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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1915
Page
4
Lorry dispute ends with lorry return or debt order
Oscar Hall sues Alfred Prussing over a failed lorry deal. Witnesses recount a mismatched exchange, partial payments, and repairs as the men argued over ownership and promised fix ups. The judge ordered delivery of the lorry or payment of £90 within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Baker
Property Sale and Local Notices in Gunnedah District
Bacon and Company report selling R. H. Maundhig Stratod property in Gunnedsh district of 1280 cree with draught animals, plant and furniture. Mechanics' Institute Burries notes free membership for Ashlan School pupils. Astral Australian Light Horse announces arms return except uniforms and books. Fire Brigade reports a dry practice and efficient engine handling. Major P. P Abbott named Lieutenant Colonel to command the 2nd Light Horse Regiment in the forthcoming Australian force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Pp. Abbott
2Th
Wool offerings rise as demand grows in Sydney market
Improved wool inquiry boosts offerings to 35,000 bales in Sydney. Trade firms report weekly activity steady with firmer prices on certain lots. Limited buyers secure parcels in favored grades while larger consignments move with owner gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Mogtoy
Uniform for Police Trial of New Trooper Outfit
The police announce a trial of a new uniform for rocrtry units across three blocs. The light blue serge jumper with riding breeches replaces the current heavy attire, offering better mobility for mounted and field officers in remote stations. The design emphasizes lighter weight fabric and practical features for rural duty.
Wool sales at Sydney wool market report
Wool sales report from Sydney highlights Coote long wool selling at one pound per bale, Roberta wool fetching up to twelve pence, Fitzgerald up to eleven and a quarter pence. A proposed dam on the Namoi River at Keepit is announced as a key development for the district. An electric power house engine arrived, with total weight 15 tons and a wheel weight of 6 tons 13 cwt, and concrete bed construction is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W W. Coote
la Per
G. Roberta
J. H. Fitsgerald
Namo
Keepit
Hibernian Social Ball at Mechanics Institute
Flags bunting and large teen bows decorated the Mechanics Institute ball for St Patrick’s night. A cool evening cooled the dancing, with good attendance and ticket receipts over £12. Miss Chapman and musicians provided enjoyable music, while a splendid supper was set on three snow white tables. Organizers including A J Liddy H Russ T M O'Brien assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
St. Patrick's
Miss Chapman
L.L.C.M
A.L.C.M
N. Gardner
A. Chapman
B. Colling
Eight Hour Art Union Prize Draw for 50th Annual Icon
The Eight Tours Committee of Melbourne announces the Twelve Months' Trip Round the World and £100 in Death as First Prize in the 50th Annual Art Union. It offers 99 other prizes valued from twelve to £500. Proceeds aid hospital and public charities. tickets cost one shilling each or 2 1/2d each, available at local offices or via Mr Theodore Heide at 16 Slinders Lane Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me‘Sourne
Aza
Tim
Ben Eounierous
Wr. Theo. W. Heide
Slinderstane
Melbourne
Cricket Scores At Batu Recreation Ground Battle Report
Scores from a Batu recreation ground match show Pienle team victories. Batting highlights include E Moffatt, R Allen, J Watts, and W Fitzgerald. Bowlers Abrams, McCrossin, and Hartley figure in multiple dismissals. final totals show a competitive picnic and cup matches with several not outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Ground
Batu
Pienle
Tore
G. Balls Court
Iméans
F. Byrnes
Moffatt
Fitzgerald
B. Moffatt
J. Watts
E. Cuppies
A. Cunples
C. Brady
D. Trimter
B. Abram Sence
R. May
C. Allen
B. Abrams
Sandries
D. Hatch
B. Abrama
Swan
B. McCrossin
H. Cupples
B. McCross
Woodhouse
B. Dimmonc
C. Watts
B. Hartley
C. Doyle
Hart
Bhaw
B. Doyle
B. J. Watts
B. Dimroes Byrnes
C.decesd
A. Watts
B. Dimmock
G. Cupples
B. McCrossin Hatch
B. McCrossig
A. Crpples
Hartley
St. Moffatt
Church Services and Social at Manila Presbyterian
A Manila Presbyterian church service schedule lists morning and evening worship with Rev J N Philit officiating and Mrs G Pearce noted. A Euchre party and dance at the Moorehauer Institute Friday night draws crowds with attractive prizes and a refreshments room managed by J Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeehaurs' Institute
J. Patterson
Dam on Namoi River For Irrigation Is Studied
