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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
5
A reader criticizes a shire council for shutting down a gravel and sand washing plant. The letter condemns the plant as a wasteful expenditure, cites alleged poor road work, and calls for council changes and accountability from engineers and ratepayers. The writer mocks the project and questions its usefulness and management.
Report of a quirky irregular Kerbstone Club gathering where the Chief Squatter jokes about the moon and sunspots at Mount Wilson Observatory. Lancelot notes a sunspot discovery prompts thoughts on vast scales and human concerns, with members applauding and interjecting as poetry echoes through the meeting.
A deranged council discussion imagines aeroplanes to inspect works, flying gangs, and biograph phono-cinematograph use at meetings. Squatters praise the idea as ratepayer wisdom while critiques mock the plan, suggesting legal options and even airborne discipline.
Entrance fees set at five percent of the first prize. Horses to be on ground by 10 a.m. day of the parade. Governor, Vet Surgeon will attend to examine stallions for certificates. An lecture on treatment of wounds and gallows is planned for day or night before parade. Admittance to ground.
Fragmentary writing praises federation and national strength with archaic phrasing. Mentions Australia, firmness, honor, fame, and a whimsical reference to Woods Great Peppermint Cure in a stylized, uneven text.
Classified notice seeking a general man with high wages and freedom for outings. Apply to Mra R. D. Btswart at Court Street Manila.
Piano tuner L. Sing? Thton will be in Manila this week. All communications addressed to Royal Hotel will receive prompt attention.
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