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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
2
Fallowing Advice Aims to Boost Wheat Yields
The article urges dry farming and fallow to secure better crops. It cites tests showing 8 to 10 bags per acre with fallow versus failure otherwise. Expert guidance covers surface loosening, mulch creation, and two ploughing passes to deepen soil and trap moisture, aided by superphosphates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike
Road foundation rolling debate dominates council session
At the council meeting the Engineer pushed for a light four ton horse drawn roller and rolling the foundation before gravel. Dr Coote and Dr Ratliff opposed the plan citing cost and limited benefit. The board’s demand to roll the foundation and multiple gravel layers was questioned and a representative appeal to the Main Roads Board was voted. Also Stoddart’s summer sale promotion and Mackenzie’s sale of sales were noted along with Littleton Grom’s nomination by the Nationalist Party for the Federal Speakership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Board
Coote
Dr. Coote
Dr. Ratliff
Ratliff
Mackenzie
Cath Sr
Littleton Grom
Nationalist Party
Manilla Scouts Camp Details and Tests Update
The first Manilla Troop of Boy Scouts broke camp at famworta last Tuesday morning and returned by 10 a.m. They described camp life as open air with emphasis on physical, mental, and moral training. Scouts outlined tests in tracking, swimming, first aid, semaphore, map reading, and cooking, with about 70 possible proficiency badges across various subjects. The article lists named scouts who passed tests and notes the next meeting is Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famworta
Solinay
A. Heywood
E. Greer
G Forster
M. Hartley
R. Paterson
D. Hartley
D. Veness
T. Doak
A Brown
C. Heywood
Veness
M. Smith
Heywood
A. Brown
D Veness
C. Forster
AM. Hartley
C Veness
Allan Heywood
C. Vorstes
M' Hartley
D. Harley
T. Donk
A Teywood
Q. Winkley
Presbyterian Services in Manilla and Rushes Creek
The notice lists church services for Presbyterians with service times in Manilla at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and a 9 p.m. service at Rushes Creek led by Mr. Me Lellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Manilla
Rushes Creek
Me. Lellan
Unclear OCR Brief Items From Santo Newspaper Page
Fragmentary text lists times and names: Met o-list Manilla 11 as ap Nixon Halls Greek 11 a.m. Manilla 740 pm New Mexico 3.30 pm Rev A J ould Upper Manilla 3 p.m. Mr Ww TU Heywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Ap Nixon
Halls
New Mexico
A. J
Upper
Ww. TU. Heywood
Manilla Church Schedule and River Run Notes
Church of England timetable listing services at Manilla 7.30 am and 7.30 pm. Morning and evening messages reference Rey R. A Harris. Creek event noted at 11 am and Milliwindi 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Tractor Tax Promise Targets Flat Vehicle Charge
The Chief Secretary pledged to direct the Treasury not to collect motor tax on tractors used in rural areas and to urge Cabinet to amend the act for a nominal flat rate for certain vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Keleway Big Score Leads NSW in SA Match
Keleway scored 111 points for NSW against South Australia in the match NSW versus SA, delivering a dominating offensive performance and propelling the team to a strong showing on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keleway
Ns.w
South Australia
Mandowa Shire Council Reports December Revenue and Rate Plan
Mandowa Shire Council met Saturday with President Keywood and members present. The clerk reported December revenue of £134 7s 10d and £2750 transferred from the trust fund. The council planned to set the rate and issue notices. Actions include road inspection, culvert concerns, debris removal from Upper Manilla Bridge, and a three month appointment of Miss T Marsden as junior clerk and jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Mandowa
UCV
Bowman
Byrne’s Gap
Namoi
J. Winter
Bograbin Road
Doring
Cy Bowman
Manilla
Conncil
T. Marsden
44 Hour Week Rules For Shire Employees Discussed
The Shire Council receives a note from Mr A. Bluett of the Local Government Association outlining 44 hour for shire staff. Provisions include eight hours per day the 44 hour week maximum 132 hours in 21 days and 176 hours in 28 days with overtime rates for hours beyond 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
A. 2
Bluett
Local Government Association
New Books Added to Manilla Mechanics Institute Library
A list of new titles added to the Manilla Mechanics Institute library includes The Wind Anon The Man the Woman Loved Ayres Colin LH Benson The Twins of Emu Plains Bruce The House of the Eagle Bruce John Macnab Buchan The Great Van Suttart Mystery Chamberlain The Seaven Colins Suspense Conrad The Ancient Highway Curwood Man Under Authority Dell Love Complex Dixon Coombe St. Marys Diver Oak and Iron Hendryx Rugged Water Lincoln Gabriel Samera Oppenheim Daphne Bruno Raymond Under the Orange Trees Rhodes Mystery Lamp Rinehart Kneel to the Prettiest Ruck The Carolinian Sabatini Out of the Blue A Cavalier of Navarre Stilson Mr Bottleby Does Something Thurnton Nicola Silver Turner Ungardners Turner Christina Albert Father Wells Ashes of Desire Wynne The Future Young Pony Express Forman The Deaves Affair Rose Mary Carew The Golden Web Oppenheim Bab of the Backwoods Gregory The Reckless Lady Canyon Gold Hawkins Paid With Thanks Hay Tomorrows Tangle Pedler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Colins
Conrad
Curwood
Dell
Dixon
Coombe St. Mary's
Diver
Oak & Iron
Hendryx
Lincoln
Gabriel Samara
Oppenheim
Daphne Bruno
Raymond
Rhodes
Rinehart
Ruck
Sabatini
Sapier
Navarre
Stilson
