Farmers Picnic Planned for April 16
A district meeting of Farmers and Settlers Association branches approved a monster basket picnic for April 16 at Dear Manilla with subcommittees to select the site and buy toys. Attunga and Keepit fund part of the costs while Manilla covers the rest. A Progressive scheme to secure cheap railway fares and tents for seaside outings was praised, with calls for weekend cheap tickets to highland towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Preent
EB. 0. T. Bowman
Manilla
Messrs
W. Fakes
Johnston
Wilson
Abra
Attunga
J. Bfitzgerald
J. Abberfield
Keepity
Messrs. Ratliff
D. MacDonald
Wilshire
F. Heywood
Vincent
Parkes
Highlands
Woolbreck
Uralla
Armidale
Glen Innes
Katoomba
Sydney
Baldwin School Construction Planned at Rushes Creek
The contractor Mr W C Grantham advances with erecting a new school at Rushes Creek after the previous building was destroyed by fire months ago. General regret is expressed worldwide over Captain Scott and his party's South Pole disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushes’ Creek
W. C. Grantham
Captain Scott
South Pole
New Mexico Wins Intercollegiate Cricket Showdown
Saturday’s match sees New Mexico defeat Manilla by a wide margin as Mahen leads the winners and Hart commands the local side. Detailed scores show mixed fortunes for both teams across two innings with notable contributions from Sneesby, Blanch, and Heywood amid a broader cricket section including totals and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Manilla
Mahen
Hart
B. Whiting
B. C. Sneespy
C. Blanch
B. C. Sneesby
C. F. Trenerry
Bennett
A. Chapman
B. C
R. Grantham
Whiting
J. Heywood
Maunder
Swain
C. G. Sneesby
B. Smith
Blanch
Ilbw
Colgeblan
B.w
Trenerry
M'Reesar
B. J. Heywood
Chapman
Veness
Davis
Grantham
Sundrize
J. Bennett
B. Blanch
H. Halliger
A. Sneesby
B. Swain
Innnings
H. Smith
C. Sneeshy
C. Coughlan
W.boland
Hall's Creek vs Independents in Saturday clash
Hall's Creek posted 310 as Independents replied with brisk batting led by J Barwick who missed a century by 9 and A Trinder, with a rapid start, added 111 for the opening stand. D M'Donall, B Morse top-scored for Hall's Creek with sharp fielding and a notable one handed catch by Jack Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Briggs
D. Barnes
Jack Brady
Brown
Kangaroo Park
Fancy Bede Scanlon
Brady
Hall’s Creek
Hall's Creek
Recreation Ground
D. M‘donall
B. Morse
Bowh
Hayes
J. Barwick
A. Trinder
Trinde
Steady Rain Yields Local Point Totals and Flooding Reports
Nice steady rain fell Sunday evening with 55 points recorded locally. A. T. Hall of Glenborah reports 160 points, Hill of Caermarthen 35, GG Boland 60. Akolan (Mr Shield) 30 on Sunday, 190 Monday, 5 Friday. Heavy storm at Upper Hall's Creek with about 3 inches in a short time. Gullies on B. G. Roberts overflowed. Roads damaged at Mondowey Crossing and near Ben Chapman's gully. About £10 damage to Bungendore Spur road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akolan
Shield
Upper Hall's Creek
G. Robert
Mondowey Crossing
Ben Chapman
Bungendore Spur
Blocking the path sparks union clash in Newcastle district
Breaking at Newcastle last night Mr Watson head of the Mines Federation warned there would be no peace while two unions fight for better conditions. The Wheelers and Shiftmen Union will have to be crushed with owner support. The new union blocks progress. Wade confident Liberal victory in referendum and elections. Labor Conference backs state government work and bank amalgamation. Australian Eleven tour losses exceed £1250 with £750 to be raised by NSW Victoria South Australia. Tinned poison sickens 26 at Rangiora picnic. ten serious, rest improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydory
Newcastle
Watson
Mines’ Federation
Wheelers and
Wade
C. G. Wade
Liberal Party
Labor Conference
Labor Party
State Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
England
Board of Control
Associationa
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Scott Antarctic Expedition Tragedy Reported
Reports from London and Christchurch state Captain Scott and four companions died after reaching the South Pole on January 18. Wireless messages attempted to reach Mrs Scott in Frisco as details emerged that the Terra Nova and crew arrived in New Zealand with uncertain prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Terra Nova
Scott
Oamaru
Antarctica
Lyttleton
Central News
London
Pennel
Atkinson
Christchurch
Pole
South Pole
Captain Scott
Amundsen
Mrs. Scott
Frisco
Rams Nearly Given Away at Saturday Sale
A Saturday sale offered a batch of good rams at low prices with many in the crowd bidding. The event drew farmers hoping to secure quality stock at favorable rates.
