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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
5
The council announces a weekly garbage collection by contractor Mr. Jamez Pook. Occupiers must provide suitable watertight receptacles with lids, keep them clean and in good order, and deposit all refuse inside. No litter may be scattered within the curtilage of any premises.
Mr R J Higgina caused a stir by placing his resignation on the table after council action. Mr Solberg of Murchilumbaht is visiting his brother, Mr E Solverg, in town. Mr B E Small returned to Sydney for his son's wedding. Parochial Council considers attractive looting plans for the proposed new Vicarage with sample plans to be discussed at the next meeting.
A humorous record shows the Kerbstone Club’s special Wednesday gathering at 653 p m where Squatters teased one another over rain forecasts. The quarrelsome talk touched municipal matters, electric light, and a mock proposal for a graveyard committee as members jokily adjourned to watch Frank Riddett play billiards.
Ballot papers issued to Liberal Leagues members for selection to oppose sitting member G R H McDonald. Names listed Trevor Nugent Foord John Tucker Gilmore Arthur John Higgins Robert Jotun Matheson Alexander. Ballot uses exhaustive order of preference. voters must mark L beside each preferred candidate in sequence. Return ballots to secretary W J Dapis by Wednesday.
Australia won by five wickets as Mayne Gregory Burns Perrin Sundries and Webster starred in the first innings. In the second innings Macartney impressed, matching early 1911-12 form, while the crowd at Lords celebrated Borland's reception. The match against Oxford University also ended in a draw.
A collection of local opinions on rain, electricity, transport, and national affairs. Mentions include railway electrification led by Vietch, Lord Kitchener’s work in Egypt, and the need for a progressive Australian town. Fourty four teachers resigned, and a push to curb ownerless dogs is noted alongside the Musical Society’s street theater effort.
Local notices list Sunday and weekday church services for Presbyterian and Church of England congregations in Manilla Somerton and Upper Manilla with times and officiants. Separate items report rural distress in Mudgee district as rabbits starve, plus a Rutherford boy's fall and a hospital death of a six year old.
A mare and assorted goods are impounded at Manilla on the first day of May 1912 by George Allen Fay. The chestnut mare named g near shoulder, with pear hip down, will be sold at this Pound at noon on the first Thursday after fourteen days' notice in the Gagette. W T Langworthy Jr, Poundkeeper.
Municipality of Manilla appeals against the Western Municipal Council's assessments for 1919. The appeal will be held in the Court House on Wednesday, 12 June at 10:30 a.m. Town Clerk Alf C. Venfs8, Council Chambers, 2048/12.
Beretyy Ivan informs members of a general meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday the 11th in Spain to consider borrowing 600 pounds. Dated 2nd May 1012. N. B. Sheridan, Honorary Treasurer.
A Church of England parishioners meeting to discuss erecting an Anglican church at Rushes Creek is announced for Wednesday night next the 29th instant at 8 o clock at Mr E T Black Coulton’s. Also notices acknowledge Water Rights Act applications and planned inquiries in Manilla and Namoi districts with Local Land Board hearings set for 16 July 1912 at 10 am at Manilla Court House asking interested parties to attend and state objections.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a push for work and panckwork supplies at Mrs. Wilson's and a promotion by Baird of the Up-to-Date Stationer in Manila. The readable bits mention club requisites and a stationer shop.
The Municipality of Manilla issues Ordinance 51 under the Lotal Government Act 1406. Homeowners must provide watertight garbage containers for weekly collection by contractor Yams Doak who is authorized to remove waste. Charge is threepence per tin, payable to the contractor. Penalty up to five pounds for noncompliance. Dated May 26, 1912.
A report outlines painless dental cleaning and polishing methods, emphasizing patient comfort during procedures. It notes use of silver amalgam fillings and mentions platinum as a material option in dental restorations.
Will purchase a Reliable Set, either of Upper or Lower Teeth. All work entrusted to me will be completed during each visit, and if not satisfactory your money will be returned. Head Office New City Rooms, 389 George Street, Sydney.
Applications lodged by the applicant or his agent in person and all posted applications received by the Lot Agent by May 27, 1912 or at any time up to May 2, 1902 are deemed to have been lodged with the Land Agent simultaneously on May 37, 1924.
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