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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
4
A lively sales note promises cool comfort under straw boater hats. Available in black brown grey with silk or velvet bands, styles range from narrow to wide Bajons including two tone options in brown black or grey. Prices listed from 4s 6d to 66 6d.
Our complete showing of Panamas is now on view with narrow medium and wide brim styles. Prices range from 12s 6d to 40s, with several intermediate sums.
An ad urges readers to place Christmas orders early to avoid disappointment. It offers to hold a suit in readiness for pickup, encouraging prompt action and suggesting limited stock.
Mrs Williams yesterday contributed four shillings for waistcoats for soldiers. The funds were handed to Commercial Bone manager Mr Trenerry, who with Mr Johnston, manager of the Banks of N.3.W., is collecting subscriptions for the fund.
J Mees of Mr J Ball's Commonwealth Butchery sustained severe injuries when his cart capsized on North Manila road. He was trapped, extricated, and taken to hospital with a badly injured leg after the accident last night.
Brown's Pictures drew large crowds on Saturday night with many spectators standing in passageways. A breakdown in the Pens Pictures engine interrupted the program, but the venue planned more war images and a new comic feature by Ford Ster lines to be shown tonight.
Penns Picture gardens drew a large crowd on Saturday for a War Special programme popular in Tamworth. A fault in the dynamo halted the show despite repair attempts. Mr Penn expressed sorrow, faced with the costly programme, and planned to return with repairs and another four programmes tonight.
Special sale details outline Mr. George A. Veness furniture clearance to be conducted by Mr. A. C. Veness on Saturday afternoon. Electrical prep begins this week with erection of electric light poles and work by engineer Mr. Keno. Power house site chosen on the old mill lead near the Namei River.
Pogabri Examiner reports about 70 000 bags of wheat expected in the district this year. Willala farmers show good to record crops while some districts lag. Curlewis and Emerald Hill offer promising returns. Last year yielded about 300 000 bags. this year many doubt reaching 100 000.
Twelve red buckets, two axes, one tomahawk, rope, and a manual fire engine with hose are ready for use by the Manila Fire Fighting Association. The alarm bell at the old Methodist Church on Fowan street is fixed. By yesterday 25 men had volunteered. more volunteers are sought.
A Melbourne telegram reports Major PF P Abbott MP, Officer Commanding the New England Light Horse, finding it impossible to devote needed attention to military duties while the Federal Parliament is in session. He forwarded his resignation as regards only the Expeditionary Force to New South Wales State Commandant Colonel Wallacky.
The passage questions district men on their contributions to the Patriotic Fund, contrasting seas of generosity with others who have given only small sums. It urges larger gifts, citing the empire’s life and death struggle and appealing for both money and men, including at least one son.
Mr. K. V. Kremer announces full particulars of a large stock sale at the Manila yards on Saturday at 2 o clock. The yardings include 300 head of cattle 50 head of horses and 200 mixed sheep. The auctioneer says buyers seeking stable bargains may attend with confidence.
Yesterday the annual meeting of justice granted auctioneer licenses. On the bench were Messrs. A. Wilshire F. B. Mackenzie and G. J. Boland J.P. The licenses issued include Henry Rudd W. T. Langworthy jun. A. C. Veness Harold Veness J. E. Kauter J. F. Wearne V. J. Byrnes J. J. Atberfield and E. V. Kremer.
Municipal Inspector told the Express last Saturday that any householder with a complaint should send it directly with their name. Anonymous letters cannot trace the source. Communications to the Council will be promptly attended to. The contractor's work was careful and thorough, any current odor likely from steamy weather.
London dispatch reports limited Belgian news due to bad weather while Allied artillery in France hinders German trenching and gains some local advances. In Poland a repulsed Austro German offensive clusters near Cracow, and German forces south east of Kutno fight barbed wire entanglements. A German cavalry setback leaves about 3000 dead and wounded. Russian warships hit Chopa on the Black Sea as Erzrum fighting continues and Italy debates Allied alignment, seeking to shape neutrality policy.
The article argues that wheat farming remains profitable despite recent hardship. It notes expansion of wheat areas and growth of country towns in the belt, with drought years improving long term prospects. Farmers hope for a bumper harvest next year if favorable seasons return.
An airman engaged a German aircraft near French batteries at Boissons. The German craft was brought down by shrapnel fire after an attempted escape. Two officers and a merchant were incinerated in the incident.
The Porte states a shot was fired at the Tennessees launch as a warning about nearby mines. This incident marks heightened caution during the naval operation and underscores ongoing minefield risks in the area.
A war communique reports yesterday was quiet except in the Woevre district where five massed attacks at Epargues were repulsed by French artillery within two hours. It notes mainly artillery duels in the north with repulsed infantry near Hollebeke and advancing French trenches near Verdun and in the Ar gonne district, plus strengthened artillery along the Aisne and in the Champagne region.
The Herald recalls three episodes linking the Stars and Stripes with foreign hostility. A Tampico Mexican officer jailed US Marines from the Dolphin and freed them after outraged protest. America pressed for a Mexican salute and warned of war over oil-tank tampering. A Ghent report claimed German oil tanks near Antwerp were shelled while the US flag flew above, heightening alert as tensions with Mexico evolve.
News reports praise the Prince of Wales arrival at the front in France. Newspapers publish eulogistic notices recalling the prince’s visit to the Marquins de Breteuil and the reaction in Paris and allied towns.
The late Earl Roberts contributed a message to a forthcoming Belgian refugees volume. He wrote that Belgians resisted the German onslaught and bought Britain time to defend its own interests, reflecting on neglect to prepare for defense.
Reports describe Indian troops under siege in the La Basse region for several days as artillery and machine gun fire thin their ranks. A Gurkha group was attacked from a German trench. four men fled at night, then rejoined at dawn. Daylight showed fallen German defenders and silent mitrailleuses in the trench.
The Irenfurter Zettung reports 4000 Indian troops landed at Kuwait in Asiatic Turkey near Basra, with forces at Behrein on the Persian Gulf coast of Arabia and at the seaport city of Pereiay, indicating a Turkish military move.
A German resources debate examines whether Germany can feed and clothe its armed forces and civilians as overseas trade falters. Some argue Germany could endure by reallocating workers and accepting lower living standards, while others warn that prolonged war may erode public patience and drive a shift in production and leadership.
Commercial leather trades in New South Wales ride wartime demand with English contracts driving brisk activity. Tanners report rising hide values and near prewar price levels as Great Britain and the War Office place large orders for boots and harness. Sale notes show rabbit skins and merino pelts fluctuating with general weakness in low grades while hides remain in strong demand.
Nurse Flora Nicholson of Newcastle Hospital is named matron of Manilla Hospital. The article notes local officials and several community figures traveling to meetings, with updates on hospital patients and a busy livestock market in town.
Mr. J. Hills impressed crowds at the Young elbow show earning at least sixty prizes across horse, cattle, pig and poultry classes. Prize money totaled £1 16s, underscoring a standout performance in farm produce and livestock displays.
Classified notice seeking sulky and buggy for sale or auction by VENESS Auctioneer. Wording compact, terse 19th century style.
William Kerford was found lying unconscious beside his late wife’s grave in Maryborough Cemetery. He died en route to hospital. A bottle with poison was found in his pocket. Werford’s wife had died about 12 months earlier.
Owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Bennett, Mr Gennett Dennett is unable to fulfill his appointment in Manila until further notice.
Preliminary notice states V. J. Byrnes with J. H. Beale & Co will hold a special horse sale at Ma ila Carly in January with expected yarding of 250 horses. Bix Cetils Sale follows next day with additional details to appear in the issue.
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