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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a discussion on sensible methods in farming and government roles. It mentions farmers, education, agricultural policy, and ministers, with references to land use, merit, and public works. The piece hints at debates over implementation, authority, and practical outcomes for rural communities.
A fragmentary report describes a mystery event at Adventurm 1 Tea Ae with witnesses and attendees including Nelle, Varle, and others. It notes a reception, a sudden incident, and unclear details about the cause and participants, leaving the outcome unresolved.
A Tasman Mining and Metallurgical Experts event highlighted Australia’s need to develop national industries for wartime preparedness. W Gepp urged boosting manufacturing, noting nitrogen supply limits and the 25,000 gallon weekly output of benzene at the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. He urged extensive exploration, foreign commitments, and government support to secure Australia’s industrial self sufficiency.
The meeting records correspondence from Lands Department and a public subscription for W. Berman to aid his incapacitation. Donations noted from Mr. Blair. Accounts passed. Memorial Hall and club rooms tender approved subject to Ministerial consent, with completion in four months. Annual report and balance sheet adopted. Election of 1924 officers: Rayson president. Thomas and Clifton vice presidents. McGrath secretary. Coates auditor. Votes of thanks given.
The following officers have been elected for the visiting term of the Lodge Enterprise Mo Noble Grand H Rudd View Grand J Thrift RF Secretary W Thomas PF Secretaries I Hartley
A cuehrs party at Arcadia Tea Rooms on Turs us vicht raised funds for the Church of England Fair. Prizes went to Mrs Doak and Mr Hodges Booby among others, with a special prize to Mr Collier. The last old-hall euchre and dance is set for January 24. Charlie, winner of the 140 yards championship, received a £100 pearl gift. Scott received £5 from a Columbia Gramophone raffle. Byres planned a sale of 2500 shear of all classes on the same day.
A large meeting supported Northern representation on a new state commission. Colin Sinclair was appointed Northern representative after nominations, with sub committees set to collect evidence from districts including Inverell Moree Narrabri Walgett and the Western railway system. A standing committee was formed to review and consolidate evidence for submission to the Royal Commission.
Delegates from Hingara and Tamwest joined about 160 Ford dealers at Sydney’s Paris House to review progress toward increasing sales in NSW. The event highlighted Canada’s Ford factory plans, Tesla? No, Ford Canada, and praised Mr Locke and Davies and Davies for organizing a successful gathering despite a fire on the top floor during the banquet.
A list of church notices shows Epiphany services at Manilla and other congregations including Calac Wango Creek and Upper Manilla with times 11 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm. Also notes a Diggers cricket team lineup for Saturday against Baldwin and Hawtin for Manilla in a local match with listed players.
A notice from the Department of Local Government states objections to the proposed alteration of boundaries between Liverpol Plains and Mamlowa Shires must be lodged by the councils of the park area or by at least 50 ratepayers enrolled in the land to be transferred. Objections must be filed with the Minister for Local Government within one month. A vote of bias in Colonel Abbit for presiding concluded the proceedings.
A fatal incident occurred yesterday on Manilla bridge when Mark Howard, a respected North Manial resident aged 48, fell from the foot bridge after a quarrel with three others including his son. He died instantly. the funeral was held this morning and an inquiry into the circumstances is planned. He leaves a wife and four children.
Local post staff member Mr Wood faced a duty call due to his wife's illness. Samal Walker after two years resident sold his home and moves to Warinlda to establish land. Mrs Grantham’s mother died at Lenni. family travels to Ride Mountains. McAlister named headmaster of Manilla Public School succeeding McKean. Misses Alice and Ronie Cor t ellov visiting from New Mexico, W Chick and Ewart return from Port Stephens and Togearah Lakes, Langworth family on holiday at Armpit. Partridge of Port Public School transfers to Adamstown near Newcastle. Osborn returns to business after holiday in the South. Mr Lwwid Moffat, aged 63, dies at Duri. survived by widow, three sons, one daughter. brother to Mrni Moffat of Manilla. Funeral/vocation notes obscure.
Barraba defeated Tamworth to win the County Tennis Championship in Sydney after a string of close sets. The final included Steven Spencer and partners facing Blaxland and Gardiner, with Barraba taking five sets to three and 39 games to 39. Country first grade beat the city 7 rubbers to 7 rubbers 18 sets 183 games to 7 rubbers 17 sets 187 games.
W Berman’s family faces hardship as his illness worsens after years of service in Told and his wife’s finances are strained. A public subscription is opened under Bab Branch with the Manila Trans and Northern Dailyader to aid him. donations accepted for months. The effort, aided by Manila Diggers, seeks support in Tamworth and surrounding districts. no pension exists due to non war disability status. Aldana has donated and further acknowledgments will be published.
A narrator depicts Teeronehes api in ashes while thunder roars and walls of land loom. A lonely figure dreams of hunts of old, recalling foes and fights, hearing a distant song as corroboree echoes loom and a chief faces rest for his race.
Fragmentary list shows names such as Stratford Manila Glen Oak Cameron Gardner McKeon and Gardner with prices like 25c 65d 23d 26. The note mentions a sale event tomorrow night and references Opti Kush with a date near Thursday.
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