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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
2
The 1926 report notes Australia’s new Workmen’s Compensation Act begins July 1, increasing employer liability across farms, contractors, and all hired workers. Premiums rise sharply, with insurers forecasting steep cost hikes for accidents and safety costs. Critics decry rushed passage and call for full parliamentary consideration amid broader railway accident concerns.
The article notes a tariff rise affecting imported goods. An example states a 75 percent rate with duties up to about £50 reportedly implemented. The text mentions households and industries facing higher costs due to the tariff change.
Trophy winners were A Gradle and B Loseby with F Woods also noted. Captain Thomas secured the badge prize on Wednesday and R F Loseby on Saturday. Distances show 600 yards with scores including RF Loseby 46 4 50 and Capt Thomas 46 2481 id Hill 44 34 474 H C Forster 45 1 46 Leidreiter 29 6 645 Tf Lawrence 18 184 31.
Weather ruined the first test at Nottingham with Hobbs and Sutcliffe opening for England. Rain halted play from start, continuing through Sunday and Monday, leaving only one day possible and the match described as a total washout. Reports say the rain may extend three day tests and affect future scheduling. A tennis match at Barraba saw Waratah Club defeat Stanilla Methodist 8 sets to 4 amid rain-affected play.
Visiting Manilla players meet Barraba locals at the new Barraba links on a damp day. Morning four-ball and afternoon teams matches favored Manilla, though Barraba carved out some tight matches. Luncheon at Noble's Refreshment Rooms and tea for guests praised Barraba’s hospitality and course layout.
The secretary urges all intending members and associates to contact him immediately. Zut Stoddart Ltd announces a shipment of navy all wool dress garments just opened and available.
A major rail disaster near Aberdeen kills four passengers and injures about fifty after a Sydney bound train derails on a wooden viaduct. Rescue teams, doctors, and nurses work through the night as four carriages topple and a waiting crowd aids the stricken passengers.
Mrs. A B Melirick of Tarpoly died at age 50 after contracting pneumonia. She was the eldest daughter of the late John Wheeler and Mrs Wheeler of Clarafield Manilla. Survived by a grieving husband and three sons Edgar, Jack, and Harry, with another son Brie having died in the Great War.
Manilla defeated Loomberah 7 to 3 to complete the first Tamworth round and sit atop the standings after winning all four matches. The Northern Daily Leader notes a controversial try for Manilla involving L Bennett, and describes crowd disturbances and a late scoring sequence including Veness and Roache.
The regular monthly meeting of the Manilla District Hospital Committee will be held at 2 pm on Friday.
The annual B C Ball is scheduled for tomorrow night in Memorial Hall. Juveniles are set for a separate fling on Thursday night.
J Byrnes agent in Manilla reports the sale of Lucknow property between Manilla and Barraba. Exors Thrift Estate arranged a walk in walk out deal with buyer Mr Jackson of Barraba.
Deputy Postmaster General notifies MP Thompson that the telephone line to Grovs Station Upper Bull Creek should be completed by around December and a telephone office will be opened under the mags at Bungymulla in Clare.
A proposal to form a heights race club in Manila gains support from influential Toe sports figures. A meeting at C Bowry's office is set for Saturday night to organize the club and elect officers.
Weather has brought continual frosts over three months affecting crops and pastures. Farmers report stunted growth and damaged provisions as wheat and general produce suffer, while communities brace for advancing winter and its impact on supplies.
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