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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
5
The report covers coronation illuminations funded by the government, a few days’ widower drowned after a fall, and a cane workers strike near Ayr. It also notes wheat market activity, a billiards record, a ship injury, and assorted international items from London and Brisbane.
Local notices report an important Express update and upcoming skating carnival tonight in Manilla. Residents discuss Somerton Gap, racing figures, and plans for the Farmers Conference while noting weather shifts and a recent thunderstorm with vivid lightning.
The Land Board with Chairman Halliday and members Lewman and Cunningham granted Colin M'Donald permission to pestle with relatives to 6.0.9 Toweres. Properties were appraised by consent for John H.H. Doolan, Colin M Donald, and others. Enquiries proposed curtailment at Keepit parish. variations approved. J. Brady's application shifted from dairying to grazing and agricultural use. T.J. Bynes approved rent under section 35 of the 1K7 Act for 206 acres. Evidence taken on W. Blanch Heaton conversion case. 624 acres portion 99 part of settlement lease. MKeon and 240 acres noted. favorable decision anticipated, capital value deferred. Thos McDotaih granted permission to preside on one of two holdings. A. R. McTirick noted.
D. M. Mackenzie will read a taper on Empoleon at the institute Literary and Debating Society next Thursday. An invitation is extended to all attendees for the pre event gathering.
At a meeting Mr F E Heywood urged starting steps to extend the Saturday half holiday to Manitis. He argued current conditions harmed farmers and that banks closed at noon on Saturdays. The motion proposed a voluntary change, with a referendum among business people and an exception for butchers and bakers. Mrs Heywood agreed to arrange notice.
In Manilla Street business voices argue over changing the weekly half holiday from Wednesday to Saturday. Some oppose it fearing lost trade and farmers’ willingness to adapt, while others support Saturday as the best day for rest and commerce. Opinions reference Sydney and Newcastle experiences and warn of centralised trade.
Citizens debate a proposed half-holiday on Friday for a farming town. Opponents argue it disrupts shopping, church Sabbath, and farm work, noting Inverell already shifted to Saturday without disaster. They warn of closed shops and hotels, reduced Monday work, and public unrest, while urging restraint and a three trial period.
Mr 5 G Roberts reports poisoning 11 foxes in three weeks and fears more. Foxes blamed for hog losses of about 12 or 13 weaners. About 50 points of rain fell Saturday. wheat improving, sleet noted Monday afternoon. G R Roberts, plagued by rheumatics, to travel to Moree for baths with father S G Roberts. Jan Shiels loses drought mare to dry colic.
Up to the present there has been no meeting of the Manila Golf Club this year. The annual meeting was called but there was no response from members.
Mr J R Coulton is harvesting a self sown wheat patch after a corn crop. The volunteer crop yields three bags to the acre. Mr Abel Baldwin finished shear ing last month and plans to shear every year in March, deeming it the best time for shearing in this district.
GORED BY A BULL. On two occasions lately Mr. S. Pitman has had valuable draught mares badly ripped. It was thought the first animal was staked, but when the second occurred the damage was put down to a bull, which had evidently attacked the mares.
Namol Park subdivision notice explains the entire property will be subdivided and offered to the public. The plan shifts from partial disposal to a complete subdivision for public sale, emphasizing the significance of the impending sale.
District Grand Master of M A Oddfellows Bro Seckoldy will visit Manilla on Monday and be welcomed to the local lodge. Police Superintendent Evans visits El Manilla on Saturday. Mr Curry inspector of Public Health visited Manilla on Friday. Nurse Campbell from Sydney joined local hospital staff temporarily. The estate of late T P Wiltsalen grazier near Gunnedah valued for probate at £27921 with £164.49 real estate £40000 bank £21058 live stock. The testator left an annuity of 800 to his widow and 30000 to invest for his two daughters. balance to sons in equal shares. A prisoner Howard Valentíne, being transported Sydney to Carcoar, jumped through carriage window near Lawson Friday night and fled. still at large. He was remanded in Carcoar on a charge of travelling with a bicycle. A serious fire at Minto on a Weather-board cottage owned by Rev Jabex Ashmead. house gutted, few items saved. Ashmead collapsed nearby and died within minutes. Jack Jonnesh received offer of a big enchanter from Mr H D M’Totosh for a two round fight with Bombariier Wells.
Eminent Vienna Optician Mr. J. A. Basser holds top certificates from Vienna and other cities and offers free consultations and eye tests. He urges parents to bring children for exam, claims no agents, and will be at the Royal Hotel Manila on Thursday June 5th from 9 am to 6 pm to fit the So Easy rimless glasses. He also notes a chronic chest remedy, Wools Great Peppermint Cure.
Tenders close on the 12th for additions to the Record Reign Butchery specifications. The call invites bids from firms to provide additional scope and equipment upgrades as outlined in the tender brief, with details to be obtained from the issuer.
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