04 May 1907
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
1
Mr Thomas argues for free railways in the Commonwealth while local debate questions opposition to free lines. The piece notes Manilla’s rail fare from Manilla to Tamworth and urges consideration of establishing a fire brigade under the Local Government Act as a prudent civic measure.
The Kelvin branch meeting notes a push to make the Gunnedah Manilla mail tri weekly, request broad correspondence access to the telephone link, and raise funds for the next annual conference. Resignations and delegate policy talk dominate the session as members debate staying neutral from parties. Farewell for A Hutchinson noted.
Mrs. Cress 31 of Marlborough New Zealand proprietress of a hotel died from nicotine poisoning after prolonged tobacco chewing. Henry Writs in Melbourne fell 63 feet through an iron roof with injuries not requiring hospital. Bruty Brig from Tenterfield fractured skull after a fall at the Commercial Hotel. Teath died instantly. Moree deputy noted low transport fares. Lithgow first pig iron from native ore praised. iron to be made into steel for government counties.
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