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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
2
A Manilla Express report details a North Western representative advocating justice and the Commonwealth. The piece situates the figure within wider political efforts and local impacts, highlighting aims, strategies, and anticipated outcomes.
A fragmented report notes Mir Wilshire, secretary of the Farmers and Settlers association, forwarding a list of names and items for fixes at Bydbey Chamber of Computer. The document references insurance, local events, and upcoming talks with Mr. Mavrein, plus arrangements around a venue at Marratm and other community notices.
Automronife to line of motor cars and a Ford in Sydney this week. Seventeen nominations for Mechanics Institute committee, twelve to be elected, with voting limited to paid members. No service at Vernon’s due to Mr. Vernon’s absence. Church of England service canceled this Wednesday evening.
Mr Ty Lightout was admitted to hospital with appendicitis on Sunday and showed slight improvement by yesterday. Mrs Tessie Wood of Somerton died in Manila hospital on Friday from pleurisy, leaving a heartbroken husband and two young children. A man named Detétwnit, connected to a hotel, was hospitalized after an oiling water incident. The text references various local names and places including Manilla, Manila hospital, Somerton, and the Royal Hotel with scattered notes on travel and events.
It was decided to make a presentation to Mr. Conolly on the occasion of his leaving Manilla. Messrs H. Dimmock and H. G. Kruse were appointed secretaries of the movement. Mrs B. Veness is spending a holiday in Melbourne.
Cricket notes from Manilla detail second round fixtures for January February and March, including Glenevon versus Church of England at Manilla and Albions versus Glenevon at Glenevon. Independent teams and Hall's Creek feature in results and lineups, with scores and bowlers noted for Independents versus Attunga and Upper Manilla matches.
Sporting notes from Manilla race week announce nominations for principal events closing Wednesday evening. Pony and trotting horse owners are reminded of events 1 2 3 4 6 set for 8 o clock. Carrel and Merel won at Warwick Farm last Saturday while Chammy the pony ridden by Mr T Arneil claimed the Neutinsha Handicap at Tamworth. Lillyman rode four winners at Tamworth pony racing and Pop Gun won the five furlongs in 1 35. Tamworth J C races draw many entrants with Glen Innes Faces showing light entries. Boonie Princess Sally Nyrang look strong for Tamworth, Lochano favored in the Anniversary Handicap. A fine two year old filly by Machine Gun from Mona trained by H Macdonald may appear at local pony races.
John Bridge and Co Ltd report a buoyant market with a large 10340 bales sheep skins catalogue. Hides rose on heavy and medium grades amid humid weather, light hides easing. yearlings irregular with declines up to 4d. Tallow sold strongly with prime mized at £30. Sale includes post cards and stationer ads from Baird.
Sydney reports miners in dispute with Collicy Employee federation and ministerial caution on wage unrest. London based Agent-General Coghlan accepts two year extension. Courthouse opening at Bogan Gate and justice minister defends day labor system amid crime and bank sector expansion. Commonwealth Bank of Australasia opens with £51,864 first deposit. Maternity Allowance claims near 25,000. Joseph Cook elected Liberal leader by one vote. new leader vows responsible change and broader support. Liberal platform discussions continue, with planned policy adjustments and continued preventiori.
News notes the SLAUGHTERMEN STRIKE in New Zealand causing all freezing works to idle. The report says workers refuse outside aid and avoidance of spread, while other global items touch Ber giers miracles, pilgrims at the tomb, and a London joke about £4 notes offered for a penny.
Terrible rioting occurred over the garment strike in New York on Tuesday. High strikers were hurt, scores injured, and dozens arrested as thousands participated. Police delivered baton charges amid chaotic scenes. An unconfirmed despatch mentions Turkey ready to cede Adrianople.
Messrs Broughton and Barry report a successful clearance sale at Arranmore near Manilla on Wednesday and Thursday with 120 head of horses sold at satisfactory prices through Sydney Maitland Tamworth and local yards. The sale also included 1100 wethers farming machinery plant and furniture with gas prices ruling throughout.
Rotary-like notes list events at Manilla and Tamworth areas with church services and social gatherings. Mentions a meeting of Upper Manilla cricket team and an Independent spect event starting at 11 a.m. Weather remains hot with rain needed. Farmers busy ploughing.
Bargain notices advertise large reductions at Baird's The Up-to-Date Stationer in Manilla on cricket bats with four shillings off for cash buyers Call to-day before stock runs out and prices rise
By order K. HM Kennedy fmq the district is informed of a sale of North Ubrindl Estate assets. The notice states the property will be removed from the district, with details pending court confirmation and sale conditions to be announced.
Auction listing for premises at Stra with mixed estate items including 7 cows with calves, 200 sheep, a double buggy, cart and harness, drays, plows, harrows, mowing machine, hay rake, forge and anvil, stove, kitchen furniture, linoleum, and portable copper stills. The sale begins at 100 nam.
Thirteen million women face Friday decision on enfranchisement as the Women's Suffrage Bill is set for division in the House of Commons. Cabinet members are reportedly split with 120 for the bill and 150 against it.
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