Minister for Lands Mr Ashford considers dam sites on the Namoi to supply storage for irrigation. Initial tests near Feepit showed limited suitability, while a promising site about 16 miles from Manilla is being surveyed with borings and catchment gauging. 29 licensed pumps below Peel River junction indicate growing private irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Namoi
Agriculture
HB. H.dare
BE. C. Andrawe
Sube
Feepit
Peel River
Namol
Man‘lla
Ash‘ord
Namoi River
Peel
Vainly About People Miss Conn and Visitors in Manilla
Miss Conn of Newcastle has sent warm greetings to friends in Manilla. Mrs. Perry of Macau is visiting Manilla. Mr. T B Boland of New Mexico reports that his daughter Aileen met the standard for a scholarship in a recent examination on November 16, but the scholarship applies only to the Department's schools. The pupil seeks admission to St Ursula's College Armidale, a denominational school reachable only through a bureaucratic process, and at age twelve will become a candidate for the next examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Conn
Newcastle
Manilla
Perry
Macau
T.B. Boland
New Mexico
Aileen Hen
St. Ursula’s College, Armidals
The Wheat Grab Sir HalL and the 1 Trillion Trick
Letter from Small Cocky criticizes the Attorney General Hall for blocking wheat sales at low prices and claims farmers bore the loss while consumers gain nothing. The writer recounts delivering 300 sacks of wheat at 5 shillings per pound and argues market value should have been paid to spread the burden among taxpayers and growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sendy’s
Bally Nob
Mageh
Hall
Evening Whispers and City Happenings In Manila
Local notes report crowds at Belgian Fund meetings and public concerts, with emphasis on Fire Brigade contributions and weekly rail service changes. Weather forecasts praise improving cycles and dry spells, while St Patrick’s Day celebrations prompt emerald ribbons and a festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erebro
Manilla
Perhays
Belgian Doll Question and Local Notices Gathered
The text surveys recurring local notices and events such as a Belgian aid remark, the F and S Association annual meeting on the 21st, a Ford car price cut via Mr H Baker, a retrenchment by the Mechanics Institute, shire election dates on April 7 and nomination day March 26, a Glenevon CC social at Wongo Creek on April 9, Watson’s Creek races on St Patrick’s Day, and a Stoddart’s doll promotion inviting customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenevon C.C
Wongo Creek
Watson's Creek
St. Patrick's
Stoddart's
Mechanics Institute Meeting Debates Finances and Hall Use
A Tuesday night committee meeting discussed the financial position of the Mechanics Institute, with several members present. The caretaker’s overtime claim was rejected, holidays granted, and a special committee report warned the institute cannot continue on current terms, recommending notice to the caretaker, halting new book purchases, and newspaper subscriptions cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesaia
U. N. Johnstone
Grantham
Kennedy
Stoddert
Bherhlan
Milia
Moore
Wayland
Brincomb
Veness
Queenslander
Maitland Mercury
Punch
World's News
Scientific Australian
Journal
Adop
Eight Hours Great Art Union Prize Prospect in Melbourne
A Melbourne art union announces prizes totaling 1000 pounds including first prize a twelve months world trip and 500 pounds cash. Second prize valued at 500, third prize 30, plus seven other prizes. Entries must reach Melbourne before 18 May 1915 with winning numbers posted to entrants. Local agents listed for purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Rudd
J.P
Oscar Hall
Alfred Prussing
Prissing
Bater
Defendant
Witne
Withers
Ned
Crose
Witners
Prussing
C. Reces Jm
Baker's
Halli
Jook
Ball
Halgard
Hos Min
Pal
King
Toddart
Iuslia
Winilla Exocess
North Western Representative
Burries
Ahelan School
Mechanics Institute
Arvil, Bell
Joyce Stowe
Astralian Light Horse
Oboe
Loyal
Australian & Co
Hope
Khax
Wool Sales
Electric Light Works
Hibernian Social
Eight Hour Art Union
Cricket
J. Brady
B. GC. Watte
W. H. Mahon
Es. Shaw
Dy Watts
E. Moffatt
A. Watta
Watts
WEE Ios
W. Adams
B. C. Watts
R. Allen
H J. Watts
H. McCrossin
B. C. Goohey
B. F. Byrnes
Sullivan
C. B. C. Watts
C. Vincent
C. A. Watts
Sundries
G. W. Witzgerald
Cup
Lea Wif
F. Goobey
G. Cuppies
St. Hartley
B. Fatt
W. Abrams
A. Moffatt
Waar Ag
Presbyterian Church
Manila
Our
England
B.C
J. N. Philit
G. Pearce
J. OS
Phillips
Damer
Air
T Ama Small Co
Time Shearer and Rouseabout
Tion
Elweye
Mr. H. Baker
Ford Motor
Mechanics' Institute
Piano Fund
D. Sutherland
Briscombe
Hinacombe
A. Wilshire Co
Irwin
Imperial Government
Great Art Union
Aml Public Charities of Australia
P.O
Flinders-lane
F. Moore
W. Heide
Flinderalane
Melb
Vic
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