Membership grows as association meets and notes fire losses
The association held a Saturday morning ordinary meeting with T Langworthy presiding. Kennedy was admitted as a member. The secretary reported items burned in a recent fire at the office. Reeves moved to urge railway officials to improve wool truck supply and handling, noting delays and yard restrictions. The motion passed. The president announced irrigation engineer Tolly would visit Manfield on November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy
Premi
T. Langworthy
Rathit
F. E .Heywood
Reeves
Farmil
G. Bowman
Stoddart
J. Glover
T. W- Roberts
Glover
Ian
J. H. Pitaierald
Kennedy
Me. C. Reeves
Gener
Focal Railway Neds
Police Court Sees A G Roberts Charged Over Valueless Cheque
In Barrsba at Me Alla station Constable Carter reported A G Roberts 24 faced charge of obtaining goods and money by a valueless cheque. Roberts admitted boarding the Black Springs train and identified himself when asked. The witness asked for a remand and it was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alg. Roberts
Barrsba
Carter
Yharrabs
Mealla
Black Springs
Roberts
A. G. Roberts
Letters From Our Soldiers At Sea Front
Letters from soldiers report high spirits aboard ship sailing for the front with calm seas and good rations including butter at meal times. Hammocks provided as respite from hard ground, a contented tone despite wartime strain. Hospital benefit planned for Wednesday night November 11 with no tickets required and sales to aid the hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Brown
Jometone
War News Roundup From Global Fronts And Local Tales
Reports From Paris London Rome and Tokyo recount battles at Dixmude Ypres Arras and the Dardanelles with German and Austrian retreats and heavy casualties. Surrender happiness at Tsingtao boosts morale while Belgians appeal for neutrality. A Sydney boxing and swimming update highlights young talents and a Maitland victory with a rising ring star.
Stand this Season Purebred Clydesdale Stallion True Knight
True Knight a six year old imported New Zealand purebred Clydesdale stallion, standing 164 hands high, bred for farm work and superior conformation. Mares accepted with delivery at North Mantila, with good welfare and care. seasons run from January 1915 with terms £2 10s per single mare, two or more mares share winner season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clydesvale
True Knight
North Mantila
Kaisers Knock-out Handicap causes shake up at Moruya
At Moruya patriotic meeting two of the three starters were knocked out for twelve months for inconsistent running. The race misinterpreted as a knock-out event rather than a proper race. Denny Day broke in a fine two year old colt Yuelbah, deemed promising by an experienced hand. Ruby Hamton won the Flying Handicap at Maitland on Saturday. Jim Sweensy, a noted proclaimer, has influenza and is recovering. In the WBC meeting Goring rested on Saturday with String Handicap won by Mineo, the VRC race saw Montéin Knight win the C B Fisher Plate. Apprentice jockey Youne Meddice rode Kilnenburgh in the Melbourne Cup and earned over £240 in winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moruya
Denny Day
Yuelbah
Ruby Hamnton
Maitland
Jim Sweensy
Rrocillyr
W.B.C. Goring
Frantic
Mineo
Flerington Steven
Seed Wheat Distribution Discussed by Farmers Association
At a Saturday meeting of the F. and 3. Association a letter from the Department of Agriculture Sydney dated October 1 1914 urged early action. It asks branches to survey probable seed wheat needs, obtain farmer names and addresses, and inform on sources for seed wheat should drought continue. An advertisement to invite applications by December 31 was approved, noting concerns about quality and pricing of Government seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
George Walder
Ogee Seer
T. S. Gamp-bell
Manila
Stoddart
J. H. Pitsgerala
Nso
Broddart
J. H. Fitzgerald
Needles Storms and New England Ads Mention
