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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1924
Page
2
EMANILLA Express reports a severe dust storm followed by heavy hail and rain actions. Widespread damage to crops and property noted near Mr. Wolfes, You Ryes, and Chote Creek. Floods and road damage recorded with significant point totals and anticipated more rain.
A community event marks Burns anniversary with a broadcast program and a charity sale. The notice lists a sale of a horse saddle and related items valued at 250 meters, with location at Bluibleet Lat and mentions fundraising for a local trust.
Manilla in 1899 discussed funding a water supply by sinking a well with windmill pumps, seeking £50 for clearing Namoi Rowan and Market Streets. The meeting noted coach service changes, a Mail delivery accident, and a branch of the LC.O.F MT Odd Fellows to be formed with convenors A C Wee Ness and A Matherson.
Fragmentary verse paints Burns Cottage as a sacred link to Scotland’s poetical legacy. It extols the hut’s humble shelter, the doorway against wind and snow, and the hearth where love and verse mingle, honoring the bard’s memory with reverent imagery.
Mrs A J Dean and family spend holidays in Brisbane while visitors from Manilla enjoy summer in New England. Mr J Paterson plans outings as Pepin notes. A Saturday accident near North Manilla injuries Miss Nellie Melireth seriously after a car crash into a fence. sister and driver suffer minor injuries.
A Tamworth area note states the Lad Berd Land Board will convene at the Manilla Court House on February 14. A telegram from Captain Chaffey MLA says the Minister for Education has approved minor memorial land requirements and a lease draft will be forwarded. Also noted is the 146th anniversary of settlement of Wale with a public holiday on Saturday February 9, prompting shop closures and a sale of farm and town property.
Optician Knox notes a Manilla visit on Thursday and a likely appointment at Mechanics Institute between 9 am and 5 pm. Twenty tenders from six firms total under £6000 with at least one well within estimates. The Minister for Works commented on the bridge project.
Organisers of the Church of England Bazaar plan an 9nsars party and dance to raise funds for the function. The event is set for Thursday evening in Mechanics Hall and is expected to be pleasant with an enjoyable time anticipated.
The annual meeting of subscribers to the Manila District Hospital is called for Thursday week January 31. These meetings are usually poorly attended, but this session is expected to attract more interest and result in a good turnout.
A planned meeting of the Movhani¢s Institute fell through last Friday due to lack of a quorum. The next meeting is rescheduled for Friday, the 25th inst. Ten members suffice for a quorum, and the lapse is noted as a serious neglect of public interest.
Fragmentary OCR notes show last week sales at M M D Mall Creek in New England with various prices and items. Details are incomplete, but indicate promotional prices and quantities cited in the brief record. specific items, quantities, and dates are unclear from the fragment.
A satirical provincial item laments debt obligations in New South Wales and criticizes government borrowing. It predicts burdens on ratepayers from taxes and municipal debts amid drought and rising costs, invoking Councillor Ratliff and the Manilla Express.
The Gleanaes Examiner reports on Mr FS Mackenzie of M C Mackenzie and Sons Ltd advocating a cash system. He argues traders would welcome it but warns of a need for a support scheme to aid landowners and storekeepers during transition. He stresses government action to enable cash pricing and stable business. The piece notes upcoming sales and wool mill construction costs around £46,000, with design work to begin soon and reductions announced in various lines.
Wongo defeated Baldwin by 181 for 8 in a solid all round performance with bats led by Reeves Baker Darwick and Boland. Hall's Creek were bowled out for 65 with Tinsey top scoring, as Wongo's bowling attack including Baker and Reeves seized control. Tamworth set to host return match against Manilla Cricket Union, starting 10 30 at the local oval with a strong Tamworth lineup led by Woollett Payne Thompson Wilson and Rowland.
In a rugged match Watt(s) led scoring with 17 and 13 by Coote and Watts close behind. The tally lists players such as Gilroy Diggers, Galian, Norman, Watts, Harris, Swan, Moffat, Chaw, Porter, Schaefer, F Coote, EL Porter, and AL Watts delivering key scores and blocks across the frame.
Diggers win after Baldwin bats first for 50. Moffat and Harris steadied after 16 for 6, with Mick? scoring 23 and Harris 15. Watts led Baldwin bowlers with 3 for 17 as Gannon and others troubled the attack.
Baldwin batsmen Watts and Gannon top scorelines as Coote, Moffat and O Connor share wickets. Final totals show a tight contest with Moffat taking 9 for 17 and Chave three wickets, while Sundries contribute a slim total.
A picnic cricket match at Hall's Creek saw Mannith play OHHs Creel with notable scores by Ee fiten and G Sn both retiring for 102. The report highlights Green's return to form, and mentions a range of local incidents from police actions to a proposed political economy test for Parliament candidates, reflecting bustling local life.
Mrs. Ann Chick widow of the late John Chick of Borah died at Pridey at midday. She was 80 and came to the district in 1900, living in Manilla for 16 years. She is survived by a large Bowman and Heywood family including Thos Bowman and Edward Bowman. funeral Saturday conducted by Rev J A Walsh.
Mr. SJ Walker conducts a clearance sale on Saturday at the Tamworth road property five miles from Manilla, as he leaves Burnside’s for the Inverell district. Associated agents include W J Byrnes Manilla and Stewart and Co Tamworth.
At Manilla last Saturday Mr W J Byrnes sold about 2000 sheep with prices softer due to light rains. Sale included 533 merino wethers five years 20/4, 211 young wethers 23, 401 fattening age wethers 10, 321 fattening ewes 10, 107 aged ewes 7/7, and 400 plus other lots. Purchasers listed include Messrs B T Spencer A T Vorest J A Jenson and others.
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