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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1926
Page
2
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The article urges observance of Empire Day on May 24 across British settlements. It notes the day honors Queen Victoria, calls for selfless citizenship, and stresses reviewing national strength through service, probity, charity, and humane aims to sustain the empire. Horace is cited on loving and living for country.
The Tariff Board plans visits to Tamworth on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss Australian grown tobacco leaf bounty, a new agreement with British tobacco interests, and general industry conditions. Thompson, MHI reports the board will attend to protect growers' interests. The note also mentions tree topping work, street-cleaning efforts, and a frost observed on river flats.
The Manilla Municipal Valuation was upheld by the PM, with exemptions for racecourses showgrounds and recreation grounds discussed. ratepayers including Tiras O'Brien M Elliott and RH Chapoun had valuations confirmed. golf club exemptions debated. Presbyter ian Church land valued at £109 despite church ownership. other property owners challenged valuations with judge upholding.
In a police court proceeding on Tuesday A B Jones sought possession of a cottage in River Street Manilla from tenant Monty Sing. Tenant in arrears since August 1925 with rent. last payment was August. eviction and £10 witness costs ordered. three days granted before enforcement. defendant faces potential hard labor in Tamworth gaol.
The District Registrar Mitc E A May conducted a bankruptcy examination of Thomas Vincent Brady at Manilla Court House on Tuesday. Brady purchased the Killara property in 1915 for £5000 with £2000 capital, engaged in farming, held multiple mortgages, and earned about £500 yearly from the farm which covered living expenses and interest. He stated he could not meet his accounts as they fell due, blaming a mortgagee closing down and taking the farm. he had no assets.
The Mechanics Institute Committer will close the library for a week starting Monday May 31 to reclassify and dispose of books. The article notes local property valuations and debates over land worth, including Mr Moore’s corner lot and surrounding streets, with figures cited for frontage and per foot value.
The new Manilla post office opens in a modern building by Cooper-Jones, with a central postmaster’s desk and integrated mail racks, a fine telephone room, and efficient service design. Criticism notes the old “bigeon-holed” boxes amid otherwise upscale interior and urges complete furnishing. Retired Methodist minister Rev J A Walsh, after 28 years, leaves ministry to take up dairying near Ballina. A sheep sale at Tamworth Yard yields 13,000 head with strong demand for good wethers and ewes. prices reach up to 27/4 for top lots and general market activity remains robust.
A local gardening column urges deep soil preparation and constant cultivation to conserve moisture during dry spells. It argues that sturdy foundations and attentiveness to watering can sustain plants through heat, recommending autumn planting for various flowers and a persistent encouragement of home gardening.
Manilla selects A Basith for Saturday's clash with West Tamworth on the recreation ground but a dog bite injures Basith. W Watson to replace him. Manilla and West Tamworth squads include H Bennett D Donovan C Bennett A Blanch and others. Manilla beat Barraba recently by 11 points with Adnan Donovan Batonham and Roche scoring.
Australia declared at 398 for 9 with Ford 110 not out and Richardson 50 not out. MCC bowled well early but were 91 runs behind with five wickets in hand as the Englishmen attacked in poor conditions.
Cam bridges won the toss and batted as the Australians faced Cambridge University. The Australians named Collins Bardsley Mailey Bilis Woodful Pomford Richardson Ryder Andrews and Grimmett with both slow bowlers in play and neither fast bowler selected. Play was delayed by rain and abandoned at tea after 5 wickets for 194 with Enthoven and Robbins not out. Ryder led with 3 for 7 in a rain shortened day as others struggled in the cold overcast conditions.
The Church of England announces a Sunday service schedule with Rev. R A Harris leading worship at Manilla and Wongo Creek. Morning and evening services include 11 am at Manilla and 7 30 pm at Thorn with a 4 pm gathering at Wongo Creek.
Manila 7.30 p.m. (8) Halls Creek 11 a.m. New Mexico 3.80 26th inst Rev A J Gould Upper Manilla 4 pat Mr P E Heywood. Victor rabbit traps with pegs 27/6 dozen. Knives 1/6 at sted dars Ltd. Some garden notes on planting times amid frost concerns.
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