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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists assorted goods including cotton, baby powder, powder tins, crushed shoe items, trousers, shirts, shoes, ladies clothing and hosiery. The garbled entry hints at a bygone inventory or advertisement from 1825 era with various textiles and apparel items.
A lively debate over the Guyra Durrigg railway proposal dominated a local Armidale gathering. Aldermen Mills and Lane clashed on self help versus state funding while Mr Purkiss and a deputation pressed the Minister for Railways for action. A subscription drive raised funds to support Purkiss and cover a railway Lands deficit as discussions continued with government officials.
The quarterly report details extensive City Railway works from Cleveland Street toward Central Station. Flyover crossings, northern concourse construction, and permanent fills near Eddy Avenue advance. two masonry piers for Fifty-Avenue Bridge are complete. tunnel headings from Liverpool Street toward St James and Parliament House area near completion. Poisoning of prickly pear near Too-Wornha shows astonishing effects.
The minister committed to sending a forward reply to the Mayor of Armidale early, indicating willingness to provide further support if a conclusive method can be devised. The note reflects ongoing discussions and urgency in settling the dietary plan.
The piece notes Tamworth High School faces deferral due to poor enrolment with only 14 pupils in 1926, urges parents to consider training their children for higher education, highlighting the need for intermediate and leaving certificates to gain employment and professional entry. It contrasts university degrees and teaching careers with early school leaving.
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