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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
A memorial notice honors Elzanora Stoop Hatt who died June 29 1908 and expresses enduring love from her children Anane Anaw and Tra with heartfelt regret and remembrance.
News and Notes report a Sunday accident involving Jack Lancaster son of Mr W Lancaster from North Manilla. While placing a bridle on a horse the animal bolted and struck his ankle, breaking it. He was taken to the capital for treatment.
A reader expresses pleasure at Manilla notes and urges formation of a local musical society. He cites abundant material locally and notes the need for a good conductor. He calls on interested residents to join and support the initiative.
On Friday night rain began and persisted through Saturday with 225 points added at the local post office, bringing June’s total to 402. Other stations report varied totals including Tamworth 267, Gunnedah 138, Moree 216, Narrabri 78, Wee Waa 175, and Armidale 61 among several entries.
In Childers Queensland a fatal accident occurred when 41 year old Harry Dale, a Wirth Brothers worker, was crushed after an elephant named Toby turned on him during shunting. Dale, from Invercargill, NZ, died from chest and rib injuries after collapsing and being unable to recover.
J W Beeman of Gibb and Beeman Ltd consulting opticians will return to Manilla on July 24th. The sight test expert, long familiar to readers, will visit monthly and can be consulted at the Royal Hotel from 4.30 to 4.30 for advice and properly fitted glasses. All eye trouble sufferers urged to consult this reliable specialist.
Local postmaster reports cancellation of recent notices to telephone subscribers and gazetted changes. Measured rate of four pounds per annum plus 1000 free calls per half year remains. Some services may stay twelve months on old terms or revert, with the department to be advised by July 2. New subscribers to be connected by 2008 per annum under free system unless advised otherwise.
Our city correspondent reports on Monday that the tender of Mr Thhotson for the Mauilla police buildings has been accepted at £935. Anthony Hordern of Sydney provides the World's Cricket Record compiled by F. T. Ironside senior, with up to date English and Australian cricket data.
Police Court proceedings on Saturday morning before Mr W T Lang saw two men fired for excessive indulgence the night prior at Shine of Bacchas. The report notes curious experiments in Henslla Victoria with fodder and grazing tests. A pasture trial ran three weeks with 282 fodder acres and sheep then pigs added for three weeks. After this, crops recovered and sheep were reintroduced. The Essex broad-leaved variety was grown, with water only once.
Crown lands auction held Wednesday with two parcels sold. Portion 169.1 acres near Gunnedah to Barraba stock route adjoining Costelloe homestead sold to Rev G Laverty for £6 underup price. Portion 261, 21 acres in Tamworth parish on Manilla road sold to Thomas Dowe for £342, upset price £321. Tamworth News.
Me F Wagner appoints Me G H Rowell jun general manager of his Manila business to be conducted at premises opposite the Commercial Bank in Manila street. Rowell has years of experience with leading Sydney houses and will ensure best execution. Wagner will depart for Sydney to manage the Sydney Jewellery Co Ltd at Pitt and Bathurst Streets and invites old friends to visit.
Mr Frank Norman, walking on the footpath near High street Korvit Victoria, faced a bull that broke from a cattle drive. He opened his umbrella before the animal, which instantly collapsed and died. It is believed the sudden umbrella appearance caused fright and heart failure.
Land applications received during the past week at Tamsworth include conversions and new grants. Adams and Anne Bell apply for 150 acres in Fleming parish, W. Scott for 225 acres in Dinawarindi, Thomas W. Roberts for 320 acres and 13 acres in Lowry, Michael Costello for 4 acres in Wilson, G. Roberts for 1904 and 103 acres in Hall, T. B. Rodd for 1574 and 60 acres in Rangari, and R. A. Roberts for a special lease of 40 acres in Hall.
Margaret A. Anderson 25, a domestic, killed herself after a lovers’ tiff with Waters at her employer’s private entrance. She ran into the street, slammed the gate, and threw herself before a passing steam tram. Waters reportedly refused further meetings.
A reader from Tarm- Worth recounts a Friday conversation in Quirindi Gazette style. The speaker notes Chinamen could not apply to Peel River land and fears Australia should value soldiering over cricket and football as it wakes up to policy.
A concise record notes unusual names connected to a comic or mock event. The entry lists W. Neat as a proper person and references Peppermizious Amphi and Colds with quirky spellings, suggesting a lighthearted or satirical sentence from a historical page.
Today and tomorrow bring two football matches while the third round in Jin Waeney's billiard tournament nears completion. Results list F Riddett over Connelly 30 to 10, H Dimock over P Smith 150 to 0, Prussing over Y 38 to 30 as remaining two games wait. Local tips include Town Filate Refiner Nancy Lee Dr Mac. Standings show Arkinstall Hynes Malley Jackson Greer Munro Martin Coote Hurt Miller Stucley to face Half-holiday on the focal ground this afternoon.
