Untitled fragment hints at tie in coup event
A fragmentary OCR item references a tie in a coup context with unclear details and no clear names or dates available for fuller reporting.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR item references a tie in a coup context with unclear details and no clear names or dates available for fuller reporting.
The notices report Abbersfield and Wir entering a partnership to attempt a mission, plus visitors from Fellowships and Loyal Enterprise Lodge visiting Manilla for a banquet at the Mechanics Institute. Walter Jadson’s plan includes a power house project for electric lighting priced at £534, and F R Reid plans a new country residence with Walter Jackson as architect based on a Strafford Street design.
The text argues the government plans meat control under the Necessary Commodities Act. It suggests meat is a necessary commodity and hints at concerns over a bachelor tax, reflecting a parliamentary or office discussion about pricing and taxation policy.
Ae Sten North was driving home when the horse jolted the rein and the vehicle toppled against fence posts. Stanley was thrown, suffering bruises to arm and leg. He clung to the reins and stopped the horse without further damage. Grapes are ripening early in the district and the harvest looks promising this season.
Reports claim a ruthless act hurt 400 melons at Maunilla while Jarmina faces punishment. Gurnedsb Cl lery Co workers walked off mine on Wednesday prompting 29 summons under the Master Manifers Act. Mine idle, 60 workers affected. A separate scene at Armidale saleyards saw 9 government bought horses stampede. 42 recovered bearing government brands.
The Williamson Dramatic Co will open a two night season at the Mechanics Institute on Monday with the Australian drama Rebery inter Arms. The company, now in Tamworth, is noted as a talented troupe drawing large audiences and plans popular prices for admission. The report also notes Havenspec and Masons racing horses being sent to Newcastle, with trainer Mr Framt Williams residing there for the time being.
Reports show over 300 bales of tobacco shipped from Manila with 150 more awaiting balance, totaling about 1000 bales worth near 100 tons. A recreation-ground match pits Hall's Creek against a local team at 2 pm. Tamworth horse sale set for Feb 8–10, with a strong market anticipated, and the Tamworth Dairy Co declares £2100 net to dairymen for December. Torkild the wonder juggler headlines Penn’s Pictures tonight, alongside a full program at Brown’s. News from Sydney includes wireless-received Kangaroo dispatches and a Sydney suburban household price extract.
A brisk tally of local market mood notes high cattle demand and rising prices with buyers plentiful and prices for calves and young stock up. Mentions wages, prospects for wheat, and a push to improve constabulary roles along with civic works and public notices in Tamworth district.
A Manilla Fire Fighting Association meeting set plans to seek County approval for a street alarm bell and to procure four wheel trolley equipment, a 100 gallon tank, a larger tank, a reel, a ladder and suction hose. The secretary reported 30 volunteers enrolled, practice held, and liaison with Tamworth Brigade ongoing. The secretary’s report notes delays due to council positions and awaits clearer municipal plans.
Rainfall at Inglewool recordings by Harold Geddes show January to December totals for the year at 20.33 inches with monthly values. Past years totals listed as 21.13 in 1911, 18.16 in 1912, 20.36 in 1913 and rainfall counts from 1911 to 1914. Also notes on local venues and civic items including the Mechanic Institute billiard room, the new shire engineer’s pending arrival, and a poetry-tinged push for city printing services.
A note expresses gratitude for contributions toward out of pocket expenses incurred due to the death of a borrowed horse during a hospital fire. The writer thanks generous supporters described as true friends in need and conveys warm appreciation.
Public auction to sell Mrs P A Brady Roselea Rushes Creek stock farming implements including 16 draught horses two cheeky colts five fat heifers 70 feeder sheep 300 Merino ewes 320 crossbred lambs and machinery such as harvesters reaper and binder plow and buggy. Auctioneers J F Wharne and Jack Brady say entire lot offered no private sale. Proceeds for hospital and volunteers fire brigade.
Poem advertised Oaks Hall’s butchery in Manilla with promotional lines praising tender meat and cheap prices. Denotes cash only payments and “leading butchery” in Manilla with no delivery.
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