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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
4
Ad copy lists Stoddarts Cream and White Flannelettes as cheapest in Australia with various price codes and promotional calls. Mentions Lovely Goods and Stripe Flannelettes with string of price figures and discounts. Urges buyers to hurry for a length or two.
In a terse report, ST DDART & CO. face off against Manille Express North in a contested match or business clash. Names and details are scarce, but the event centers on a direct confrontation with potential stakes for both parties.
Mr W J Byrnes announces a large sheep and cattle sale to be held next Saturday July 3 with further entries invited. Back from camp The local half company of Australian Light Horse returned home after a camp stay with reports of a good time though horses were missed. Foxes A sheep owner reports foxes destroying hundreds of rabbits on his holding and laments lambs arriving soon may face worse losses if foxes persist.
Macquarie notes Misa Reid head nurse at Manilla Hospital has been appointed matron of Port Macquarie Hospital and left on Monday night for her new home. Reid, only a few months with local staff, formerly Sister in Newcastle. Congratulations to the young nurse on her advancement.
Boisterous weather led to postponement of the Cor Ella social on Friday night to aid Belsians and Australian wounded. Despite wind and rain, about couples attended later and danced till daylight. A fine night was promised for Friday again.
The Express reports the establishment of Technical Cookery Classes in Manilla. Beginning soon at 2 pm under a Tamworth cookery instructor, equipment arrives from Coonamble and Tamworth. Classes to be held at the Mechanics Institute, inviting housewives and young women to join and support a locally eager movement.
Federal member cites rainfall data and environmental notes in a letter received from the tact official. The document references rainfall measurements and related weather observations affecting local planning and resource management.
Manilla Municipal Council asked the master-General for rainfall data from Sydney Brisbane Maitland Tamworth Gunnedah Walgett Moree Inverell Bingars Warfalda and river heights at Bourke Walgett and end river stations The response declines beyond supplying Farraba rainfall reports which may affect local rivers The matter noted Australia Day queen election details announced Nominations close July 6 with election led by C N Scott W J Cahill Ballot papers 3d each and close July 29
Messrs Lowcock and King Tamworth and Gunnedah with Bacon and Company report selling on account of the trustees estate late Geo Howmell of Victoriag the May Arra farm on the Peel River near Somerton comprising 040 acres freehold This property traced to the renowned Menedehrj holding and the price paid was very good Richard Brown the purchaser already has a good bolting in the same sector It is pleasing to see district men active in the present time
The Attorney General told Mr Wade that roughly 2 90 000 pounds of what may be required to import to address a shortage found in the state.
The notice announces the final issue of the publication, noting its farewell and the halt of further releases. It mentions the publisher’s gratitude to readers and indicates no new issues will be issued under the title.
In a Monday fixture Country Party defeated Gunnedah Union 16 to 13 before a good crowd. Key moments included J McDonagh field goal for Gunnedah, strong running by J Munro and H Boland for CP, and Bosward’s solo try. Postmatch banquet at Imperial Hotel honored players, with speeches praising sportsmanship and local war effort.
The hall is beautified with palms and flags for a hospital event. Juveniles are promised a big second night, implying planned activities or entertainment for youths during the event.
A private describes a brutal engagement near the Turkish lines, noting a repurposed trench, fierce rifle and shrapnel fire, a rapid retreat, and a later push that brought them within 80 yards of the main Turkish trenches. He recalls the Lizzie Queen Elizabeth’s decisive shelling and the extreme conditions as they marched toward Alexandria and Cairo, with gratitude for local aid.
A Methodist Church service honored fallen Australian soldiers with the Mayor and aldermen present. Cadets could not attend in uniform. some soldiers appeared in private dress. Flags and emblems from Belgium, France, Russia, and Japan flanked the choir. Rev F Walkden Brown preached on sacrifice and courage from Revelations 19 15, stressing love of country and parental loss. The congregation prayed in silence, ending with the National Anthem as Miss Alice Heywood led the organ.
A quartet of tennis players visited Barraba on Monday with dinner and afternoon tea on the ground. Lestes Doyleiend Hartley defeated Eldridge 4 6 6 1 6 3 in a singles clash, while Barry and Stratham beat Shaw and Watts 6 2 6 2 in another. Osborne and Eldridge edged 4 1 in the final, totaling 57 games for Barraba and 51 for the Country Party across four sets.
Generous support reported as the Australia Day Fund starts its subscription drive in Manilla. Mr Geo Lizan donates £100 and others pledge £100, £50, and £25 lists. Notable contributors include Geo Nixon Thomas Bowman John Geddes John Coote jun J Byrnes Edward Bowmen E C T Bowman F J Bowman G E Bowman Geo Boland. Donations received via Mayor Ald Kennedy and Messrs Brigcombe and Sheridan, ten secretaries for the drive.
During July police officers nationwide will collect annual returns for agricultural pastoral dairying and manufacturing for the year ended 30 June 1915 and sowing areas for 1915 16. Cooperation with the Government Statistician is urged to provide accurate crop stock and factory operation data. Returns are confidential and protected by law with penalties for disclosure or noncompliance.
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