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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
2
Conservation Wins For Manilla District As Rains Benefit Stock
After years of drought the Manilla district welcomes steady rains that boost forage, improve soil moisture, and strengthen stock. Local producers plan to conserve fodder, feed ewes, and prepare for winter, hoping the rains mark a turning point for the farming community.
Obituary Notice for Mrs Alfred Porter and family links
Mrs Alfred Porter of Parramatta died after a hemorrhage caused by a burst blood vessel. Her son Al Porter, formerly Shire Clerk at Gunnedah and now Assistant Town Clerk of Lidcombe, died suddenly though a wire mixup briefly misreported his death. The funeral was held at Parramatta cemetery with many locals and officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Porter
Parramatta
Parramatta Cemetery
Qunnedah
Further Rains Bring Uptick in Rainfall Across District
The district reports more than two inches of rain on average with ongoing showers. Manilla post offices show totals with Upper Manilla and Wongo Creek among high readings while Central Australia records drought relief. Regions from Bourke to Tamworth report varied falls, easing drought concerns in parts of the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Halls Creek
Somerton
Rushes Creek
Caerwarthern
Upper Manilla
Wongo Creek
Alice Springs
Australia
Bourke
Blackville
Coonamble
Garrone
Bathurst
Gunvedwh
Murrarundi
Boverale
Tamworth
Scout Parade and Colors Presentation at Manilla
The 1st Manilla Scout troop held a parade at Rural School grounds to dedicate flagpoles donated by local friends. Girl Guides assisted, and leaders praised the troop’s growth from seven to thirty two. Flags from several benefactors and a Union Jack were presented amid patriotic addresses and a dedication prayer. A first aid display followed as games and competitions favored the Girl Guides. The story notes possible Easter camps and low funds affecting Manilla attendance, plus a commendation for Patrol Leader Purvis of Milson’s Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Manilla Girl Guides
J. B. Thorn
W. F. Allen
Robert Paterson
Allen
M Langworthy
Dave Hartley
Langworthy
Aconts
Empire
W. Langworthy
Thorn
Downham
Tamworth
Girl Guides
Newcastle
New South Wales
Purvis
Milson’s Point
A. Weston
Commercial Travellers’ Association
Sydney
Alfred Street
North
Fred Purvis
Oime
NSW Police Chief Warns Motorists Over Traffic Act Breaches
Chief Taspeetr Mitchell of the NSW Police campaigns against motorists for Traffic Act breaches. More than 197 were fined at the Central Court on Wednesday with fines of 25 shillings each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taspeetr Mitchell
NSW. Police
He Central Canet
Tamworth Show hampered by weather and disease in week
Rain drought and an epidemic reduced attendance at the Tamworth show. The pavilion remains the main feature though too small for all exhibits. The district display shines with entries from Manilla and Glen Innes Experiment Farm influencing the event amid tough growing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunworth
Tamworth
Glen Innes
Manilla
W. Singleton
A. Geddes
HM. Langworthy
M. Ladyworthy
A. Fir Wrandotte
Wyandotte
A. Liddy
A. J. Liddy
Liddy
Wanderers Cricket Club Averages and Local Notices
A varied page reports Wanderers Cricket Club batting and bowling averages amid unrelated local items. It notes a fatal shooting at Smiths Creek near UI on the Tweed River, with Bruce Strong claiming self defence after a family quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wanderers Cricket Club
Smith's Creek
Tweed
Alexander Strong
Bruce Strong
Murwillambal
Church Services and Local Notices in Manilla
Church services listed for Methodist Presbyterian and Church of England including times at various locations. Local updates note Arthur Forster in town from Southport, W.E. Wearne MLA in Manilla, and Reverend Gould’s hospital treatment in Sydney with return planned. Dengue fever affects officials and sports schedules. carnival day set for Saturday. cricket match Manilla vs Gunnedah canceled. Tamworth Municipal Committee campaigns against mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur — Forster
Southport
Queensland
W. E. Wearne
A. Z. Gould
Sydney Hospital
Man- Ha
F. McGrath
Sydney
Muteb
Mechanics’ Institute
Manilla Gunnedah
Tamworth
Lannch
No Duck Season Proclaimed In New South Wales
