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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1926
Page
2
Bargains offered in Sydney include Perdrian's Tweed and Waterproof Combined Overcoats with sale price 70, boys heavy jerseys in navy and brown, plus knitted ties matching. Prices range from 7/11 to 12/6, with sale discounts across the listed items.
Manilla Express critiques Lang government blaming chronic mismanagement for deficits from 1921 to 1925. It cites losses in 1921 1922 and 1925 while noting surpluses under Cocks in 1923 and 1924. The piece accuses Lang of political manipulation to defer taxation and warns of rising costs from workers compensation and unemployment schemes.
In Manilla Street Sydney a motor bike suddenly roared from a side lane startling a horse drawn cart. Mr Walter Simmington tried to curb the runaway horse but was knocked down as the cart wheel passed over him causing severe chest and body injuries. Bones status not yet confirmed.
Sydney council of Nationalists Association votes almost unanimously to back the Federal Government’s referendum proposals. Executive committee to meet immediately to plan campaign. Events referenced include Ascot at night and Little Flower Melava as noted in the fragment.
A crowded Saturday match ended with North defeating Manilla in a fast, hard fought game. Manilla showed strong attack and defense but missed several easy goal attempts while North dominated passing and kicking, with key plays by Bennett Veness Swanson and Whitton securing the late standing.
The Manilla district sought Department figures on private telephone lines on Department poles. The Minister replied private rural lines on Department poles cost 2 shillings 6 pence per mile per year for a single wire and 5 shillings for a double wire. He said the rental is deliberately low to help country residents obtain services and may be reduced further. reviews will consider community impact.
Mr C Kennedy honorary secretary of the Manilla Poultry Club reports a busy week with many entries for the forthcoming show. Entries come from towns across the North and North West, signaling a popular exhibition. The show is set for Saturday July 17.
The Manilla Namoi Trotting Club will stage its midwinter meeting at the local course on July 21. The Secretary, Mr Harry Veness, notes previous meetings have proven successful and the club expects this event to exceed all others.
The report notes Life magazine publications and authorly pieces, then recounts a rugby or football clash where North defeats Manilla 9 to 6. Scanlon makes a key save to deny a score, Adman and Anthony push near Manilla’s line, Venexs misses on goal, Whitten nearly scores, and a late field goal attempt from long range fails as time ends with North ahead.
Rifle shooting activity last week at 600 yards saw BOL Forster win on Wednesday and J Bignall on Saturday. The June monthly trophies went to Dr Thomas with 483 for A grade and F Woods with 140 for B grade. Last week's scores are listed.
Australian XI overwhelmed Northampton by an innings and 127 runs after a 397 first innings led by Bardsley 112 and Ryder 34. Northampton replied with 125 in each innings as Marley and Grimmett shared wickets. The report details subsequent days, accumulations, and standout scores as Australia pursued a further match against Northampton.
Prizes won at the street stall run by Mrs H Veness on Saturday include a dressed fowl and fowl items, a pair of ducks, Mrs S Hartley receiving a half dozen pickles, Miss Postellon a fruit cake, and Mr Ferry a jewel casker, with Mrs B C T Bowman noted.
The report lists students by class and gender across eight classes. Names include Eddie Haroun, Alan Doak, M Kremer, Beatrice Mitchell, Adrian Young, Jay Bignall, Margaret Paterson, Beatrice Veness, Verouies Hallig er, Mary Cochrane, Henry Kelly, Dally Hardenate, Gite Lorna Blanch, Beryl Trenerey, Horace Darlington, Cliff Turner, Trette Fintan, Dorothy Venn, Rod McDonald, Roy Blarkwell, Eileen Etheridge, Nevo McDonald, Alan Coulton, Neil Woolfe, Mary McAlister, Barbara Raysen, Jean Turner, Brie McNamur, Alan Trenerry, Dorothy Brown, Dorothy Yates, Ray Willshire, Alan Maunder, Russell Turner, Eddie Faulks, Marion McLeod, Molly Stone, Iris Langworthy, Hilda Pike, May Fintan, Jean McAlister, Joan Veness, Aileen Lane, Evelyn Coote.
A letter to The Editor criticizes the Manilla Cemetery for apparent neglect and overrun conditions calling it a disgrace and an insult to the buried. The writer asks what the trustees are doing, labeling the site a stock run and urging action.
The recent typewriting exam at St Joseph s Convent School lists top scorers Molle O Sullivan Lenore Scanlon Evlyn Oliver Norah Scanlon Doreen Ax and Jace O Brien with percentages 80 80 80 90 and 93 respectively. In Sydney five ruffians attempted a robbery at a wine saloon in Elizabeth Street injuring the barmaid and two men during a clash with the licensee George Samwell as they fled.
Social notices list events including a dance at Masonic Hall on Friday organized by Pibell and a Memorial Hall dance on Tuesday led by Miss N. Lane. A horse sale is announced with H.R. Reid as auctioneer and an annual meeting for the Merhan’ Tnstitute on July 22 chaired by Mrs Coupland and Mrs Fuller.
The Workmen's Compensation Act is causing widespread harm to industry with mills closing and thousands unemployed. In Manilla and surrounding districts timber, flour, and farms suffer as premium costs rise and some firms shut down. Losses include reduced hiring, farmer sharecroppers quitting, and a potential tobacco area contraction next year.
The Wealth Government urges enrollment verification as a referendum nears with compulsory voting. Electors must present claim cards at the post office and update enrolment with the Electoral Registrar. Penalty for failing to correct enrolment is 2 pounds. A Manilla vs Loomberah local oval match lists Scalon Adnam Venesy Smith Roche Watson Blanch Bennett Veness Anthony as backs and reserves including Admun Camp Land.
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