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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
2
During the week subscribers may nominate a committee for the next 12 months. Nominations closed Friday. ballots are scarce. Many members still object to the current rut, with 21 nominations matching the ballots, and country subscribers urging library improvements amid widespread concerns about administration and funding.
Delegates from North west towns and associations met at Boggabri to discuss irrigation proposals for the Namoi Valley. Mr Pert led irrigation advocacy while Father O Reilly stressed the gathering was not to push Blue HeLe or Keenit sites. Thorby faced strong criticism for breaking a Manilla promise to submit proposals to Public Works. Sub committees were appointed to gather evidence for the Public Works Committee.
Alan Kennedy starred for the University side with three brilliant tries. The match ended University 17, Many 5. Kennedy's solo efforts dominated the contest as the former team secured the win.
The death of Malcolm McTaggart in Sydney removes a longtime public worker, former Public Works Engineer for Tamwoh district who studied irrigation potential in the Blue Hole and advised Manilla on a town water scheme. In Newcastle last Saturday, McDougall and Weber wrestled to a draw after both men were knocked unconscious in a head scissors hold.
Labour MP Mr Broad for Edsornton gives notice that on 25th inst he will ask the Minister for Health how long rabbits have been used in the production of Government lymph and whether it can be guaranteed that vaccinated persons will not be injured. The concern suggests the lymph may cause the vaccinated to be described as silly rabbits.
The municipality publishes the electrical code requiring work to be done by or under a licensed electrical contractor or electrician. Only licensed contractors may perform installations, with supervision by a licensed person if the contractor delegates. Unlicensed work is forbidden without constant supervision and penalties up to £50, plus possible license suspension or cancellation. Public safety is stressed and property owners may demand to see supervising licenses. Additionally, a local ad notes double beds and spring mattresses for sale from £10.
Miss Gwen O'Brien received a xylonite manicure from the Younger Set of the CWA as thanks for her service to the association. Miss Jean Bowman, president, presented it and wished her continued success and happiness. Gwen departed Sunday for duties at Gunnedal District Hospital.
The Southern Cross crew was honored in Amsterdam as Mr Stephan of the Fokker works urged future cooperation. He cited Australian aviation progress proving worthy of the empire, and the aviators enjoyed a triumphal street procession through the city.
The Mechanica The Mechanics present The Mysterious Lady on a Wednesday evening set in prewar Austria. A learned lady acts as an international spy, charming statesmen while feigning affection to lure men, then betrays them as she moves to her next victim amid peril and intrigue. Damnable schemes unfold, with a dramatic finale hinted as times grow tense.
Australia defeated New Zealand 9 to 7 at Brisbane to win the rubber for the first time in the long series. Half time stood 3-0. Tack retired hurt, Porter ill but played. Australia scorers included McGhie Crossman and Ford. New Zealand tries by Greenside and Porter, with Cundy adding a penalty.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about teams and business, mentioning dates and places in a disjointed way. It references a committee, a hotel, and unspecified actions related to assets, but lacks clear events or names to anchor a proper news item.
A garbled report notes a severe storm with thunder and disruption to cars and trains. It mentions drownings near Peven and Tonatko, floods, and limited rainfall in London during the month. Several details are unreadable or jumbled in the OCR.
Last week’s golf meet featured a Mackenzie Cup stroke handicap with strong showings by Mackenzie 78 and Clifton 79. The report details course records, player scores from Reg Grantham to W. Hungerford, upcoming Royal Cup bogey, and the sprial evening fundraiser at Mr CM Lane’s.
J Price secretary of the New England North and North Western Producers Company Ltd writes to defend the firm after a reader letter questioned its lack of dividends. The company has issued only operating agreements in its early months and is still in the process of opening operations. Also mentions the Gram Phited Oditfellows dance for February 26.
Football match update notes a local club hosting compira and North Tamworth visiting next, with Kerr Cap' nest Sunday. Gunnedah show set for August 20 to 22, with entries July 81 for needlework cooking school horsiculture and fine arts and August 6 for other sections. Annual Golf Ball slated after August 20, inviting all to attend. Wedding reports Marjorie Thompson and Tack Grads wed at Rowan Catholic Church Whitton. The Palace screens Golf Widows and A Woman’s Justice, Canadian tale of manners and crime. District Masonic meeting in Barraba with Tamworth delegates arriving by Manilla rail, Manchester Unity ball to follow.
A Holy Trinity Church Women’s Guild euchre night drew a surprisingly large turnout though some found the Tarish Hall space too small. A Sydney and Suburb storm Monday night caused travel delays. Train at Manilla ran two hours late despite one coupler break at Seaford. later fixes avoided further issues for Nowe.
The King's prize was shot for at a recent event with Col Amie Burke leading in the field. In the shoot off Lieutenant Burke and Blair traded bursts with Blair securing the honor. Lancaster obituary notes Albert James departed July 23 1925 at age 42. wife and family mourn his loss four years on.
An auction at the Manilla district market features a large oak dining suite including a round extensional table and chairs, a bedroom set with oak bedstead and dresser, kitchen furniture, and household items. Proceeds benefit local funds and relief efforts.
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