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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
A mixed OCR segment presents jagged poetry lines about rhythm and form, then shifts to a local physician testimonial, and finally lists vintage ads for BATRD’S Manila stationery and sporting goods. Names referenced include WILLIAM H. SLY and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with addresses in Tas, Manilla, and Sydney.
A pretty wedding at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon united Joseph Garlyon and Ada Hvavs. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Thomas Jenkin with Miss Harriet Evans as bridesmaid. Guests from Attunga and Toowoomba attended the reception at St Elmo Hume Street.
A Saturday tennis match between visiting ladies led by Mrs J Liston and the Monils Club featured strong serving from Miss Sefton and Miss Baldwin and consistent play from Mrs Renner y. The visitors won by four games as spectators enjoyed brisk rallies and solid court conditions.
Stallion Parade on Saturday July 6 features prizes from 2 to 35 pounds across classes from Draught Stallion to Pony Stallion. Entries must be ground by 10 to participate. A veterinary surgeon and a lecture on treatment of wounds and colic are planned.
A garbled OCR note outlines a Manilla Sports Club event in the third week of July with races including an Opening Handicap over seven furlongs, a Second Handicap, a 100 Yard Handicap, and a Novice event. It mentions prizes in pounds and a Gold Medal, with references to horses, jockeys, and night events, though many words are unclear.
A narrator curses a thief who stole a wool coat from a hall leaving the speaker cold and frostbitten. The verse invokes a dire curse on the robber, wishing sleepless nights and icy dreams until the coat is returned, with vivid imagery of frost and longing.
The oribinge tournament begins at the Machantes Institute with first round pairings listed. Matches include W. F. Smith versus Aued Dort, Johnstone versus Trepeery, Antiey versus Worth, and others like Prisst and Preat versus Kelly and Murvey, Smith and Scratt, Riddett and Hill, Kyuve and Stewart, Allen and sightfoot, Anckson and Sheldon, Bailey and Chapman, Moore and Briscombe, Vincent and terion, Puller and Venesd.
Reward offered for return of a bag found in Manila containing cutlery and a pro book. Return to Royal Hotel or Expenditure Office for a £1 reward.
An ad for a Sydney dressmaker promises refined garments for ladies of Manila and Petfock, with fit and latest style guaranteed. Contact Old Bayno 8.9 Breminea, west Court House Hotel for details.
The New England Electorate announces nomination deadlines for the General Election 1913. Nominations must reach the secretary by Friday June 6th. enrolment of members continues until Friday July 26th. delegates meet in Armidale on Friday August 16th to select nominees.
Garvin & Cousens Limited announce the Big Spring Horse Sale at Tamworth on August 26 27 and 28. Sellers are asked to present horses for sale with proper papers and stock details for auction.
Tender for the undermentioned doe and items listed for Friday June 28. applications to the secretaries and storehouse. Funeral services water, wine and spirits, Johnson, House. Secretary.
Public Works notice lists applications under Water Rights Act for pump licenses on the Manila and Natio rivers in Darling Tamworth. Inquiries set for 26 July 1942 at 10 am at Manilla Court House. Local Land Board to hear objections from interested persons and grant licenses if no objections. Arthur Griffith, Minister for Public Works.
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