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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
2
Stoddart and Co named as the corner Winnisla and North Western representative in a brief notice. The fragment notes agency designation but provides no further detail about the scope or actions involved.
At Saturday's Shire Council meeting, a speaker declared interest in a wheat crop and the prospects of farming. In church updates Rev T Jenim is appointed to Gunning within the Goulburn district and Rev F H Wolson Brown is assigned to Manilla. A property purchase sees J Abberfield senior acquiring the shop and office on Manilla Street, with W J Dyrnes and Mrs McDonald overseeing occupancy.
At Saturday’s council meeting officials announced no funding for the Lightning Gap road this year. The project will be postponed and no money will be allocated until next year.
Rev T Jenin will preach a farewell sermon at Utelan Church this Sunday evening. Mr Jenkin's work in Manila ends on March 31 and he bids farewell at Manila Church on Sunday April 4, Pastor Sunday.
The Manila branch secretary thanks tobacconists for tobacco cigars and cigarettes donated locally and notes private gifts from Messrs Broddart Pearce Langworthy Preeton Mirsea Stoddart Muriel Oakes F Moore E Morris Jock Kennedy and D Macdonald totaling £138.
Directors bring youth energy to aid the Mechanics Institute with a Euchre event Friday night. Prizes donated by Fran Moore displayed in his window. Refreshments including iced drinks tea and coffee available. Dancing planned after the euchre competition with Boomer attending. tickets on sale today.
A busy March 17 program at Watsons Creek includes numerous races and a evening ball with half the proceeds benefiting the Patriotic Fund. Also noted are school displays of Belgium flags and a large stage for events at the public school and country schools. A Hibernian Society social is set for Mechanics Institute Wednesday night, organized by a capable committee. The planting season ad highlights E W Lane and Son Nurserymen Glen Innes offering trees shrubs and roses with a motto of a square deal.
Brown announces a big programme of tone and taste for the holiday night this Wednesday. The new comic films and topical subjects aim to amuse. The orchestra will perform a selection of music. A fire at Mr. A. T. Maunder's home at Wongo Creek on Monday afternoon destroyed the four room weatherboard house and contents. Mrs. Maunder is in Sydney. damage was total and not insured.
Patrerna announces a special programme headlined by Ma Dilla in Model at the Wheel with Charles Chaplin, two reels, 2000 feet of laughter plus Fatty the favorite in a Keystone feature. Also a 1000% comedy from Vitagraph with Bunny and two two reel dramas The Moth and the Flame and The Harlow Handicap, all in one night for Manila audience.
Mrs A G Pearce is visiting Sydney. Mr and Mrs B G Roberts of Hall’s Creek depart for Sydney on extended visit. C W Coote serves as judge of Lincoln sheep at the Armidale Show. W Roberts of Hall’s Creek fractures a face and is fitted with splints. H E A and V White of Belltrees add £1000 to the Belgian Fund via the Scone committee, bringing total to over £6000. Nurse Brady from the local hospital staff has been appointed probationary nurse at Narrandera Hospital and will depart soon. Mr Morris from Hell’s Creek returns from Sydney after three months under doctor care. Mr W Blanch travels to Tamworth for him. Old friends greet Mr J Barling in town this week. Corporal G Rose, late manager Pipersiey Station Texan, joining the Queensland expeditionary force, bids farewell to Mr T S O’Brien and proceeds to meet his brother, manager of Glenroy Station.
A heat wave persisted from Sunday into Monday with oppressive conditions. A 38 dust storm swept over the town Monday between 5 and 6 pm, making visibility vanish. A cool change arrived at night and after midnight a few rain drops fell, not enough to meet needs. Mr Frans Moore relocated tobacconist, newspaper, and hair resting business to a new shoe shop at the Royal Hotel, promising a modern galoon and sporting materials.
A crowded scene at Brown's Picture Palace on Saturday night as patrons filled the house to catch the latest showings. The article notes the rush to keep up with changing picture times.
The German cruiser Dresden, roaming the seas for months, was sunk after a four minute battle with the British cruisers Glasgow Kent and the auxiliary Orame near Juan Fernandez. The Dresden's magazine exploded after heavy bombardment. Crew saved and landed at Valparaiso. Fifteen Germans wounded. one British casualty.
Several brief local items prepared for publication in Thursday’s edition include community notes, upcoming events, and short announcements from area organizations.
The Manilla municipality releases the year end statements of accounts for 1914 including General Fund Revenue and Expenditure items, Public Services and Cattle Seizure, with totals in pounds. It notes administrative expenses, sanitation services, street lighting, municipal property upkeep, miscellaneous loan funds, and government contributions, ending with February 1915 figures.
Referred to the Auditor under Local Government Acts. Mayor Kennedy certifies the attached statement of accounts for the General Fund for year ended 31 December 1914. It lists expenditures in works and capital adjustments, with a net credit balance of 1060 10s 9d and total capital expenditure 525 3s. A public inspection notice invites electors to view the detailed statement during official hours. John B. Trivett, Government Statistician.
Saturday morning Dr Shields submitted his resignation from the Council. He said he regretted leaving due to being far away and out of touch with ratepayers. The President Dr Macdonnald expressed regret, praising his service and leadership. Fellow members Dr Blanch Dr Byrnes Dr Ratliff and Dr Woolleine likewise spoke highly of his trustworthy, practical approach.
The statements of accounts for the abovenamed municipality cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 1914. Included are General Fund Revenues, General Fund Return of Capital Expenditure and other capital adjustments, Central Fund Balance Sheet, General Fund summaries, Trust Fund receipts and payments, and Tenant Fund balancing.
Municipal and Shire Councils and Patriotic Fund Committee met at Shire Chambers to plan support for the Belgian National Relief Fund. A public meeting was agreed for Saturday at 3 at the Mechanics Institute to gather contributions for six months. Secretaries pro tem were appointed and promise forms will be distributed at the gathering.
Picnic cricket team defeated Carroly Gep on Saturday by 9 wickets. A splendid lunch was provided at Mr. G. Hall's hotel. Scores next issue. Both the balance sheets of the Municipal Council and Shire Council appear in this issue.
Needles notes McDonald the butcher opening a new shop on Manilla street near Express. Welcomes to all ages. Public notices list Belgian Fund meeting Saturday and possible Shire Council candidates. Firemen practiced Thursday. alarm quick. Nellie Adie hospitalized after palm injury. A M A threatens action on landlords. Diphtheria case admitted. Mrs G Hall improving.
A public meeting will be held in the Mechanics Institute Hall on Saturday at 2:30 PM to discuss ways and means of sending periodic relief to the Belgians under the International Commission. D McDonald presides for the Shire Council and J Th Kennedy chairs for the Municipal Council as joint convenors.
The Shire of Mandawa announces an extraordinary election to fill one councillor vacancy caused by James Shields resignation. Nomination day is Friday March 26, 1915, by 5 p.m. at Manilla Street offices. Postal ballot may occur if more candidates are nominated. nominations must use prescribed forms with consent and witness.
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