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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
4
It will pay you to wait for it as readers recall a promotional note about the Fanula Express line and a West North area service. The fragment hints at a railway or transit tie in with delays or incentives, but details remain unclear.
Saturday night at the woo shed Mr R Grono s fowls were killed except two Helort 19 first class laying hens. The annual vestry meeting and parishioners meeting of the Anglican Church will be held in the Mechanics Institute committee room on Friday evening next. The Convent School resumed duty after the exodus and Public School pupils will gather next Monday. Six large pieces of sawn timber 63 feet long arrived for the electric lighting power-house construction. The wife of the Minister for Defence laid the keel of the torpedo-destroyer Swan at Cockatoo, a sister vessel Derwent. Edward Whyburn, son of Mr and Mrs Brean, left for enlistment service in Sydney. Electoral prosecutions fined 204 and costs for failing to enrol on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll. The Red Cross League resumes activity with sewing parcels and invites women to apply for assistance. WHAT S IN A NAME picks up.
A Saturday morning fire razed Wee Waa District Hospital, with an explosion heard nearby. Matron Coulleen and Nurse Sullivan saved three patients as the morgue was moved, leaving only chimneys and windmill standing. no furniture survived and residents aided the evacuation.
An OCR fragment reflects local cricket chatter about a rising star with praise for the rising team. It references hospital patients and calls for civic action with scattered phrases about movements spreading to other towns and youth signups. The text is garbled and incomplete but conveys communal enthusiasm and speculation.
The passage extols a wave of national unity across Australia and Britain as war threatens the kingdom and its dominions. It lauds civilian support, including women, and urges continued drills, patriotism, and public services such as a biweekly train schedule starting February 5. The Mechanics' Institute and its ministerial support are praised for service and funding dedication.
At the Court House Hotel a committee presented architect Mr. McTaggart with a fine stand as a token of esteem from the Mechanic Institute. President Mr. A C Yenses spoke of the institute’s appreciation amid tight finances, expressing hope for better times and urging continued community effort.
At a Monday council meeting the proposed reduction of the Manilla to Tamworth train service, to take effect February 8, drew strong opposition. The mayor urged protest and urged deputies to press officials, with Alderman Wearne and others backing efforts to maintain current schedules and rights for country passengers amid war-time strains. The session also discussed sending a protest to Premier and coordinating with affected communities. The Manilla District Hospital reports urgent needs as annual subscriptions begin, thanking supporters while noting funds remain low amid wartime pressures.
This note traces the carnation’s origins from Southern Europe to England where Chaucer names the clove carnation, with later introductions of yellow varieties from the Low Countries about 1580. It describes popular forms, notable cultivators like John Parkinson, and lists diverse garden flowers in a mixed seed packet for ornamental planting.
A former article cites a Danish raised cabbage variety as a top early option for market gardens. Reported traits include globe heads weighing 10 to 16 pounds, solid cores, and uniform maturity in about 12 weeks. Planted spacing and potential for two crops before feeding time are noted.
Weather remains hot and rain is needed. Yesterday marked the Royal Hotel fire anniversary. Public protests arise over train reductions while timetable changes on February 8 shift service. Regular motor services expected to gain business. Mrs Pearce’s sale is now on with notices promising bargains from Mr Priest. The cemetery rabbit proof fence contract nears completion. Watch for Stoddart’s sale advertisement. sale starts Saturday next.
A yesterday reading from the Express thermometer logged 101 degrees in a cool place. The item notes the unusually high daytime temperature contrasted with expected comfort, highlighting the afternoon heat impact on local residents.
A hot sun shone on Anniversary Day as townspeople fled to Falls Creek for the patriotic gathering. A Queensland swimming record was set in the 10 yards handicap while Wheatie Tedner’s performance drew attention in West Australia.
The district reports the death of Miss Muriel Southey at Metford and a shock to friends in Barraia. Visitors include G W McFomsid in Bingara and Prank Brady returning from South Africa. Mars Scanion recovers from pneumonia at Upper Mania. Mrs Capel and Mrs Braleywood are noted for recent life events and medical stays. Munro of the Commercial Band suffers injuries. he may be absent from duty a month. A man’s illness follows a swimming incident after a meal.
Barracloughs Ltd announce that Immature Mr J A Barraclough and Mr King Barraclough will visit the town to consult clients. The Barbados chief will be at the Court fours Hotel on Monday the Sith February from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Appointments preferred. Horses sale by Mr W J Byrnes draws attention. about 200 horses sold, agent for the sale continues. Municipal Council reports discuss pumping for water supply with Government estimates. water at recreation ground damaged by trespassers. three young trees damaged. Beautiful peaches from Mr Thomas Bowman of Woonto, Upper Manilla are unusually large and tasty. District known for fruit growing.
A large audience attended Brown's Pictures Saturday night as the programme offered capital comedies provoking roars of laughter. An additional pig bill is announced for tonight with nine strong dramatic, scenic, and topical features. The Fear medical story and English Gazette events with war pictures are noted, along with other light and humorous offerings.
Spor ts results and race notes from a late 19th or early 20th century meet. Mentions include Challenge Stakes, Trial Stakes, and various horse names with unclear spellings. Describes a dead heat for third and multiple entries with jockeys and horse markers, reflecting a busy racing card amid uncertain OCR text.
Gricket and Manius visit Subway as Rising Stare of Quibtails claim victory over Mir. Jock Brady's team. Early strong bowling by Porter brothers, plus steady batting by B i s l e y and the all rounder, kept totals manageable. Barwick, Trenerry and Elsley among bowlers with key spells. lunch break 7 wickets for 73, final totals leaning to Brady’s side despite solid showings.
Executor directs sale of entire household effects from Rowan Street at 2 p m on Saturday next. Sale is without reserve and will proceed from the residence. Items include furniture and related household goods. Auction location is Rowan Street, with bidders urged to attend promptly at the stated time.
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