Campaign speech and rise of rural party in early 20th century
Quote from Lieutenant-Colonel M. F. Bruxner opening a 1925 Progressive Party campaign in Goulburn warns of urban dominance and neglect of rural producers. The article notes limited electoral gains, ongoing preference for labour or city interests, and ongoing distress among pastoralists and farmers facing hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
M. F. Bruxner
Goulburn
Coventry
Australia
Col. Bruxner
Country Party
Government Strain on Banks and Rural Protests
A 1930s balance sheet shows deposits down by £21.3 million to £300.1 million while advances to industry fall by £19.2 million. government advances rise £9.6 million to £45.8 million, keeping advances to deposits around 97.9 percent. The text also notes political moves toward a Northern State, farmer protests in Inverell, and calls for coordinated action to restore rural prosperity ahead of possible elections.
Manilla Hospital seeks funding and beds under act
The Hospital Commission sent £175 subsidy and sought year end accounting for the Manilla Hospital. The Board discussed authorizing use of hospital beds for private and intermediate patients with priority for needy cases. They urged govt to refund funds via a wage tax. January accounts totaled £199 18s 4d with receipts £243 19s 1d. Matron reported 24 patients treated. outdoor patients nine. Donations and visiting committee found all in order. They approved procuring 30 000 units of anti tetanic serum from Commonwealth laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
F. E. Heywood
Manilla Hospital
H. Baker
J. D. Kennedy
R. Park
Park
G. Bowman
Hall
Swanbrook
Coulton
C. Baker
Buna
Commonwealth Laboratories
Rams and supplies fetch strong prices in rural sale report
A large pastoral sale at Weanaganella and surrounding stations drew steady demand for rams and wool goods. Prices showed multiple small consignments selling between two and six guineas per head, with buyers including F Biner & Sona Ltd and W L P Richardson. Dealers indicate the sale was broadly successful despite cooler demand for long wood items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B.iner & Sona, Ltd
Wanganella
Rams
Gma
W. L. P. Richardson
Bareen
Barraba
Rama
Falkiner & Sons, Ltd
Boonoke
Widgiewa
Wangamong Ltd
Wangamong
Oaklands
H. A Wright & Sons
Breckham
Blandford
Carter Bros
Linten
Upper
Manilla
E. Donelan & Sons
Manilla court adjourns on Brady case and local notices
Judge Mocatta and John Brady faced charges while serving Harold Gordon Darling in Manilla between November 1 1929 and the offence date. Brady posted £100 own recognisance and £100 surety with 12 months to show good behavior and secure £200 repayment to John Darling and Sons in four half yearly instalments. EO Bowman to represent Manilla at the Northern New State convention in Armidale. Listings include social items, a missing key notice, a razor and hairdresser ad, and meetings of the Manilla District Tennis Association and the C W A with dates in February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EO. T. Bowman
Manilla
Armidale
Pani Alea
Puwldj Deavribe West
Sydney Ground
Larwood
Manilla Hospital Board Calls Meeting on Dance Dates
The Board of Directors of Manilla District Hospital invites representatives from town bodies to a meeting at the Mechanic's Institute Manilla on Tuesday next 3 March at 4 pm to arrange dates for seasonal dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla District Hospital
Mechanic’s Institute
Manilla
Local Caterers Offer Luncheons And Picnic Catering
Mesdames Beddie and McTag operate next door to Mr Sim Chemist shop. They will provide daily luncheons afternoon teas sandwiches homemade cakes biscuits and sweets. They also cater for picnic parties and take orders for fresh fish cooked or noncooked for Wednesdays and Fridays. Orders also taken for freshly cut flowers. Schedules available March 16 17 18. E. E. Upjohn secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Beddie and McTagon
Suspension of the Evening News by a two to one vote
Shareholders in Sydney voted to suspend publication of the Evening News for the time being. The decision followed a meeting of the shareholders today. The report notes attendance and financial results as part of the deliberations and commends the committee on the function's ongoing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Evening News
South Africa
England
South Australia
Victoria
Gosling
David Eagleson
Upper Manilla
Eagleson
Maitland
Lpper
Manilla
Education Department
Holy Catholic Church Angl Branch Schedule at Manilla
The schedule lists Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m. and Evensong and Sermon at 7.30 p.m. with subject The temptation of the Plesh. Also noted are Parochial Council meeting at Milliwindi 7.30 p.m. full attendance desired and services and clergy at Manilla and Wongo Creek with various times and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Red Letter Tea Rooms to Open in Manilla
A new business named the Red Letter Tea Rooms will open in Manilla on Saturday in the shop beside J E Simpson's pharmacy. Two Tamworth ladies, Mesdames Beddie and McTaggart, are the proprietors. Also notes church services and postal voting instructions for East Sydney electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Tamworth
Mesdames Beddie
McTaggartt
J. E. Simpson
New England
Dviision
East Sydney
Armidale
Trench collapse kills Scully as fire devastates Temora
In Temora a wall collapse at a trench site crushed Scully's head before death. a fire in Temora's business district destroyed 12 premises and two hotels, causing about £25,000 in damage. The inquest is set for Thursday, with the doctor on scene. The day reached 95 degrees. The V.P. Board employee had served ten years. Employers fear the new Arbitration Bill may threaten local industries. Business Men's Association urged all members to attend Monday's meeting.
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Buckingham Palace
Inverell
Inverell P. and A. Association
Grafton
Earle Page
Sydney
Fiji
C.W.A
M. Veness
Scully
J. Déré Quick
V.P. Board
Thas
Temora
Labor
Baddeley
Business Men's Association
Unusual immigration case at Sydney Court ends in award
In Sydney Court Dr A L Kestevan sued Rev J P Kelly for £2000 over a libel linked to a girl's death. The defendant wrote to Bulladehah residents and a solicitor, claiming business loss. Verdict for plaintiff £100. Also notes Jim Carlton's rising fame and Reverend Grayson returning from holidays to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Court
A. L. Kestevan
J. P. Kelly
Balladehah
Bulladehah
Alector
Merino Ewes and Rams Sold at Auction
Auction notes list 4400 ewes and 1000 aged merino ewes shorn Sep Oct with 4th class ink station fred. Includes 450 merino ewes shaded Sept. 1150 merino ewe Sep Oct drop by Warrah rams excellent qi 1150 wether and 1300 merino mixed sexes rams offered for sale.
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Warrah
Elasa
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Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
F. O
Kelly
A. P
Manilla Street
Cohen
Manilla Boxei
J. A. Rochfort
Public Accountant and Auditor
Manilla St., Manilla
Phone 50
Chas. W. Knoll
Flo
Lend
M.A
George Street
Mater Optician
Royal Hotel
Bron
Ros Niip
Broxner
Col. Brexner
Razors Ground and ‘Se
Gmas
GRANT
Manilla District Tennis Association
Meehanie’s Institute
N. Woods
Tamworth Show
E. E. Upjohn
the Holy Catholic Church
T. Hunter-Barratt
R. Upper
A. Nixon
New Mexico
R. Grayson
Wongo Creek
K.krayeon
Somerton
G. A. Gordon
B.A
Vada Sootomar
Doctor Sues Priest
Jim Carlton
Simpson
New Zealand
Mr Grayson
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