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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented rural page notes Shire affairs and social items from Attunga with scattered names and events. Football committee picks a Tamsoeoth A and B squads for Manila meeting next Monday, plus salary details and club notices.
The readable text hints at a historical event or figure with unclear names and places. It references a grave, a posture, power, bravery, and a person named Wade Grane. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving core facts and identities unresolved.
Private Will Simincton recounts Fred Briggs of Borah Crowing earning the Military Medal in a night raid on Pritz. Briggs, wounded in the right arm, continued fighting, carried on with grit, and returned to the front with the platoon, earning high praise for bravery.
A shattered wartime appeal describes Red Triangle Day raising funds for YMCA prisoner and soldier support. The effort emphasizes no direct YMCA charges, noting theatre of war hardships, local residents and committees striving to aid troops. Barras has raised £3900 so far.
The Fish Pond Social drew large crowds Monday with Cross Bazaar chaos and lively dancing. Secretarys Mlle Florris Laneworty and Mie 3. Bata helped, while Hartley hosted solo piano and a troupe of ushers kept doors secure. A copper sinker carp prize failed to move onlookers as mermaid like dancers swirled in a terpsichorean whirlpool. The two sprat social ended as a cheerful local gathering.
The report centers on residents with connections to Manilla and Tamworth, listing Mrs. Jobo O Brien and Mr. Ae Gotpland among others. It mentions Private Hutton wounded and honored, records of Irmae-slam Guardian, and Jordon Langworthy enlisting with medical clearance. Sister Daphne Loder travels to Sydney after leave, with a commendation from the Samworthite Association and a leather wallet gift.
Minutes show discussions on subdivision approvals, property access, and a proposal to bring water to the Common via a River intake. Aldermen debated costs, licensing, and a possible long term water supply with plans to report back next meeting.
The Manilla Sharp and Wool Institute announces the second term begins Thursday June 7 with fortnightly meetings on Thursdays at 2 and 7 pm and Fridays at 10 am and 2 pm. The term costs 19s 5d for two year courses. Prospective students are advised to enroll early to receive full course details. Superintendent Tamer Nangle, Sydney, May 15, 1917.
A physician for stock advertises services at Inanilla Veterinary Stables Riverstree Mac la. Offers worming, treatment for wounds, eye medicines, and stock care across the state. Claims expertise, prompt service, and attention to horses and cattle. contact SINGLETON at phone 9.
Fragmentary ad notes best quality mile milk at a venue called Egyptian Tea Rooms with repeated branding and unclear wording suggesting a promotional display from a historic newspaper page. Entities include MILK and TEA ROOMS with no clear date or organization.
A 50 reward notice warns readers that Trespansarg is prosecuted and all pre gta permissions must be conssiled. Fermona are cautioned against interferring with mame. All dro-erm must report in ac cordation with the law before crossing the paddock at Craw Neusat Road, JOHN GEDBES, May 5, 1917.
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