 points of rain last night and varying totals from several observers including 95 points on Tuesday and 57 on Thursday morning. Rain totals span January 6 to February 7 with multiple daily readings. Mr. Oakes notes good falls at Caermar.
In Manilla a busy sale day lists furniture drapery and machinery at 2 pm in Central Auction Rooms plus mortgagee sales of suburban blocks and town allotments by A Veness Son V J Byrnes and Wilshire Co near Whitehouse. Clearing out sale of livestock and plant follows February 12 with Huntsgrove auction driven by V J Byrnes Bacon and Co. Partners also plan Braefield property sale February 13 with Parson sheep stock horses and machinery offered.
The Church of England held annual parishioner meetings at Hall's Creek on January 13 and Milliwindi on January 20. Wardens were chosen Arthur Chapman and Hedley Dowe with assistants elected, and meetings will be held quarterly. Confirmation classes start in Manilla with future sessions planned in Wong and Upper Manilla. Join by February 11.
A local resident reports the Church of England bell tolled once at midnight the other night asking if fruit may have influenced the sound or timing. No official verification given.
Clifton's Ltd reports disposing of Fords to new owners in January including John Glover junior John Watts George Robinson BR Thrift M Roberts and Colin Hall Tractors were sold to T A Coote and H V Dowe See the Sample Socks Ting Shirts and Hats at Stoddart's Sale They are Obvep.
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