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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1924
Page
2
A fragment notes a scheduled period labeled Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Details about location organizer or purpose are unclear in the readable text.
The article recalls six years since the Armistice ending World War I, noting Germany’s defeat after a long conflict, Britain and allies rising to oppose the Hun, and the immense human cost. It honors fallen soldiers at Gallipoli and France, urging a grateful remembrance and dedication to a just, law-abiding nation.
The piece reports on Mr. J. R. Calvin’s farm where wild thistles rise 10 to 12 feet and form a dense barrier yet serve as sheep fodder. Calvin plans to cut and cure the plants for silage and hay, arguing thistles can provide cheap feed during shortages.
Letter to the editor urges stronger control of wandering cattle in the municipality. It argues strays threaten safety and damage property, notes penalties up to five pounds for allowing stock to roam, and says council powers should be used to protect ratepayers and deter owners from neglect.
Lloyd Sisters bring a grand new circus to Manila on Monday 11 November boasting Miss Eugene as top rider and Adjina the daring trapeze artist. The show features Harold with four horses, Clerie Warren and amazing equestrian feats, Lloyd Troupe acrobats, May Lloyd and Miss Riwa on the Wheel of Fire, Jack and Nancy, Aulriff the juggler, and a large company of trained animals. Popular prices.
A letter to the editor argues against car dominance on Manila's main street. It defends teamsters and sulkies, notes speed concerns, and urges enforcement of speed limits and noise controls to protect residents and traditional street life.
After a warm spell rains and a severe Saturday storm hit Tamworth Gronedale and surrounding areas. Wheat torn by hail and flood waters damaged roads and culverts while a Moors Creek farm suffered near total loss to a neighbor pasture. A Manila Gunmedah service car narrowly escaped by being forced off the road and recovered with a tractor assist.
Mr Sparkes manager of Glen Innes Experimental Farm and judge for the Northwestern wheat competition of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, with Mr Peits visited Manilla and inspected the district champion crop by W E Kirk. The judge says the crop is very fine and the effects of stem generally are deficient. The final decision will not be made until next week. Mr Edward Bowman of Upper Manilla is seriously ill in district hospital Meare ram seems likely.
Iris announces to authorities that nine special attendants are needed to prevent teams from bolting and to alter conditions. The plan calls for a public meeting to place motor drivers properly and to enable five parties of salesmen to remonstrate any car in the main street within the municipality. Towns were built for the people by the people, not for individuals with buffalo hide.
The Sun rarely offers praise, but observers note the Governor’s remarks on New South Wales country journalism reflect pride in civic spirit and independence. NSW country journalists are praised for character, resilience, and balanced, patriotic coverage sustaining local communities.
The Divisional Returning Office warns electors to check that both their subdivision and current address appear on the new Commonwealth Electoral Rolls to be issued in December. Under Section 42 (3) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act electors must supply updated claim cards for any address change, with enforcement including fines and summons for defaulters.
A Paramount research note ties early prison crowding to a custom from plague times, noting a scene in The Stranger shows a criminal court climax where a character faces a fate on his trip for life.
Weather delays push Saturday golf events to next week. In Westpolice court William Singleton Jnr is fined £1 in default seven days for drunkenness. E Cooks JP recently presided after passing final section of police magistrates exam. A match rumors potential tomorrow on a local tennis court between a local crack and a dark horse.
In a church page from Our Work the Sunday November 2 is urged for Church Extension Fund giving to support John’s College pensions and clergy costs. It notes need for four priests, asks for gifts via envelopes, and highlights calendar sales for Australian Board of Missions. Also reports church cricket club, minister invitations, and sympathy notes. Rainbow Fair profits reach about £180 with thanks to supporters.
Barraba celebrated a major day with the unveiling of a brick memorial clock tower in the main street. The tower, about 100 feet high, features a large face clock and a tablet listing 50 to 60 local soldiers who served in the Great War. Visiting parliamentarians Broxner and McDennand were welcomed by the Returned Soldiers’ League, with speeches by Barraba Council officials and local figures as a large crowd gathered for the reception and turning of the wreaths.
The annual prize meeting at Armidale on December 26 features AY Grade open to all and C Grade for newcomers. AY offers three 7 shot matches at 500, 600, and 700 yards with first prizes of £6 per match and £28 per match in prize money plus an aggregate. C Grade uses time ranges with £3 first prizes. Teams matches feature a cup and a compulsory shoot with a rolling target at 1000 yards. Entry fees are 7s for A series, 4s 2d for C series and 4s for the aggregate, with entries closing December 20 and free passes for competitors.
Manilla shows strong wool growth with 600 bales dispatched from Manilla railway station this year valued around £200,000. The Camarthem clip sale illustrates broad buyer appeal, with a listing of 4860 sheep yielding over 11,000 lbs of wool at an average 5½ lbs per sheep. Manager Mr. Oakes earns credit for the impressive performance.
England hold a strong position after South Australia scoring 46 for 4 before A Richardson declared on 200 not out and Vic Richardson 7. England reply 409 with Woolley 90 Hearne 78 Sutcliffe 75. South Australia all out in second innings for 44, leaving England 44 to win. Reverend Gould and Veness attended the Methadiee Syne of Hen Trines last week.
A breakdown at the power house disrupted the afternoon and evening schedule, forcing crews to work until 4 o clock. Many imports will be held over to the next state, including the Presbyterian Fair report.
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