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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
2
The notice advertises a ten percent cash bonus on every cash price in the circular with a free gift for each boy or girl making a purchase in clothing merceries boots and shoes showroom and drapery departments during the sale.
The text argues that the Commonwealth's 267,000,000 loan shifts interest abroad and risks stalling private investment. It warns that government borrowing could depress rural production, burden farmers, and entrench a class of money lenders, urging a five year pause to revive Australia’s economy.
Fire Brigade Union organizer Mr F White and Alderman Graham of Tamworth visited Manila to urge donations for the Fire Brigades Art Union. They met the mayor, town clerk, and hospital secretary to back the fundraising drive as police union funds were reportedly redirected locally. The case is under police review and will extend to more towns.
A Bit Soars reports Maitland leading in New Zealand state cricket with a daring innings. Details on wickets and team standings remain unclear amid fragmented text.
The Shire Council faced repeated tender withdrawals for the implement shed project in Manilla. After several bid changes a tender for work only was accepted, but material shortages halted progress before Christmas. The builders requested time extension to finish within three months from January 1 1926, a proposal the President endorsed as the only reasonable fix.
New Year dance in Hulls Creek hall by the Akolan P. and U. Association drew over 100 attendees. Messrs W. Malloy and A. Yates acted as MCs and conducted duties well. Refreshments by ladies praised. secretary and treasurer praised for creditable service. Gross receipts reached £14. Music by Miss Hiscox of Manilla.
The article argues against Kelleway's selection for Australia noting his slow start in three day matches would hurt in England. It recalls Collins scoring 40 in 4 hours 40 minutes on a wet wicket in the 1921 fourth test and praises his digging heroism despite slow scoring.
The report notes Tamworth and surrounding countryside looking well after Christmas rains. It highlights the Manilla road to Attunga as particularly picturesque and well presented.
A good day at Gonnedah trots with six winners. Spinola won the Progressive Handicap for J. Flett, Madam won the henpled Handicap for J. O Toole, and Den Charmer by W P Bradoe claimed the Wanterweller Cup. Fish were biting well with Namoi anglers Sunday.
A reader from Carlowrie questions Mandowa Shire Council on destroying noxious weeds on their own land before seed set and spreading to adjoining properties. He argues star thistle should be cut in November rather than February or March to prevent wasteful spending and improve control.
Despite droughts, Mr. Jas Brady of Sunshine reports thriving stock and excellent cheat crops. He consigned nine bullocks to the New Zealand Loan Co agents in Sydney, selling at up to £18 16s 0d a head, average £16 7s 0d, and leading the market for the day. This shows the district's productive potential when given opportunity.
Victoria dominated the match on a sodden wicket as South Australia were bowled out for 89 in their second innings. Hendry starred with six wickets, tearing through the batting and sealing a large victory for Victoria.
A new trotting club is formed in Manilla and its inaugural meeting is scheduled for January 26. Secretary J. Munro reports strong early support and good prospects for the club's activities.
Arthur Johnson, long in frail health, returned to Manilla yesterday after a serious operation at Prince Alfred Hospital. The procedure proved a wonderful success easing years of illness and giving him renewed interest in life.
Strathfield batsmen include J Byrnes out for 4 and Reynolds bowled by Reeves. Shaw dismissed, Henshall, Reid and Watts also fell to Reeves, while Urquhart and Coote contributed minor scores. In bowling, N Abberfield took 2 for 145, Baker 1 for 49, Reeves 6 for 26 as bowling figures near collapse thresholds.
Mrs Reeves of Wongo Creek is seriously ill at Werris Creek with family members called to bedside. Local cricket scores show Reynolds and Stoddert prominent, while Stoddart's Ltd announces a great summer sale opening Saturday with a full page advertisement of bargains and savings.
Mandowa Shire Council urged adjoining authorities to destroy noxious weeds within 40 chains of boundaries. Barraba Liverpool Plains Cockburn Gostwyck Manilla and others reported varied actions and compliance with the Local Government Act. Officials noted a coordinated campaign and praised joint effort despite differing weed classifications.
A letter from Dr A Porter urges the Mandowa Keepit area council to remove or widen public gates on the Mauilla Gynne road to ease crossing for farming equipment. Councillors discuss registration, suggested 14 to 18 foot openings, removable wire panels, and financing for safer passage while preserving landowner access.
In Lismore I renewed acquaintance with Mr. J Turner who has built a prosperous business there. He guided me around the Lismore links where open fairways test accuracy and power. Turner’s social visits included trips to the Brunswick coast and nearby resorts Byron Bay and Evans River, noting local hospitality and seaside appeal.
A letter from G W Galtes draws attention to two danger spots on Crow Mountain Road where the surface has broken through near a mile peg and culvert. He notes washouts and a damaged cutting at the 20 mile peg with no effort to divert flood water. The clerk says repairs were started after the engineer was away.
Joseph Yated pleaded guilty at Manilla Police Court to two charges of vicious behavior and received a sentence to be shot within 14 days. On a separate drunkenness charge he was fined ten shillings or three days in custody.
Fragmented OCR note states forty four hours already affect all industries with a 110 percent increase in production costs. Mentions Manilla industry and electric power cuts, shortening daily hours by one, with electricity not supplied by morning and continuing until midnight.
A team of tricketers from Gym nedah will visit Manilla on Saturday to rest at the local town. The match starts at 11 sharp. Manila will be represented by J. Byrnes FP Baker N Abberfield D McDonald C McDonald W Gannonfi Arthur White Young L Coote C N Boot P O'Connell G White Arch White.
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