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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
5
Church of England services held at Manilla and nearby areas with times listed. Methodist Church schedules show Sunday services and names Ripper, Penman, and BG during the day. The fragmentary text mentions locations such as Church Creek and references multiple worship times.
Mr Briscombe spoke to the Methodist Guild on dental care, detailing world and state efforts in dentistry, debunking eye tooth myths, and explaining proper tooth cleaning for children. He showed how germs cause decay, highlighted the myth about hair on teeth, and urged disciplined oral hygiene. The meeting ended with thanks to the speakers and a Proverb Evening planned.
Mr Beeby spoke to the Farmers and Settlers Conference outlining plans to include rural workers in the Industrial Arbitration Act and to guarantee a minimum wage. He warned no court would impose eight hour limits on farms and proposed land tenure reforms, closer settlement, and caps on land holdings near railways and rivers with phased unimproved land taxes.
Australia chased down South Africa in the fifth Test, winning by 10 wickets. Faulkner and Llewellyn starred with ball for South Africa but Matthews, Whitty, and Kelleway anchored Australia’s win as Minnett, Nourse, and Pegler delivered key breakthroughs.
The North Coast Co operative Company produced 378 tons of butter last month and paid 1084 and 1194 per tb for first and second classes, and 43d per tb for pork. Total pay reached £55,850. Rev. F. G. Spurr of Melbourne notes Melbourne is not very religious but leads Sydney in church life and stance on prize fighting exhibitions.
In a terse report a partial scoreline shows Mayne with 48 runs while Sundries fail to bat as the innings progress. The text is fragmentary yet points to a partnership or wicket sequence with emphasis on Mayne and a small total.
A Tam worth regiment member and his wife were returning from a local picture show when the man stepped off the footpath and collided with a resting cow on a flower bed. He dismounted safely, though his wife fell onto the cow, avoiding a more serious incident.
A representative Australian choir plans a tour of England led by conductor Mr Stanley Hobson of Toowoomba. The organization lists honorary chairmen conductors and examiners in multiple cities including Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide London with secretaries in Toowoomba and Sydney. correspondence goes to The Secretary Australian imperial Choir care of Palings Ltd Sydney.
The report notes a Lodge gathering on a Tuesday night where Bro. Broy H. Englert, about to leave, was honored with a medal. Englert, who had served in nearly every lodge office, thanked members for the token and wished the lodge continued success and good health.
A dated 1912 petition from residents of Glenwick Upper Hall’s Creek and nearby areas requests immediate changes to mail delivery. It argues the current service is inadequate and proposes a Hamiltonian schedule with horse delivery on specific weekdays to cut travel and delay. The document includes a signatory list supporting the appeal and outlines addresses for correspondence.
A man and his mate slept in a wagon at Clarence Town when the man Downing woke dying from heart trouble after years of rheumatic pain. Young recalls Downing had been a sufferer for years, and the incident follows a prior post card from Tumut describing a long journey. Also mentions Charles Lincoln of Richmond Tas recovering from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and notes various local notices including cookery class terms and a pickpocket incident at Flinders Street.
Manilla Mechanics Institute announces a special general meeting on a Thursday in August 1912 at Manilla Street Manilla to discuss delivering a resolution adopted on June 11 1919 and to consider a certificate dated July. Hon. Secretary invites trustees and members to attend at the institute.
The Municipality of Manilla calls applications for the garbage contractor position. Prospective bidders must appear at Council Chambers by 8 o clock on Monday the 29th of the inst. Applications to the undersigned, Town Clerk Alf. Cvenness, Manilla.
Tenders invited by the Manila City Council for leveling and remodelling at the Cricket Ground. Submissions must include proven credentials and a deposit of three years’ rent. Specifications available from the Town Clerk in Manila for certified contractors.
The new and after the Rix press has extended its reach to several towns and rural subscribers, expanding distribution and readership across the region.
At Tuesday night’s meeting officers were rearranged following the resignations of Bros. Englert and Siepleton. Bro. H. Perrin installed at N. Brow G Hillyer as N. Bro. Ivan Miller and We Rowigan as treasurer, "Bro. 8," history, as FS.
Purchasers urged to submit entries promptly as Garyin- e Cousens Limited announces horse show entries are now open. Sellers express eagerness for early bookings to ensure preferred stalls and judging slots.
Fragmentary notice lists upcoming horse sales in Tamworth and Sydney with dates in September and October. Mentions owners William Inglis and Son and Landers & Cantrell, Tamworth. The text is poorly legible with multiple misspellings and disjoint phrases.
Mahony and Co announce a major horse and cattle sale in Tamworth this spring. The event is pitched as the year's biggest auction, urging horse owners and breeders to prepare for the sale.
Notice issued by Manilla, July 16, 1919. From this date, anyone found smoking in the Mechanics Institute Hall or adjacent premises will be prosecuted. Authority: Hon. Sheriff Manila.
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