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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
2
Waniffaxpress Lane North-Western Representative for Justice and the Commonwealth Uernoon for Crafls reports nine first class merino wethers prepared for Uralla show. Bred and fattened on Mr Blanch’s land from Litchield-Goldaworth stock, they showcase his property and management. Blanch’s wool at Sydney sales last season fetched 12fd per bale, none under 13.
The article discusses the education of blind and deaf students as a longstanding state priority and details a push by the New South Wales Institution and local officials to secure funding and advance facilities. It notes protests and requests for federal support to remove a town clock and restore Grove Street improvements, with Alderman Kruse proposing actions at a Monday council meeting.
A severe storm hit Caermarthen with torrential rain. About two inches fell in 30 minutes causing flooding inside a house and damage to a shed roof. A lightning strike set a nearby tree ablaze, threatening the dwelling and wheat stack.
A meeting of the congregation will be held at the Temporary Viewan this Wednesday afternoon to discuss preliminary arrangements and decide on a date for the Church of England Fair.
Mr Ring, a Liew worker, was solo at Hall'e Crosk farm when a tiger snake struck above the knees as he moved a bag of wheat. He bound the wound, walked 17 miles to town, received care from Dr Black and Dr Ellis, and by after midnight was reported out of danger.
The Catholic Bazaar concluded Monday night after four successful days raising funds for Rotan Catholic Church. Prizes drawn on stage before a large audience under supervision by Mayor Ald Kennedy and Ald Kruse. Nett proceeds are expected between £550 and £500, with some stallholders and workers omitted from the list.
At Monday night’s council meeting Aid Stoddart sought if the electric light proposal could proceed. The delay stemmed from the barrister’s extended holiday. he would return this month. The Mayor said nothing prevented installing electricity before the church building completion, and Ald Wearne urged action before the mayoral term ended.
The article argues irrigation progress is promising after years of delay. It urges a comprehensive water conservation plan with weirs and locks, dividing the state into areas, storing water in reservoirs and mountain basins, and linking dams to safeguard livestock and refill waterways during droughts.
The piece urges harnessing western rivers and coastal upper reaches for water storage and power. It cites New Zealand as a model of dammed falls powering dairies and towns, while noting interstate rights and political obstacles in Australia. It argues immediate action on coastal river storage and conservation be taken.
Official letters discuss a new school building planned for New Mexico near Manila after a suitable tender was accepted. They note wildlife protections for kangaroos and wallaroos with open season dates in specific police districts. A special grant voucher of £200 is forwarded for Barraba Hospital maintenance and to be sent to hospital authorities.
At Monday’s meeting the department refused the reserve for recreation ground as park addition. Alderman Weasen urged keeping land for the people and the area’s alienation opposed. Recreation ground use granted for continental and LSD league cricket on March 12 and Hospital Demonstration on May 25. Funds approved for bicycle track and matched by Bicycle Club. Public holiday requested for May 6. Sheds permitted for J Brines and W Chapman. Application by J Baker referred to Works. Two footbridges to West and Co’s ships approved. Applications invited for Sanitary Inspector and Nuisance Inspector at £156 yearly. Painting contract set. fresh trailers for sanitary service to close March 17. Future policy to not pay for removal of ashes from unoccupied houses. One pan per week to be allowed to each private house. additional service extra. Motor speed lighting hosts reference postponed.
At a Common Trust meeting the Works Committee decided to pay 2 shillings 2 pence for ringbark under coalitions. A Commons meeting is set for March 17. Also announced Messrs W Hannsod Co have begun photography and framing in Manilla Street near Wilshire and Co.
M O'Brien in charge of Mr R Allen's horses was injured when a horse fell on him and he was admitted to hospital on Saturday. He is making a good recovery. Harvest Thanksgiving at Holy Trinity Church next Sunday proceeds amid news of Mrs James Baker, newly moved to town with Mr Baker and family, reportedly in danger.
Dental Surgeon from Manilla reports that Miss Isabel Patersen will visit Manilla to collect subscriptions for the South Wales Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. Funds are exhausted, and the directors urge liberal support to educate and maintain deaf and blind children.
Easter holidays offer single fare excursions for round trips to Sydney and Newcastle and intermediate stations, departing Manilla at 6 55 p m on Thursday March 13 and Monday March 17. Return validity varies by distance with six weeks for over 300 miles and one calendar month for up to 300 miles. Returns on Express and Mail Trains are excluded and Sundays plus March 20 24 25 are restricted for return. Details from station masters. By Order J B Purway
A policeman watched a man in George Street smash a large glass window at a premises occupied by H. Young, Jeweller, throwing jewellery everywhere. The suspect wasImmediately arrested as the scene turned chaotic with strewn wares.
Rev Father Gibbons donates his sideboard won at the B C Basser prize for the Hospital Carnival on May 26. First prize plus 49 other prizes will be awarded in the event.
At the council meeting on Monday night Ald Wearne urged setting a good example by driving responsibly and visiting stores to illustrate safer traffic behavior. Supporters echoed the call with a chorus of approval.
The notice states no offer for Struan on the forthcoming Saturday sale at Athan and Mount Pleasant next Saturday.
Saturday's match between Watson's Creek and Hall's Creek on Hall's Creek wicket featured a rain disrupted, slow scoring day. Hall's Creek posted a hundred plus while Watson's Creek faltered. notable performances included J Barwick's decisive fielding and J Kennedy's 13. The game saw 56 overs with 26 maidens and final score 7 for 168 in the drawable light.
Dr Catchlove returned to town on Monday while Mr J Coulton and his daughter were visiting from Graveseod. Mr G Valdez is appointed Under Secretary for Agriculture. Mrs J Kelly died at Gesce dah tawt Week aged 72. Ald Wearne led a vote of thanks for a long service. Manila lenilied om.
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