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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1926
Page
2
The Berlei Way to Figure Beauty advertises a Berlet Corsetier from BERLEL House Sydney fitting BERLELE corsets and bras daily in the Corset Department from May 3 to the 31st. Private interviews are arranged at no charge with a BERLET Specialist to discuss figure concerns and fit the Berlei number. Appointments are encouraged with no obligation to purchase.
Banilla Express reports Manilla Rural School expanding with pupil led cereal section under Meg Donovan supervision. The project, backed by the Department of Agriculture, tests wheat varieties, fertilisers, and oat trials to boost farm welfare and crop resilience.
A fragmented report notes a set of experimental cereal tests conducted by Mines WT Bisonit Rae Ris and Mark Thownyilite with Tri tor representite at AF Avilonneire. The event is dated for 28 Api and mentions an exparmontal pilits setting.
A historic Manilla sale week draws criticism over insufficient yarding space. W Byrnes sold 11,000 head, Wiltshire & Co. nearly 3,000, and Byrnes handled 19,000 overall. Calls arise to add yards and a double drafting race to prevent crowding and ensure efficient sale, with a proposal to spend about £150 on southern yard additions and council loan terms. Ald. Voness and Ald. Kennedy push for urgent council action.
A three acre experimental plot in the district demonstrates that tobacco of the highest quality can be produced on river flats using ordinary pinta and cultivation techniques. The British Australian Tobacco Company has shown the crop meets desired properties, answering the long debated question affirmatively and attracting attention from both growers and buyers.
An BT Company experiment in Manilla district shows a new curing method producing uniform dense leaves with bright yellow color and strong prices. The program uses tailored drainage, heavy cultivation, and an expert overseer, aiming to establish an experimental plot across North Tamworth Manilla Gunnedah Attunga.预计 year yields ~195 tons of tobacco across 290 acres, with about 120 tons flue cured and district-wide production of 750 tons in given regions.
A large sale event drew many buyers from Manilla Gunnedah Box Rubin Bacraha Tamworth and Quirindi districts with 15 600 sheep sold. Prices remained firm and demand for young sheep was strong as vendors reported steady activity amid local council tax considerations.
Fragmentary report from Tamworth Cup events notes unclear outcomes and mentions local officials including Agent General Dead and Sir Timothy Cogldan. Several lines appear garbled but reference to a death and a court appearance related to Tamworth proceedings, with scattered dates and names.
A garbled report describes a crime meeting attracting attention. Key figures include Morris and Ligh but many names are unclear. The article mentions weather, etc., with disrupted wording and no clear outcomes.
Mayor Hexhall outlined electricity charges tied to weekly routines and a string of nightly disturbances. Reports show 100 ether units per incident with fights continuing from early evening into night, drawing attention to safety at Myrtle Chapel and surrounding venues and a rising municipal concern about disruptions and costs.
Report notes chaotic crowds and a sensational finish as principal heats unfold on Sacgeday. Newington leads first heat tied to shore while St Josephs claims second heat, with high school success and dramatic seconds.
A runaway horse bolted on a narrow mountain road near Bungendore. Mr and Mrs Jim Skewes of Watsons Creek leapt from the sulky as it faced a precipice. The sulky and horse plunged over the edge and shattered. the couple escaped with only shock and minor bruises.
Yesterday afternoon I enjoyed a fitting session with Mrs Smythe, Berlei House corset consultant, at Messrs Stoddart’s Ltd. She demonstrated a wide range of Berlei garments from corsets to wrap-ons and corsellettes, all designed for comfortable support and modern shape. Many first time wearers left with a sense of elegance, reassured by the no obligation approach of the fitting service.
The Australian cricket team treated the first England match as a picnic as rain and swampy conditions interrupted play. Australia were all out for 179 while minor counties reached 115. Ryder 43 not out, Bardsley 42, Woodful 19, Macartney 18. Falcon claimed 7 for 42. The tour’s real start against Leicester was postponed by rain. In 1921 the opener against Leicester saw Australia win by an innings and 153 runs with Macartney and Bardsley posting centuries.
Constable Hill departs today for a two week holiday. F E Heywood travels to Sydney for a state hospital conference on the proposed Hospital Bill. M A R McLeod goes to Sydney for a National Rifle Council gathering tomorrow. Matron Stocker leaves Manilla after staff entertainment and presentation of silver take forks. New Matron Sister Bluck assumes duties at Manilla Hospital. Warm welcome extended for a happy stay. Mr Geo Viles, son of E Viles of Manilla, dies in Sydney Saturday.
Presbyterian Flower Show law 8 is noted amid wider press coverage of industrial upheaval in England. Report focuses on regulatory debates shaping public displays and the impact on local gardens and horticulture.
Manila posts its first season match at Werris Creek this Saturday with a squad including J Kehaler H Bennett J Donovan C Bennett A Blanch 8 Anthony J Roche W Adnum S Veness B Veness H Scanlon J Blanch E Eaton Adnum elected captain Donovan vice captain Cars depart Clifton's garage at 12 15 p m sharp All registration fees due before Saturday Training nights set for Tuesday and Thursday
Mandowa Shire has set finger posts at main cross roads to aid travellers, especially strangers, by guiding them and preventing wrong turns toward Tamworth. Residents complain stock sometimes travel streets not designated as stock routes, urging clear signage to enforce by laws and curb breaches.
In 1926, dengue devastated populations in Manilla and nearby towns with nearly all residents affected. Health official Cazes notes many cases across age groups from 19 days to 96 years, while some residents experience a second wave of illness. Most northern towns report similar impact.
The Ten Commandments film by Cecil B De Mille opens a three night run at Memorial Hall drawing large crowds after strong community endorsements. Clergy urged parishioners to view the picture and a contest for best school essays on the theme will be held. In a separate notice, Mr James Lawson and his wife Emma died during transit to the funeral, with services held at Rookwood Presbyterian Cemetery.
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