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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
2
The town weighs the three year old shift from Wednesday to Saturday as a half holiday. Business owners report mixed effects with some losses and others praising Saturday trade. Public opinion leans against Saturday, while sport and workers voice dissatisfaction with the current arrangement.
The introduction of business methods regarding the consumption of light and power in Manila by the Australian Electric Supply Co. during the past month has produced astounding results and sparked wide interest among consumers and local officials.
The Manilla Returned Soldiers League secretary Mr. F McGrath responds to a letter from the Honor Roll and declines further public dispute. He notes he will not engage in controversy and suggests the Honor Roll provide positive proof of its claims before any further remarks are made.
An Attunga parent commends Manilla School after a printer error mislisted girls instead of boys in a half yearly report. He notes two Attunga boys aged around 14 and 21 who excelled, possibly reaching 100 percent in a subject, and praises teachers for notable student improvement.
George Faddy of Barraba mourns after his son Clyde aged 22 from Barraba is drowned while on holidays. The body, found at Poverly beach, was decomposed and identified by clothing. Clyde had worked at the Taxation Department in Sydney and earlier in the Barraba Post Office. He was buried in the Church of England section after a service by Rev A R Pegler.
A local note describes a disputed horse loan among three men with no owner, plus reflections on the Attunga club’s prospects. It notes previous team promotions, financial status with a credit balance of £107, and a parish competition where Miss D Brown won narrowly ahead of Miss F Fox, with Miss Meekins and Miss Jackson following.
Sadie Vincent of Kooyang Concord married Robert Wolfe of Niara Lorne West Maitland at St Pauls Burwood on June 21. Rev H Bryant officiated as bride entered with her father. bridesmaids wore coral pink to apple green georgette, bouquets varied. best man Keith Compton. reception notes and honeymoon to Port Mavonarie with future home at Bellin reu North Coast.
A June 2 ceremony at Tamworth Presbyterian Church united Mary Baker of Manila and Tamworth with Cecil Henry James of Haberfield Sydney. The Rev S W Romer officiated. reception followed at Ruckham and Paull's. couple to live in Abbotsford.
Church of England notices list services in Manilla and nearby locales with times mainly in the evening. Rev. R A T Morris and Rev A J Gould are named among the speakers for services at multiple sites including Manila Namei River and Upper Manila.
A farewell function at the Gunneah Court House honored Eric Cook before his move to Moeunila to serve as Clerk of Petty Sessions. Local justices solicitors police and officials praised his eight years of service noting his courteous conduct and dedication, with speakers wishing him success in his new posting.
In a studio scene the dog actor Cameo wears yellow goggles to protect its eyes from bright lights. Cameo first used the cheaters while filming Penrod and Sam with Ben Alexander for First National. The Mech anics Institute Pictures will show the film on Saturday.
Mandowa Shire Council met in July with President Dr F E Heywood and members present. Correspondence covered road resumptions and gates, boundary issues, and proposed road changes. finance and revenue updates were given, including rates arrears and seal approvals. The Inspector and Engineer filed licenses, plans, and proposed road deviations at Hall's Creek, Borah Crossing, Parson's Lane, and related works with tender and subsidy considerations.
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