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Ladies invited to a special display of new autumn millinery suitable for Easter holidays. Ready to wear options in felts tweeds and corduroys offered at prices 4s 6d 4s 11d 7s 11d and 9s 11d.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
2
All Splendid Values Attract View In Kettle Kitchen Scene
A vivid notice shows a display of latest models of various shapes and colours on view in Kettle in her kitchen. The piece contrasts home electricity progress in America with local life and references a bustling campaign excluding state politics as well as a report on a fatal accident in Byroma street. It also mentions a Liberal journal, property sales in Namoi and Manilla districts, and local civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Early Easter Showroom Display Attracts Shoppers
Spacious showroom advertises a special display featuring ribbons berries fruit feathers plumes and trails inviting customers to visit early due to Easter arriving unusually early this year.
Wanilla Express North Western Representative Incident Near Sydney
A man named Mr. Namara, husband of Mrs. Gardner of Upper Manilla, was found near a bridge after a night-time incident believed to involve robbery and assault. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital unconscious, later reported nearly well. The event occurred on a recent Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mnamara
W. Gardner
Manilla
News and Notes New Mexico School and Party Government
The Public Instruction Department accepts the trader of Mr Michael Byron for erecting a new school in New Mexico. A review of party government in England critiques efficiency tests and the selection practices, noting tensions between merit and party convenience amid political shifts and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico School
Public Instruction Department
Mrael Byron
New Mexico
England
Rosebery
Farewell Address Highlights Life in Australia and Democracy
A public farewell in Sydney recalls seven and a half years in Australia. Lond Chelmsford credits his wife for any success and lauds Queensland and New South Wales development. He praises personal liberty, notes calls for restraint on crime and drift toward print over quality, and reflects on democracy, energy use, and West Australia’s growing electricity use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mondey West
Chelmsford
Australia
Quensland
New South Wales
North Sydney
Greater Sydney
Geolee
Manila Boggabri railway proposal inquiry planned
A letter to J I Gerald, secretary of the Railway League, reports that the Works Committee will prepare reports on the Manila Boggabri railway proposal. The inquiry aims to be completed and the report submitted to Parliament within the year. The Lyndhurst league meeting will discuss it. Steps will be taken to gather evidence for strong, indisputable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Igerald
We Railway League
Bome
Seg
Manilla-Boggabei
League
Lyndhurst
Rmce Taven
Pte
Tindarta Ing
Victorian orchardist killed by horse at bridge accident
A Victorian orchardist riding a horse along a bridge fell when the animal bolted. The rider was thrown from the saddle and the horse dragged him, leaving the man dead at the scene.
Call of the President Guides Rate Decision in Council
The council confirmed a rate of 14d yesterday after a called special meeting. Dr Shields argued for prior notice and a March 15 date, while Dr MKeon disputed responsibility for the casting vote and attended from Sydney for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ml Council
M’keon
Byrnes
Shields
Mkeon
M*keon Cam
Sydney
Councillor voting on higher rates questioned by ratepayers
A letter to the editor criticizes Councilors Shishi Blanch and Donnelly for backing another levy increase on farmers, and praises Shields for prudence. The writer argues a rate rise is ill timed given the farming sector’s burden and asks the three councillors to reconsider. The author, T. B. Boland, says defeating the rise would earn ratepayers thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conncillors
Shishi
Blanch
Donnelly
Shields
Tito
Wit
Boland
Shire rate mercy praised for not increasing levies
A 1918 letter from Mareboth, signed by ratepayers led by Mandowa Shire, commends President McDonald for refusing to raise rates after several seasons of hardship. The writer argues many households struggle to clothe and feed their families, noting those favoring rate hikes should share the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
McDonald
Gunnedah Horse Sales Preview By Lewcock and King
Messrs Lewcock and King announce an April sale of horses at Gilnnefah market. Leading lot list includes a noted sire and rising performers as buyers are urged to submit entries promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lewcock
King
Weir the River M Girl Won Yass
A fragmented regional update notes various events and items from Sydney and surrounds, mentioning weather jokes, irrigation, hospital plans, and civic notes. It references sports results with Manilla and South Amtrslis, and includes political opinions and social events in brief, with several garbled phrases and mixed names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lake
Manilla
Keapit
Art Union For Hospital
N. Beatt Hay
South Amtrslis
Victoria
Chelmsford
A. Blanch
Carlowrie
Baraba
Marmora
Unie
Rider Hageard
New Zealand
Britain
Washington
Albert Moore
R. G. Moore
Maryuel
Notable Local Figures and Elections Update
The article covers Mr P P Abbott and his Liberal canal politics ahead of the Federal election, plus social notes on Mr Taylor of Barraba celebrating his 100th birthday with family, and various town personalities including Rev Tulloch Yuille’s Kiama call, Mr Wade and Lord Chelmsford tributes, and movements of Inspector Leonard J Pooley with local society mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P. Abbott
Liberal Canal
Gay St Burraba
Abbott
Danw O'Coninor
Sydsey Tarllamnizrun
Tyne Parkes
Liverpool
Aydney
London
New South Wales
Sir George Tet
Wrete
Raward
Mantle-street
Barraba
Birmingham
England
Taylor
Australia
Hia
Mesers
James
Edward
George
Mesdames Geddes
Cutmore
W. Geddes
Borah
J. Scntt
Mr. Taylor
Tulloch Yuille
Kiama
Evening News
Wade
Moat
Harry Rawson
Lord Chelmsford
Continental committee meeting and recreation ground event
A Continental committee gathering at the Mechanics Institute reported food order and finalized plans for Wednesday night at the recreation ground. Wicket throwing prize set at 1 shilling. distances will be shortened for the Indies cricket match starting at 2 pm. Continental event begins 8 pm with grounds open 7:30 pm. Tug of war features eight teams. notable participants include Upper Manilla, Hall's Creek, and Teanrs 8 Hartley J Bettison V Kremer. Entertainment includes a turkey guessing contest, a musical programme, four refreshment booths, and an ugly-face competition with a cash prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
W. Singleton
V. Byrnes Maya
Upper
Manilla
T. Hiscox
Hall's Creek
Liberal League Holds Annual Meeting at Mechanics Institute
The Liberal League met at Mechanics Institute on Tuesday night. Secretary Walter J. Davin presented an oral report showing growth in membership. Officers for the year were named: President J. D. Kennedy, vice-presidents A. C. Venesi and George Bowman, secretary Walter I. Davis, with a committee appointed to review the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal League
Mechanics' Institute
Waler J. Davin
J.D. Kennedy
Messrs
A. C. Venesi
George Bowmanceer Staty
Walter I. Davis
Nak
Bride to a lottery organiser to aid famine districts
A fragment notes a Chinese mamstrate's daughter offering to wed a lottery organiser in Winchaul to raise funds for famine relief. Another fragment reports February state revenue up by 263 462 compared with last year’s February.
