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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
The Manila District Hospital meeting planned at Mechanics Institute for tomorrow is announced with attendance noted. A horse theft and a fatal riding accident are among reports, plus a Tamworth Band Contest with Mozelle Sytueyy Band winning all competitions and several local trips noted.
Shire nominations reveal Cossertoke PL Doanelly among those nominated for Healing. Veilraday moruitee withdraws with the Hetunmin Olkeer and Conneilior Tigraes, while Upper MaaiTlay holds an election to fill a council seat.
Miss FL Byenes daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Hymes married Mr Jack Fitzgerald on Monday at Upper Manilla with Rev Dean AW Nelil officiating. Details and photos promised in next issue.
Abstract lists multiple sales at Manilla Ukola and other stations with details of 1500 ewes 100 head horses and furniture clearing sales. The piece also covers a comprehensive defence policy speech by the Prime Minister proposing compulsory training factories for armaments fortifications and military colleges. It notes a Melbourne heat wave and a spike in self inflicted deaths with illustrative incidents and a drowning accident during school girls bathing.
A reader asks Yarrough why there is no municipal council election and urges selecting capable men. Another letter from Richard Arthur of the Immigration League of Australasia promotes city youths moving to country farming, seeking farm placements and wages through Bulls Chambers Sydney.
Residents discuss ongoing heat waves in Manilla and Australia with calls for rain to cool the atmosphere. Commentary touches on land settlement, municipal elections, and crime trends while noting near and distant political and social issues.
Ambiguously worded report notes salaries for permanent office staff at a rate of ALTON per year. Mentions a rise in payroll due to 69 new officers and an overall salary increase of 68 502 pounds compared with last year.
Fragmentary OCR text references a shooting with unclear details and names, lacking verifiable events or dates.
The obituary notes Mr J W Kirk of Borah died at the Hospital on Friday from typhoid fever after seven to eight years in the district. Funeral Saturday. He leaves a grown family. Burial in Presbyterian cemetery with Rev A M Ogivie officiating.
M A Noble struck his tenth Sheffield Shield century and J A O Connor took 0 for 117 in Adelaide while Victoria led NSW by 333 before NSW tallied 461. Warwick Armstrong hit 110 for Victoria as Hobbs, Rhodes and Hantstaff posted big scores for England's Tasmanian clash. Hanson and Tatart top Tasmania at 96 for 1 in reply. Wongo Creek edged a one‑run victory as Barnes and Baker led bowling.
Market notes from January 25, 1908 show fluctuating prices across wool and meat products with varied quotations. Mentioned are wool grades, coarse thread counts, and specific items like wallaby and kangaroo meat, alongside general supply concerns and a near unchanged rate trend.
A collage of brief notices reports varying topics from tax deadlines and immigration to local fires and a remarkable family record. Mentions February 1 income tax, a Japanese migrants ban, a self-destructive act in New Zealand, a Brunswick Vic tragedy, heat wave fatalities, cane crops in Tweed, Alfred Holloway triplets, and a near fire at G Eng lert residence with candle and curtains.
A Gore New Zealand train collided with a buggy killing George Lindley and Annie Stewart. Lindley’s remains were carried some distance. The Labor League Conference backed a 44 hour week. Good rains reported across the state. Archer and Bayley struck by lightning near Ulan killing two horses. A drill pierced Harry Flood at Baker’s Creek Mine. recovery hoped. Constable Dean injured during an arrest at Alexandria. stove-thrower arrested. A Goulburn arrest row led to £20 fine or four months. Cricket resumed in hot heat with Ransford 86 and Tarrant 47 at lunch. two wickets down for 168. Sydney thermometer 93, highest so far this summer. London wool sales steady. Merinos firmer. London securities rose by £000,000 due to Mot month.
Church services listed for February with ministers and locations. The passage notes 20 farm laborers, 5 children, and 15 domestics aboard the Wicannis expected on the 30th, plus 2 Bulgarians among Adelaide travelers from the French colony. unrest prompts migration to Australia.
Fragmentary ad seeks a man for work in Cootr Upper Manillin area. Text unclear but requests a peaceful partnership and indicates willingness to work with others. Reader should verify location and conditions.
The public is alerted to a sale advertised as absolute with no reserve. The notice references Smith Bros and M'Kid Ances and mentions ages eight to twelve, with vague monthly applications and origins. The legible text is fragmented and lacks coherent details about location or exact dates.
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