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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
2
A local notice lauds the elevation of a new mayor, praising practical leadership and a focus on municipal advancement. The piece expects a busy term with many projects, and extends a cordial welcome to the new mayor and his wife. It also reports church notices and a schedule of services, plus a forthcoming important farm sale and a flour mill lease rumor.
The Manilla section reports the Railway Commissioners arriving unannounced, discussions on a proposed tailway lease, and officials including Mesera and Day attending. A weekly mail service to Upper Manilla may start if locals fund £0 18s yearly. Also noted are overseas holidays for local Bank of NSW staff, the ex mayor’s remarks on former council member D. W. Veness, and three Manilla items: sheep market strength, hospital fund wheats, and the appointment of Alderman George Wheatley with background across Tasmania New Zealand Victoria and Tamworth.
At Tamworth on Saturday the Mayor led a deputation to the Railway Commissioners to press several concerns notably a refreshment room for travellers on the Manilla line. Officials noted a room already exists at Woerria Creek and suggested light refreshments might suffice if demand remains small.
A council meeting adjourned after the mayoral election. Attending were Aldermen Bowen Kennelly Maronahl Wearne Bailey and Wheatley. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed before adjournment to the next evening.
At noon Saturday the Returning Officer announced Manilla's municipal election results with 60 to 70 observers present. Alderman Bailey thanked voters for placing him at the top of the poll and Wheatley pledged to serve the municipality. Venesa spoke of majority rule and claimed the defeat was orchestrated by some rivals while defending his own record.
News comes of the death of Mr. Thomas Costelloe aged about 70, at Sumner near the Imperial Hotel after a rapid illness of a complication of disorders. He was a longtime resident and respected farmer, one of the first selectors on Upper Manilla. Survived by his wife and large family, funeral attended by many locals and prominent residents to the Catholic Church for interment and soul mass conducted by Father Oswell. His brothers James and Khasl Costello mourn his loss.
A Capitol site visit by senators prompted debate among officials and observers about policy directions and funding implications. The event highlighted differing views on priorities and governance.
A special express wire reports a massive Sydney gathering at Towt Tall with high enthusiasm. Premier Mr Boy and Opposition Leader Mr G H Reid led speeches while resolutions were passed fervently. Tariff talks saw Waddell cautious on further cuts and Barton urging swift passage.
Professor Wood of the Sydney University has been censured by the university senate for pre-Buen otter aul speaches deemed unworthy of a history professor and likely to impair his teaching value. In the Full Court, judges were noted for outside duties. the Arbitration Court work may extend two years or more.
Monday reports describe a failed DeWet capture as British forces boomed in and he freed his cattle. Capetown hosts an optimism rally backing the British government. Commandant Datort dies from wounds. Austrian General Hulner condemns British conduct as humane but hypocritical. A Paterson fire devastates 26 blocks, two churches, a hospital, and three papers with about 10 million dollars in losses. The Jersey City Pier and 45 01) barralls of fluor are also destroyed.
Cricket notes from Manilla F C. vs Half Holiday in Association fixture. Mastena to Burraba on March 13. Fourth test begins in Sydney Friday. Saunders Hill Trumble selectors at Byrdney. Bathurst English bats 505 with Quaife 154 and others. Bathurst 177 with Powervin 26. Jennings 211 not out in Adelaide first-class. Manilla bowler Manan takes 8 for 34 vs Burwood, briefly striking five for no runs.
Manilla defeated a Serues Junction team on Saturday afternoon. Telfer scored 124 not out with two fives, while Kennedy and Moffat also batted well. Final scores show Manilla 199 with notable bowling by Hall 4 for 44 and Short 2 for 49, among others.
A filly by Nobleman shows form at the farrier as Rack Club holds a meeting to close year race matters. Caulfield Futurity draw lists Wakeful at 9 13, Cross Keya and Curfew with light weights. Archives rank Rev enus and Wakeful in leading money, with Lochiel and Beauchamp among top performers. overall fastest greyhound cited as faster than quickest horse.
The bulletin notes Mayor Howen’s victory and extends warm praise. It mentions Ash Wednesday, the lent season beginning, and weather remarks as well as local items like a plan for a refreshment room and farm stock movements.
A denial published after a circulated meetary electioneering table states the facts were distorted for electioneering purposes and that none of the candidates were involved. A separate note recalls the Royal Hotel Mayoral night with ex Mayor Veness praising Alderman Bowen and leading the toast to “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”
The Markets report from Sydney on a Tuesday notes a ds 8d offer for 10,000 bags of wheat was refused while services in all produce limes remain unusually firm and dearer.
G M Long lists Feutay market prices for items including Fe 28 beef, pork cuts, lambs, and citrus. Quotes show per pair, per ounce, per half bushel, and per quart rates with several spelling inconsistencies. The list names Lomons and Tewew among other goods with varying unit measurements.
The council held a packed meeting where Ald. Thomas John Bowen was proclaimed Mayor for the coming year after a single nomination by Ald. Kennedy. Fervent applause followed as Bowen pledged harmony and prudent use of ratepayers money.
A playful column parodies politics and war era chatter with odd scenes and names. It jumbles characters like Macguineas De Wet and Ayxveen, mocks a Mayoral race, and weaves a rambling, comic portrait of crowd behavior and distant conflicts.
The article notes an imitation vaccination scar pasted on the arm to deceive health officers. It mentions a proposed 25 mile long 1400 foot deep tanger between Vanqueros Bay Spain and Tangiers Africa. It also reports Ramsay Bush and Queanbeyan outrages reward distribution approved by the Chief Secretary and the hangings of Campbell.
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