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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
4
Notice outlines running alterations with arrivals and departures at Manilla and Berrima from May 20. Prompt states the Manilla branch of the Government Savings Bank requires depositors to produce their pass books between the 5th and 14th June.
Jack McKinnon of the Foot office staff has volunteered for active service with a test for Sydney on Saturday night. Les Cheahar and Dor Kremer have also volunteered, and WH Bushel, Ivan Miller, and C Rutter leave for Sydney on Monday.
G Peteratn touring manager for Wirth's Circus visits Manilla to arrange a single night show on Wednesday June 23. He announces Wirth Press Circus Ltd will donate 1 percent of earnings to the Belgium Fund.
Delegates A S Pountmey and Alex Winsor were tasked to attend the conference in Sydney to press Beeby’s appointment as president of the N B W F and S A. Supporters argue his decentralisation policy suits a live country party while opponents warn of ministerial losses over principle. Wallaha branch members echo general support for Beeby’s views and delegation alignment.
Thursday marked the King's Birthday amid wartime strain. The Union Jack flew at the public school all day. The son of Mr. H. F. Roberts of Tamworth, F.M., is reported killed in action at the Dardanelles. Tamworth Police Court heard sympathies at Tuesday's sittings with Mr. Higgins, J.P., Captain Denning, and others offering condolences to the bereaved family.
Telegram from Inverell reports Mr. Harry Trenerry third son of W. M. Trenerry and brother of a Sydney cricketer enlisting for active service. He received a Citizens farewell from the Mayor and a wristlet watch from the Cricket Association before marching. A third Trenerry brother already serves in the Dardanelles. The subject is tied to the Commercial Bank branch in town.
An advertisement column notes the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind seeks sympathy and donations. Man Petersen, collector, plans to visit Manila to solicit contributions and verify the existence of deaf and blind children aged 5 to 14. Debts on the last annual report stood at £346. directors aim to settle debts and fund carpentry expenses. Contributions are urged to Messrs Peterson, Larlington, Ries, or City Office.
Sydney readers discuss patriotic giving during wartime and the rise of charity collection abuses. The piece notes recurring appeals, the fear of profiteering, and calls for accountable use of funds. It also critiques auditing gaps, political spending, and the strain on households and public services amid the crisis.
In a lively first half Country Party led Standards 6 to 0. A late surge by Standards narrowed the gap, but Country Party held on for a 9 to 8 victory as the visitors tired late in the game.
The text argues that adherence to principle withstands pressure yet faces criticism when unpopular issues arise. It notes that choosing the easier path often yields short term gains, while the crowd seeks convenience and material gain, prompting periodicOutcry over evolving morals and public sentiment.
Forecast covers 7th to 14th with bitter winter conditions then warmth and heavy rain and winds. Cautions for farmers to protect livestock and crops from cold damp. Misty air and strong winds persist with potential floods, hail, dense fogs, and striking night electric displays.
The Manilla Fire Fighting Association and the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind announce that Miss Isabel Per ersem, collector, will visit Manilla to collect funds for general purposes. The institution educates and maintains deaf and blind children and seeks admissions. inform if eligible children exist. Also a government notice from New South Wales Savings Bank calls for passbooks to be examined at Manilla Branch between June dates. depositors must present books for verification.
A fragmentary note extols Lurling as beauty and youth, with fantasy imagery of gems and fearsome fogs. It mentions Woods' Peppermint for Chronic Chest Complaints and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as remedies, ending with a cryptic 1/6.
An early report describes a motor car accident where Mr Nixon and others were injured. Mr H Beer aided by Mr Gardiner and another person helped lift the injured and transport them to Barrabs for medical care. Mr Wyndell later returned with the same car for the injured party.
C MacVicar of Calgary NSW praises Hean's Essence cough mixture as the best remedy for chronic throat and chest ailments. The product, promoted by G. W. Hean, is sold in Australia with the correct spelling Hean and urges readers to be sure of the name on the label.
A fragment notes that indigestion and poor assimilation of food exhaust the body and brain, implying a medical concern about digestive health and its effects on mental and physical vigor. The language hints at historical perspectives on nutrition and vitality.
Early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy believed to prevent pneumonia by many, sold widely. An official Paris note reports daily small combats in the Dardanelles favoring the Allies as French Colonial troops seize a small fort at the edge of the enemy lines, Turks counterattack and are repulsed, Porta crowded with troops, prisoners question the war aims of Enver Bey and Talat Bey, while German sentiment is negative.
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