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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1926
Page
2
An advertisement urges readers to inspect a sale offering Mens All Wool Tweed Overcoats full belt sizes and Tasmanian Blusy Tweed Overcoats with prices. It lists Gabardine overcoats 90, mapped tweed trousers 11/6 and 13/6 and heavy fleecy lined undervests English makes.
The piece argues against protective tariffs as harming consumers and diverting wealth to a few. It contends tariffs raise prices, burden life, and damage primary industries, urging government to seek other revenue methods and question tariff policy. It notes consumer desire for quality goods and cites Government action and public questions. It ends with local shop notices and promotions.
Australia won by 10 wickets after Hampshire made 371 with Gregory 130 not out and Mailey taking 6 for 45. Hampshire then 152, 247, Brown 78, Marley 5 for 86. Australia chased 33 with Taylor 14 and Ryder 19. MCC match ensued with slow play and Haig’s bowling yielding late wickets.
The Methodist Tennis Club played Bonn Vista on Saturday with numerous mixed doubles results. Players included Watts Quick Woolfe Elliott Wilkinson and McLeod, with several 6 3 and 6 4 scores, Bona Vista 15 Methodist 4. William Stuttes, a showman, was fined for public hoopla game of chance.
A Quirindi case records an hotelkeeper Roberts charged with failing to reward his worker at the last Federal elections. The P M E A May adjourned the case for a further month to allow another opportunity to attend the bench. A second note recounts a village encounter where a stranger claims ancient arms and fees.
Representations to Chief Secretary Me Lazzarini from the Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia cite severe drought and low rainfall reducing wild duck numbers. The open season for ducks including teal will end earlier this year to aid recovery, though it will take several seasons to restore losses from the drought.
Attunga reports showery weather and sufficient rain for current needs. Clover growth, winter feed prospects, and wheat crops look bright. A duck loss near Somerton after a flood highlights local humor. Cricketers claim Wongromorra Shield repeat win. two modern public tennis courts planned. Trade slackens with new transport methods. G S Huckson sells store to Stanley Byfield. J A Joseph building brick store. Water supply improvements credited to Dr. Wiseman with Taylor Bros. of Tamworth assisting.
Report says Captain Amundsen safely landed in Alaska after two days of exploration around the North Pole in the airship Noege. Also notes a local football team recovered a weekend game, beating a town 11 points to nine.
Mr William Chapman aged 66 of Manilla district died in Sydney after a long illness. He was born Retreat Station near BendeMeer and survived by two sons Norman and Frank and four daughters Mrs Norman Martin Mrs Morrix Mrs Simpson and Mrs Smith. Funeral held Sydney Monday. Also noted death of Mr G King father of Mrs G M McAlister in Black Heath at 65.
Nationalist and Country Party representatives in Federal Parliament decide at a Melbourne meeting that a referendum will be held in August to decide if the Commonwealth shall be the supreme arbitration authority in Australia and to enable the appointment of a new Arbitration Court.
Wilkhire and Co report strong turnout at Saturday sales with about 180 head yarded and cattle selling at satisfactory prices. Sheep demand fair with some reserves above buyers expectations. A new Rural School addition foundation work reveals solid footing at the south end but delays persist as trenches reach depth.
A man-eating leopard that had killed 125 people over several years was hunted down and shot in India. The animal reportedly entered villages at night and abducted victims before its death.
Manilla faces West Tamworth in a Saturday match at 3.20. Both teams remain unbeaten after recent wins, with Manilla boasting a strong lineup including H Bennett J Donovan C Bennett A Blanch Anthony L Bennett and backs B Veness I Rosie H Scanion S Veness. Secretary notes player fees due by May 22 and warns of ineligibility for nonpayment. Dudgin the New Mexico referee appointed by the Central Northern Referees Association will officiate Saturdays game. Training runs Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 pm with season tickets now available. Warialda club confirms league participation and Kerr challenge update.
Population figures for the first quarter show 24 198 arrivals and 18 918 departures with a net increase from 5907 arrivals. Obituaries note deaths of Lieut Colonel Frank W Melais and scientist Joseph James Fletcher aged 76 in Sydney Darwin and Manila news include the Australian commissioner to the United States Sir Hugh Denison. Flood forecasts inland and along coasts with heavy rains and a fatal incident in Campbell Street reported.
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