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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
2
The offer explains we require a 10 deposit to tailor a suit and only take the suit if it fits. If no fit occurs, the suit is not accepted. Limited availability noted.
Rain is urgently needed as crops wilt. Local grower advertises pumpkins at 8/6 each. Manilla police court set for Tuesday. Rev J A Walsh returns from Methodist Conference. Pascne SUCRE tenders call for 50 Austrian chairs near Grantham on Saturday. Frank Porter of Gunnedah visits town. Farleigh to be in Manilla on Tuesday March 18. Manilla Caldonian Society meets March 21. New telephone line between Manilla and Barraba planned this week. Linda Walsh gains entry to Fort Street Girls High. W T Langworthysen turns 83 last Sunday. E Green takes 5 wickets for 8 in Tamworth vs New State Club. Masonic Hall contractor making good progress. Meeting of Manilla Soldiers Memorial Hall subscribers on Wednesday next. Jd Smiles opens refreshment business formerly run by J Moses. Stevenson, Basser and Co. rep in Manilla Friday to meet at Royal Hotel. Local sale yards subdivided with temporary fences to increase pens.
The piece argues rising murder and crime across states including New South Wales and Victoria, blaming lenient life sentences and lack of deterrence. It cites the Cardeaus Dam case and calls for harsher punishment to protect human life, noting local reactions and ongoing inquiries.
Mr Vi Thompson, General Secretary of the Northern New State movement, thanks Sir George Fuller for appointing a Royal Commission to study subdividing the states. Fuller notes the visit has political significance and supports closer contact with country needs as the agitation continues.
At the Sydney City Council meeting the Lord Mayor ordered Alderman Michael Burke out of the chamber. Burke, chairman of the Labor caucus, taunted the mayor on departure, calling him stiff and commenting he would be glad to have labor support.
Mr W H Howell and party from Glen Innes reported a near collision on the Inverelt to show return when a kangaroo jumped across the road. The driver swerved the car after a bump and found the marsupial wedged in the mudguard, bending the guard but causing no other damage.
At Byron Bay a Tweed Shire Council conference delegates view with alarm the advancing rabbit infestation in the Richmond and Tweed districts. They urge immediate action and suggest the minister form a county council or equivalent body with powers and funds raised by land and stock tax to control the pest.
Manilla hosts services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev E Graham and Rev J A Walsh leading. Rushes Creek and Wongo Creek hold morning meetings while memorials for the late David Hartley and Miss Nine Bowman are set in Manilla and Upper Manilla. Newry Park plans a gathering on March 19 with Rev J A Walsh, and Milliwindi hosts an afternoon service by Rev R A Harris.
A February edition of the Australian magazine Australia is praised as well produced and readable. It features stories by Australian authors set in the Southern Hemisphere and current articles, with a recommended read for Australian literature fans. Editor Mr. Fred Davison of Vaucluse supplied the copy.
The Goulburn City Band announces an Art Union with listed prizes. Draw is to be held in Goulburn on May 10, and the paper will advertise results in the next issue. Tickets are available from local agent James Macdonald, hairdresser, Manilla.
The Diggers will face Hall's Creek on Saturday with players H Green H Chave M Moffat W Gannon G Snape P O'Connor W Gilroy A Geddes C Woods W Tompkins and C Dower. Baldwin fields a team against Wongo including J Brady E Porter C Watts A Watts J Watts Swan H Coote L Coote C W Coote F Coote 5 Schaefer and L Seanlon (12).
The Deputy Postmaster-General describes additional lines under construction between Tamworth and Warialda. The authorised routes include Tamworth Manilla and Tamworth Warialda via Barraba. Materials are ready to start the Tamworth Manilla and Manorilla Barraba sections within days.
In Manilla area mixed news of commerce and growth. Wheat sold at 23 or per bushel at Darling Harbor signals low market price. Local coach traffic to Tamworth remains brisk and heavy waggons from Morpeth deliver goods. Building boom continues with new produce store planned by Mr. Piper. J E Simpson wins pharmaceutical business of late J G Raphael. Rev J A Doig named in place of retiring church leader. Golden jubilee for Chas Baldwin, long-time Manilla resident since 1849. 30 pounds of gold found at Woodsteel by George Allen. School of Arts weighs new £1009 building. Post office clock mechanism arrives for public display.
Vox Seribae announces a local cricket match against the Cricket Cranks on Saturday April 12 at the local oval. He calls up listed players J Winter, J Byrnes, D McDonald, S Thompson, UD Lyal, C Watts, L Coote, Snape, A Geddes, C McDonald, M Roberts and asks those unable to play to write to Manilla Express.
Ten thousand sheep will be yarded for sale starting at 2 o'clock Saturday in Manilla yards. Auctioneer Mr. W Byrnes notes most animals are in good condition and unreserved sale is expected. Drovers will attend, presenting buyers and restockers with a strong purchasing chance.
A committee investigated a complaint about medical staff at Inverell Hospital. The inquiry reviewed admission practices for a child and privacy concerns. The discussion occurred at a hospital conference with officials to decide on appropriate actions.
An Australian Paramount picture features Cecil Scott as Geoffrey Gilder and Lotus Thompson as Peggy Garvin. The Dinkum Bloke showcases Sydney harbor and Bellevue Hill scenes with Arthur Tauchert in a leading role. The film screens at the Meehanies' Institute on Saturday.
Agents A Ve ness and Son and W J Byrnes report a highly satisfactory clearance sale at Mr Geo Ferry's Killarney on March 12. Draught horses sold 11 to 25 pounds, light horses up to 5 5, young ewes 34 10, merino wethers 32 4, fat wethers 30 7. About 3000 sheep sold, cattle totals include fat bullocks 8, steers 5 14, heifers 5 14, milking cows 9 10, Leon and calf 15 5. Pigs 5 12 6, machinery and furniture at good prices.
A pony donated by Mr. Clarence Berry to Manila Hospital was sold by W J Byrnes at saleyards last Saturday and bought by Mr. A Blanch who donated it back to the Hospital. Mr A M Carter of Tamworth then bought it for £1 and re donated it. buyer L J Boland of Upper Manilla also returned his purchase to the Hospital, yielding £2 10s for the institution.
The document lists reference numbers guiding a Royal Commission to examine subdivision of New South Wales into new states. It covers boundary feasibility with adjoining states, distribution of assets and liabilities, federal representation, powers distribution, forms of government, railway ownership, and constitutional methods to enact recommendations.
The Commissioner of Taxation reports the third issue of 30 000 Federal assessments posted yesterday total 90 000 to date. The final payment date without 10 percent fine for the second issue would be March 20. Last year at this time only 30 000 notices existed, making the amalgamated department 60 000 ahead. State assessments show progress with 70 000 completed, but notices will not be issued until May 28.
Members of the Rural Farm Club hosted an enjoyable Tuesday evening with strong organisation by promoters. An extract from an essay by an English school bar of Australian condition was read and debated. Six new members were welcomed including Mr J Macdonald, secretary of the P and C Association, who attended. The gathering ended on a cordial, prosperous note.
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