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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1923
Page
2
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The article argues adjusting Manilla Municipality and Mandowa Shire borders to bring residential areas near the town under municipal control and sanitation rules. It details pros and cons of expansion or contraction, outlines legal steps via the Governor and Minister for Local Government, and urges timely action by both councils.
At a Jat meeting of the F and S Association concern was raised over who must destroy dead drought stricken cattle. Councils may act if the nuisance is near a public road, while ownership questions and local government guidance were to be sought from the Secretary. A stray dead animal on a Southbrook property prompted confirmation of responsibility. The event included a Dunoon street anecdote about the Prince of Wales and an old woman asking about marriage.
At a Wongo Creek Committee meeting on the 16th the Mandowa Shire Council was proposed as trustees for the hall and grounds. The urgent culvert repair on the Boggabri road was discussed with an estimated cost near £40. The council agreed to consider trusteeship and whether to incur financial obligations, while funds and logs were debated to reduce construction costs.
A special general meeting of subscribers voted to empower the Manilla Mechanics Institute Trustees to lease land fronting Manilla Street for up to 199 years to the Soldiers Memorial Hall Trustees. The lease, at a nominal rent of 1s per year, aims to provide a site for the War Memorial Hall for Manilla and District.
The council faced questions on rejecting road closures as public thoroughfares and on selling the old car to buy a new one. Mr McKeon pressed for clearer terms with Liverpool Plains and Mandewa Shires while the president defended ratepayer interests and upcoming inspection of land resumed near the wool shed.
The Manilla Association met Saturday with members including President G Bowman and Secretary Reeves. Letters from Agriculture Under Secretary and State veterinary surgeon postponed visits due to engagement and illness, while V C Thompson plans to push Kelvin Manilla telephone construction.
Mr C Baldwin reports the death of Charlemagne II the racing sire at the Durham Court stud last Friday. Charlemagne II imported and by St Simon, earned substantial stud fees and produced a large number of successful progeny valued highly in racing circles.
Through the energy of their teacher Mr Eagleson the pupils of Upper Manilla Public School have collected 124 dozen eggs for the Manilla Hospital. Wanted Married couple requires position hotel cook wife housemaid and waitress references apply H Trice Dens Derrry via Bingara.
The Returned Soldiers League announces a social evening for Diggers and their wives with euchre, refreshments, and prizes. A small levy of 2/6 is proposed to cover costs. meetings may move to country centres like Wongo or Rushes Creek to widen participation.
A reader questions the Soldiers' Settlement Progress Association and its alignment with Bective or Talworth, asking for clear aims. The letter argues that Diggers should not split from the Returned Soldiers' League of Australia and seeks guidance from meeting attendees.
A discussion centers on telephone charging distance per point with Dr Heywood noting delays in calling. He cites waits of about three hours before obituaries mention long calls. Professor Tubbs, ex Melbourne and Brisbane, visited Manilla today as irrigation interest grows. Mrs Avia and family travel to Kempsey for a holiday.
The Victorian races concluded with Fuji San, Rivoli, Francis Tressady, Claro and Englefield among winners. A film review praises Mary Pickford in Polyanna, while weather records show a hot day then heavy rain Monday with 45 points locally and chill night clearance.
An inquisitive and interested digger notes the great advantage gained by the curved formation of such an organisation. The remark hints at strategic benefits and collective strength in coordination and structure.
For nine years Manila residents and business people have enjoyed the courtesy of a top telephone attendant. The letter asks for a public testimonial to be arranged in honor of Mrs. Coote nee Miss Vanderberg upon her marriage and offers to assist with organization.
At a November meeting, speakers argued the government taxes push farmers off land while offering limited aid. Mr Ratliff said most immigrants are not genuine land seekers and mislead locals. A case was cited of a supposed Scottish farmer who knew nothing of farming. The motion urged equal aid for locals and migrants, passing unanimously.
On Saturday last at the Methodist Court the Ladies teams from the Presbyterian and Methodist Clubs played a return match. The Methodists won by nine games. Scores list Mrs Woolfe and Miss Elliott against Mrs Ferrin and Mrs Grantham and other pairings. Advertisement for Tailoring promotes Greddart's Ltd.
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