Presbyterian Sunday School Prize Presentation
The Presbyterian Sunday School held a prize night on Thursday with Mr John D B Kennedy presenting awards and Rev John Smith addressing attendees. Refreshments were served by the ladies. musical items and recitations featured Alma Moore Levy Bennett Girlie Doyk Bonnie Penman Dassie Perry Bob Grantham Ken Grantham Mr Wharton and Mr AL M'Leod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
John DB. Kennedy
Rev
John Smith
Wusicai
Alma Moore
Levy Bennett
Girlie Doyk
Bonnie Penman
Dassie Perry
Bob Grantham
Ken Grantham
Mr. Wharton
AL M'Leod
Chive
Jessie Sutherland
Bell Pirie
J Pirie
Edna Thomas
Edna Pirls
Das Rie Perry
Laurie Veness
Nancy Adie
Tessie Hall
Olas IT
Hoys
Leo Grantham
Keb Grantham
Jack Keanedy
Tue
Penman
Jive Thomas
Bed Toat
G. Benoztt
Lionel Robertson
Cyrus Hall
Hob Hall
Don Thomas
Jack Hall
Don Hall
Alwyn Grantham
Jim Perry
Nichol's mare G G Sawa Nance targets Australia meet
Trotting mare G G Sawa Nance, praised for her performance at Manilla, is entered in the opening race at the Australian Trotting Club meeting in Sydney next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nichol
G.g.saw Nance
Manilla
Sydney
May Carnival Meeting Plans Hospital Carnival May 26
A Thursday evening meeting of the combined committees discussed the May Carnival linked to the Hospital Carnival on May 26. Attendees included president Stoddart and Dr. Ellis with reports on the event program, racing events, handicaps, and track renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stoddart
Wearne
8. Mackenzie
S. Chapteau
Kirkbom
W. Whiting
Penman
May Bushe
RK. Hart
W. Sab
Go. Veness
Dimmock
Kruse
Lane
Kerahaw
A. Moore
Rum
F. Moore
Marriage of H M Donald and Mise Geddes at Tamworth
The marriage occurred at St John’s Church Tamworth on February 26 officiated by Rev A W Johnston. Bride wore silk trimmed with lace, wreath and veil, carried a bouquet of houvardias and asters, attended by her sister Miss Muriel Geddes. Reception at Imperial Hotel Tamworth, couple left for Sydney tour after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M.donald
Mise Tela Geddes
Manitin
St. John's Church
Tamworth
A. W. Johnston
F. Buchanan
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Foster
New England
Labor Party
Patrick Joseph O'Brien
Byroma Street
Mvvesti
Bathdey
O'Brien
Bukulla
Inverell
Manila
R. J. Higgins
Namoi Park
Liberal Journal
Joseph Cook
W. H. Kelly
Labor
Patrick Woolfe
Woolfe
Barraba Shire
A. OC. Veness
George Winter
Belfeld
Barcapa
Messie
A. Winter
Poseasion
W. MK
Wanilla
For Justice and the Commonwealth
News and Notes
R. Capel
Slaton
Land Kgaera
Teehee
Witthire
Mensra Hivaigath
Ronhed EN
M'Sormaba
Eorte
Kal
Hagan Ee
Armen
Mandowa Shir
Mareboth
Gunnedah Horse Sales
F. J. Foster
M.hlr
M’curley
Royal Punt School
Watson's Creek
Watso's Creek
Tiends
Tower of Strength
Sisson Bros
Bie
Thos
Whitehead
Mrs. Blanch
Dr. Blanch
Auick
T. Priest
Blue Mountaing
Leonard J. Pooley
M. Casey
ART Union
Waneeuidn
Merssery
M.P
Northern Territory
Powse
Hiresrlrom
P. Moore
E. Byrnes
Rodd
Vera Miller
A. Ba’ Er
T. Gardner
P. Hardcastle
Crickit
Tnaepen
Church of England
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