Mr. Bottleby
Thurnton
Nicola Silver
Turner
Ungardners
Christina Albert
Wells
Ashes of Desire
Wynne
Young
Pony Expres
Forman
Deaves
Footner
Rose Mary Carew
Hocking
Bab
Backwoods
Gregory
Gibbs
Hawkins
Hay
Pedler
Shire Council Maintains 2d Rate for 1926 Mandowa District
Mandowa Shire council on Saturday resolved to levy a general rate of 2d in the pound on the unimproved capital value of ratable lands for the year 1926. Dr Ratliff moved with Dr Coote seconding the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratliff
Dr. Coote
Mandowa
Registration of Public Gates At Shire Council Meeting
Dr Coote moved and the council carried that all Councillors be given months notice to register and bring public gates they own up to standard. Other ratepayers have three more months to register and upgrade, or gates will be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Coote
Wives Not Allowed on Australian Team Tour
The Australian Cricket Board refuses to let team members take wives on the England tour drawing criticism in the English press. The Australian Housewives Association president condemns the ultimatum stating wives could help prevent mischief and safeguard their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Cricket Board of Centre
Australian Housewives’ Association
England
Sheep Bale Sale Set for Saturday at Municipal Yards
The next Manilla special sheep sale will be held in the Municipal yards by Mr. W. J. Byrnes on Saturday 23rd inst. The agent is now receiving entries and noting a rising district mood as January wool sales in Sydney and Melbourne opened with a 5 percent rise. Over the December closing series the sheep market should become firmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
W. J. Byrnes
Sydney
Melbourne
Shire to Trial Road Maintenance Man
The Shire Council will employ a road maintenance man permanently to work on the new roads. The move follows a motion by Dr Rat lif who, under notice, found the expense would be £364 per year. The council will trial the scheme for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratlif
Police Uniform Alteration Experiments Aimed at Improvement
Commissioner Jas Mitchell announces experiments on police dress with closer collar design to remove need for white collar under jackets. Several new uniforms issued. S W Swain sells dairying business to Will Woolfs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Mitchell
W Swain
Will Woolfs
South Australia shine as Richardsons star in Sydney Test
At the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday the feature was the two Richardsons for South Australia. Victor scored 107 before being bowled, Arthur remained 122 not out at stumps, while Alexander looked set for a big score before a bat-tipping dismissal off Kippax. NSW posted 642 for 5 in their first innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Cricket Ground
Richardsons
South Australia
Victor
Arthur
Alexander
Kippax
Kelleway
N.S.W
Australia
Parry
Oldfield
Everett
Skundell
Keleway
Rymill
Collins
Pritchard
Punch
Macartor
V. Richardson
Kippar
de Murray
Andrews
Jncind Dae
Grimmett
Death of Sir Austin Chapman Heralds State Funeral
Sir Austin Chapman, minister for Trade and Customs, dies after weeks of illness. An early federal parliament member since federation, he is honored with a State funeral. W M Hughes and D Watkins MHR are noted as contemporaries in the historic obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chapman
Trade and Customs
W. M. Hughes
D Watkins
Not for Country Workers
Mr C J Allen general secretary of the Graziers Association of New South Wales explains that the 44 hour week does not apply to primary industries. He says many country readers have communicated their confusion on the subject and it is not understood in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Allen
Graziers’ Association of
New South Wales
Western rodeo melodrama at Mechanics' Pictures this Saturday
Ranch riders are called on to do a dangerous stunt in Straight Through. The Mechanics' Pictures presents Western Western, starring William Desmond as Good Deed O'Day. The film features drama thrills comedy and a love interest as the reformed hero faces trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Desmond
the Mechanics’ Pictures
Desmond
Good Deed O'Day
Heavy Storms Transform Namoi River Crops and Banks
Last week’s storms stripped Manilla area countryside leaving bare patches along Keepit Wongo Rushes roads. A fresh green tint spreads across southern Namoi banks Borah Crossing and near Carrol Gap with riverbank areas showing new growth while uplands remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Keepit
Wongo Creek
Rushes Creek
Namoi
Borah Crossing
Carrol Gap
Unwelcome Visitor Delays Night on Arthur Street Veranda
On Wednesday night two snakes appeared on Mr H Lane’s verandah in Arthur street and fled to the bathroom after being disturbed. Mrs Lane saw the reptiles and rang Mr Lane at the Mechanics' Pictures but by the time he arrived the snakes had disappeared and have not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lane
Arthur Street
Lane
Mechanics
Mackenzie and Sons Ltd Sale Ad Promises Bargains
A full page advertisement announces Mackenzie and Sons Ltd sale with hundreds of bargains. The notice urges readers seeking savings to read the promotion closely and take advantage of discounted goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie and Sons Ltd
Heat Wave Rips Across State With High Temps
A new heat wave sweeps through the state with Sydney at 104 degrees and Manilla at 102 degrees. By Thursday afternoon the thermometer reached 90s in several areas as residents endure stifling heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Manilla
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