Struan sale announced with single offer under reserve
Garvin and Courens Ltd offers grazing and farming properties at Struan on Saturday with only one bid below reserve. Mr Liston led the proceedings and Mr Jackson of Mechanics Institute oversaw a hospital operation Monday. Mr Sutton and others recover well. Mr C Lennon of Wongo Creek injured by a draught horse after tapping it saying Get up Punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin and Courens, Ltd
Liston
Jackson
Mechanics’ Institute
Sutton
Mr. C. Lennon
Wongo Creek
Share Farmer Wanted by Mrs Brady at Roselea
Wanted a respectable trustworthy man as share farmer. Apply to Mrs. P. A. Brady at Roselea Rushes Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Brady
Roselea
Reward for Lost Chestnut Filly Near Manilla
Reward offered for a lost unbroken bay chestnut filly with two white hind feet and a white face. Branded CLE with EE reversed near shoulder. Last seen near Manilla. Ten dollars reward for information leading to recovery. C Lennon Albro Farm Wongo Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Same. C. Lennon
Albro
Wongo Creek
Dentist Ad in Manilla on Strafford Street
L D S a dental surgeon operates from Strafford Street in Manila offering dental services. Contact via telephone number 97 listed for appointments and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strafford Street
Notice to travelers to Bungendore Paddocks stock path
Cautionary notice from W H Roberts Hall's Creek dated December 1912 warns that persons must refrain from interfering with stock gates or fences at Bungendore Paddocks. Notice requires travel notices for moving stock through the property and warns that legal proceedings will follow for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bungendore
W. H. Roberts
Hall's Creek
To be opened by His Lordship Bishop OConnor
Public notice for a viewing or opening by His Lordship Bishop OConnor scheduled on February 20 at 7 40 p m with admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Connor
Methodist church services listed for multiple towns
February 23rd the third Sunday in Lent with church services across Manilla Somerton Attunga Springs Upper Manilla New Mexico and Springmount. ministers include Rev W P Best Rev T Jenkin Mr H Rudd Mr Baker Mr J Heywood with several 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Mr. H. Rudd
W. P. Best
Somerton
H.C
Attunga Springs
Methodist Church
T. Jenkin
Upper
Mr. Baker
New Mexico
Springmount
J. Heywood
Saturday Half-Holiday Cricket in Ukxolan Returns Friendly
Saturday afternoon saw a return friendly match between Ukxolan and Akolan teams. H H scored 41, Jenkin 44, Scanlon 13, Sheridan 12, Kennedy 10. Mitchell bowled well. Smith and Stewart bowled. Odell debuted oddly, learning off a drive.
