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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
4
An old advertisement promotes straw boater hats described as flawless and cooling in black brown grey silk or velvet bands with price ranges from 4s 6d to 8s 6d. It also announces a complete showing of Panamas with various brim widths and prices from 12s 6d to 40s.
The list of road grants to shires and municipalities outlines Manila £100, Mandowa £750 with £300 initial, Barreda £150, Berraba Shire £680. A Tamworth area Farmers and Settlers meeting named witnesses to appear before the Necessary Commodities Commission and listed nominees including W J Pees A Smith S Forge TT Kaywhiab Manila G H Dean A Tiba J S O Grady E G Ratlif Manila William Waller Kruse Gannetall J G Grayston and FP G Sreith.
A Tamworth District Pecepital committee met Friday to appoint a matron for the local institution after Matron Beatty’s resignation. Edith A. Moffitt of Manilla District Hospital was chosen from 27 applications, with prior nursing leadership at West Maitland and Tamworth institutions.
Mr T E Hall of Glenborah buys a Saxon runabout and expresses satisfaction. Government surveyor Bishop visits New Mexico to mark two acres for a school teacher's residence. Trooper Norris visits before departure for Melbourne. A kitchen fire at Mrs Hutton's causes minor flare. Bert North prepares ten acres of brightleaf tobacco near West Manilla with four government supplied reed varieties tested for suitability. Grower Adam Jong receives letters about a possible sale and pricing of leaf. correspondents in Brisbane discuss whether buyers like Gilmore have already purchased crops and if shipments will occur.
The document outlines Manilla Water Supply costs and schemes. It covers site selection near the Namoi River, catchment area, and future low weir for pumping and storage. Domestic and locomotive water quality analyses show hardness ranges and ammonium levels. Pumping capacity, engine house, and extensive cost items are detailed, with total estimates and annual charges.
A 1913 municipal report outlines a 2000 gallon per hour Desraumaux type pump scheme with service reservoir, rising main, and 9 inch through to service main. Railways may levy £95 to £625 over ten years, while local rates aim for 5,994d in £ UCV. council debates water softener and power supply options amid cost objections.
A town business man proposed a fund for a deserving cause after a horse incident at the hospital. Mr Will Smith helped carry the horse to the institution as the owner sought compensation. Donations from townspeople followed including J Paterson WW Odell AR Hoile and others.
Friends of the Misses Costello hosted a Saturday farewell gathering at River View Upper Manilla. The evening featured music and dancing, a hearty supper, and toasts including one to the Misses Costelloe. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Michael Costelloe, Mrs. Constello, and many local families and singers. Harry Ball and Mr Brady gave recitations to lively applause.
A Magnificent programme unfolds at Brown's Popular Pictures in Manilla featuring Kaler's From the Manger to the Cross tied to clergy and English press praise. The event includes topical and educational subjects with special music and a hoped for packed house. Concurrent notes report George Johnson in hospital after sunstroke and a police case at Browen Hill Court where Frederick Burns faces eviction. protesters outside the crowded court.
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