Manilla Fire Brigade Meeting Forms Volunteer Body
A public meeting at the Mechanics Institute in Manilla moved to form a local fire brigade. A plan for a Massie Fire Fighting Association was proposed with a volunteer force, uniforms, a fire bell, water cart cooperation, and a funding scheme by voluntary rates. A six by six committee was elected plus provisional officers and early steps include recruiting 30 volunteers and securing gear and a bell at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Manilla
Ald Nennedy
Hlm. Cizzio
Messrs
FS. Brows
HK. Morris
A. Settom
H. Milton
W. &. Smith
Badd
W. M. Trenerry
W. Jackson
RK. Briscombe
A. G. Pearce
G.sutherland
Manille
Seapoles
Fr. Mackestie
Glen
AML Weare Amt Rev
M. Phi
Rome
Wotien
Vesess
Seele
Mayer
W. P. Smith
Hillis
Vinesnt
Trenerry
Brigade
Ellis
Grantham
Sutton
Venese
Sheridan
Mr. Grantham
Veness
Morri
Ehow
Mesors
Morris
Venesr
Briscombe
Mackenzie
D. M. Mackenzie
Mackenie
Grm
Randwick
Fire Brigade
Fire Fighting Association
Mechanics Institute
Lanis, Hill Subdivision
Sheepskin Drive Aids Australian Troops Frontwear
Mr T A Dibbs of the Commercial Banks led a drive to fund and supply sheepskin vests for Australian troops abroad during a severe European winter. Funds and donor names were requested from managers, with £100 contributions from the Commercial Bank and Bank of New South Wales. The plan funds tanning and sewing from Sydney wholesalers, seeks short-haired pelts, and aims to keep costs ≤ £6 per vest while delivering warm frontwear. The note cites wartime taxation talks and armament cuts, urging rapid donations to meet urgent needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Dibbs
Ail
Offera
Coutry
Trenersy
Commercial Bank
Bank of New South Wales
Sydney
War Office
George Reid
British Loan Prospectus and War Cost Estimates
The prospectus announces a British loan of £351,000,000 at 34 percent redeemable in 1908. Lieut. Colonel Petree of Guelph Ontario offers a three battery howitzer brigade with 536 officers and men, ready to fund all expenses to Fingland. Lloyd George cites an annual war cost of £206,924,110 plus £324,443,000, with a projected deficiency of £299,571,000. The first wartime year may reach at least £450,000,000, far exceeding prior annual British war spending of £71,000,000, and duties on beer and tea are set to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Arma
Lloyd George
Livy George
Lloyd Storgr
Petree Guelph
Ontario
Petree
Fingland
House of Commons
Council Reports From Municipal Conseil Meeting
Town Clerk and committee reports cover fuel supply, shale quarrying for paving, water duties, tree planting, and garden maintenance. Building and health committees discuss permits, new trees, ventilation, and replacements. several applicants recommended for approval with conditions. Verandah removal at Hetherington’s shop proposed. various council actions await funding and votes.
Mechanics Institute Committee Meeting Notes and Decisions
The ordinary mechanical institute meeting discussed opening dates for Friday visits, timing of ministerial visits, and abandoning an official opening to avoid delay. It flagged financial strain from billiard takings, considered caretaker duties, and approved library purchases and linoleum funding adjustments. Gifts included two framed pictures and palms for the reading lounge, with officers urged to improve hall arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoncmt
Veness
Dwnars
Broddart
Kennedy
Sheridan
Brown
Briscombe
Moore
Cohnstons
Dr. Ellis
C. Scott
C. Carmichael
G. R. W. McDonald
M.L.A
McDonald
Hills
Carmichael
Laker
Institute
Wne
Mr. Scott
Stoddart
Neighborly sentiments and public concerns voiced
A collection of opinions from readers praising brave deeds and urging support for volunteer movements. The letters discuss desertion fears, the Fire Brigade, Manilla’s forward movement, volunteer numbers, public events, and local civic issues. References include Earl Roberts, Paddington cricket, Tamworth, Randwick, and local government clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Earl Roberts
Fire Brigade
Mm Thusiaam
Vounteers
Reuben Hall
Manilla
Noble
W. ‘Trenerry
Paddington
Tas
Sturday
Rise in Meat Prices at Manilla Butchery in 1899
A March 4 1899 note from Manilla Express reports meat prices rise at the Manilla Butchery. Beef and mutton will cost 3d per thill after Monday, announced by proprietor C P Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Express
C. P. Smith
Church Services for Trinity at Manilla and Somerton
Church of Land lists services on November 2 to 21 with Trinity offerings at Manilla at 1 am and 7:40 p.m. led by Rev. J. N. Phillips and Her J. Phillips in Somerton. times appear garbled but indicate multiple readings and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Mere Rodd T
N. Phillips
Somerton
Her
J. Phillips
Religious Services Schedule Noted in Manila District
The notice lists church services across Manila area including Presbyterian and Methodist locations. It cites Rev. C. Anderson and Rev. T. Jenin with timings at 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. across the day, plus other clerical arrivals and addresses in Upper Manila and New Mexico during the afternoon.
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Council Reports
Wort
Atchurathoot
Walter Ainbby
Manillantroot
Ald
Onder
Ong
Ellin
Duilet
Lightfoot
Hartley
Corrigan
J. Catlar
Junr
P.N
A.iredale & Co
Broadway
Glebe
RP. x. A
Corrnaponds
Imestad
Tk Pastoral Finance Association United
Eset Snl Ool
Browar
Arouunts
Bilis
Dr. Bilis
Johnstone
Ellie
Church Services
Church OF Land
Trinity
Presbyterian Church
Manila
Rev. C. Anderson
Methodist Church
F. Heywon
T. Jenin
Upper
T. Jen ‘UN
New Mexico
F. Wood
Rev. T. Don'in
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