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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
2
A Manilla Express style report describes a chaotic meeting of Mondown Shire officials led by Dr Hogwood. They debate hospital subscribers and the annual report, defining motions, seconding rules, and the chair’s limit on discussion.
The article notes rising production costs and unreliable labor push farmers toward modern machinery. It highlights Ruston Hornsby Ltd as a leading English maker of combustion self propelling engines, with local agents Mackenzie and Sons selling a British Wallis tracto r now at work on R Park's Namoi River farm in Manilla District.
February meeting of Mandowa Shire Council discussed Roseneath Watsons Creek Road washout and proposed repairs after storms. Council approved traffic license to Clifton's Ltd and no objection to Saturday half-holiday for Crow Mountain Post Office. Delegates for May conference were deferred, and road cross approval near Halls Creek Church granted. depreciation written off and motions deferred.
Mr AC L Abbott of Kootin has agreed to accept nomination for the Namoi Progressive party. His decision followed a representative conference on Saturday and was unanimously adopted after discussions on his current nomination and past withdrawal. Four Progressive candidates remain in the field with Gordon Green likely withdrawing.
At Menilla Police Court before Mr Fletcher P M Raw son Weatherall was fined 1 8 costs for driving a car without a license and 10 with 12 costs for using a vehicle without owner consent. Witnesses expenses 2 10. John Rose fined 2 and costs for riotous behaviour. Auctioneer license granted to Stanley Rae.
Early confusion in the text lists multiple church services. It notes Presbyterian and Methodist services at 11 am and 7 am respectively, with additional mentions of Church of England and a 7.30 am time slot. Names such as Rev J B Thorn and Mr W Biseywood appear as local clergy or organizers.
England secured a dominant victory in the fourth test, defeating Australia by an innings and 29 runs. The report lists fall of wickets and key contributions from Collins, Kilner, Hearne, Tate, and Woolley among others, highlighting Australia’s fragile innings and England’s strong bowling.
Recap of multiple match snippets: Diggers Defest Bakiwin with Watts Schaefer and Geddes prominent in bowling. Snape and Downes feature in batting for various sides. Prairies oval end scores show Manilla and Barraba results with Broadbeck repeatedly successful.
A local council review covers gate applications on Rushey Creek road and nearby lanes. Protests cite main thoroughfare traffic and public access concerns while the Pastures Protection Board handles rabbit proof gates.
At Tuesday night’s council session W Sly demanded exemption from garbage fees for his residence after claiming no garbage was collected. Ald Morris and others argued all ratepayers should pay. the council decided it could not grant Sly’s request. Sly also complained no river street spending occurred despite years of rates and raised stray stock near his Court Naioi and Strafford streets property.
The article lists Church of England versus Independents at Keepit with a 1 pm departure from Ancadia and a 2 pm start for Dependents versus Church of England. It names players for both sides including Collins Taylor Gregory Pou aford Oldfield Kippax Grimmet Andrews Kelleway Mailey Ryder V Richardson and others.
The Sit Council reviewed the dilapidated condition of trees and lighting on Hospital Road after a letter from the Atchnivipal Council. Officials discussed municipal boundary guards, prior correspondence, and potential actions tied to the street upgrade and safety near the hospital grounds.
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