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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
4
The piece urges bringing Mr Turner, superintendent of the Technical Education Department, to towns aiding youths. It argues education shapes a nation and aims to inspire clean minded, capable citizens through renewed focus on schooling and opportunities for boys and girls. A visit by Mr Turner could spark broader interest in educational matters.
The Durham Court estate near Melbourne, famed for cattle and horse stock, sold well as Trustees reserves were surpassed by four years of bidding. The Baldwin family members purchased holdings including the homestead, with strong demand from settlers across districts driving a total advance of £19,000 beyond minimums.
Average eight bushels per acre from about 40 000 acres under cultivation in the Manilla police district with total wheat yield 74 739 bags for 40 000 acres. Districts Keepit Rushes Creek Wartramanbely and others add up to 350 000 acres. Wheat area totals, hay, and grazing figures given along with livestock counts and fencing costs near Warhian Court.
Mk. GC and W. Com entered seven exhibits of Lerefitd ¢athe at the Tamworth show. Against strong competition they earned six first prizes and one second, signaling standout performance.
DeENMARK highlights its agricultural structure with 190 farms of 200 to 400 acres, 74 000 farms of ten acres, and 15 000 farms averaging seven to ten acres. The piece notes Denmark as a leading agricultural nation and a happy community.
A rumor notes no confirmed contenders for the Shire Ucanen seat left vacant by the retirement of Mr. G. A. Higgins. A well known Upper Manila resident is mentioned as a potential representative if he agrees to be nominated.
The programme lists handicaps and stakes for Scone races including Opening Handicap 29 sovs 6 furlongs Park Stakes 2 sows 6 furlongs Satur Handicap 4uesovs 1 mile Borough Handicap 20 sevs 6 furlongs Shire Welter Handicap 25 sovs 7 furlongs.
A defensive stance is urged as Australians recognize the risk of foreign invasion. The text argues for nationwide readiness, portraying the country as a lone outpost amid a diverse world and stressing fears of surrounding dangers.
We have examined the skeleton plan of a fine two storey house to be erected at Highlander Manila by Messrs Bishop and Alderman for Mr F A Fermor. The home will be palatial and designed for comfort with artistic features. If the plan is followed, nothing better in the district will exist.
The State Treasurer told Minister for Lands Mr Moore that if immediate resumption of estates was needed he would provide the money. He stated that 50 000 pounds for borrowing could be supplied without hesitation since interest paid would bring five sovereigns into the country as estates were unlocked for farming and reproduction. He joked that 51 000 pounds might become 65 006,000!
An amateur geologist from the South Coast describes his view of the Shackleton expedition. He states his aim is geological work not a poleward trek and recounts camp at Mount Erebus foothills 11 000 feet high. He notes loneliness and continuous daylight as Antarctic summer milder than Canadian winter.
A farewell social at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday night honored Eric Wheatley before his departure for Toowoomba. The event drew a large crowd and included three presentations: a traveling bag from Mackenzie and Co. Limited, a pipe case and pocket wallet from friends, and a private gift. Presentations were made by Mr Harrison with wishes for Wheatley to make many new friends in Toowoomba as he did in Manilla.
A bullock was run over after the Manila train departed West Tamworth on Thursday morning. The animal lay beneath the engine for several minutes before being removed.
The marriage of Mr. E. J. Reach of Manilla to Miss E. J. Gordon daughter of Mr. H. T. Gordon of Chatswood Sydney occurred on the 17th at St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney with Rev Luke Parr officiating. The newlyweds and Mr. Roach arrived in Manilla on Wednesday.
Mr W A Stanton drives changes at the Junction Hotel after purchasing from H Faddy who now lives privately in town. Mr Riddett formerly of Inverell assumes the Royal Hotel from Cobley family who, with Mrs Cobley, are praised for their management and plan to start a new venture in Boggabri.
Mr Clive Wilshire was honored by Stoddart and Co staff with a vice writing case upon his departure to take up land work. Mr Stoddart praised him as one of nature's young gentlemen. Wilshire continues studies behind the plough at Attunga, with best wishes for his future results in farming and life.
At a Wednesday church meeting a Flower Show was scheduled for May 14 15 and 16. Secretaries named T N Johnstone and A J Telfer with Mrs J Veness Mr J Patterson and Mr Johnstone tasked to prepare the competition schedule.
A special licensing court granted J. E. Kauter of Attunga an auctioneer's license. He plans to open an auctioneering business with weekly produce sales in the large premises formerly used by F. Jacob.
William Hill of Caer marthen Mamila owns a painting of Lugharne Castle in Caer marthen South Wales. The article notes a centuries long arc from destruction in 1189 rebuilt 1216 then again ruined in 1256, with a later reconstruction that survives today. Hill, born in Caermarthen, as a boy found two cannon balls at the site, silent tokens of historic stress.
