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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
2
The article discusses Australian immigration to Me Narding and Me, noting wealth needed and potential to buy land and start farms. It quotes a judge on restoring offers and reviews the ambitions of British and Australian migrants from 200 acres to 5000 pounds in capital.
Delegations led by Dr Page and Minister for Lands Wearne heard appeals from returned soldiers in Manilla Coonabarabran and Tamworth. They pressed for relief on holdings and urged action on overcrowded Manilla Rural School and prickly pear infestation with proposed government programs and a future conference of state ministers.
The Mamdowa Shire President Mr. F. EB announced that many forfeited properties would not yet yield clear rate liabilities for the occupied period. The department now says it will pay rates during the interim if a claim is received, but will not cover arrears when a settler fails to pay. The Public Works dispute over Upper Manila bridge remains with the Northern Road funding, while leasing Berman’s land to C. F. Hall is being considered, with Land Board deciding on Hall’s suitability. if approved and capital value falls to £4000, both farms may be leased. The department will evaluate soldier settlements case by case, rarely approving value increases except in exceptional cases.
Local notices report leases changing hands at the Rail way Hotel and West Tamworth Hotel with new managers or tenants. A mixed farming property with river frontage is highlighted as a strong investment, while fencing improvements are underway. The Australian tennis team sailed to America. Parents and Citizens group plans Empire Cap recognition and governance duties fall to officials. A blacksmith shop is to be erected with carpenters paid by the Department.
A farewell gathering in Inverell honored Inspector H G Ryan on his transfer and promotion from Inverell to Armidale. Local officials and police, including the mayor, district coroner, clerk of petty sessions, and the police force, lauded his tenure, courteous service, and leadership as he looks to a new posting and higher duties.
Wests defeated Manila 2 to nil in a rough opening game despite wind and erratic play. Both sides showed uneven form with penalties frequent and key efforts thwarted by handling errors and missed kicks.
Church notices show services in Manilla at 7.20 p.m. and 11 a.m. in Namoi River at 3 p.m. A 7.90 p.m. service is listed with Rev. Finlay Brown. Methodist Upper Manila lists 3 p.m. with Rev. A. J. Gould near Austin Hint in New Mexico.
The Master picture My Wild Irish Rose by Dion Boucicault's stage success debuts at Mechanics Institute Picture this Saturday directed by David Smith. It follows his prior foreign locale productions Black Beauty set in rural England and The Litt Minister in Thrums Scotland with Ireland as a backdrop and scenes in Australia.
The Manilla and District Soldiers Memorial Hall project faces a shortfall of about £800 after costs total around £3 946. Substantial pledges and a £100 subsidy with a further £200 sought by the 20th aim to close the gap as President V J Byrnex and Dr Rayson lead fundraising for living and fallen district soldiers.
Tobacco growers at Tamworth face a contentious meeting where experts from the British Australian Tobacco Company cast doubt on Virginia leaf hopes. They say Murray and Nami Valleys produce inferior samples, while boosters insist Australia can rival Virginian crops. The talk ends with the slogan old cat comes back and promises further tests.
The Plaatine Lady Company schedules two open air shows on Monday and Thursday nights at the Manila venue. Led by THindoo Fakir Kanna, the troupe presents original Eastern mysteries with acts by Allwyn trie Ethola stra Lila Mack Dowlins and the Flack and White Evoon couple, showcasing their artistry.
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