Cash Docket Competition Offers Ornamental Clock Prize
In December a cash docket contest will award a £4 10s ornamental clock to the holder whose numbered docket is nearest the sealed number set by Mr Allen of Bank of NSW. Dockets must be saved until the Express publishes the result on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bank of N.S.W
Express
Stoddart's Ltd
Western Australia
Kerr
Stoddart’s Ltd
American War Department
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Earle Page
Sydney
Plea for Unity in Namoi Irrigation Effort Faces Setbacks
A 1920 Namoi Irrigation League branch formed at Manilla spurred conferences from Wartabri to Gunnedah. The movement endorsed irrigation, debated reservoir sites, and saw ministerial interest but later discord over site choices slowed progress. Peel residents push ahead, urging unity and department support to advance irrigation nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namoi Irrigation League
Manilla
Wartabri
Gunnedah
Irrigation Commission
Namui
Fstell
Irigation Commission
The
Peel
Irrigaon
Icheme
Coercive measures spark North region unrest speech
In the Legislative Assembly debate, Northern representatives face allegations of instigating a revolution. At Armidale a speaker urged direct action and warned of taxes, railways, and political inaction, calling for a fight for fair treatment and economic reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Neabitt
Armidale
Clifford Moseley
Hernani
Evra
Dorrive Railway
Sydney
The Queen Out of Kosna at Mechanics Institute
A Saturday night screening at the Mechanics Institute Pictures presents The Queen Out of Kosna described as a grand romance with dramatic scenes and splendid costumes. Patrons are told this dazzling love story offers a vivid portrayal of kings and court life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Kosn
Kines
Mouwerp
Government aid meeting marshals drought relief plan
A Manila council chamber meeting with about 35 farmers plus Department of Agriculture reps Donald and Sharp discussed drought relief. They formed a committee to draft an aid scheme for seed wheat fodder and living costs, urged delays on instalments, and sought 20,000 bushels of seed wheat for next sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Manila
Department of Agriculture
Donald and
Sharp
Manilla
Ald. Wearne
Mandowa Shire
Dr. Ratliff
G. Bowman
Ratliff
Messrs
Kennedy
Stoddart
Mackenzie
Messer
Donald
Mmental
J. D. Kennedy
E. G. Ratliff
G. E. Bowman
Lands Department
Rural Industries Branch
Rural Industries Board
Ein
Ratliolt
Repatriation Committee Winds Up in 1923
The Manilla Repatriation Committee held its final meeting on November 3 1923 in Council Chambers to wind up its advisory role on Repatriation and War Service Homes matters. It traced origins to a 1915 War Service Committee and noted past leaders and secretaries while transferring a small funds balance to the Manilla Red Cross Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
War Service Committee
Sydney
Manilla and
Mandowa Shire
A. ©. Veness
Messie
J. D. Kennedy
H. Stoddart
D. McDonald
W. M. Tremery
E. O. T. Bowman
J. Coote
H. Donoghue
Tremmery
J. J. Chisholm
Donoghue
J. Coates
Department
Public Works Estimates Total 10 863 350 Pounds
The Public Works programme lists estimates totaling 10 863 350 pounds. Major items include hospital subsidy 250 000, electrification of city railways 1 440 800, improvements to Sydney water and sewerage 1 324 400, and 500 000 for school buildings. Other projects cover rail lines, dredging, irrigation, and support for returned soldiers and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leam
North Coast Railways
Dubbo-Werris Creek
Booyong
Ballina
the Rock
Pulletop
Coonabarabran
Burren Junction
Gilmore
Barlow
Glen Lea
Dorrigo
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Coff
Tweed River
Sydney
Hunter District
River Murray Commission
Border Railways
Burren Jack Dam
Bruken Hill
Car Crash Near Barraba Injures Mr Charle Reeves Jr
Mr Charle Reeves junior had a serious looking accident nine miles from Barraba while returning from the Barabba service. The Clifton Hudson car ran off the road struck a culvert, suffering broken glass wounds. Dr Philips gave first aid and transported him to Manila. injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle Reeves
Barraba
Clifton's Ltd
Big Hudson
Reeves
Dr. Philips
Manila
Farmers praise Government aid after drought relief motion
In a meeting the motion to send representatives to confer with them was carried. Farmers, hard hit by the drought, praised the Government's action as greatly beneficial.
