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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
4
North Western representative Baniffa Express faces unclear proceedings on a January date. The item notes an official stance for Justice and the Commonwealth, with limited readable details about the event or actions planned.
The Gunmedah sale announces 440 head with highest yarding yet, alongside Tamworth and Moree entries. Special services in New Mexico Church, and a harvest festival with decorated church, choir, and strings plan. Also reports a violent windstorm wrecking a shed, a marriage at Presbyterian Church, and local notices on roads and public events.
The Manilla Municipal Council met with Mayor Al Stoddach presiding. Aldermen Bailey Kruse Jeonedi Wenrna and Mackerely attended as correspondence discussed a ministerial visit by Mr B Flowers to discuss council matters. Reports covered pound rates, public works deferments, building applications, and school and street repairs with plans to proceed on Arthur Street works and yard alterations. The council also addressed fencing at the river end of Strafford Street, police powers to enforce the move on rule, and the timing of the mayoral election while approving financial accounts and rate write-offs.
A horse attached to a cart bolted from Keeler’s mart on Monday and jammed across a gateway near the lane. Storms moved through Ma ailla-Walds on Saturday night as Mr. J B Barwick departed with a sample of highly favored searches.
In a heated public discussion, speakers advocate free trade versus protection, arguing labor value and land taxation. They cite Britain and Australia, stressing wage effects, industry costs, and the case for taxing land value to fund public revenue while limiting tariff benefits for labor.
A garbled early report notes Spring Greak ross on Sonday, a shark attack killing a young man at cbaneCo e, and a captured shark shown to raise funds for the victim’s mother. Unions in Queensland call a general strike. A storm hit the top end of New Mexico on Saturday night with damage reported. An inter-district inquiry links Armidale to Orange Tanworth and Yollog in a regional order.
Cricket notes recounts Albion's 40 run chase, Victoria's 365 in drawn innings with notable scores from Rey Min and Cottey while Glenevon and Church of England clash. Manilla and Lyndhurst fixtures spark regional cricket talk as officials plan venue changes and players prepare for Saturday matches.
A report from Palle court on Monday cites J Denton fined 8 or two months in Tamworth Gaol for improper leverage. Another offender, Mr Daniels, fined 22 or a month in Tamworth Gaol. Mackennis J.P. presided as per records.
Fragmentary report covers Reverend WP Fest charge to An atila yesterday morning and Miss Gertia Clark teaching, with other small items about Mr A Hole’s theft, Miss Clark’s lecture, and various residents’ travels including Bowden and Bowlay aboard the Persie reaching Adelsilo with 300 passengers onboard.
An annual report from Manilla Hospital outlines a year with working capital of £930 1s reserve fund £149 4d and total funds £780 Os 4d. It notes a strong revenue, a substantial social contribution from the Hal-Holiday Association, and calls for extended wards and formal nurse training recognition to improve care and staffing. The medical officer reports 245 patients admitted and 33 in decoction, with 211 discharged cured or relieved. mortality stood at 45. A committee was elected to establish a hospital training centre for nurses and seek official recognition for the training school.
A packed town hall watches a dramatic tale as the girl dodges a dangerous dog and narrowly escapes a gorilla scene. Villain confronts Laraine as he frets over what to do while spectators react with shock and suspense.
Fragmented report covers a labor conference where a group proposed censuring a party member over a policy on protections and tax measures. The text is garbled but indicates debate on pension or wage protections, party stance, and immediate fiscal adjustments.
An official from the British Embassy in Tofo plans a visit to Sydney as reports indicate the trade line from Tawannee Port to Singapore and the South Seas may be subsidised. The démarche focuses on direct land and sea routes, with aims tied to a broader regional forecast.
The secretary of the Combine-Victous committee reported to union members at Tyodes Hall that no attempt was made before 6 to settle disputes between the Teamweny Company and its employees. Members were ordered to cease work at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January with others instructed to join in the action.
In a fragmented market note, wheat figures appear with odd spellings and misreads. The item mentions England, innings, and prices such as 2/83 to 3/8, with vague references to wheat markets and a batian or betian term amid garbled text.
The Glebe murder case inched forward as Dr Bose, a brain specialist, testified about the defendant Muir’s mental capacity being below average. The jury retired at one o'clock.
Gabiel, titled figure, dies amid chaotic reporting. Turkish forces attack Chirgarisb but are repulsed by Italian artillery and heavy fire. The skirmish underscores violent frontline action and contested zones.
The Land Board met yesterday before the Fill Board to review black applications from H T Crowley M B Crowley R E Crowley TF A Crowley Thames Gardner and others in area 1428 parish of Welsh. Several names were considered for priestly ancestry and best matters were postponed for further discussion on April 1 1912 at the request of Mr Stevenson agent for Thomas Gardner and D D Sutherland. Area 1480 near Mesilla railway station saw four applicants for block 1 68 Langworthy A C Blanch Graham A P L Dougan and others tentatively noted. Further consideration postponed.
A fragmented review describes chaotic crowd reactions during a play titled No Bad Girl of the Family. Enthusiasts shouted at a cat moment, performers struggled, and laughter mixed with tears as the production faltered and a leading actress struggled to recall lines.
At the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon, Miss Oulos Ang Bir and A T Maunder were married. The swive jointed shire clerk’s position cannot be saved due to lacking the Departmental Certificate.
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