Saturday News Notes and Race Meeting Details
January 12 1807 News and Notes discuss a letter mystery to the Inspector General, an upcoming race meeting with Newcastle Maitland and others, publican booths sold for £39 and £30, member tickets issued, and a bank improvement plan. Also reports a fatal accident at Doctor's Creek and a Mandowa Shire endowment calculation with unimproved capital value estimates.
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Promiasa
Newcastle
Maitland
Tleewhers
Mesara
Wilshire
Gexing
T. J. Arneil
Imperial Hotel
Booth
Butler
Tamworth
Anea
Express Office
Dimmock
Mandowa Bhife
Mandowa Shire
Land Tax Department
Mines Department
Lands Department
Banquet of millionaires and pigs in Chicago
A cable note recalls Mrs Minnie Wiske Griffen hosting a New Year’s Eve banquet for wealthy guests and their prize pigs in Chicago. The display, with ornate pig decorations and rich dishes, prompts reflections on aristocracy, luxury, and national virtue amid distress.
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Minnie Wiske Griffen
Chicago
Ton
Jguenta
Harvest and local events mix in Blayney district notes
Voices report harvesters mostly gone and wheat reaching 2s 4d locally. Night illuminations from aubbla fire. Band to covert pitch. concert disappointed with few attendees. Shire revenue around £2900. duplicate pan system to cost about £200. Blayney election keenly watched. May parliamentary session. Manilla telephone exchange bids and rifle club progress noted. Electric fan praised. waggons and fallen tree incidents described. Express calendars offered. wagon with 150 bags at Boggabri station. Eradication of burrs on private property urged. San Francisco alarmists cite Japan school dispute, U S cautions on war. Rain welcome. public meetings open. Young scribes show promise. Carruthers vote seen as NSW mood gauge. Boggabri wheat outlook favorable. about 100 wheat teams at Boggabri station. Early election chatter promises town talk.
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Manilla
Rifle Club
Australia
Wilson
Oram
Hushea’ Creek
Boggubri
San Francisco
California
United States
Japan
Crieeters
Paar
Carruthers
Blayney
New South Wales
Boggabri
Duar Thare
Namoi Juniors Lose To Mackenzie by Eight Runs
Local cricket clash saw Namoi Juniors bowled out for 14 and 11 while Mackenzie and Sons Ltd won by eight runs. Key scores include N Gardus 18 and A Wilshire 13 for Mackenzies. Clive Smith and W Trenerry impressed with bat and ball as Coote took three wickets. A return match between the Mardhed and Single men and rematches with Namoi and Imperial Hotel are expected soon.
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Namoi
M. O. Mackenzie and Sons, Limited
Clive Smith
Moors
N. Gardusr
A.wilshire
W. Trenerry
Eik. Coote
Mackenzie
Wio
Regult
Mahoo
Namei
Imperial Hotel
Bingara Races Weights for Double Event
The Bingara club sets weights for its annual two day double race on the 16th and 17th. Entries include Wes Willia Simmeralla Squaoder Mayhoy Marcus Aitronella Necklat Cranvoyante Doubtful Rufus Silence Client for the Town Prarg distance of 1 mile and the Bingara RC Trawprear 1 mile 1 furlong with weights led by Willis and Simmerelle, followed by Squander Mayboy Marcus Citronella Neecklet Cranvoyante Doubtful Rufus Silence Client.
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Bingara
Bingara Club
Prarg
Wes Willia
Simmeralla
Squaoder
Mayhoy
Marcus
Aitronella
Necklat
Cranvoyante
Doubtful
Rufus
Silence
Client
Bingana RC
Wye Willis
Simmarelle
Bquander
Mayboy
Citronella
Neecklet
Burke and Pariff Leave Manila for New Zealand
Missus. Sen. Burke and Joseph Pariff recently left Manila for New Zealand. Good luck. At the post office yesterday 46 points of rain were recorded, and another 62 up till six. Two fencing contracts are invited to this issue by Mr. E00's Boye men and Mr J. L Barling.
