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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
2
The article criticizes Britain’s postwar financial policy, citing a high national debt, wartime taxation, and unemployment. It notes a budget aiming to reduce taxes and interest burdens, while arguing imperial preference and trade measures aid Dominions despite opposition. A golf event is also described as a pleasant function with decor and refreshments.
Empire Day observances at Manilla Rural School featured a pledge to the flag and a performance of the National Anthem by about four Ilumepod youths. Prominent locals spoke on loyalty to the British Empire, unity, and the role of schools in instilling imperial values, with warnings against alcohol and calls to courage and virtue.
A letter from Wearne to Minister for Lands discusses a challenge over a statement that the Coalition approval came from a majority of the Parliamentary Progressive Party. Names listed include Wearne, Ley, Bavin, Onslow, Bennett, Wilson, Perdriau, and others, with the vote reportedly 8 in favor and 7 against. Also notes social items and local events in Manila such as the Rover's Club dance and entertainment shows.
The first Kerr Cup round ended with Rovers defeating Attunga by 11 nil amid windy conditions. Blues showed bursts of brilliance and strong forward play while refereeing calls frustrated both sides and limited scoring chances in a tense match.
Saturday competition at The Range featured a tie between B C Forster and ALR. McLeod won with a perfect 24 of 25, while Forster trailed. A second contest saw Logcy prevail with 21 to McLeod's 20, as prizes and scores listed for shooters including Loseby MeLout and Hib.
The report notes JC Turner and J Grarham sharing strong play in the Saturday tower handicap, each four up at the close, with multiple players listed as down. It also records a farewell gathering for Mr. Thos Ring at Halls Cree on June 6 with refreshments, plus a benefit concert and dance at Masonic Hall chaired by 8 Blanch and Try Stoddart Ltd advertising ladies stockings.混
A submitted letter argues for re electing Captain Frank Chaffey and Mr Wearne as ministers. It praises their governance under the old system, criticizes rivals, and urges electors to vote for the two proven candidates on polling day. It frames government merit with phrases about justice, freedom, and stable administration.
A Tamworth visit by a Mechanics Institute team from Manilla yielded a 19 to 5 victory for the Tamworth contingent in a night of billiards and snooker. Matches included W O Neill, Hayward, Shannon Blair and others, with several close cues and local results listed.
In a campaign appeal critics accuse Lang of courting Labor and radical groups while promising prudent administration. Fuller supporters cite government acts aiding settlers, land sales, irrigation, tax relief, railway development, and market access as evidence of substantial farmer aid and development.
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