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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
2
Despatches report wool and wheat shipments from Manilla railway station. Local incidents include a horse loss at Premier Butchery, labor availability for harvest, and robberies at Junction Hotel. Mandowa Shire Council repurposes Express premises, a runaway horse incident, hot day conditions, and Mayoress charity plans for hospital tea.
A prominent Sydney firm H A Barraclough Ltd will send an expert to Manilla on Tuesday 24 November, consulting at the Royal Hotel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tests aim to relieve eye strain and correct vision with locally made glasses. The visit, featuring J Lé Ce Pee and Bosna, marks a key opportunity for residents to obtain properly fitted spectacles.
A note clarifies that Tos license fee is the sole amount required for public gates and that no additional charges are due, addressing widespread misunderstanding.
Alfred Chapman arrived in town on Saturday with the season s first wheat sample grown by Mr Jona Cunston of Rushes Cc. The grain was purchased by Messrs Mackenzie and Sons Ltd.
Miss Ella Caspers astralia a contralto will perform a grand concert at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday evening next assisted by other artists. She is praised by notable singers including Philip Newbury Ry Eatsege and others for her lovely voice.
Tax Rev H C Barnes remains bedridden after a severe influenza attack. In regional news, services were held at Bails Creek and Worth Currindi. Andrew Fisher, born Ayrshire Scotland 46 years ago, moved to Australia at 22 and worked as a Gympie miner before entering Queensland Parliament in 1893 and federal Parliament in 1901. He rose to Minister for Customs and later led the Labor government with a steady, stern demeanor.
Post-office schedule lists daily departures for Sydney Tamworth and towns on the North-western line with no late fee. Tuesday Thursday Saturday services run at 8 am to Barraba and neighbouring areas. Additional 9 am departures occur on Tuesday Thursday Saturday to Hall s Creek Kelvin Namoi River Glenburra and Glendon with various local stops.
Shire Council met Saturday with discussions on land uses and a camping ground at West Ma pile. The president noted ministerial stand on bridge repairs and costs, while the council debated road works funding and the borrowing of 4500 to cover expenses until next year's rates.
A fragmentary report shows Aldermen discussing theft risks to vehicles left standing near wharves. Ald. Elliott flagged a guard failure while Ald. Whiting offered an assurance to notify owners and seek remediation. council members debated the fate of a local seed program and tax matters.
The adjour ned Municipal Council meeting in Manilla discussed correspondence from Armidale District Works Office on wire netting and bridge protection, Mandowa Shire Council on hotel waste disposal, and health department reports. Cricket notes praise local players including Grenany, Crick er, and Emery. Sydney match highlights feature Paddington, North Sydney, Mansfeld, and Glebe at Redfern Oval.
In rough seas on Sunday a steamship named Glisnive washed overboard while en route to Durban. The Union company reported the crew’s survival amid gale warnings, with shore authorities initiating a court inquiry and police investigation into the incident and the crew’s fate.
Kelvic News record recounts a dramatic recital by Mine Latter with tables, tableaux, and singing by Mr Bremart Thota and Mian Ola. Highlights include The Quarrel, The Graces and Three Diagracga Bares, and a violin obbligato byMx Cook. Audience praised Latter’s expressiveness and Mrs Clapparelaw and others received applause. The program concluded with an Anthem and remarks on concert expenses.
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