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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
4
The Hall-Holiday Tennis Club semi final concluded with R Grantham defeating C Scott, leaving Grantham to face Ogle in the final. A separate Sydney weather forecast notes drought may persist inland until 1915 with cooler seasons to 1920 and varied opinions on Mr. Wragge's accuracy.
A Sydney correspondent notes Mr. B. J. Higging, president of the Shires Association, has comments on regional administration and local governance. The report outlines his stance on federation and rural council cooperation with state authorities.
A Sydney hospital reform debate emphasized municipal control and criticized Hospital Saturday collections. A speaker condemned street fundraising as degrading to women, while noting the event holds strong value for many locals. The row over propriety reflects broader tensions between gender roles and community fundraising traditions.
Mr T A Reynolds secretary of the Railway Goods Traffic Con gession requests a notice that the Royal Commissioner Mr Wilfred Blacket will hold a sitting at Manilla on May 22 at 11 o clock in the Court-House to hear evidence from those who wish to place views before the commission. The inquiry aims to assess whether there is a shortage of trade and delays in railway goods transit.
Fragmentary OCR style note shows a garbled old verse about sneezing, a cure, and a sneering speaker addressing Mary. Mentions woods, peppermint cure, Goreto spoom, redirace, and tears, with unclear punctuation and stray capitals.
Entered entries close this Saturday for the Empire Day demonstration. Secretary F W Moore announced stewards for bicycle events, football, guinea pig race, weight guessing, shooting gallery, and parade marshals. No vehicles allowed in the grounds. strict enforcement.
Dr John MacKenzie of Glen Innes visited town on Thursday. Jack O Breen from Warialda attended race week. RK Turper, stipendiary steward, stayed with Chas Baldwin during the event. Miss Fearbey named to Keempt School, a Forbes district girl. Kenneth Brecomie returned to Manilla after a motor tour via Gunnedah Mademe Lithgow Jenolan Caves Mt Victoria to Sydney. Dr Catehlowe remained in Sydney a few days longer. A Tamworth wire reports the death of Mrs J J Flynn on Thursday west aged 64.
The Manilla Race Club autumn meeting produced strong attendance and dusty course conditions. Golden Days won opening handicap, Five Step triumphed in novice, Delorium edged Delifer in the May event, and Cronje took the autumn and final handicaps with tight finishes. A protest over a run-off result in the Hack race favored Lawn after Graffeil was judged to have bumped.
Drought dominates talk as Keepit residents urge construction of a Namoi reservoir acrossJames O Briens property. A public meeting is proposed in Keenit to press government for funding, with farmers hoping dam waters revive grazing and dairying prospects amid continuing dry conditions.
On May 24 a start will be made with Mac Kenzie's new buildings on Mon Water and electric light or water. The commission's recommendation to Deniliquin to the council on Monday night is eagerly awaited. A weather prophet forecasts rain, providing a cautious comfort. A motor car accident at Quir foot injures W W Higgins D Wilson and three station owners. R J Higgins was in a separate crash near Manilla Tuesday night en route to a Liberal Tenure meeting. The Liberal Electoral Executive secretary is alleged to have said Higgins would speak, but the local league may reject addresses from these aspirants. The Royal Commission on Truck Shortage will visit Manilla next Wednesday and a special Shire Council meeting was held this morning. Farmers’ cricket today on the recreation ground at Manilla.
The second day features the Flying Handicap for seven entrants including He Fittock’s chmn M’Lean at 4.0 and Mora Blue at 9.12 with odds listing Murlowan at 4 to 1 and Lady M Lean to lead early. Notable starters include Good Girl 7.0 Simarree 6.7 Scotmoss 8.4 Eve Hh 7.18 and Gold King Stine Arch. Retiring odds move from 6 to 4 Grafeil and 1 to 1 Scotmoss. Time noted 1:30 with Grafeil and Miss Trick among others.
The Keepit F. ard Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday at Muffe's Wongo Greek. Attendees included Jas Gardner as chair, C. and M. Baker, J. J. and W. Apber Weld, A. and W. Gardner, T. Gar, and the secretary. W. Kirke and J. Goolk were proposed as members.
In Manilla and nearby towns services are set for Sunday May 14. Rev Thos Jenkin leads morning and evening prayers with the subject Drawn to Scale and The Unusual Command. Afternoon gatherings include Upper Manilla at 3 pm with Mr F Heywood and New Meziri at 3 pm led by Rev Thos Jenkin.
Local market notes show heavy demand for prime sheep and cattle yet limited top prices. Enquiries target 4000 two toed wethers and 4000 larger weights while fat stock numbers remain modest. 640 fat sheep and 150 fat bullocks listed. Horses attract private buyers for cheaper farm sorts with potential sale of 100 head at fair values.
The county posted 139 as Bird scored 76 and Harrison added 25 while Emery took 6 for 54 and Whrt ty 4 for 43. Australia-First claimed 5 for 101 with Bardsley and Macartney on the crease.
Mr W J Davin has a simple sparrow trap named by townsfolk as a remedy for the growing sparrow pest. Completed on Wednesday and inspected yesterday, several sparrows were snared. Davis offers full particulars and urges all landowners to view the trap and have one made.
The Church of England Choir staged a Shilling Pop Concert series to raise funds for a new church, drawing a large Wednesday night audience. Mesdrs A G Pearce and T P Smith organized the event with a 10-player orchestra performing The Comet March and The Country Girl Waltz. The choir sang multiple pieces while soloists and a Newcastle visitor contributed, and a lively quartet drew strong applause before a final farce entitled Dye Krow Me Now completed the program.
In Sydney reporters note a reorganisation plan for Parliament House staff presented by Speaker Willig. A Glebe assault leaves a man insensible after a cowardly push. A fireman’s body is found in a boat. Oceanic doctor suspects delirium and hunger. Africa versus Yorkshire match halted by rain.
Railway times adjust from Monday with Tamworth arrival at 4 50 and Bearraba departure at 9 30 while Farraba arrives 6 25 and departs 6 55. Mails close 6 o clock. Empire Day parade details noted. apology from Thomas Armstrong.
Application for probate of the will of the deceased will be made after fourteen days from publication. Alfred Morton Standfield Conmgtad and Priest William ell named as executors request probate in New South Wales. Claims or notices to be served at Woolerstone & areny, applicants. Sydney provenance noted.
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