The Peel River Land and Mineral Company informs shareholders that due to the New South Wales situation the government resumption payment of 100000 acres cannot benefit the business. They propose a return of 2 for 5 stock and a bonus of 1 per stock, with £490000 stock totaling £240000 retirable capital and £120000 bonus.
Mr H V Wright resigns as Anglican Lay Reader and will move to Molong for similar duties. Mrs W J G Smith undergoes surgery in Sydney with hope for recovery. Mr K H M Kennedy visits Scone before moving to Manilla, and townspeople mourn the death of T W Heaydon, long-time town clerk and engineer of Dubbo. Also noted are reflections on Bishop Doyle and Fr Williamis.
Sydney market report notes sheep yarding with Bert wethers and ewes showcased. Cattle tally 1057 with prices ranging. bulls and steers recorded higher bids. Market described as firm with various lots selling from 6d to 12 pounds.
The issued supplementary list includes William Blanch of Orange Grove Hall's Creek Clarence Dowe Attanga John Johnson Tallinn Tala tark Attanga David Orman Bective and Henry Stoddart of Manilla as Justices of the Peace.
Lord Jemsford opened the State Parliament amid a small crowd. The governor forecast an Amended Factories Act to curb competition by limiting hours and an amended defamation law.
Mr R D Meagher of Sydney was formally received into the Political Labor League on Tuesday marking a new affiliation for the local figure in political circles.
Sydney dispatch reports the Federal Government is determined to finish the non confidence debate within the week. An all night sitting on Thursday is expected and the Closure is enforced.
FYDNEY Tuesday Jones Haigh and Sharp chosen as reserves for the test match beginning Thursday.
Es Sydney reports 96 000 rabbits captured as floods aid rabbit catchers at Yarrawonga. The large harvest follows recent floods boosting trapping efforts and yielding a substantial pest control success.
The proposed city improvements are projected to cost between £3,000,000 and £5,000,000. The estimate reflects the anticipated scope of construction and infrastructural upgrades planned by the municipal authorities.
The Pechotsch Crane Concert Company staged a Friday evening concert despite rain, drawing a fair crowd. Annie Perry and Arthur Crane led a varied program featuring solo and duet items, with high praise from listeners and plans for a return engagement in a fortnight.
In a rain affected Australian XI match against Lancashire and Yorkshire, the game ended in a draw. Notable performances included Whitty remaining not out as the Australians posted steady scores with Hartley Ransford and Tyldesley contributing during an evenly contested contest.
The parish notes July 4 events with services at Chonh of Bogint Sampay and Manilla including 11 am in Beetive, 3 pm at Somerton, 7 pm at Manilla. Rev McKie and Rev G Laverty lead with details of Upper Manilla and Hall's Creek listings and tomorrow's sermon by Rev G Laverty.
Mr. W. R. Westley of Killer Queensland has been named bandmaster of the Manila Brass Band at 3 pounds 0 shillings per week. He will arrive Saturday morning to assume duties. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Westley notes a bright future, praising the band and hoping to continue its progress in his new role.
The Royal Horse and Cattle Show announces a shift to afternoon events with a grand parade at 1 30 pm on the first day and showcases including horse classes and open hunting contests. Sales begin August 4 with entries closing July 9 for all classes.
Dr Chapman delivers a forceful temperance address at Byfi Church Sunday afternoon urging universal stand against the whisky trade. He condemns liquor business as hellish and destructive to families and society, calling for total opposition and moral consistency among believers.
London dispatch reports 240 deaths since cholera began in St Petersburg. The tally reflects rapid spread of the disease and mounting fatalities amid ongoing outbreaks affecting multiple regions and dates.
In London on Monday Scotland were dismissed for 93 with Hopkins taking 4 for 18. Australia reply Nable 20 Cotter 25 and Macartney not out. Scotland second innings none for 34 at close.
The publication notes a milestone as it finishes another quarter of the Express edition. Details highlight ongoing circulation efforts, printing milestones, and community impact. Readers are invited to follow upcoming dispatches and feature previews in the next issue.
The Archbishop of Sydney elect, to be consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury on August 24, arrives at the end of October. A Nar tabsi carnival including a fair and races raised £544 14s 4d for the local hospital, with racing contributing £139 1s 6d. Total expenses were £7 16s 6d.
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The issue notes influenza prevalence and highlights Mackenzie’s large page 1 ad. It records Sir Harry Ranyon, former Governor of New South Wales, arriving at Liverpool. In a brief interview he said the war in Yaleo was only scratched, and that more popular support was needed.
Time-table fragment lists mail routes and pickup days for Maraclone Hall's Creek Mountain View Harwarden and Namol River. Schedule mentions Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 9 am plus variations via Arlen's Bald's Glover Lowry's and Hall's Creek for several named locales including Gienbarra Somerton and Namol River.
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