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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
The Catholic Ball is set for Tuesday night at Mechanics Institute with a ladies committee arranging every detail for a grand social. Music will be by Miss OL Hull, Miss Gonply and air Norman Gardner. guests will enjoy a sumptuous supper as in past events, and the hall is expected to be crowded.
Fragmentary 19th century note laments reliance on distant regions for Maite 5 incense and imports. It questions surging drought impacts and warns of state dependence on Australia Argentina and Victoria’s population pressures amid scarce local supplies.
Fragmented report discusses lucerne, grazing trials, and fodder strategies in South and Western Australia and Queensland. It notes feeding 9000 ewes for five weeks and suggests stock management to resist drought, mentioning Berida Pars toral company and Gilgondra.
Reports from the Sarmund Steppes describe an epidemic of scurver among peasants and a mother driven to despair by prolonged child torment. The text laments apathy and widespread hunger as families wait for aid that never arrives.
A garbled OCR summary shows revenue reaching £14,000,900 with increases in most departments. It notes a rise in overall revenue for the year and a first time figure around £14,600,080 for a 11 month period, with exceptions for certain services.
Consulting engineers have been engaged to prepare a comprehensive plan for electric light in Manilla. They will design a system and street-lighting expansion, ensuring adequate supply without overcharging private consumers, and address potential defects in the proposed scheme. The foundation work aims to begin promptly with shared costs among parties for early implementation.
The description outlines banking offices with bright stone facades and white ceilings. It notes decorative elements including teal and pink tones, pale stone, blue hints, and restrained ornament in a formal bank interior.
The Municipal Council reads a letter from Mr We6s Dios and discusses readiness of a referendum on fighting Mochila with electricity. The mayor and aldermen consider ratepayer power, government responsibility, and the process to prepare the scheme, with ratepayers given a chance to approve proposed rates.
Discussion centers on whether Payers' funds may be used for referendum costs or only basic expenses. Aldermen question the scheme's justification and demand clear public posting of rates and contracts before any installation.
A Ratepayers Association meeting in Manila discussed forming a movement to push municipal improvements. Leaders urged widening support beyond voters to influence aldermen and city welfare through vigorous action and organized effort.
The fragment discusses a vague numeric or metric combination and the speaker expresses concern about its feasibility and ascendancy. No clear facts, entities, or events are present beyond general uncertainty and self-reference.
A letter from candidate Biggar signals willingness to run as a joint Liberal nominee. The document, received by the secretary, notes Biggars candida ture and expresses intent to serve the electorate and state if elected.
On Wednesday night the Presbyterian Fellowship Association issued a formal presentation to Rev Kennedy. Members praised his devotion to duty and the welfare of the congregation, noting his selfless work with young people and his steady guidance for the schenectady cause. The farewell tribute highlighted his impact and expressed best wishes for his future ministry.
A Parochial Council at the Vicarage discussed plans for the proposed hay-Feeldenue, accepted a gift offer from Mr. Conte for a acre of Vandek Rusbes' Creal for church purposes, and received a Bishop letter on climate and cost of living. A circulae note about tax adjustments and a bond underwrite was favorably received.
The Manilla Municipal Council discussed cooperation with the Mayor and councilors on motor traffic, water mains, street lamps, and the Fortway Bridge project. Tenders were invited for bridge construction and reports requested on water supply, with transfers and recreation facility funding debated. A dead cow complaint and nuisance probe were noted as part of sanitary matters.
Sunday June 9 event at the Videlnt's Presbyterian Church features a supper and a sermon by Rev. Orban. Readings include the naval party and religious service notes, with a focus on community worship and social gathering. The notice highlights schedule details and local church activities for the day.
The ceremony took place at St John’s Church of England in Cargo near Orange on May 22. Bride Miva Emily Amehs wore ivory satin and velvet with orange blossoms. Groom William Hijock of Cargo and guests included Mr. Greenwell and others. After the ceremony a reception was held at Mrs Green Wall’s residence before the couple departed for Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Fragmentary report describes a social gathering with Australian cricketers at Cambridge, featuring music, dancing, and a band. Names of attendees and organizers appear in garbled form, with mentions of a secretary, wives, and a forthcoming fortnightly program in Manilig street tonight.
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