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Missus
Sen. Burke
Joseph Pariff
Manilla
New Zealand
E00
Boye
J. £. Barling
Letters to the Editor on dairying and local vegetables
A letter questions the Richmond River area for not growing vegetables locally as farmers focus on dairying. It notes imports from Queensland and suggests a poor farming mix. The writer highlights Mauilla's vegetable imports and asks why dairying takes priority over gardening.
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Richmond
Queensland
Youra
Squalid shelter shed sparks typhoid fears at recreation ground
A reader urges trustees to fix the littered shelter shed at the recreation ground citing bedding, clothing, and filth surrounding the area. He warns authorities about contamination risks and notes casual camping by visitors. He appeals to council inspectors to act promptly.
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Sra
Nuisantes
Revival of Mauilla Band Praised and Public Funding Sought
A reader commends revived Mauilla Band and urges frequent public performances especially on Saturday nights to attract support. The letter suggests street concerts, engagement at races and sports events, and a small monetary contribution from the public to aid funding.
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Sre
Manilla Residents Press Ban on Sunday Butchering
In Manilla residents urge the mayor to curb Sunday meat deliveries to honor the Fourth Commandment. They cite early Sabbath work by butchers and their staff, arguing enforcement by local authorities could reduce violations, though some fear noncompliance and loss of workers’ rents. The letter-writer solicits mayoral action and signs off as an Observer reader.
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Manilla
Church Services Schedule and Addresses in Manilla Area
ROMAN CATHOLIC Masses listed at Upper Manilla and Manila areas. METHODIST CHURCH OF AUSTRALASIA services in Borah Springmount Manilla and Ukolan with named clergy. PRESBYTERIAN Manilla offers services at 1 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with Rev A Ogilvie.
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Church OF England
Manilla
Somerton
Morrish
Uaaul Hoor
Upper
Menila
Methodist Church OF Australasia
Borah
Springmount
Me. Mack
Utler
Davia
Ukolan
Crook
J. Lodegwodd
Barraba
Rey. A. Graham
Town Band Revival Debated at Mechanics Institute
A Town Band revival meeting at the Mechanics Institute in Manila drew strong interest with no attendance ledger, debated bandmaster terms, and a plan to seek applications. Officers were elected including J Elliott as president and F Mackenzie as treasurer, with committee members named and a follow up meeting set for Tuesday to decide on the bandmaster appointment.
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Manilla
Mechanics’ Institute
F. 8. Mackenzie
J. Elliott
To Cee
Sam Thaila
Maetingr
Ellis
T. N. Tohlstone
Elllis
Baisy
Porter
Hilder
Johnston
Sutton
A. GC. Veness
Elliote
Mr. Bailey Movd
T. M'Shane
8. Vincent
Dr. Ellis
Johnstons
Bailey
Dicers
Elliott
Stcenasion
Ellin
Vincent
F. Thompson
B. O’dusoghue
Mackenzie
Manors
T. N. Johnstens
Vincant
D. O Tight Foot
A. & Sutton
Kinoet
F. A. Porter
A. Tulfer
R. Stewart
Melbourne strike losses and political tensions across states
Wires report ten weeks of Melbourne builders strike have cost strikers about £36000 in wages. Prohibition party urges temperance bodies and churches to push no license votes in August state elections. Alexander MIntosh named chairman of State Land Bank. Reid attacks sectarianism and Catholic Church in politics. Carruthers advocates funding only existing loan redemptions for public works. American canned salmon condemned at Fremantle. Reid aims to meet Forrest to discuss Deakinite alliance. Wool market firm with Greasy at 1331. no scoured stock submitted.
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Melbourne
Prohibition Party
Alexander M‘intosh
Bank of New Zealand
State Land Bank
Reid
Adelaide
Carruthers
America
Freemantle
Birohn Forrest
Deakiniles
Reidites
London unrest and strikes spark deadly violence
London sees severe trouble due to textile workers strike with troops restoring order. Thirty killed and many injured as disturbances flare. Independent Labor Party backs municipal ownership in London County Council plans for electricity and services amid church state tensions. King receives protest on Associations Bill. Britain plans a new Dublin university. In Pittsburg an furnace explosion causes multiple deaths by molten metal incineration.