Nestle’s Food proprietors are negotiating with J A Robb, owner of the Cudgen Estate on the Tweed River, to buy a 2600 acre plantation. The estate is the state’s largest cane-growing property and could host a Nestle factory, boosting local dairying and employment after formerly using black labor.
Mr and Mrs G H Wheatley left yesterday for Barraba where he will continue the business started in Tamworth and Manilla. He built contacts dating back over 20 years and is regarded as a steady public figure. Mrs Wheatley active in charity and church work, Miss Wheatley a known figure in physical circles and organist at the Church of England resigning recently.
The government will not authorize experiments with the Danysz microbe on the chainland. Dr Tidewell is expected to conduct exhaustive investigations into methods of rabbit extermination.
Mr C Kishy and Miew Evhiel Johnson daughter of Mr Juli Johnson from Guyra were wed at Tamworth on Wednesday and returned to their new home at Manilla on Thursday morning. Much happiness be theira.
A cheap excursion train from Manilla departs Thursday April 9 at 10 15 am. Tickets are single fare for the double journey with a minimum Gold Guinea price. Advertisement notes include further particulars.
Members urged the Federal Government on Wednesday night to push a strong immigration plan. Liwan argued appointing a Flip Commissioner would be key to refuting slander and supporting the effort.
Reported talks between Whwil Laborers and coastal companies ended with unresolved terms and a continued strike. Officials say the key dispute remains freedom of contract as extra wages caused damage and merchants vow action to defend the principle. Six coastal boats lie laid up in Sydney harbor.
Toohey and Co of Sydney promote Australian barley farming by offering prime malting barley seed to farmers and a guaranteed price of 3s 6d to 4s a bushel for prime quality grain They offer a twenty guineas prize for the best malting barley samples to be shown at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney this year and next with a ready Sydney and Melbourne market for 500 000 to 600 000 bushels annually
At the Police Court yesterday Mr Jones presiding, Devlin fined £5 or three months for indecent language in public. George Jennae fined for two youths for a similar offence. Three summonses issued for Somerset area with no service, one case adjourned due to absence of a complainant sick in hospital.
The Manila Football Union convenes at the Mechanics Institute this evening to lay plans for a successful season and a strong start. A large attendance is expected as members discuss preparations, with enthusiasm and determination shared by all present.
A letter to the editor discusses weed and burr problems in the district. The writer advocates using a wild and mowing machine to rake and eradicate burrs from the Matihu desolation reserve, urging action now.
Blanche Mange argues Sunday trading burdens butchers, noting early hours and unpaid rest. The writer urges reform to allow shops to close on Sundays and end one sided practices, asking for public discussion and action.
A New Mexico Race Club meeting at J Corrigan's house set Easter Monday race day to raise funds for Mania District Hospital. Officials appointed include M Keon as president and Alex Gardner as starter with a program featuring several hack and handicap races and a bookmakers' fee of 1s 6d. A social was planned, with another meeting slated for the following Monday.
At a farmers meeting a petition will be circulated against changing wheat sack size to bulbs. Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association heard a Railways Department note urging publicity for a new law limiting grain per sack to 200 lb. excluding sack weight with rail charges four times normal rates until February 1 1909.
Mr. F. J. Foster MHR visited Tamworth Show and dined with the Father of the House Mr. H Levien. Both men appeared well despite a strenuous political life and heavy worries, as the writer laments how the country’s politicians bear up.
Tamworth Show defied a devastating flood nine days before opening and resumed with soaked grounds and down fences. Despite chaos, committees and crowds organized a strong program with horses, cattle, dairy, sheep, poultry, and district school exhibits drawing praise for effort and variety.
The report notes attendance on Wednesday likely between seven and eight thousand. Courtesies extended to representatives in the Excess by Mr J K R Wood secretary. The special team to Manila left at 5 30, earlier than desired. Future departures could be delayed a couple of hours to suit excursionists.
The Manilla cricket squad travels to Haster for a midweek match. Telfer leads with an aggressive display scoring 34 with six fours while W Pictaren and Hynes contribute with wickets and steady bowling. Hungerford and Morgan take early wickets as the innings ends modestly for 48.
Retail prices in Manilla include chaff at 5 159 per ton and oats at 64 bushel with oats and bran prices noted. In Sydney the assembly passed the Industry Disputes Bill on a split 28 to 26 vote and the Government advances measures on com sacks import policy. Legislative Council shows the Improvement Leos Cancellation Bill passing read and committee referral of Mamubiboue sentence cancellation for report to Parliament.
CHVHOM OF ENGLAND in Manilla 11 and 7 30 Upper Manilla 8 The Vicar MPC CHUNCH OF AUSTRALASTA Manilla 11 and 13 Upper Manilla 3 Rev A Graham Borah 3 Mr H A Chick PRESYTEMIAN Manilla 11 am and 7 39 pm Ukolun 3 pm Rev D Fulton
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