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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
5
Fragmented notices discuss Premier M Gowan's tonalisation stance, hospital funding gaps, a Burrawa fire, drought predictions for Australia, and upcoming stock reserve actions. Cricketers forecast rain affected matches. readers are urged to conserve resources as rainfall uncertain.》。
Programmes for Empire Day Carnival are issued and may be obtained from the secretary Frank Moore. Rev G Lavetty was welcomed to Mudgee. Sale of race privileges at noon today. The Mexican insurrection rages, the Cathedral in danger, looting and heavy loss of life. The US Presidential campaign shows bitterness, Roosevelt accuses Tilt of disloyalty. Ottawa immigration expects 400000 settlers this year. Australian cricketers welcomed at Howard Hotel by Sir George Reid. Captain Cook’s voyage in Australia commemorated at Hobart Bay.
Athletic sports at Upper Manilla Wednesday May Sid includes social at Costelloe sheds benefiting RC Church. Entries posted for events like Toyds Handicap and High Jump with post entries closing May 6. Secretary V J Byrnes appeals for participants and support.
Mr. Busser, renowned Vienna ophthalmic optician, offers free scientific eye tests and glasses if needed. Claims credentials from major institutes in Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Luxembourg, and New York. Consultation free. no charge for testing. location Royal Hotel Manila for visits.
The Glengvon club held a Friday social at Mr. Nike's shed in Overton ending in a lively evening. Music by Will Gardner and the West Lancers, a cricket match with Abbotfield scoring 93 and Geddes 98, plus strong innings by Ray Gardner and Tom Abbotfield, made it a successful gathering. Refreshments provided by Paterson's Federal Eatery and Mr. Jon Abbotfield’s team aided the night. Local tennis and village cricket livened the scene with promising youths noted for next season.
A fragmentary report describes a Kerbstone Club gathering about water rights and irrigation for the Namoi river region. Leaders debate authorities, propose river conservation at Lowry Creek, and press for a public water supply to sustain mills and towns.
A mangled report mentions a Mildura event about railway policy and the Anglo Victorian plan. It references Mr Bechy and a meeting at Footnall Unter Wisia tied to a new interpretation of a slave life tale and a planned public event on Friday evening regarding Flo Intentimne of Tamer Mexia.
Fragmentary note describes parlor games for winter evenings at Mrs J Wilson and displays at a local bookseller. Mentions Rounder Balls, toys for children, and needle work items. Appears as an early commercial listing from a bookstore and stationer with assorted household amusements.
Percy Muggleton of Bored on 29 April 1912 denies damage claim from a windmill plant. He argues the fault lies with the boring plant rather than his bore, citing cost and stock losses and endorsing the boring service for others.
Public auction of the whole household furniture and effects to be held at Mrs Elliott’s residence on Manilla Street on Saturday next May 4 at 2 40 p m Strictly cash terms. John Liston to conduct sale at Imperial Hotel on May 1 at twelve o’clock with private sale items related to the Manilla Street listing.
Notice from the Hoprosie Court of New Bolith Walasy Probate Juriailations announces the application for administration of Henry Wilkinson late of Somerton New South Wales. Widow Haun Wilsson is named as beneficiary, with claims to be sent within fourteen days to the undersigned. Applicant seeks to dispense with the usual administration bonds. Proctor John Duncan Kennedy Maalla Sydney agent.
Manilla municipality advertises tenders for works including removing and re erecting the western fence at Cricket Ground and erecting new fencing and a weather shed on cricket ground. Tender deposit six percent, details at council chambers, bids not necessarily accepted, town clerk A C Veness signs notice dated 30 April 1912.
A fragmentary market note lists milk price per quart and mentions local officials and society matters. The text also references a show cancellation, a record set at a Manly event, travelers from Melsoinas, and various community figures with unclear details.
Auction style notice urges readers to join a drawing with prizes including £100 in cash and a twelve month world trip. Mentions lists, rivals, and public charity support. Encourages buying tickets from local agents before late April 1912 with postal notes or stamps.
Advertisement seeks a reliable general servant for Mrs Best at The Vicarage. Apply in person to Mrs Best, The Vicarage, for interview and work terms.
Lucerne hay prompt delivery requested for Tamworth area. Charles Ingall notes goods to be brought by truck to the railway station in Tamworth. contact for arrival details and quantities.
Tenders for labor only to install about 13 miles of tele phone wire and insulators. Posts already wired. Apply to W. G. Chapman, Mandowey, for further particulars.
Notice from New Jersey about tender calls for a loan secured on property of the institute. The meeting closes May 2. Dated at Manil... April. Signed N. J. Sheridan, Official. See to the Society Mechanics Institute.
£20 reward offered for 108 mixed aged sheep branded DO over W on back in tar with ear notches, missing from Regerge at Bora Crossing between January 27 and August 8. Suspected that theft was by a traveling mob bound for Warialdas. Reward payable on conviction and recovery, plus one shilling per head upon recovery.
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