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Ukxolan
Akolan
H.H
Hev
Jenkin
Scanlon
Sheridan
Kennedy
Fred Mitchell
Wakelan
Smith
Stewart
Wwodell
Bicycle Club Meeting at Junction Hotel Sets League Fee
A meeting of the Bicycle Club at the Junction Hotel Friday night elected A Q Peares as president and approved forwarding an affiliation fee of £1 1s to the League. The secretary was authorized to request Municipal Council help for track repairs ahead of an early meeting. A vote of thanks was given to Mr Mundy for offering a gold medal on behalf of his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Junction Hotel
Messie
A. Q. Peares
C. Vi
Mundy
Cole
E. Byrnes
T. Brimmington
Dalton
W. Smith
G. Venees
C. Forster
Conolly
Penman
Stuckley
F. Moore
League
For Sale Hungaian Millet Seed in Caermarthen Market
For sale Hungarian millet seed at sixpence per thr? offered by W Hill Caermarthen Upper Manilla. Contact details and exact quantity unclear in the terse notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caermarthen
Monster Annual March Sale at Tamworth Ranch
Tamworth hosts the Monster Annual March Sale on the 10th and the following day, with over 1000 head expected to yard. Entries are now being taken and sellers are urged to book early. Garvin & Cousens, Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster
Daye
Myola to Be Name for Australia’s Capital
It seems practically certain Myola will be the capital’s name after March 12 when the foundation stone of the commencement column is laid by the Governor-General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myola
Australia
Proposed road connection notice in Government Gazette
Sydney February 6 1913 attention invited to a Government Gazette notification dated February 6 1913 about a proposed road connecting the east portion of 109 with the west of portion 19 Parish of Cu erindi County of Darling Mandowa Shire. Copies of the Gazette may be inspected at Crown Lands Office and Police Office of the District. Arthur J Hare Under Secretary 00135
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Government
Cuerindi
Annual Horse Sale Dates Set with 600 Horses
The 17th 18th and 19th February see 600 horses booked for the sale by Inglis and Son of Sydney in partnership with Landers and Cantrell. Majority are draughts and work horses in splendid condition ready for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Inglis & Son
Sydney
Landers & Cantrell
Brown's Electric Pictures at Manilla Rink Tonight
Brown's Electric Pictures presents the greatest of all Australian feature dramas at the skating rink in Manilla on Monday February 17. Local residents are invited to attend the screening and enjoy the showcase of cinema entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's
Electric Pictures
Con The Shaughraun Film and Lecture Event
Adapted from Dion Boucicault play, the film promises Ireland’s story with excitement and humor. Allan McGowan will lecture on the story as the film screens, with latest picture novelties and no price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion Boucicault
Ireland
Sydney
Allan M'Gowan
Penman Brothers Visit in Wallsend
Mr. Bob Penman from Wallsend visited his brother Mr. D Penman yesterday. Nurse Fitzgerald will temporarily relieve Nurse Boland at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Penman
Wallsend
D. Penman
Fitzgerald
Boland
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Mackenzie
Maniula
Baldwin School
D M'Donald
Sub
B. Scanlon
C. M'Donald
J. Skewes
B. Barwick
C. Brady
R. Hayes
B. Briggs
J. Sain
C. Scanlon
C. Siseon
Ieee
W. Gale
W. Chapman
St. Barwick
Vowling
Barwick
Briggs
Independents
M'Donald G. Doyle
M‘donald
Morse
W. Fitzgerald
C. Sain
B. CC
M'Doald
E. Porter
C. Sisson
C. Gale
C. M.donald
J. Brady
J. Watts
E. Barwick
B. D. M.don
Gale
D. M'Donald
C. C. Mdonald
T. Bisson
L. Hartley
Watson's Creek
Sat
Urday
Trumper
Reat
Moyes
Hill
Mayne
Cody
Ryder
Rainford
Macartney
Barbour
Noble
Nice
A. T. Hall
Glenborah
GG. Boland
Rangiora
H. G. Kruse
Struan
Kenneth Briscombe
L.D.S
Tel
B.C. Church
Church OF England
W. Hill
Tamworth
Garvin & Cousens, Ltd
Department of Lande
Brown’s
Mechanics' Institute
Pam
Namoi River
A. C. Veness, R. D. Hall
Wilshire & CO
V. J. Byrnes
Wilson’s
Ef, J. Wilson
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