Political pamphlet from Manilla Express criticizes party machines
A dispatch from the Manilla Express denounces electoral wire pullers in the United States and Australia. It condemns party machinery, urges reform, and calls for a purified party system while stressing national prosperity and independence from external powers. It references Dr Woodrow Wilson, Princeton University, and New South Wales as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wileen
Roe
United States
Yong
Bexm
Hiarty
Wilewn
Mathnie
Prinestow Hniwenetty
Newdente
Veiloh
Momase
Frc
Tnitedt Statik
Wilters
Call of the Shire Council Meeting on March 7
The President has issued a Call for Friday, March 7 at 11 a.m. to confirm or set the new rate under Lovavordingnce No. 1 section 5. Any councillor absent without excuse and not voting may incur a penalty up to £2. The rate must be confirmed within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenves
Man of the Bow staged by Little Theatres Limited in Sydney
Visitors to Sydney's Easter Car vein will see Harold McGrath's The Man of the Bow staged by Little Theatres Limited. The production, managed by English actor Mr Hoeh Boekter, promises to be a highlight of the city’s amusements during the event.
Violet Paget at Little Theatre Castlereagh Street
Theatre listings describe a visit by Mrs Buckler and actress Violet Paget at Castlereagh street venue. Prospective country visitors are urged to contact Mr Reynolds Denniston at Little Theatre for early Easter Week bookings.
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Castlereagh Street
Shire Rate Confirms Yearly Tax Despite Split Vote
At a shire council meeting last month the year rate was set at 1d with half the council favoring a rise of a farthing. The president cast the deciding vote to maintain the existing rate. A special meeting was planned to confirm the rate within a set period as required by the Act, with several councillors absent and tensions rising over funds for future operations.
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equil—Crs
MacDonald
Byrnes
McKeon
Ora
Shields
Blanch
Donnelly
Cra. Byrnes
M’keon
Blancherd
Shire Council meeting discusses road plans and finances
Saturday session notes Dr MacDonald and Crs Shields Donnelly and Hanch. Bank advances £1000 on mortgage. plan to open Hew road through W G Maunder property. Lands Dept requests undertaking for land value appraisement. Council offers no objection to road but will pay compensation. Lands Dept approves 18 acre show ground area to be managed by trustees. Debate over keeping old three chain road versus new road. old road deemed sufficient and cheaper to maintain. Road plant reports gravel haul on Gunnedah road reaching 216 yards over two days. storms damage roads. stone causeway work at Oakey Creek road needs £30. Several inspections deferred. Funding concerns arise for £39 old work. extra rates resisted. plans to borrow or cut maintenance debated. Council ultimately declines to vote the extra amount.
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Department of Lands
Shields
Lennon
Blanch
M'Exon
Bic
Donnelly
Three Chain Road
Shield
M‘keon
Gunnedah
Ihs
Oakey Creek Road
Upper Manilla
Dr. Blanch
Slaughter Yards License Approval and Council Finance Actions
An application from Baker and Sons for a slaughter-yard at Heenwar Herbertvale was approved subject to minor improvements. The President outlined a plan to recover overdue rates, with summonses to be issued after a visit to the town. Committees were named, estimates adopted, and road works funded including Bungendore Spur and Watson's Creek.
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Baker and Sons
Herbertvale
Sergt
Ryan
Tor Bungendore
Manilla Creek cricket match ends in draw at Hall's Creek
Chatter notes a Wongo Creet and Wateon creeks ladies meet at Manilla on Bach 23. Upper Manilla and Hall's Creek played a day late due to missing teams. B Morse starred with 25 and 20s contributions from J Sain, Hayes and M Donald. Final totals show 74 for Upper Manilla, Hall's Creek bowler Mores strong at 4 for 47, while Morse led Upper Manilla with 42 and Young chipped in with 24.
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Mise Reeves
Manilla
Ana Hall
Heeks
B. Morse
Bic
Bateman
J. Sain
Relevo
Newmarket
Hayes
M‘donald
Upper Manine
Frank Byrnes
Mores
L. Bride
Hays
Beeres
A. H. Chapman
W. Chapman
Sie Sundries
Brophy
Claston
Coote
F. Byrnes
Upper Manilla
Small Debts Court Scheds Settlement and Adjourned Case
In a Small Debts Court session on Wednesday, Gollan Hassan sued Joseph Shey for £1 9s 0d for goods including shoes, with Hassan claiming payment. the defendant acknowledged the amount, saying he did not recall paying near the river. Verdict for the claimant with costs 17. The case Haydon and Sons against D. Costelloe was adjourned for a conference amid disputes over an account and an adjusted payment. The bench noted Manilla Court had not been gazetted for hearing plaints up to £50 and the PM said steps would be taken to rectify this.
