Stoddart and Co Western Representative for Juattes
Stoddart and Co. named as Western representative for Juattes and the Commonwealth in a brief notice. The statement lists the firm as authorized contact in northern and western regions.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
2
Stoddart and Co. named as Western representative for Juattes and the Commonwealth in a brief notice. The statement lists the firm as authorized contact in northern and western regions.
Analysis notes Beeby's Blayney win amid Labor splits and a rising third party. It credits his personal following and long Labor ties while criticizing official Labor’s hard line. The piece questions Beeby’s future influence and the third party’s prospects within a shifting political landscape.
The article notes that a politician has secured his seat with Labor votes and indicates Labor officially opposed him yet ultimately supported his position. It emphasizes a calm philosophical approach over parliamentary revolutions and avoids adding conjecture about independence in politics.
The Country Party presents a noble cause with sound policy, noting that current methods need improvement. It champions decentralisation and regional development as the path to making the country great, asserting this policy as its sole focus.
A correspondent argues four platform planks for the Free Trade and Land Value League. Abolish Customs and Excise on raw materials and tools, tax land values to replace other taxes, reduce railway fees by taxing unimproved land values, and adopt Proportional Representation in state and municipal elections. The writer signs as A. G. Hib, secretary.
A columnist surveys Liberals veering from old conservatism toward social reform. The piece argues defence funding relies on higher revenue, notes taxes on large estates, and questions Liberal embrace of national insurance. It predicts Liberals may back Labor on the scheme while urging readers to watch their stance.
A blast and fire at a wash-house injure several residents, killing a young boy who died at dawn and leaving a woman and another boy in critical condition. Mrs Hall and a younger son were burned but transported to hospital, while the others received medical aid after neighbors and guests helped extinguish the blaze. The victim's clothing burned and hair singed illustrate the severity of the incident.
At Aberdeen Mr Lloyd George linked poverty and social reform to the land system, calling for a thorough change as essential to national progress. He warned that land famine drives depopulation, urging the nation to burst the feudal structure and empower the people with land.
A terrible accident at the Dungowan Hotel on Thursday afternoon followed the explosion of methylated spirits from an open tin in the laundry area. Ettie Herring, a servant, tended by the hotel, and three children aged five to seven were nearby when a lighted match ignited fumes, causing a blast that left Ettie and two other youths badly burned. Gordon Godfrey Hall and Arthur Joseph Brand Hall, both injured, were admitted to Tamworth District Hospital as authorities investigate the event and its circumstances.
The article discusses the Federal Liberal Party’s platform shifts, accusing the party of aligning with Socialist ideas and abandoning its earlier stance. It suggests Liberals misrepresented opposition to the federal land tax and accuses them of copying Labor Party lines to gain support before the next general election. The piece criticizes the Liberal stance as a dodge.
Sporting comment from Selim in the Tamworth Observer notes the Nine Tricks display at the recent meet. Rendals mother is quoted remarking on the event and the reaction to the play. The piece reflects local sports chatter and reader reaction.
The Plateburg Handicap at Wallsend on Saturday was won by Brightie with 7.2 on her back, Merrina 8.10 second, Volslane 11.10 third. Brightie won easily by three lengths, time 1 1 8, with Volslane returning to six furlongs after a long layoff and facing heavy weights.
Police v Ah Susy for opium possession was adjourned to February 26. May Martin v Samuel James Hallinger for detention of property was settled with Datendarit to hand over goods. Kennedy for complainant. William Miller fined 20 shillings and 6s costs or 7 days for involuntary tangle. John Manner sued 10s costs or 7 days for driving without light. A case of abusive language between two women adjourned to February 28, 1913.
Independents defeated Upper Manilla by 18 to 81 in a competitive cricket match. The heat was intense, and full scores will be published in the next issue.
Barraba entertained Manilla and built a strong total, with A. B. Spencer opening and Linplater aiding to reach 176. Manilla, led by Dimmock and Harwich, struggled against Cheadle who claimed 9 wickets. Cheadle’s 19 wickets for 99 runs sealed Barraba’s victory by 76 runs.
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