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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
2
A North Western representative for justice and the Commonwealth advocates for policy changes. The article notes focus on governance, accountability, and regional concerns affecting residents and governmental operations.
Motion in the conference discussed establishing country abattoirs to ease export to Sydney. Proponents argued it would double regional slaughter capacity, reduce congestion, and improve prices for stock producers while current sales, markets, and sale days cause delays and losses. opponents questioned feasibility and timing.
A meeting debated restricting future candidates from the True Blue County Party joining any political association until decisions by the association are clear. Heywood warned it would create a rift, while Coote called the proposal tough and questioned funding.
The discussion covered whether office bearers should also hold posts in allied leagues. Mr E O T Bowman supported the motion while Mr Ruseel backed it. Under existing rules farmers without positions would have no influence, and the motion was carried.
A political debate centers on farmers' needs and party alignment. Supporters of the Liberal alliance warn that independent or farmed party candidacies split votes and betray farmers, while others argue for a separate Farmers and Settlers movement. The piece critiques double pledges and emphasizes party discipline and electoral consequences.
A Thursday committee meeting approved appointing a young lady as librarian at £26 a year, with debate on funding and subscriptions. Plans for northern porch, kitchen extension, and laundry room estimated at £140 and £40 respectively. Members approved the work, with loan discussions pending Kennedy’s reply.
Mr W Hughea receives appointment as True Clerk of the Municipality of Momut North Botany Sydney. Mr J H Cinn elected to State Cabinet as Treasurer. Mr R J Higgins re elected President of the chairs Conference. Mr BR O Keeffe Minister for Lands accompanies Mr Bethy to Manila. A young son of Mr and Mrs Jolie suffered severe facial injuries from a horse fall. Mr Rey Gardner of Wongo Creek sustained a deep gash to the foot from a broken handle during a mishap with an axe. toe injury reported.
The Chief Commissioner for Railways Mr Johnston on a tucr will arrive in Manilly on Tuesday May 1 at 9 20 a.m. The visit is scheduled to discuss railway matters with local authorities.
A student at the wool classes, following methods taught by the wool expert, classed his autumn clip accurately. He secured a better slue for his wool, gaining more than a jenny a th. The class and instructor Mr Hannaford are credited with the improved methods and favorable testimony of technical wool choices.
Fragmentary text reports the sale of Upper Manilla Hotel by Mr Chas Condren to Mr D Taylor of Werme Creek and a witnessed murder plot involving a jeweller's wife. The rest of the passage is garbled with names and phrases, yielding no clear single event.
The piece reflects farmers urging rain as crops and pastures face drought in the Wongo Creek area. Discussion touches on rural governance, the shire engineer question, and proposed restructuring of the F and A Association into smaller district branches to boost local influence and council representation.
Beautiful sunshine aided an Upper Manilla sports day on Wednesday held to benefit the Upper Manilla B C Church. A large crowd attended as events on the cricket ground featured handicaps, novince races, and field events, with prizes and a private match. An evening spinal and dances raised spirits, music by H and E North, and James Byrnes led the social efforts. Net proceeds expected about £20 to clear church debt.
Agenda outlines minutes confirmation examination of books and applications including P Muggleton and T Hiscos property, correspondence on workers compensation and holidays, local government notices, road closures, ordinances, and administration expenses. Reports from Clerk Engineer and inspector chiefs, and a motion proposing completion of two road jobs and moving plant to Costelloe's lane for ongoing work.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe various items including a patent medicine claim for coughs and colds, a local tinmithing business by a late trader, a school inspector's comment on slovenly speech among pupils, a financial year tax assessment, and a winter parlor games event at a Mrs Wilson's.
Minister for Lands G S Beeby visited Mandla with a delegation including C A Jones and Gwydir MP. He defended the Labour land act, detailing title on Crown lands, a five year improvement period with a perpetual deed, and a set tlement lease for pastoral areas. He praised the tenant rights measure and attacked Liberal opposition while promoting railway expansion and state iron industry plans.
The Manilla Hospital held its regular Thursday meeting with president H. Stoddart and secretary Trenerry among attendees. Apologies were noted. discussions covered probationer registration, a possible training centre, ward additions deferred, accounts totaling £122 10d approved, and a treasurer's balance of £17,178 6d with little left for new building. patient admissions were 22 for the month. drainage issues were blamed on lack of water.
Miss Eleanora Sears, famed as Americas bachelor maid, won aboard a racehorse at Coronado California defeating Lady Reginald Herbert on Hawkeye. She wore brown pegtop trousers, tan belt, plaid cap and white sleeves, racing with professional jockey skill. The fourth annual conference of the Shires Association of New South Wales opened, with concerns over affiliation and push for tighter legislation. In North Eastern U.S. Dolly Dimple, a 25480 dollar cow, lies crepeed in Valet during a temperature check for her udders and hoof care.
The Tamworth Jockey Club commenced its annual race meeting with results from multiple handicap events. Winners included Moala in the Opening Handicap, Riding Habit in the Park Stakes, Volsbane in the Newmarket Handicap, and Golden Wire in the Highweight Handicap, with times around 1.46 to 1.28 and margins noted as Wiener.
Flying events feature Kinetic, Lady Hope, and Lady M Lean. Railway races include 8t Leo, Ash, Tray, Lawn, and T.J.C. Handiigg. Crimson Wing, Dyborian, Steward's Manton Malt, Ayreline Cronje appear in Handiigg and Final with Kinetict, Lady M Lean, and Briar.
A Parents and Citizens' Association meeting was held in the Public School with Dr Catchlove presiding. Donations were pledged by D M'Donald Kennedy Rudd Ellis Bast and Vincent for the school prize fund and Empire Day events. A committee led by Mrs A Moore will arrange provisions. a special meeting is planned for Tuesday May 21 with visitors invited.
A ten year old boy Jos iah Frank Prout from Brelend is under scrutiny after an assault witness in Keenwich London described a conductor ejecting a man for using rude language. The article mentions a police pay rise set for July 1 and references local disturbances and untidy dialogue about events near Bal laret and Cruswith with unclear names.
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