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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
2
Mr. C Wilshire secretary of the Manilla branch of the F and S Association reports the Commissioner refused the society’s request to erect a horse trough at the railway yards.
The half yearly meeting of Loyal Entrprise Levee No 199 elected officers for the ensuing term. Brethren H. H. Hovier was chosen Lecture Master C. R. Regin Noble Grand J Paterson Vice Grand C Harrison Elective Secretary E H Leggett Warden G W Gardner Guardian. An annual sports and social was set for Wednesday 31st August.
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The roll includes times for the forthcoming election to be held at the police station and Post Office near Gustaf. Messrs A M Gabriel C Veness J.P. are involved. A person named Ner Gustaf was charged and is at large, deemed insane. Court sessions are set for Saturday with medical observations pending for eight days.
The Manilla branch of Farmers and Settlers Association did not hold its usual monthly meeting. Members are informed the meeting will occur on the lay next. attendees should take note of the rescheduled date.
Members of the stores and Mechanics club will compete in billiards euchre and drafts at a date to be set. Participants must lodge their names with the caretaker Mr E en before the 30th.
New England Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church met last week with Revs. McKie Bradley Cameron Stoops Buntine A P and Mr V Gardner present. N McKie of Manilla acted as Moderator for the year and it was agreed to hold the next meeting at Manilla on the 19th.
A seven year old girl, named Fenwicke's daughter, rushed to help her injured father. She ran miles to seek aid and relay messages, covering him with a rug, then sending for Dr. Jens. Her actions conveyed urgency and courage amid the tragic scene.
Notes indicate the prize schedule for the Gunnedah show to be held on 23rd to 25th. Prize money rises to £500 this year. The association adopts a rebate plan allowing one third of winnings to owners for every two boxes containing horses shown by rail and exhibited.
Local residents may consult W F Fe light specialist from Angus are at 192 George Street Sydney on June 30. The firm is renowned nationwide for high quality work at moderate rates and is visiting Man, with free eye tests offered at the Royal Motel.
In aid of the Church of England a Monday meeting reported a gross total of £51 38 3d and expenses of £7 6s 6d. The reporter misspelt Mr Binilie as encored for Thorn and then offered Can I Forget Thee as a sympathetic encore.
The collector Mr. G. S. Will den visits Manilla and surrounding districts on June 28 and 29 to solicit subscriptions for the Sydney Industrial Bling Institution. The committee hopes for a generous response to support the work aiding the blind of the state.
An old time farm equipment ad from James Martin & Co. promotes Furmnora harvesting machinery, May Bnos inspection, Woods New Century Binder, Standard Mowers, windmills with air motor, and a 12 108 pound price. It lists plows, implements, engines, shearing machines, acetylene plants and notes location opposite Bank of New South Wales in Alanilla.
A Monday meeting of ladies for the Maurer Benefit fixed ticket price at ds. Attendees included Mesdames Barnes Watson Leslie Lightfoot Chapman Smith Frazar Mackenzie Simpson Stoddart Trenerry Conolly Coupland and Misses Veness Wilshire Howard. Apologies from the Mayoress Mrs Kennedy A J Telfer and Mrs J C Liston. Refreshments and music promised.
Diphtheria remains widespread in the state with mild cases in Manila. Hospitals expanded facilities to handle current emergency and to run two separate wards for ordinary cases and diphtheria patients. Nursing staff has been increased to meet demand.
H A Barraclough Ltd emphasizes strict determination in sight testing and customer satisfaction. The firm will visit Manila on Tuesday June 21 from 10 am to 6 pm at Court Monse Hotel. Appointments by letter to HH.
A benefit dance and endire party is advertised for Thursday next to aid the Maruer family. The father has been in the hospital for six weeks, the mother is ill after leaving the hospital, and the son helps as bread-winner while also in the hospital. Five children rely on the family for food and maintenance, with a long recovery ahead. The community is urged to respond in Manilla’s proven manner for a large turnout.
