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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
2
A bank related docket is sealed by Mr. Allen and tied to a cash competition matter. The document references a numbered docket closely aligned with the bank’s operations and the dispute’s formal filing.
At a Municipal Council meeting a long typed agreement between Kempsey Municipal Council and the company supplying electric light and power was received. Debate focused on using a newer Remi sey agreement as a basis, with the Mayor planning a special meeting. The council will discuss terms, including a three year clause viewed as unfavorable by the company.
A fortnight after Hoods on the Creek, settlers led by Mr T Derry and including A McDonald, Chapman, and V Ferry joined the Engineer to replace washed out crossings at Pepper Tree and Wands crossings. They laid new lines, built a stone causeway, and assisted the Shire Council, saving time and expense and promising further help for future repairs.
A letter from Iften’s Ltd offers a Ford ton truck chassis with a hardwood body for a municipal sanitary waggon. The council debates cost, feasibility, and whether to replace the existing cart, with a motion to refer the matter to the Works Committee for a comprehensive report at the next meeting.
Church of England services listed for Manilla including 7.30 am and 9.50 am with Sunday School prize giving at Upper Manilla and 11 mm program at Manilla. Methodist services set for Manilla at 12 am and 7.30 pm with Rev R A Harris. Additional entries mention Rev JT Thorn and other local clergy with times around 7.30 pm and 8 pm.
Yesterday at Sydney wool auctions Manilla wool showed active bidding with prices reaching high levels. Thomas Bowman of Tanner Mamie achieved top results with a record income for the Manilla district. Beaman also held a notable sale amid strong fiber demand and collector interest.
The article presents the North Western wheat competition results with points for each entrant, noting Mr Kirk’s weaker yield in apparent yield while excelling in other metrics like disease resistance and crop condition. It discusses differing yield estimates, observing Manilla wheat often misleads observers and that actual harvests vary widely across farmers.
England defended against a sharp NSW assault to win by three wickets. Hobbs scored 91 and Chapman 71 as England chased a modest target with disciplined batting. Meanwhile Queensland routed NSW second eleven in Brisbane and Victoria led South Australia with Poneford’s 166 in nine innings, needing 70 runs with nine wickets remaining.
The Manilla district may surpass 1920 wealth levels with 1921 revenue from all sources possibly reaching £1,000,000. Wood clip expected over 8,000 bales earning about $300,000, wheat harvest around £350,000, and stock increases especially sheep show record lambing rates. Overall wealth prospects improve as stock values rise.
The Manilla Council meets with Aldermen W. Byron and others discussing the pump site lease fee, street works on Manilla Street, and signage at Rowan and Strifford Streets. They review Local Government amendments, historical records donation, grader use, and traffic/footpath concerns.
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