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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
4
News and Notes laments the lengthy travel time between Manilla and Tamworth and questions why a stock train for passengers could not be run daily, arguing such a service would offer superior speed to the Limited express in the vast rail system.
Agenda paper for a meeting dated 11th duty covering confirmation of minutes. President's minutes discuss cemetery at New Mexico road gangs driver and related items. Correspondence from Works Department on ordinance revisions, postal service, forms, reclassification. insurance, public risk. immigration workmen. licenses for several individuals. road and pump projects. acceptance of appointments. and reports from Clerk, Engineer, Inspector, and Committees on Finance and reconciliations.
The Cowra Guardian urges continued ploughing effort and increased activity by local F S A Branch members. It argues the Farmers’ Servic e Association lost support when it entered politics and that producers must take greater interest in their affairs to prevent further decline.
The text argues that country constituencies deserve true representation as leaders join in a collective effort. It compares politics to farming, saying a ploughman should not abandon work mid furrow but keep ploughing straight and deep until completion, urging sustained effort by all involved.
A keen demand for cattle drew brisk bidding on Monday with about 3000 head in focus. Buyers, eager for supplies, shifted attention to the cattle section as bids rose. Cows from Rock Abbey Station Armidale sold under Winchcombe Carson Ltd hammer for £8 14s.
Mr. James Baker of Westgrove has acquired the Junction Hotel together with adjoining shops. He secured the goodwill and furniture from Mr. Dr Costello for a price reported at £4000.
A Cumberland County representation dispute prompts calls for better country parliamentary representation. A second note derides metropolitan dress prevarication and urges fact over fancy in education debates, defending the Labor Government's Education Department and criticizing past administrations.
Mr T Hall, instructor of the Railway Ambulance Corps, plans honorary first aid classes for women in Manila. Last year he taught 30 women at Glen Innes and expects similar attendance. Girls 16 and older may join by giving their names to Mr W J Davis. no charge.
From the Hospital Committee report an early date has been fixed for the annual event. Ladies are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday next at 3 o'clock to arrange the preparations. The appeal asks women supporters to contribute generously as every shilling is needed to help the capital and to recruit more workers with enthusiasm to carry out the task.
The council plans to enforce a new garbage system citing public health concerns while several householders refuse to comply and contractor Doak considers quitting due to constant obstacles from non conformists in the town.
A fragment notes a message from TAIRD urging the reader to obtain a writing pad from the Up-to-Dats Stationer in Manila. The text emphasizes ensuring the reader gets one today and references a local stationery shop.
A Thursday night meeting of the Mechanics Institute committee, led by president Dr Gatch love, approved a Barraba visit on the 24th or List instant aligned to hospital ball timing. Costs for snooker balls (£14//) were approved, and two accounts totalling 14/. passed. A. E. B. Moore and W. G. Grantham were elected to replace resigning members. Smoking in the hall sparked police complaints and a strict no smoking rule, with notices to be published and police asked to assist. University Extension Lectures were planned for late August and September, with the Literary Committee handling arrangements.
The Hall-Holiday team defeated Manilla Ht with a comfortable victory on Wednesday afternoon. Several matches featured bouts between W Murray and Mrs Baird and opponents including Le Wilshire Stoddart and Chapman. Final totals showed Half-Holiday Club with 22 sets to Manilla 61 games and Misses Conolly Bowman and others contributing in a lengthy rink of tennis play.
Mrs J Waarna received word on Tuesday of her mother Mrs Kiggs death in Strathfeld Sydney. Last month Mr Biggs died at an advanced age. Matron Hicks received a farewell present from the nursing staff on relinquishing duties at the local hospital. Miss Hicks left for Manila by Monday’s train to stay with Mrs Mackensie senior.
Mr Ve a Byrpes of Upper Manilla has sold the Federal Hotel Tamworth. The buyer is Mr T P Gostolloe, formerly of Upper Manilla, who purchased the business through Byrpes from Mr Thos Melton.
A fragmented verse piece recounts a notorious bridge atop a hill near Subway Railway Hill. An anecdotal tale by William H aly biases toward local lore and a fatal warning about crossing the crooked structure. The narrator recalls a romantic incident gone awry and expresses grim fates tied to the dangerous span.
A fragmentary Australian market report notes wheat trading in Sydney with phrases like Wheat-dual and prime quoted. The text shifts to political coverage of a Liberal Conference debate on electors sacking MPs, criticism of the Chief Railway Commissioner, and government taxation and education policy remarks. An estimated estate purchase total of 21,182,355 is cited.
A fragmentary report indicates a council session last night discussed workers striking and responses from an executive about meat and ideology. The garbled text suggests debate over labor actions and policy remarks.
Melbourne report notes the censure motion debate in the House of Representatives continued with a late afternoon division expected. The Commerce Congress urged uniform bills of lading, a Federal Atlantic Cable, and Uniform Bankruptcy Law amid a slate of related fiscal and trade proposals. Australian cricketers results listed include Scotland 269 Dickson 49, Benekin 78, with Australia none for 13.
Football notes record the Kangaroos traveling to New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon and suffering a heavy 312 point defeat. Named players include Golin Sneesby Norm Smith and Resel Smith with Tilton Murray and Tom Healey taking part in ties. Senior Grade standards beat Upper Manilla Mexico 6 to 3 with Conolly and AVourley scoring. Shooting events list top performers and a teams match was also decided for a No 1 team including J Camer on and J Blair.
In Stockholms 700 metres event Miss Durack and Miss Wynne advanced from heats to the semi final. Longworth retired due to ear trouble, ending his prospects in the race.
In Surrey a fierce riot erupts as hundreds of unionists and non-unionists clash. Two non-unionists are seriously injured and several others hurt by flying stones before police restore order.
The golf season at Wag opened on Wednesday afternoon with a mixed foursomes competition. Winners were Mrs Abel Bald wan and Mr A Soupland who posted 86. A number of ladies provided afternoon tea.
Sydney notes limited wool turnover due to supply constraints though third London series shows price advances of up to 7 percent. A long report surveys horse racing betting, endorsing the totalisator as restricting credit, boosting taxation, and proposing a bill to allow its use at non race courses while banning bookmakers from betting.
Mechanics Institute Manilla calls a special general meeting on August 1 1972 at Manilla to confirm a June 1913 resolution authorising trustees to mortgage lands fronting Manilla street for 600 pounds to repay a loan of 4 pounds and fund improvements. Date and official at Manilla July 12 1912. W N Sheridan Hon Secretary
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