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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
2
Empire Day events set for Monday at the Rural School. Pupils follow normal classes until 1 oclock then gather in the playground for a public function with speeches by local officials and clergy, patriotic songs, and a flag-raising of the Union Jack at noon. Visitors welcomed.
Reported Queensland voting shows Labor with 197 019 ballots to 167 0 for Country Party and 3279 for Producers, 8279 for Independents, and 1105 for Labor Independents. Still to count are many country-area votes, most expected against Labor, casting doubt on a 12 seat majority.
The Northern Tobacco Growers fear a delay as the Tariff Board has not yet visited Tamworth to discuss a bounty on Australian grown leaf and industry welfare. Telegrams from Mr Thompson indicate the board will inquire further on arrival in Melbourne next Monday and report back on the delay.
Engineering briefing on Rowan Street work at RC Church precinct sparks cost concerns as Aldermen clash over report shelving. Clerk notes 1076 cost and funding questions. Euchre party and church fundraiser planned at Mr T J Bot’s residence in Manila. Traders move to decking purchase for Mandowa Bridge on 18th inst.
Cricketers from Australia posted a first innings lead of 140 after an 895 for Australia and 265 all out for Surrey. Macartney took 6 for 63 and Sandham claimed 4 for Surrey. In the second innings Australia lost two wickets at 4 14, Ryder made 45 and Bardsley was out. The match against Hampshire resumed midweek with Collins top scoring and Gregory reaching a century before stumps. Separate items note the end of British coal and general strikes, Amundsen’s polar flight, and local notices including a furniture sale and a sports day fundraiser.
The Shire Council met on Saturday with President Heywood and members present. April revenue totaled £12 76 2 0 including interest and miscellaneous. A £750 grant for Main Road Tamworth Manilla Bartaba No 132 was approved pending signing. The Board contributed £10 for signposting. Noxious weed concerns and transfer of votable land were discussed. Interest on rates due the first of next month. A Valuation Court will meet April 18. Road works at Bungendore Cutting and Oaky Creek Road were reviewed with safety and maintenance recommendations. The Fordson Tractor gang completes tasks and a tender process for Romgabrt Rand project continues.
The council discussed street tree work, Empire badge sales, a petrol pump permit, and a butcher license. It reviewed leasing a light roller, motor lorry delivery delays, and road works on Boggabri, Gunnedah, and Hallac Creek roads with contractors and crew plans.
Longstanding costs to maintain the town common rise due to prickly pear infestation. The council debates selling or relinquishing parts of the common to cut expenses, with Alderman Hayward and others opposing continued spending. The mayor posed whether to continue administration. The motion to seek relief from costly duties passed.
A real airship named Australias' Films Ltd submarine scout air ship will visit Manilla on Monday June 7. Its mission is to promote Syd Chaplin's comedy The Man on the Box at Crystal Palace. The craft, built to counter German naval online, measures 120 feet long with 27 foot width and 40 foot height and carries one engine.
The Manilla council notes ongoing sheep sales growth at the Manilla yard and approves funds to expand yard accommodations. W J Byrnes pays yard dues and covers sale expenses, with Councils approving £10 for structural additions carried by Thrift and awaiting Works Committee report on further costs.
Advertisement says Moers C Wilshire Co plans stake sale at Municipal yards Tusley Feld Tire agents expect variable fall timber drafted into suitable lots. W Cousens Tymworth to wield the haymuet. Stoddarts offer ribbed wool and cashmere socks from 1/11 to 7/6.
Feesby and Methodist sons churches hold combined services at Manilla at 11 a.m. with Rev A I Gould and Rev Heywood preaching. Prayer and Mother’s Day address to be delivered. Upper Manilla service at 8 p.m. Rev A 4 leads. New Mexico at 2:30 p.m. appears in schedule.
A fragment notes a sermon by Rev. BH at Wonge Creek scheduled for 11 a.m. The unreadable OCR hints at a church event with a brief time reference and a reverend's initials.
Mr R A Hills assistant Clerk of petty sessions Tamworth and Werris Creek is promoted to PS at East Maitland and will assume duties on June 1. Mrs ALO By eft departs for Sydney where her future home awaits. Me Pearct leaves in a fortnight. Mary Alden stars in Siege at Universal, with Virgie, Eugene O Brien and others, a major screen role following The Old Nest.
The Daily Telegraph Sydney publishes four new boys papers under The Boys Weekly. It features two social adventure stories The Valley of Adventure and Came to the Rescue, plus Australian-authored fiction and pages on wireless, stamps, birds, animals, wildflowers, scouts, and various competitions with illustrations for boys.
The council approved the Southern paie creation ground in Byrnes for £7 3 0. Stoddart's new wool underwear line attracts buyers. The Girls' Auxiliary Club plans a Masonic Hall dance on Friday 14 inst. A Variation Court convenes at the Court House on Tuesday 18 May. Tamworth sheep sale by AL Stewart expects 12 000 head. Private Hospital records the death of an infant child of Mr and Mrs Witcom.
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