Northwestern Representative of Justice and the Commonwealth
Rilanillaxpress is identified as the North Western Representative of Justice and the Commonwealth. The item is dated Wednesday May 22.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
4
Rilanillaxpress is identified as the North Western Representative of Justice and the Commonwealth. The item is dated Wednesday May 22.
Market report records good prices for wethers at Homegush with J Greer of Forest Glen selling stock. Local transfers include Oscar Hall purchasing woodwill from J W Deien. Community notes cover a Ladies meeting, Empire Day lunch booths, and organization of luncheon prices. Also included is a 1912 letter from NSW Treasury about Pear Eradicator charges and remarks from Mr Poster on colonial prospects and Asian immigration in Cairns.
Dr David Cowan, president of Manning Shire Council and independent hopeful for Gloucester, addressed a crowded Taree meeting last week. He attacked both major parties for neglecting country districts while praising regional interests and rail links sparked by local wealth and editorials. He labeled the Labour stance on immigration as regressive and described the Liberal party as spineless, pledging an independent policy.
In the Brechanics Institute tournament first round, players faced varied scores. Matches featured Conolly defeating Routt, Sheridan beating Venew, Kershaw overcoming H Kershaw, and Miller, Forster, and Murray earning wins against listed opponents amid a busy billiards card with many close results.
The Anelican Church at Rushes Creek invites members to a meeting at Mr. Black's residence to discuss erecting a church building. Mr. Chas E White and other local figures are named as attendees. The gathering is set for Wednesday night at the Colhedm Hotel, formerly Coltons.
Manilla Town Council approves study on electric lighting and a water scheme. Debates focus on whether to proceed with municipal or contract lighting, borrowing limits, and timing for an electrical engineer and government officer reports. The council expects to borrow for water and light while awaiting expert input.
The visit of American irrigationists to Burren Jack is reported with no official explanation expected from Melbourne. A minister regrets parochialism. Burglary at Mrs Wurdekin’s residence: a masked intruder struck the maid, fired, then fled. a pantry item implanted. Crown Street Surrey Hills quarrel leads to death of Alfred Jimith from a fractured skull. an older man arrested.
The Shire President Dr MacDonald and councilors including Drs Donnelly Blanch Shiekds and MKeon debated the replacement of shire engineer W K Batley who has left on one month's salary. The motion to appoint a successor was adopted despite Dr MKeon opposing it. Applications will close at next meeting, and interim works controls were discussed.
Mrs Saxby has been appointed President of the Tamworth Women’s Liberal Centre. Mr P P Abbott of Glen Innes plans to contest the New England electorate. Abbott is an able solicitor and mayor of Glen Innes, described as broadminded, progressive, and highly popular, with active involvement in public affairs and as Major of the Australian Light Horse. D Mackenzie and Dr J Mackenzie travel from Glen Innes to Glen Jones by motor with a brother.
H Hall's tender for 800 yants of metal for Maninestrest was accepted. F Chapman won ballast Ives for bridge approach. No tenders for gutter tarring. Council to use day labor. Royal Commission on congested woods traffic on railways convenes at North House this Wednesday morning to consider applications at the Premier's Office.
A grand Empire Day carnival with a children’s day program is billed as a magnificent procession through Main Street to the grounds. The event features extensive entries across racing and bicycle events, plus a public school function and a handicapped hurdle race with declared starts and yards for key riders.
A social evening at Upper Manilla honored the Condren family on Thursday last before their departure. Miss Vera Condren received a necklet and pendant from the Young Men of Upper Manilla, with best wishes for her future, as Mr M M'Nomsra of Misc Condren spoke of the gift as a cherished keepsake. The event included three cheers for the Condrens and for the new proprietor, followed by dancing and a pleasant farewell.
Presbyterian church services listed for Rushes Creek Somerton and Manilla with times 11 am and 7 30 pm and a Tuesday May 28 Newcastle Cup notice. Church of England at Manilla and Somerton timings shown with Rev speakers named. Some text is garbled but conveys local church announcements and a Newcastle Cup reference.
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