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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented ad from Stoddarts lists goods such as robes, ties, satins, sweaters, rugs, oilcloths, shoes, armlets, rugby suits, and travelling bags. The readable items suggest a department store catalog style priced or described for shoppers in a Baizes Dress Goods setting.
Manilla Express notes a forthcoming event featuring a North Western representative discussing justice and the Commonwealth on Saturday June 22. The brief item identifies the speaker and the occasion without additional details.
Mixed sources report a Manilla Golf Club event on the 24th with afternoon tea for ladies. Presbyterian Fellowship features Rev. Tutloch Yuille delivering a humorous voyage to Austria, with thanks and refreshments provided.
A local pageant in Taukel saw contestant Daphne Rowell win the competition amid varied entries. A hymn evening preceded the event, with storekeepers praised for their support and participation noted in the program.
Mr. Ichn Coots, Jim and Anne, Jot bf Longwoole travel to Sydney aboard Sharp Stow. Mr. Aves remains hopeful about them as the voyage progresses toward the champions.
A Perry-Willie action for £1000 over alleged assault and wrongful detention in Parliament was settled out of court. A man named Thomas Cronin was struck by a Brisbane express at Wyee near Wyong and killed instantly. An Adelaide report notes a serious incident at Peters Co A School Way involving a disturbance in the school common room.
A fragmentary report describes Alma Wilson, 14, found murdered at a paddock near her parents' residence. The suspect, Frisby, a recently imprisoned man, allegedly assaulted his sister and confessed to plans for more violence, claiming intent to kill but saying the girl ran away. The case is linked to a London inquiry.
In a fractured report from a Sydney cricket scene, Matthews sparks a late attack taking four wickets as Australia falters in a tense innings. South Wales deliver a strong reply with Somersett, Stricker and Miteuel delivering notable scores, while a separate rail incident at Gasmnitta interrupts proceedings and leaves several injured.
Fragmentary OCR reads Lorskis tragedy involving Countess AVed Alleta Baron Buerthy in 4usteian on a railway. Death attributed to self action amid curses. details unclear and dispute over cause. Relation to dapavity and age fees remains uncertain.
A hunger march organized by strikers gathered at Barking and proceeded toward the town. Crowds collected pennies while protests blamed the Government for the ongoing distress, warning of further action if the conflict could not be resolved. The march aimed to pressure the authorities and seek aid for the workers.
A garbled wartime note describes a misad brigade of Chinese soldiers stationed at Dunkirk. They are said to have tormented, looted, and burned homes as they moved through the area, with reports of indiscriminate violence and unrest.
Mixed readable garbled text references Mixito Lad, hurdle racing, Warwick Barni, visiting hospitals, and team changes. Context unclear but implies a horse or rider named Mixito Lad facing a hurdle event with team and weight notes during winter.
The Manilla Sports Club held its inaugural gathering on a Wednesday afternoon on the town common. Attendance was small with gate receipts between £4 and £5. events were keenly contested though a few poor starts marred some races. W Boney, an Aboriginal athlete, won the pedestrian double and reportedly walked from Orstia to compete. H Lumby’s rival from down-country took second in the 75 yards handicap, while Hy McDonald and D Costellae offered strong showings in other events. A Tamworth Athletic Club program featured a prominent ball and social set. The crowd heard verses read by a speaker proposing political reform, leading to interruptions and an adjournment amid pandemonium.
Fragmentary prose depicts a chaotic scene around a town’s political upheaval led by Squatter Lancelot and a council battle. It hints at constitutional change, public order threats, and looming dynamic force on a distressed urban landscape.
The Standards juniors travel to Tamworth on Monday in Mr Venises bin to meet Walla WINE and Beams visitors for the Beano Cup arrangements. The team is accompanied by five supporters including Ludington French Harper Hudson Cox Dodds Helly Lee Curtin and more. The program lists many players and alternators with names such as Bettison Bimiseton Hall Chapman Burke Moore Canolly Langworthy Gea Teermann Lancaster Veress Elton Whiting Omergences Nelson Palgtsins Movietus and others.
Frosts and a skating carnival stir district activity next week as short days pass. Postmaster Donnelly reports fowls poisoned and a local tennis team prepares for Half Holiday matches on the courts. A list of district figures including Watts and Higgins signals social gatherings and agricultural shifts, with a political note on a Liberal candidate for Laverpac. Mother troubles and a strange domestic note close the fragment.
In response to an advertisement, ratepayers and householders gathered to form a Ratepayers Association. W J Davis was elected chairman after Liston declined. The group aimed to discuss town matters, encourage public interest, and advocate for residents with the council, while denying any intent to fight the Municipal Government.
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