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Gollan Hassan
Joseph Shey
Haydon and Sons
D. Costelloe
Mr. Kennedy
Haydon
Coetetloe
Kennedy
Mr. Hay
Regular monthly meeting of F and 9 Association held
The board notes a Saturday morning gathering with members including K O, T Bowman and others. A letter from the General Secretary about wheat bag counting at the railway prompted a motion to conference. The secretary is authorized to contact Quirindi Tamworth and Gunnedah branches to nominate electors and circulate candidate names to all PP Board districts.
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Mesere
K. 0
T. Bowman
G. Bowman
Ff, Heyword
A. K. Bowman
J. Heywood
F. A. Firmer
Wiffle
A. Hayne
J. Glover
W. H. Roberts
Hi. Bowman
Sen
T. B. Rodd
A. Mleod
J. Hammmil
J. Ferry
J. Coote
C. Wilshire
C. Vincent
P.P. Board
F. Heywood
J. Perry
Quirindi
Tamworth
Gunnedah
Ranches
Manilla
Local Liberal Branch Debates Secretary Roles and Meeting Hours
Members debate secretary positions in the Baraba association and Liberal League, with criticism from Glover Bow and others. Motion defeated 8 to 4. Secretary instructed to contact Shire Council about gravel danger on road works. Other motions include abandoning the climate proposal and reorganizing agriculture oversight with a three-member committee from state regions. Monthly meeting hours set to change to 2 o clock.
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F. Haywood
Heywood
Barraba
Harris
Liberal League
Liberal Association
Harria
Till Bolde
F.end
Glover
Bow
Rodd
Ir. Coste
Aino
J. R. Haywood
Shire Council
J. Coote
Ir Ron
F. Heywood
Association
J. Heywood
J. R. Heywood
Frat Businesa
The Country Press and Politicians Clash Over Ban Rates
A Melbourne conference among Victorian newspaper proprietors signals potential action against the Commonwealth Electoral Act provisions. Journalists argue for press freedom while proposing united country newspaper measures. A 5 round rate per inch is proposed for reporting parliamentary addresses to all candidates. An Easter Sydney meeting will decide next steps.
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Melbourne
Sydney
United Action
The Midnight Wedding at Mechanics Institute
Phillip Lytton's Company presented The Midnight Wedding at Mechanics Institute Monday night to a good crowd. The romantic military drama was well staged with fine costumes especially the heroine Princess Astre Von Strelburg. Each role was well acted and the company showed merit in a strong, balanced performance tied to Barrahs during show week.
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Phillip Lytton
Mechanics’ Institute
Astre von Strelburg
Barrahs
Scarlet Runners in River Near Queensland Coomera
The Scarlet Runners attempting a January cross from Southport to Beaudesert in a motor car on the Coomera River were stalled when a puntina drum failed causing the vehicle to slide toward water. Seven team members were aboard, including Miss Coates Duvall, most escaped, Ming Duvall was injured. divers recovered about ten tons of luggage. Mrs. G Winterie purchased property at Barraba district for his two cons.
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Queensland
Coomera
Southport
Beaudesert
Miss Coates Duvall
Ming Duvall
March 9 Lent Services Across Town
On Fifth Sunday in Lent several towns held services with multiple times. In Manilla Mr C. Vincent led 11 am and Mr F Heywood 7 30 pm in Manilla while Rev W P Best conducted 1 am at Bective and 2 30 pm in Somerton. Upper Manilla and Newrs Park hosted evening and afternoon gatherings led by Mr Heywood and Mr Baker. The Liverpool Plains Shire election produced an informal result listing F J O'Brien and M F M'Keon.
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Manilla
Mr. C. Vincent
W. P. Best
Bective
H.C
Somerton
W. B. Best
Baer
F. Heywood
Upper
New Mexico
Baker
Newrs Park
K. Heywood
Liverpool Plains
F. J. O'Brien
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For All
Stoddart and
New South Wales
Liberal Party
Labor Party
Australia
News and Notes
New School
Bern
Deste Moners
H. W. Laufl and Co
Glen Innes
Thie &Rm
Cat
Lawl
Sot
Dr. Shields
Syoual
Ar. R. Stewart
Dr. MacDonald
Crs
Hanch
Iit
Auditor's
Mtr
Wid Tor
Whole Council
Counel
Rand
Shielde
Glen Barra
Manilla V
Halls Creek
W. Gilroy
Bridge
C. M‘donald
W. Howlett
B. M'Donald
Morse
Donald
B Morse
Clayton
B. Marre
Howlett
Oldeld
Reta Ils
J Young
M*donald
Church OF England
Methodist Church
Gunnedah Shire
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