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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
5
A fragmentary poetic ode laments national pride and shared grief as waves clash with a noble sea scene. It imagines heroes, mothers, and the crowd facing a dangerous voyage, and ends with a mournful tribute to fallen figures and enduring memory.
A damaged report recounts the 170s defeat of the Miltish by the Zulu, noting Natal's white population of 26,000 and about 400,000 subjects. Cetewayo allegedly crossed the Tugela, and camp defenses failed at Tsandlwane, with only 40 of 300 British troops surviving. Lieutenant Mielyikie died near the river defending his position as ammo ran out.
The Coming Season highlights extensive Kosciusko hotel upgrades, new bed rooms, private lounges, ballroom, billiard lounge, and extended water services. Bett’s Camp prepares for visitors with improved access to snowfields, tobogganing, ice skating, and alpine sports as May to September season aims to attract 150 guests. The piece also notes favorable climate, scenic snow landscapes, and growing interest in Kosciusko as a premier winter resort in New South Wales.
A traveler recounts New Zealand hospitality for distinguished visitors with rail passes and lavish tours. Auckland hospitality by a Mr. Walmutt, Rotorua springs, Volcanic scenery, and Maori legends are described amid reflections on local life and tourism.
The Crystal Palace in Sydney is described as a lavish, world class amusement center costing over £90,000. Promoters promise vast wonders, a giant theatre section, the largest soda fountain, advanced ventilation and electric lighting, and an emphasis on comfort, novelty, and international appeal for Australian public leisure.
The exhibition highlights advances in agriculture and chemistry at Shirley Works Balin. Officials praise modern machinery and the potential to expand production of superphosphates and related fertilisers to meet state needs.
The Law Bee Company of Australasia issued the second edition of Drown Tanda Acts of New South Wales by W. Briarly and T. W. Trieh. The volume aims to clarify land law and simplify complex provisions for lawyers magistrates pastors farmers and others involved in lands practice and administration. It covers Crown Lands amendments and court revisions and includes a revised supplement for leases in the Murray Berrinjuch Intention Area.
The Phoenix Insurance Company reports gross premiums in the year, gains from investments, and a net profit after losses. It details acquisition of Union Marine Insurance Company assets and debentures, with total net premiums and a sizeable trading profit. The statement emphasizes strong policy support and urges consulting an agent for policy details.
A fragmentary, whimsical passage describes a monstrous figure wandering past coins, a locomotive, a motor car, and other curiosities. It references a Washington Star headline and mentions vast numbers of plants and turkeys, with surreal observations about change and fear.
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