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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1929
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment notes attention by a Master Optician J. BimpSON and a planned private hospital at Glendearg, with references to the North and Northwest regions and personal attendance at a medical facility event.
The report urges government assistance for road and bridge projects on Halls Creek toward Armidale and Manilla, praising the council’s efforts while criticizing national representatives for delaying funding. The work, valued at about £1500, would align the area with major state arteries and ease long trips for travelers and traders.
The Namoi Trotting Club’s November meeting drew strong visitor patronage though local support was scarce. High quality racing featured a dead heat in the Nesnor Handicap between Gaygo and Red Forest, with Flowing Gold placing third in the same event. Other results include Royal Pick winning the 10 furlong trial handicap, and King Childe securing the Unhappled Handicap, while Misty Pick won the Flying Handicap. Melbourne Archbishop Head was farewelled at Liverpool.
A body with weighted back and missing limbs was found in Narrabri Creek three miles from Narrabri, suspected to have been in the water about two months. A Shanghai report claims Chinese pirates seized the 1000 ton steamship Kavangli near Wenchow, looting crew and passengers after destroying the wireless. Country Life notes the Shire President and Clerk photo session as last meeting publicity, with the President declining due to age.
The Manilla Business Men's Association met last night to discuss electrification of lighting at the Manila railway station. Members agreed electricity is an absolute necessity for the new service and resolved to approach the commissioners to install power at the station.
In Sydney area once known as the chaise residential zone, a violent Saturday night incident ended in one death and two injuries. Paedie, shot in the right hand while at a street corner, witnessed the chaos as a man named Bernard Dal toy from Paddington died. another victim suffered a non fatal wound. Police are investigating with a focus on a test match mood noted in the confusion.
Locals complained about insulators and stays on telephone lines encroaching on roads in Mandowa Shire. Post Master General’s Department said the practice was common across New South Wales with no complaints. Authorities promised action if stays were found to block or danger roadside passage.
A meeting will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Friday night to decide actions for the summer months and to arrange a wind-up event. Last week's Summer club results include W. L. Murphy defeating Gr nett. other scores listed. The Federal Labor Government plans a nationwide referendum on unification. Sir H. Chauvel and General J. Monash will retire soon due to age limits.
Directors of HV McKay Limited announce plans to build a Canadian factory to supply Sunshine harvesters for North America while the Australian plant continues serving Australian needs. Australian conditions delay export trade revival, with high material costs noted. Rumors swirl about Sun Newspapers purchasing the Daily Guardian and Sunday Guardian for about £700,000, leaving Sir Jaynton Smith with Smith’s Weekly. Geologic find in Stanislayev reports wax-embedded giant phinc eros from glacial period, estimated 100000 years old, preserved by earth wax and sent for exam. Council meeting sees tension over alderman terminology as clerk contends.
A double feature program presents The Mechanica a gypsy tale with a noble doomed romance set after the Great War and The Masked Woman a love story framed by dramatic twists. The opening night includes the Queens Shield match with high scores and player highlights from Woolley and Prodan among others.
The report blends a mystery about a headless trunk near Narrabri with state moves to tighten concealed fire laws. Armistice Day is noted alongside plans for budget surplus, customs protections, and possible wood import exclusions. Senator Elliott advocates procedural reform to balance the Senate with the House.
Armistice Day marked by wreaths at Memorial Hall by the Municipal and Shire Councils the Returned Soldiers' League and Mrs Burrell. Red poppies seen around Friday as Remembrance continues since the Great War. The Returned Soldiers led the effort handing control to Mrs W D Hartley and Mon J H Cameron.
The Manilla Shire Council discusses funding for the Halls Creek deviation on the North to North West route, noting substantial government aid. The Molong Pastures Protection Board seeks wool pool co operation from Mandowa Shire without success. A Manilla receiver for the Molong PP Board reports full capacity. A new Manlius to Barraba train service begins with good accommodation. The Shire fixes December 14 for the final meeting and 1980 president election. A tractor demonstration by J R Heywood's farm showcases a 10 foot Sunshine Hivester. MC Mackensie & Sons Ltd arrange the event starting at 8 o’clock.
Mr F W Eglington a noted poultry breeder reports a freak egg from a White Leghorn hen weighing over five ounces with a large yolk white interior and an ordinary two ounce shell egg inside. Insects swarmed around electric lights drawing in numbers of centipedes and ground spiders as shore district reports busy harvest by week’s end.
Fine and Arad have been committed for trial for a pound of traditional item misrepresented as Peres in a grave matter. The new doctor Stresmaenn proposed marking the Kellog anniversary as Peace Day, suggesting it as a day of observance.
A Rhodes Scholar from South Africa, Owen Smith, is set to enter Oxford after being announced as the Rhodes Scholar for the region. The report notes long discussions in Misia ee to re-establish the Flour Mil with no progress during the interim. The harvest is advancing with stormy weather causing some crop damage in several districts while rainfall and strong winds disrupt rail and electricity services. A notebook was lost and a public accountant position is advertised in Manila. Final General Meeting of the year for the PTA is planned at the Rest Room on Friday at 7:30 PM.
Notice of a demonstration at Mr J B Heywood's farm on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. All farmers are invited. A general meeting of tmembers and Associates to be held at Mechanice In sittin on Friday at melook. Businesses arranging wind evening and trophies presentation. Decide arrangements for Summer Club. F O'NEILL See.
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