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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
2
The Alteration Sale features three reduced items in Sydney: No1 Perdmian’s Tweed and Waterproof Combined Over Coats priced at 79/6. No2 Boys Extra Heavy Jerseys in navy and brown with matching knitted tie, now 7/11. No3 Small Boys Tweed Overcoats belted, sale price 14/11.
The text outlines a massive industrial strike impact across Australia, with widespread worker action and retailer losses. It notes the high costs to workers and public, calls for direct action limits, and discusses a Parliament backed arbitration system aimed at centralizing wage awards and curbing unrest. It highlights the tension between unions, employers, and government as talks consider a shift from strikes to formal arbitration.
The Manilla council discussed commemorating Manilla Mirowahelityeo’s 26th birthday. A reunion of former residents was proposed and a nine member committee was appointed to arrange events at a future meeting.
The Tamworth Council debated locating a new electrical substation on Arthur Street in the Veness Subdivision. The mayor urged inviting offers from willing sellers with three months’ price terms. Aldermen weighed land size, residential impact, and access plus the need for a site on town outskirts.
Auction notice for Roberts Bros. sale listing items in various departments. The fragmentary text hints at stock lots, household goods, and construction tools with catalog like items and terms. The notice includes references to location Roberts Home and various vendor names.
At the last council meeting a complaint from Mrs. Latedsoer urged action on the footpath in Suny of my Wome in River Street. She asked for gravel to improve the path and ease access in wet weather. The mayor said the works committee had already dealt with the matter.
Public notice corrects sale closing date to Saturday July 17 and clarifies football match offside error involving HE Bonnett. The item notes Stoddart's Alteration Sale misprint, includes mayoral remarks, and lists competitions at RC Ball with donors and winners P O'Brien and Mr Reeves.
Council discussed private yard dues at Tuesday meeting. If animals are sold at public auction and yard taxes unpaid, the council will enforce payment. Football team from Manilla to play Loomberlal at the local oval this Saturday with listed players and reserves. Several coming events include Red Cross meeting, dances, and sheep sale in Tamworth.
Fragmented notice lists polling place adjustments for federal elections in Tamworth subdivision. Mentions Rushes Covek Aly and Divernal officer roles and references to local jewellers sale events and Roberts Bros entities in a chaotic mix of names and numbers.
Creagh and Creagh, solicitors for Mr G A Park, seek refund of 10 pounds 10 shillings charged as yard dues for private sheep holdings outside the council sale yards. The paddock used for sale was not a cattle sale yard, so dues were not legally payable. Council to refer the letter and inspector’s report to its solicitor for consideration.
Methodist services set for Manilla with morning and evening hours. Upper Manilla schedule lists an 8 a.m. service. Rev A J Gould is linked to New Mexico and Mr J Heywood is mentioned in connection with the listings.
Evensons: 2 pan Walls Harris.
Train service from Manilla under Presbyterian line runs 780 pan fare with Rey J Thorn noted in timetable.
Readers ask why Court Street footpaths are muddy in wet weather. The inquiry lampoons aldermen and riverbed curves with sarcastic Q A pairs about local governance and safety.
In a Universal Pictures feature coming to Mechan Pictures this Saturday Patsy Bud Milley portrays the feminine Tarzan. The outdoor adventure follows daring thrills and animal scenes with Isadore Bernstein and Erward Sedgewick directing.
The Manilla Street entrance dispute dominates the council meeting as Alds Hayward and Veness clash over promises, footpath adjustments, and whether a bridge or crossing was agreed. Stoddart argues the level changes affect access, while the council maintains levels were never guaranteed.
The Waratah Club of Barrabool beat Upper Manilla 105 games to 73 across 13 sets to 7. Numerous players named include C J Byrnes, Mrs Eagleson, Mrs New, Mrs Ramsby, D Eagleson, Miss Sneesby, Mr Southwell, and Mr Brodbeck in multiple pairings. Also notes a separate cricket result: Australia defeated Nottingham by an innings and 136 runs, with Marley taking 8 for 83. Collins to miss third test due to injury.
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