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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
4
The advertisement promotes straw boater hats described as light and cool with silk or velvet bands in various colors and ranges from 4s 6d to 6s 6d. It also highlights a complete showing of Panamas with narrow to wide brims priced from 12s 6d to 25s 6d, inviting men to upgrade looks and comfort.
The Patrio tic Fund committee will meet this Saturday afternoon to transact business. The obituary notes the death of Howarth at 77, with a large family including L Howarth Joseph Edward Alfred Roy and Mrs John Skewes. Funeral is scheduled for 11 o clock Saturday morning. A court fire inquiry follows with details of an inquest at Court House and cemetery concerns.
Australians express mixed feelings about the Emden intercept by the Sydney, noting the vessel's daring yet notorious commerce raiding. The piece recalls battles with the Russians and French, praises the Sydney's 5000 ton profile, and references a crew member related to Manila. It also calls for action on local issues from weather to rabbits and cemetery upkeep, urging trustees to act.
A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night calling for broad attendance. The notice emphasizes its importance and mentions conditions like rain and related parade events. It references Emden and the Fire Brigades, and notes De Wet's son was killed in Africa.
A focal branch meeting at Mcarris Institute, presided by Mrs Langworthy jun, voted to forward 15 to the Belgian Fund and 15 14 to the Red Cross Fund while retaining social proceeds for future needs. It was agreed to lapse meetings until the new year when active work will resume by the Kiraueh.
The Emden was sighted and engaged by the Australian cruiser Lyuu and wrecked near the Cocos Islands. Enthusiasm spread across Sydney England and Canada as news arrived, with special editions selling out and cheers for Australia and its naval achievement. The Emden’s disappearance eased war-rate pressures while leaders and officials received congratulations.
Melbourne reports from the Eastern Extension Company describe the Emden’s engagement near Keeling Island. The Sydney damaged the Emden, with casualties and crew rescued. captain and Kaisers nephew are unwounded, about 20 killed and 30 wounded overall, some remaining on Keeling Island for pickup.
Sir George Reid notes strong satisfaction in Australia and Britain over the Emden capture. He says the mother country sees the fleet is sound and that Australians shine on Australian ships under the white ensign with the Australian flag. He laments the Emden’s treatment of prisoners and hopes many gallant sailors are saved.
The Rembrandt, sailing from Baltimore to France with 500 horses, reportedly flooded to extinguish a fire. German spies allegedly started the blaze to prevent horse deliveries to Britain. The ship returned to port damaged. captain says threats were made before departure.
Mainly about people visiting Armidale and area. Mrs T N Johnstone and her little son are visiting Armidale. Mrs H Russ returns from Ey Wogteed holiday. Mrs Pountney and daughters depart for Sydney. Trooper P Behan and Trooper Watts praised as fine soldiers. Captain T N Johnstone to Canbrra military camp but delayed by a car ferrying issue. Mr C J McIntyre returns from Manilla with daughter Mrs Adie and family on holiday. Dr M O Rhödan, St Joseph’s College alumnus, in town on AMP business. Thomas Young to transfer from Joinl post to West Wallsend. Tom Sisson of Glendon suffers broken leg after horse collision near Bendemeer. recovering. W Whiting receives leather suitcase and silver-mounted brushes from colleagues at M C Mackenzie and Sons.
The remaining party advanced firing multiple fireballs as Pathangs surged into the German trenches. The German machine guns raked the line while infantry failed to locate the main assault. After initial German retreat they regrouped with strong reinforcements to retake ground.
London reports ongoing fighting on the Allied left with alternating advances and retreats. The front from L Britain to east of Armentieres remains unsettled since Tuesday as British forces repel attacks from Prussian Guards while Allies hold the remainder of the line.
A destructive fire swept Mun gindi this morning destroying Crane and Co atec cms Harry Walter saddler A Corones fruiterer Moddy and Co Katchere A H Gee fruiterer Mac aaya Licture Palace. Origin stated as Down. No water supply or fire brigade available. Wood and iron structures burned rapidly.
In Glen Innes on Friday a motor cycle collision occurred when young Drahner, lessee of the Club Hotel, rode with a young woman named Delaney driving the accompanying cart. The crash, in which both vehicles lacked lights, caused fatal injuries to Brabner and left a fractured arm. The cart driver escaped unharmed. Brabner, recently from Wee Waa with his parents, was well known in the district.
Three non commissioned officers from the Mama unit completed examinations at the Light Horse school in Sydney and received certificates. Harry Venees, Corporal 8. M. Cusemins, and Corporal E. C. Laneworthy led with the highest aggregate marks, marking notable achievement for their team.
Miss M Doherty performed Ora Pro Nobis at Pern's Pictures on Wednesday and Mr Penn also sang in a double star programme planned for tonight at Penn's Pictures.
From 2 to 30 good standing draught horses aged 3 to 6 years unbroken preferred. Apply direct to E Kremer Manilla.
A public meeting will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday November 17 at 8 p.m. for the purpose of establishing means to prevent fires. The public is invited. John D. Kennedy Mayor.
Seed wheat notice from the Manilla area invites those who hire wheat to offer to the Government for seed. It requests forward of particulars by a stated date. Signed by C. Wilshire, Secretary of the F. and S. Association.
E. V. Kremer and other agents will sell as above with outside buyers in attendance and quality yarding assured. Other vendors are asked to advise any additional stock they wish offered at the sale. Full particulars to follow in a later issue.
D O Sullivan of Rushes Crees praises veterinary work by Mr Albery after a severe rupture and peritonitis in a prized cow. He sought help on a friend’s recommendation, notes rapid improvement from the first day and full recovery by the second day of treatment, urging others in the district to consult him. November 12, 1911.
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