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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
3
A letter reveals a meteorological observer’s year ahead notes for unsettled conditions. It cites planetary aspects predicting storms in March and April and advises farming measures such as multi furrow ploughing to store subsoil moisture and manage rain. The writer references recording daily weather and a broader forecast for readers.
A string of fires swept through Singleton and surrounding towns amid a dry spell. Homes, fences, and crops burned as winds fanned flames from Ravensworth to Ovanvale and beyond. Residents evacuated, stock moved, and a Central Co operative Dairy premises fire caused major losses before firefighters contained the blazes.
It is with regret we record the death of the bright three year old cow Arthur Douglas of Bir and Mrs Eilton Wheeler of Rayfield. The little fellow was slightly indisposed Monday and died within an hour on Wednesday from convulsions at Waverley Hospital, Sydney. Deceased was 53, lived in the Gunnedah district about 20 years, survived by his wife and nine sons and daughters.
The Sathya Cokes ad Co. Ltd auction drew local buyers with outside interest limited by district proximity. Prized cows and prime bulls rose, while many consignments sold to buyers, weather conditions noted as satisfactory though outside-nation entries were scarce. Prices topped at 60s for young cattle and 12 to 5 for other animals, with Merino wethers and ewes varying in value amid a generally brisk sale.
The article previews Life magazine's comprehensive wartime coverage. It notes treks through March issues with summaries by Dr. Fittonet and features on Egypt forces, battlefield reporting, German plans, and infantry fighting tools. Subscriptions offered at six pence locally or 1s 6d for three months via Shaw Mitchell.
Church of England services listed for Manilla and Upper Manilla with times and preachers including Rev J N Phillipe Rev Thos Jenkin and Rev T Jenkin. Presbyterian notices show services at Manilla and Numol Hiver with Rev C Anderson. Also note priest’s remnant sale ongoing and a telephonist woman now in charge of the Mezilia exchange.
Reports from Berlin claim a single Allied warship reached designated fields as drastic wartime legislation tightens control at home. British air raids on the Belgian coast kill 15 and wound 36. Zeebrugge damage. Russian offensives in Tishs Chorak region push Turks back. German and Austrian forces advance and retreat in various sectors. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm touted for burns with quick relief and no irritation.
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