Stoddart's Stocktaking Stage At The Corner
Men browse shirts as an investment, not speculation, at the Corner. The store touts current prices to customers with a brisk sales pitch, urging gents to evaluate value and fit as they consider purchases.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
2
Men browse shirts as an investment, not speculation, at the Corner. The store touts current prices to customers with a brisk sales pitch, urging gents to evaluate value and fit as they consider purchases.
A report notes Vanilla Express appoints a North Western representative for Justis and the Commonwealth. The move signals outreach to regional partners and aligns with ongoing governance and trade discussions.
News and Notes recounts a hospital treasurer’s precarious year and updates on the Wateren Railway League deliberations at Lyndburg, plus a Shire Council report on road closures and a Mandowa Shire meeting praising the road plant. Scholarships for Tateworth District School were announced for Wesley Heywood and John Chitt on.
A Mayday event connected to the water supply project stirred activity as officials discuss widening main lines and street allocations. The report notes a named official tied to the Northern region and mentions planned inspections and funding steps for the project amid local meetings and public notices.
An unidentified man calling as Mr Pronk M Chessbrough of 9 Bar aba claimed to contest the Bingara seat as an Independent Democrat. The office sought clarification and the man appeared earnest though the statement was unclear.
W L Trenesry scored 105 at Mait fend on Saturday and took 6 wickets for a number of runs. He has been chosen to represent New South Wales in the inter state Banks match against Victoria. The NSW team members for Melbourne on Saturday are named.
The Shire presidency with Dr Donald MacDonall and Drs M Keon Rhielda Blanch Byrnes Donnelly discussed a report on the W R Geddes road letter. A conference delegate was chosen, with Dr Donnelly and Dr M Keon as nominees. The council protested road closures and debated resumption of land near Boras Creek, urging action for two vital roads to serve Kelvin Guan dab and future generations. The engineer reported gravel work, maintenance after January storms, and plans for Grevelling Ruebes Creek road and Watsons Creek via Bungendore. The president approved a loan seal and discussed insurer needs for explosive work.
An engineer's report to Mandowa Shire Council outlines urgent main road repairs on Tamworth Mandle Barraba route needing 4460 pounds. It also covers cross country links Armidale Bendemeer Manilla via Gunnevale Poggabri with estimates 3000 and 600, plus Boggabri and Gunnedah connections totaling about 15500 pounds. The council plans to apply for special grants and push for inspections to justify funding.
A special Shire Council meeting was held Saturday afternoon to elect the president for the coming year. There was a full attendance as Cr Blanch nominated Cr Madonald and Cr McKeon nominated Cr Donnelly. On the vote Cr Comidid M'Donald won re elected.
The council debated keeping the rate at 1d or increasing to 1½d. Dr M Keon backed 1d, praising past endowments and Labor Government gains for the district. Dr Byrnes supported 1d, while Dr Rhielda proposed the higher rate, and Cr Blanch urged action to avoid unfinished roads. The President cast a vote for 1d, sealing the outcome.
The Shire Council met to discuss year estimates revealing only £1000 for constructive work this year against £1200 already voted. Maintenance would fund three men and a dray in each riding for 12 months. Proposals to pass new votes would be considered, or defer payment on road plant for 12 months. Debate centered on subsidy expectations and lost endowment due to late rate collection. Clerk’s salary was debated with Dr M Keon proposing £200 from Feb 1, later adjusted to Feb 1 following the President’s casting vote.
The Shire President privately notes he would not object to a small tax increase, but concedes that during three poor seasons it would be unfair to raise rates rapidly. A valued performer Jost Fortislsht is praised for a splendid performance.
The Manilla Municipal Council met with Aldermen Kennedy Kruse Mackenzie Bailey Stoddart and an absent Wearne. Topics included park land application, endowment receipts, a wages board dispute, and aiding the Manius Bicycle Club. Tenders for painting a sanitary cart were rejected. a clock repair and a gravel inspection were approved. The council considered road shares, nuisance summons, and bank balance stood at 13 pounds 11 pence.
A damaged OCR text records trustees debating land use and access, with mentions of the Lands Department, suburban docks, and potential fencing or enclosure actions. Individuals referenced include Mey Migete Ton and My. Muggleton, with implied disputes over property and enforcement.
Alderman Stoddart urged council action after noting motorists repeatedly speed around a corner near the Royal Hotel. He cited a car racing through at high speed and credited luck with preventing a crash. Ald. Bailey warned speeds were higher at the bank corner and the clerk was authorized to press police now.
Monday night council session discussed urgent wine receipt from Ald Wearne in Sydney and absence requests due to family bereavement. Mrs Wearne's sister, formerly from here, led Saturday events. Mr P Woolfe elected Barraba Shire president. council warned subsidy loss. Elsie Veness passed Sunday school exam in Diocese Graffon Artenale advanced grade. Mr Conolly and son drove to Uralla. Mrs Conolly preparing to depart this week. Dr Black relieving Dr Catch above.
Glorious crisp morning yesterday with varying forecasts and rain. Holiday crowds anticipated in Tamworth. posts mention a tart wielker and a hospital italics line. Labour news includes 112 paints of aim and strike at Murrsiunds shale works. billiard tables renovated. washaway hazards on roads. Special cinema at Brown's Electric Pictures next Monday with Sydney elocutionist. Mr. Wilfred Rowell and party brought car from Sydney.
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