The notice lists storms and truck shortages with references to New England properties for sale. It notes Mr V D Byrnes travel to Moree with government horse buyers and mentions wheat crops of ex-Maniflaites at Gravesend. Reports hail, rain on various towns, a theatre show The Silence of Dean Maitland, and the Williamstown Cup revival with horses Meconzer and Sir Alwynton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Glen Tones
Sir Alwynton
Jett
Manila Street
Manilla Patrioti Fong Donations to land fund noted
Donations toward the land fund are still being received at the Municipal Council Chambers by secretary Mr HH M Cizzio. An error is recorded in the crediting to W Philps, where 4s should have been listed instead of the current amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. M. Cizzio
W. Philps
Private Watts and Maitland Notes From Town Gossip
Watts son of W T Watts from "Thirlmere" returned from camp yesterday and went home for the day. D M Mackensie and family returned from a tour to England Ireland and Scotland on Saturday. War outbreak may halt the continental and American tour planned. Mrs Roulston of Maitland visiting her son J Roulston. W Whiting, raised locally, has secured a good position at Guyra after starting with Mackensie and Sons in the boat department. he is a keen footballer and expected to be missed when season ends. Mention of Misa Moitt appointed matron of Tamworth District Hospital, a decision praised by Maitland Friends. Moffitt chosen from many applicants as matron after training under Miss Skuthorpe at Maitland Hospital. joined as probationer in 1907 and qualified in 1919.
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D. M. Mackensie
England
Ireland
Scotland
Continent
America
Roulston
Maitland
J. Roulston
W. Whiting
MacKensie and Sons
Guyra
Tim
Dueke” Te
Enite
Misa Moitt
Tamworth
Maitland ‘‘Mercury
Saya
Mise Earth Moffitt
Manilla
Tamworth District
Misa Moffitt
Parta
Commonwealth
Rushes Creek School Picnic Highlights and Winners
The Rushes Creek School picnic at Mr Thos McKeon’s paddock drew a large turnout with parent and teacher involvement led by Mr J Sullivan. Funds raised reached £11 with over £4 collected by a pupil, and a full day of events featured high jump, stepping, throwing, and assorted races won by F Baker and others. A dance at Mr G Coote’s followed, with music by Perring and G Mesers, A Cummins and F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
McKeon
J. Sullivan
B. Semalon
A. Trinder
George Bignall
F. Baker
W. Brady
C Watts
Mise A. Baker
Porter
Wise
Geddes
Julies
Farrell
Misa D. Thompson
Dorothy Brady
Doreen Scanion
T. McKeon
Sullivan
G. Coote
Mesars, Perring
G. J. Mesers
A. Cummins
Address to Youth at Presbyterian Church
Rev. C. Anderson delivered a special address to young people at the Presbyterian Church 94 Sun evening. The sermon urged proper conduct and friendship, noting the need for censuring inappropriate books and war news. He spoke against gambling and regretted betting habits among youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Sunevening
C. Anderson
Anderson
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N. L. Sheridan
J.P
Horse Fund
A. Paterson
Odell R. Hote
Express
S. Hartley
K. Briscombe
A. E. Sutton
Elliott
G. Roberts
Paris
Dixmude
Honolulu
Geler
Loetsum
United States
London
Throwen
Ypres
Y'as
Arras
Ttin
Cracow
Carpathian Mountains
Dardanalles
Rome
Dardanelles
Tsing-Tao
Tokio
Tein
China
Japan
Appeal
Belgium
Bernard Shaw
Britain
France
Germany
THE
Emden
Verden
Por Vyse
Ostend
TATT
Richard Longworth
Burimbla
Gallarenebri
Wrother
Longworth
Ays
University
W. Trenerry
Noble
Les Darey
Whet
Gi Christie
New Zealand
Roseneath Lacs
Zestona Tone Glaneaw
Tran
Patie
Sporting
Youne Meddicé
Joctoo
Kinenburgh
P.F.A
Harrison Jones
Devline
Sidney
Manilla Motor Garage
Strafford & Rowan
Mantova
L. J Mantova
Manilla Patrioti
Fong
F. West
H. Holledge
T. Bart
Mainy
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