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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
2
The Express presents an official rainfall record for Manilla District covering 1884 to 1924. It notes 1924 rainfall at 3.14 inches, about six inches above average, with January February July August September and November above average while June October near or below average and other months below.
A Friday meeting of Returned Soldiers members was held with President Dr. H Rayson and others. The group discussed refunds to Diggers who invested in a defunct Soldier Society, updates on the Manilla Sub-Branch RSS TL.A, finances improving but membership dropping, and the new Anzac Hall social profits of £120.
The article highlights advances in harvesting technology and grain yields, naming Mackay Meader and E A Porter from Whestlands New Mexico who harvested 975 tons of wheat and 1240 bags of grain. It records local visits, a near collision at the Royal Corner, warnings to legal businesses to guard valuables, and Armistice Day poppy sales raising funds for the Red Cross. It concludes with league reports, elections, and plans for increased membership and charitable accounts.
Community effort in Manilla swells as residents organize a barometer contest to support the town candidate. Donations, stalls, and dances propel the campaign with events led by Mrs. Harry Veness and Mrs. Carlyon. A boy, Noel Simpson, suffers a leg fracture and is hospitalized in Tamworth. Mr. Fairleigh adjusts his visit date to January 21.
The Competition lists Manilla versus Independents at Keepit and Church of England versus Diggers at Manilla. Representing are Meine N Scott W D Hartley J N Kennedy J Munro J Dobuston P Chapman J Winter 8 Waddingham E Dawson Kennedy BR Allen A Reynolds 2 A Morris 13.
The shore match at Adelaide oval lacked many NSW stars and A Richardson of SA. Richardson scored 8 in each innings while Pritchard hit a century. SA total 389, NSW reply 408 with Gymne and Kippax both centurions. SA 2nd innings 137 all out. NSW leads heading into final.
On the back page a Mackenzie and Sons Ltd summer sale advert promises attractive bargains and a record start Friday. The local hospital has two serious ops since Xmas and rain would help. V S Byrnes to run a sheep sale with 10,000 head at Taea yards on Saturday. Antgrove sale at 2 at Mechanics Institute tomorrow.
Saturday opened match drew strong interest as Manilla fielded full dress. Morrie Roberts took four wickets early. Hartley and Dawson steadied. Rev R A Harris carried England for 46 not out. Dick Allen’s bowling sparked the contest amid lively fielding and several sharp catches.
A fragmented page notes The Bohemian Girl performance with eccentric details about a large brass English clock maker claimed to be over 250 years dead. It lists bowling scores and names such as J. N. Kennedy Byrnes and A. Geddes, with scattered match results and remarks on attendees.
The death occurred Monday morning in the Manilla district of Thomas William Hell aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Gen Beth of Krepit. He suffered from an incurable disease and received care from leading specialists but died three days later. Funeral held yesterday at the grave side with Rev J B Thorne officiating at Werris Creek. Also noted is the death of Mr Jas Riley Sen father of Mr Jas Riley of Manilla at age 14.
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