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London
Muxio
Independent Labor Party
London County Council
Spain
France
Disho
Dublin
Manilla Annual Races Nominate Principal Handicaps
Nominations received by Secretary H Dim mock for three main events at Manilla on Thursday. Opening Handicap about 6 furlongs features Celerity Nobility Wee Willie Swanain Fairy Luck Treasurer Treat Carina Osculate Repentant. Manilla Handicap about 1 mile lists Celerity Blackthorne Wee Willie Swansin Chronograph Maid of Manilla etc. Durham Court Handicap names Haudock Blackthorne Wae Willie Swansin Maid of Manilla Chronogeaph Bimmerlight.
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H. Dimmock
T. Avari
F Hinde
H. R. Munro
Wee Willie
G. Kelly
F. J. Marsden
Giles
I. Budden
N. M'Kechiio
Carina
E. F. Mayo
J. Hartigan
Manilla
T. Avard
A. Paxty
H. BR. Munro
Wee Willie G. Kelly
J. Cavanough
Durham Court
A. Cameron
Haudock
A. Purty
Blackthorne
Tl. Maury
Wae Willie
Q. Kelly
G. Hall
Wildgirl
A. Cavanough
F. Mayo
Bimmerlight
Dispersal of the Tregantle Flock at Tamworth Auction
Garvin and Cousens announce a large sale by auction at Municipal Sula Yards Tamworth on Thursday January 17 at 2 pm. The Tregantle flock includes 400 ewes and wethers 67, 300 ewes and wethers 47, 500 ewes and wethers 21, and 250 weaners, all Collaroy strain with strong combing wool. Mr Allnutt quits breeding, offering high quality sheep for first buyers and new entrants. Heavy showers were reported yesterday as we went to press.
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Garvin
Cousens
H.V. Allnut
Tregantle
Quirindi
Sula
Tamworh
Sydney
America
Local notes mix of news and satire from Manilla region
A mixed NZ style item set notes varying events from Manilla including a 60 mile ride in 6 hours 20 minutes and up-to-date appearance. It mentions Oddfellows district secretary Ringara yearned, tidal waves on Caylon coast, new land tax prices, and a call for Sunday observance. Also reports anthrax in Cootamundra and betting fine in Hydeark.
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Nice
Kuaywey
Manilla
Thuralay
Bourke
Brewarrina
Walgett
Purae
Bso
Caylon
Turmagulla
Vic
Cootamundra
Hydeark
Hillgrove
Mildown
Mandowa
Canterbury
Mont Rey Francis Hourne
Westminwater
Lidgett
Council of Free Churches
Inverell Argus
K. J. Higgins
Ashford
Loxonton
In Memoriam FPERRY. Johnny Dies at Barraba January 12 1900
In memory of our dear brother Johnny who dies at Barraba on January 12 1900. The face we loved lies low and the fond true heart is still. The hand we often clasped in ours lies now in Death's chill. By his loving sister Traves and Exste Fenrr.
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Jonnny
Barraba
Iieetien
Erection Plans for Two Miles of Wire Keening
J BE BARLING and J VENRON propose the wire erection project. Wimborna Manilla Race Club is involved, with filings and bids from Barling’s team and Venron’s crew to advance the laying of extensive wire for the course.
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J. BE
Barling
Cheap farm for sale near Manilla with improvements
Auction notice offers a farm 20 miles from Manilla showing 13 areas certified for cultivation. It is watered by dam and well with paddocks, carts, plough, stripper, and winnower included. Rare bargain at £400, inquiries directed to W. T. Langworthy in Austivuest Manilla.
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Manilla
Aix
W. T. Langworthy
Austivuest
Mauilla
WU Particul ar attention to observations on forms
Notes urge careful observation of diversions with the forms of return. emphasis on accuracy and completeness in recording details. The fragment references procedural guidance and document handling standards for returns and associated observations.
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W.U
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