No open season for wild ducks has been proclaimed this year for the region from the Macleay River to the Queensland border in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Macleay River
Queensland
Prospector Reports Large WA Gold Lode Near Kurnalpi
Perth message notes Tom Stevenson’s find south of Kurnalpi with a lode over 400 feet long and 30 feet wide in places, carrying fair values. Kyogle reports no dengue cases to date, credited to mosquito eradication measures enforcing tank screening and lagoon oiling by the council over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Tom Stevenson
Kurnalpi
Kyogle
Royal Show Opens with Special Train to Sydney
Royal Show opens Tuesday with the opening day at Sydney plans. A special train will depart Manilla for Sydney on Saturday offering cheap excursion fares to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Sydney
Lantern Lectures by Sister Louise at Wongo Creek Hall
Sister Louise of the Mission to Lepers delivers a lantern lecture at Wongo Creek Hall on Wednesday. On Tuesday the 30th she lectures at the Masonic Hall in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongo Creek Hall
Louise
Manilla
Heart of the West and Industrial Labor News
A Dubbo anecdote recalls a nine year old girl bitten by snakes three times in three weeks and carried 100 miles to a Bourke doctor by a station jackeroo who paid the trip. Barrister Peisley apologises. Mr Rodgers faced court for remarks. Nurses in state hospitals win 44 hour week after Justice Rolin ruling. Australia buys and production notes show Britain’s exports per head compared to Russia. Labor Council plans taxi driver union to secure fair earnings for about 12 000 metropolitan chauffeurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Cleaver
Dubbo
Far-West
Bourke
Justice Rolin
Industrial Arbitration Court
Child Welfare Department
Labor Council
Garden
Parkes Council to Tax Petrol Pumps in Streets
Parkes Municipal Council plans revenue from petrol bowsers in town streets. A £1 charge will apply to the first pump, and £5 for each subsequent pump, influencing all pumps currently operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Namoi observer reports strange aquatic sighting at Broadwater
Report from Namoi Independent notes Messrs Austin Sampson Jun and M Tunsen saw an animal near Broadwater that they initially thought a dog. They observed about 15 inches of hindquarters as it submerged and disappeared, described as black and shiny resembling a cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platypus
Namoi
Austin Sampson Jun
M. Tunsen
Broadwater
Combined Carnival to Aid Associations Sets Easter Visit to Sydney
Organized by Mr Btan, the event in aid of the Parents and Citizens Association and the Mechanics Institute opens with a picture program and amusement for all. Admission is 1/6 with children half price. Sir William Callen praises English resolve after holiday abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btan
Toe
Wil
Sydney
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Tnstipute Gel Re Ee
Aduwiesion
Kelly and Hill Fire Cricket Talk and Football Flakes
Kelly's Ideal Bowler Jim Kelly now works for the City Council after a storied career as a wicketkeeper and fast bowler. Clem Hill, visiting England, says Australians are stronger than Gil ligan era with Macartney back in form. Rutledge notes football loss to New South Wales due to city parochialism, while country players are abundant. Ladies' champagne shoes offered at Stoddart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Jim" Kelly
England
Victor Tramper
Ernie Jones
Hatteriew
Hugh Trumble
Clem Hill
Gilligan
Macartney
Hoe
Taylor
Andrews
Australia
Rutledge
Sydney ‘Sun
Richmond River
Richmond River League
Sydney
North Coast
Victor Armbruster
New South Wales
Armbruster
Sydney Taague
Philip Street
New South Wales League
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Manillas
Repe
Georgette Ail Morocain
O.S
Priday
Alfred Porter
Tamworth Show
N. Scott
Hutchinson
Magasine
Scott's
Montague
Victorian Criminal Investigation Department
Roth
Macxwelton Pines
Assembly
Preas
Tetshea
Mackenzie’s Ltd
Sheldon
Masonic Hall
E. W. Redfern
Stoddart's Ltd
S. Venessay
W. Gannon
P. O’conor
Thompson
Hartley G
Church Service
Methodist and Presbyterian United Presbyterian Church
A.m
Methodist
Pan
J. B Thorn
New Mexico
P. BE. Heywood
Church of England
H.C
Row Roactaerie
Rodgers
Crown Law Department
Peisley SC
Peisley
Samuels
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Russia
New Zealand
Britain
William Callen
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