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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
2
A dated advertisement touts an extensive range of men and boys winter garments. It lists all wool coats and sweaters, overcoats, jackets, motoring gloves, gauntlets, caps, underclothes, and hose with prices in shillings. Strong emphasis on quality, variety, and low prices.
John Coote lies in the District Hospital after a fall from his horse causing a nasty scalp wound. Dr Stevens of Sydney visits Upper Manilla as guest of Adam Nixon of Oakhampton. Mrs Stocker has arrived as Matron of Manilla District Hospital. Jas Gardner of Newry Park Upper Manilla is seriously ill in hospital.
The forecast warned of rain but no heavy storm. Midday the skies opened with refreshing showers pleasing to onlookers. Warm temperatures suggest a pleasant fall ahead despite the earlier threat.
Readers are reminded that the Presbyterian Flower Show and Select Work takes place on Friday night in Memorial Hall.
Friday night program includes Renal a the wandering musician from Wembley London. Bathing Reangies and Tintex Sparklers perform in sparkling costumes. Mr Bl Blaie will sing Love Me and Mr Rob Doak returns as the Black Taek. Moderate admission.
A public notice states the show including concert supper and dance is set for adults four shillings and half price for children with seating space reserved for attendees.
Patrons are informed there will be no pictures tomorrow night as Memorial Hall has been let to the British Academy Entertainers who will perform Wednesday and Thursday nights.
A letter to the editor reports £10 wager on proving a government minister’s claim of party coalescence. Impounded horse notice lists a two year old filly to be sold if not claimed by May 21 1925. Girl Guides and local political meeting details follow with invitations and speaker notes.
New South Wales Premier Sy George Puller accompanied by Ministers VY Wearng and FF Chaffey visited Manila yesterday. They received a civic reception at the Council Chambers and dined at the Royal Hotel before touring the Rural School where Headmaster Mr McAlster noted rising attendance surpassing 400.
Sir George Fuller receives a civic welcome in Manilla with praise for his leadership and plans. He outlines State taxation cuts and public works, defends land and soldier settlement policies, and pledges to extend hydro schemes and decentralisation while defending his government’s record against critics.
At 3 pm about 350 people gathered in Memorial Hall to hear the Premier and Ministers led by a Mayor who praised the Premier as a clean politician. Sir George Fuller introduced Captain Chafer and lauded Mr Weare for his long service, noting Lands Department reforms and decentralisation efforts.
Mr Wearne denounces ongoing bickering over forming a coalition with Sir Geo Fuler. he says the coalition was created by Labor, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the surrounding politics and remarks on its formation.
On Monday morning at the Strafford and Rowan Street intersection Geo Dall rode a motor bicycle and was taken to Manilla District Hospital with injuries. Bert Nelson driving down Strafford Street collided with a motor bicycle at right angles near Hall Street. the rider Hall sustained serious cuts and bruises and was hospitalized.
Results from the bogey handicap at the local links show D M Mackenzie 10-1 down J C Tarmer 6-2 down J8 Turner 10-3 down Wy Allen 18-5 down H Chave 11-5 down J Blatt 12-6 down BR Grantham 10-1 down HB L Lane 12-8 down C N Scott 10-48 down E W Redfern 16- down D Penman 18-% down G McAlister 11-10 down OG Kennedy 18-110 down H B Lane 18-12 down It was announced the Golf Ball will be held on May 21 and the club will host a dance with a bogey waltz.
The Manilla Rifle Club begins its annual competition on a Saturday, tallying scores for 10 shots at 300 yards. Top marks include A R Mckeod 46-2, E C Forster 42-4, J Bigmall 42-4, and A Blanch 94-8. The list shows several shooters with varying totals and penalties.
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