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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
2
Rates under the new Work area Compensation Act will rise by up to 150 percent. Clerical workers face increases from 2/6 to 5s and 15 7 for £100 policy, farm rates up 40 percent, and premiums like £5 policy rising to £5 15 7. July 1 implementation set. Manilla reports mild midwinter weather with short days and leaves beginning to fall.
At a recent street stall competition in a Church of England setting Mrs Tronnery won a wrist watch and Mr Stone received a box of cigars. A fire at Fite caused estimated damage of about £25,000 destroying the Mechanics Institute Leer.
The sale will be held Saturday with selling agent Mr. V. 4. Hiyrnes yarding 12 000 mixed store-sheep. Included are 10 001 merino wethers fat to prime with heavy skins and other attractive lines of first hand ewes. The sale is advertised to start at 1 80 pm with the full number yarded shortly before sale.
Auction notices announce the Namoi Park clearance sale near Manilly on Wednesday. Estate of Phinstoeje and furniture to be offered, with practically new items described as first class. W L Hirnes urges attention to the furniture and stock for absolute sale to wind up the estate.
A chaotic report from Manilla describes a stock sale by O Wilshire & Co with 1300 sheep yarded on Saturday. The sale featured ewes and rams at varied prices, with some lots privately treaty sold, and a forthcoming sale day noted. Also mentioned is a separate run at AO Rurindi Station with several mires and weathers selling. a driving incident near Armidale is briefly noted.
The Manilla Hospital committee met Friday with members including F Meynand and J D Kennedy. They decided no private wards exist for Narrabri inquiries, discussed a proposed day room and nurse quarters renovations, agreed on tender limits, and reported on funds, staffing, and damages involving local youth.
At Upper Manilla on Saturday Methodist Club played Upper Manilla. Upper Manilla won by big sets 8 6 shapes 32 games to 24. Notable results include D Eaglison Mrs Boland Elliott Miss Bowman defeating D Roberts Mrs McLeod 6 2 and 6 3 in several mixed doubles.
The Farmers & Graziers Co op reports two prime shorthorn cows and a bullock from Mr CR Duncan of Yarran Point Walgett sold well at Homebush on the 14th with Duncan’s bullocks at £18 6 0 cows at £15 18 0 and £13 18 0. Sanderson’s stock also performed with cows £11 8 0 vealers £11 6 0. Prime cattle remain in strong demand. Hospital Ball plans discussed with keen local interest and a meeting slated to proceed.
A Tamworth coroner examined the death of Thomas Morris 52 of Attunga killed while felling a tree at Rookvale seven miles from Attunga on June 16. Eye witness Henry Woklman a fencing contractor said the tree struck a green stump rebounding to injure Morris fatally. The coroner found fatal death. November 28 set for soldier settlers to seek property revaluation under the act passed last year.
Loomberah protested to the Comteal Northern Union over Manilla being awarded the Tamworth clash on June 12 citing referee incompetence. The protest was dismissed after a Tamworth league meeting exonerated the referee and criticised the protest as unfounded. Manilla awaits Werris Creek while Loomberah nominates a replacement forward pack for the weekend at the Manilla oval.
Saturday features include a test match Manilla footballers against Werris Creek and a sheep sale. Stoddart Ltd launches a large sale with heavy bargains across departments, promising lightened displays and extra room. Notable offers include men’s flannel, boys’ tweed hats, a boys outfit, and nursery footwear with marked prices. Sale runs over the following three weeks starting June 26.
Film directed by Clarence Badger in a Goldwyn production presents Los Angeles as its locale with subtitles crediting the city. Night shots were taken on Broadway and Hill Street, with the Ambassador Hotel and a Southern Pacific station visible in the backdrop.
Tarnder was charged at Tenterfield Police Court after a country dance death incident when he sold a bottle of wine. He was convicted and fined £40 following the information presented last Friday.
The Prime Minister plans a three week referendum drive, speaking in at least five states. A vote is anticipated around August 28 as he departs for London aboard the Mooltan, with travel routes including Manila v Wervis Creek and the Jenokal on Sameday.
Mesure Stoddart s Ltd in Manilla has re modelled its Corner Store with open aisles modern lighting and redesigned departments for drapery millinery grocery and mercery. The firm hosts a big alteration sale starting Saturday with special showings and new offices plus a motor garage and bulk store nearby. Mr Henry Moses former Legislative Council figure died aged about 70.
Trade unionists push for major raises across the industry. They demand four shillings an hour for a forty hour week, signaling a new low in wage claims as negotiations intensify across departments.
A settlement has been achieved between engine drivers and firemen, with industry operations expected to resume by the end of the present week. The agreement ends the dispute and allows normal activity to restart soon.
Australian XI suffer rain interruptions as they chase a Yorkshire target after 148 for six. Macartney 54 falls to dubious decisions before rain abandons play. Lancashire match sees Hallows 85 and Mailey seven wickets for 74 as Lancs post 148, while Australia later total 376 in another game. Hendry and Ponsford recover and rejoin the squad.
Lionel Walsh directs No No Nanette to Manilla on Monday June 28 the most expensive musical comedy ever toured in Australia. The production features Mae Moore Adie Collinge and Jimmy Smith with songs like Tea for Two and No No Nanette. The show has London Paris costumes and a large English speaking cast and is expected to draw strong crowds after long runs in Melbourne London and New York.
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