A Newcastle City Council meeting approved a motion to form the Northern Provincial Association. The aim is to safeguard and promote municipal, agrarian and general interests from Newcastle to the Queensland border, improve railway and communications, remove easing anomalies, and advance harbour services and coastal equipment. Alexander Pike seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Maunder Bros completed a bore for C Felling ton of Attunga. First spring at 145 feet yielded 60 gallons per hour. A deeper strike at 303 feet rose to surface within 120 feet and produced 500 gallons per hour. Drilling through limestone for 301 feet. Plant leaves for Manilla. Crops thriving after recent rain.
Premier Wade urged the audience to avoid delay and complete the sessional programme before the election, insisting nothing should be left to chance. He warned against further delays and emphasized securing action on national issues, while critics pressed for clarity on wine policy and perfunctory acts.
The article notes Australia defeating New Zealand by 11 points to nil while the Maoris beat American University 21 to 3 and Kangaroos downed England 22 to 10. It also mentions a request to the Premier for a statutory eight hours a day, with Mr Kidston replying there is no prospect of such a bill this session.
London observers weigh Jeffries Johnson bout with optimism and doubt. Burns bets only a lucky punch can defeat him, Armstrong predicts Jeffries wins in ring debut against the gang, Choynski hails Jeffries as strongest yet, Sullivan notes a seven month improvement, Muldoon calls Jeffries better than ever, Johnson vows to fight at peak, and promises to be most surprised if he loses.
Canterbury Park races held last Saturday produced winners including Nitro from Hurdle-Ennismar at 2 to 1 by a length in 2:58 and Bonnie Mura taking Nursery-Hlrctric Wire at 6 to 4 by a length and a half in 1:dd. Simola beat Rufo by a neck in Park Stakes with Voldoi and Simonides prominent in the field. Shorts Vauntie Oweenee Veronité won at 8 to 1 by two lengths in 1.193, while Blue Hook triumphed in Canterbury.
Theo Maoris defeated the American Universities by 14 to 11 in an evenly contested game on Saturday. New Zealand defeated Australia by 6 to 4 after a forward-dominated display. About 30 000 spectators attended. Today’s match features Standards versus Half Holiday with listed lineups for both teams. The Mechanics Institute billiard tournament closed Friday with H Stoddart winning 25 / H Dimock 15, a tight final.
The correspondent reports mild winter weather resembling spring with recent slow rain halting ploughing. Farmers hope for timely crops but praise the rain for grass and weather relief. 125 points on Friday morning. coughs and colds common but not serious. Bridge project hopes, Mr Dawe and Mr Bowman visit the public school with medals and coins, Advance Australia Fair sung. Foxes increasing and raiding fowl roosts along the river.
The Rev. BE. J. Rudd, principal of Burigood Ladies College, visits Manilla to promote the college and will occupy the local Methodist pulpit on Sunday. Among hospital patients are Mr. and Mrs. Cleave Vincent and Mr. Telfer of Tent Hill. Mr. A. J. Telfer, once ill with typhoid, is recovering. a Tamworth wedding at St John’s Church of England united Miss Ethel Oliphant and Mr. S. McLeod Donald with a reception at Oddfellows Hall.
The Peel River Campainny f announces that an early date 32,000 acres of land will be sold at auction. The land has a frontage.
A reader debate letter praising prohibition cites Kansas and state officials asserting reduced crime, poverty, and improved citizenship under constitutional prohibition. The writer contrasts anti drinking views with counterpoints from advocates, noting reports on sobriety and fewer saloons, while criticizing licensed liquor. George Laverty signs as a correspondent.
A reader cites Arthur Brisbane on prohibition from an American journal and replies by urging space to contest his remarks. The letter references Mrs. Harrison, Lee Cowie, Mrs. Les. Cowie, and W. A. Lloyd of the Liquor Defence League of New South Wales, noting contrasting views on prohibition's effects and the temperance movement.
A special committee meeting on Thursday 13th endorsed a plan for two medical officers at Manilla District Hospital. Dr Ellis would be senior officer with Dr Catchlove as medical officer. Salaries set at £60 each plus equal consulting duties and shared drug orders. June casualty admissions to be split monthly, with the arrangement to start July 1. The report notes finances require internal funding and future review of appointments and salaries.
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