Poige Court records saddle theft and related charges
In Poige Court before H. F. W. Fletcher a saddle claimed as property of Edward Le Monte Sing is identified. Monty Sing testified the saddle was used for commuting. it vanished November 15. James Frederick Lynn and Ann Kelly face separate theft charges with fines and jail terms indicated. Lynn referred for trial at Tamworth Quarter Sessions February 20, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. W. Fletcher
P.M. Ng Oo
Jim
Monty Sing
Sing
Edward le Monte Sing
North Mills
Costa
Tamworth
Coats
James Frederick Lynn
Wean Farmers and Settlers Discuss Teleconnections and Seed Wheat Aid
At a Wean Farmers and Settlers meeting the plan to extend the Kelv in to Gunnedah and Manilla line was debated and support pledged. The secretary criticized Namor Shire Council for poor replies and urged action on a dangerous Boggabri Manilla road site at Wean Halt. Discussions covered seed wheat for needy farmers, noting crop failures and insufficient seed. a Sydney firm buys wheat for land use and may sell to Government at profit, with potential relief timing. Harvesting yields mixed with limited hay and grazing. grain quality is good but quantities risk inadequate supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Manilla
Kelvin
Mapilis
Namor
Messrs. Gilliam and Laird
Boggabri-Manilla
Wean
Sydney
Late Mr John Kenniff of Carroll Gap Dies at 71
Mr John Kenniff a longtime resident of Clearmont Carroll Gap died suddenly at his Abbott Street Gunnedah home on Tuesday morning aged 71 He was born in Tipperary and settled on the Manning River at age 11 He married at Taree and lived at Carroll Gap later moving to Gunnedah where his wife died last year Survived by nine children Pat Carroll Gap Jack Avondale Boggabri Mary Beatrice Made Elsie at Gunnedah Mrs Haire Nabrra 3nn Barwick Dan Glemah and Mrs J Monnall Boggebei
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenniff
Clearmont
Carroll Gap
Abbott Street
Gunnedah
Mr. Kenniff
Tipperary
Manning River
Taree
Peel
Pat
Jack
Avondale
Boggabri
Mary
Beatrice
Made
Elsie
Secretary Clifton Leads K. U. Guard in Parade
The report notes L. Clifton carrying his secretary role as he leads the K. U. guard during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendered. Goodie
Gue
L. Clifton
Hall's Creek Ball Raises Hospital Funds in Local Event
Hall's Creek residents held a ball at the hall on a Friday evening to support the hospital. Organisers Messe Coli McDonald and Hay Berry acted as MCs. the event attracted fair attendance and is expected to raise about £14 for hospital funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls Creek
Coli McDonald
Hay Berry
M.c’s
Public subscription urged to mark Sir Walter Davidson grave
Citizens in the Town Ball Sydney last Monday resolved to invite public subscription for a monument at the grave of Sir Walter Davidson in South Head Cemetery. Mayors and shire presidents across the State are asked to call meetings to support the project. Sir Walter and Dame Margaret are praised for his devoted service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sir Walter Davidson
South Head
Sir Walter
Margaret
Boland and Baldwin clash in lopsided first meeting on Wongo Creek ground
Wongo Creek won the match after winning the toss and posting 219 in a strong team performance. N Abberfield led bowling with 6 wickets for 15 runs while Boland retired for 157, and Jack Watts top scored for Baldwin with 20. Baldwin could only manage 74, Baker claiming a hat trick late on as Wongo Creek sealed a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongo Creek
Baldwin
F. Cota
Boland Jing
Bern Tee Bet
Boland
Abberiala
Wat
Gardner
Jack Watts
Swan
E. Porter
Baker
N. Abberfield
Shire Council to Meet Saturday and December Events
Shire Council plans a Saturday meeting and a December Free Clock Competition. The Public School Annual Concert is scheduled for a Friday in December with tickets on sale. Residents of Rushes Creek to honor nine years of mailman service by Dan Yateh with a 3 pm presentation on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Stoddart’s Ltd
Scott
Rushes’ Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Works
Poige Court
Somerton
B. Graham
Hall’s Creek
H. Boland
C. Watts
F. Baker
L. Coote
D. Lyall
F. Coote
T. Abberfield
Schaefer
Abberfield
L. K. Fekadane
Panag Sundries
I. Porter
S. Swan
Jack Brady
N.abberfield
A. Watts
Daker
H. Coote
S. Schaefer
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