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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1923
Page
2
The Bruce-Page government cuts letter rates from 2d per half oz to 14d per oz and plans broader postal telegraph and telephone facilities for country districts. Postmaster General Gibson visits Western Australia outlining extensions to ease urban rural isolation and support rural life.
The Acting Prime Minister attended the Royal Agricultural Show in Melbourne last Wednesday and, in a luncheon address, urged Australians to embrace farming profits and rural progress while contrasting farm life with city living. He asserted Australia could achieve broad development through farming.
The passage argues that people must support government by making primary industries stable and independent. It advocates turning country life attractive and profitable to preserve national equilibrium, requiring a mental revolution in political and social outlook and re adjusting standards to value work and boost efficiency.
A Tamworth Branch note asks Mr CU Rutter to arrange a meeting of all soldiers at Alaa na on Saturday October 14 at 8 pm, focusing on soldier settlers' affairs. Another meeting for soldier settlers and returned diggers is set for Saturday 13th at 8 pm at the Mechanics Institute.
The Manila Newspaper Company partnership dissolves by mutual consent to settle affairs. Ledger accounts are to be cleared quickly with requests for early payment of all outstanding balances, large or small, with settlements urged within 21 days. A venue is referenced at Goodwoods Park in Tam. Fores destposed by fire.
Rushes Creek residents revived the 192% Hospital Ball after fears for finances. The moonlit event attracted attendees from Manilla, with Matron Gilchrist, Sister Glifton, and Nurse Hewson among the visitors. Debut decorations, supper for 200, soft drinks, and local volunteers fueled income over £30 at the door, expected to raise £40–£50 for the hospital.
Inter est stirs as 2nd round results show Weatherall 25 over Osborn 27 Hall 25 over Furlonger 22 Coates 30 over Doak 30 Green 10 over Lane 12 Kennedy 10 over Yates 27 over Rutter 12 Macdonald 7 over Kennedy N 17 over Hartley 20 over Veneas 20 Cannon 20 over Miller 10 Rayson 30 over Hartley 25 Burke 27 over Young 22 Strachan 30 over Young 22 Hayward over Maning 25 Dimmock 17 over Chapman 10 to play in 3rd round. 3rd round Hall 25 over Weatherall 25 Green 10 over Coates 30 Smiles 35 over Kennedy 10 Gannon 20 over Hartley 20 Strachan 30 over Morris 25 Sayward over Boxe 12 Rayson 30 over Burke 27 to play.
The adjourned Manilla District Cricket Association meeting at the Mechanics Institute drew poor attendance with no business done. Wongo Creek and one local team were the sole participants, as most country centres refuse to join, risking no inter district cricket for the Manilla district next season. If no fair competition exists, questions arise about who will select the team and govern the district. A next meeting is set for October 18 at 3 pm to decide whether cricket will continue.
The Manilla Rifle competitions closed on Saturday with 900 yard shooting. Spanning April 18 to September 30, 23 Saturdays saw four constant attendees Messrs Loseby Macdonald Forster Blair. Forster won the spoon after a shoot off with Dunn amid varying wind and attendance from eight to eighteen shooters.
Wall's Creek beat the Method Club by about 60 games in a friendly match at Hall's Creek. The Methodists enjoyed the afternoon with post match tea provided by Hall's Creek ladies and did well despite not taking part in the tennis. Saturday also features a dry goods listing from Plates or Stripe Alpaca Coat Tailors.
Mr M Day eldest son of Mr and Mrs Day of Norton Manila died from injuries suffered in a mining accident at Woodareef on September 20. Born Narrabri he was 35. He married Miss Jordan of Barraba around age 18. Two brothers Dinny and Conny served in the Great War, Dinny killed in action. Funeral conducted by Rev Father Condren.
A fragile fragment lists participants and placements in several races including Derby and Spring Stakes. It mentions David Ri, Dighton Prince Sandy, and figures like Andrew and Comptroller in an unclear order, with scattered horse names and affiliations.
Mrs Mary Jane Hatch widow of James Hatch of Manilla died Saturday night at the local hospital. She aged 52 years, born in Windsor and married in 1955. The family includes seven sons and three daughters, 52 grandchildren, and 75 great grandchildren. Funeral was held Monday morning with Rev R A Harris conducting.
At Tamworth District Hospital on Sunday evening Mrs Evelyn Taylor wife of W Taylor of Tarpoly died after a period of ill health. She leaves a sorrowing husband and four young children. The funeral was held at Barraba on Monday afternoon.
Fordson tractors show rapid growth with 268432 units produced from 1918 to 1922, accounting for 41 percent of all tractors. In 1922 Fordson led with about 75 percent of output. The table contrasts Fordson versus all other tractors for each year 1917–1922.
A man, horse, and buggy wander Hall Creek road in lighthearted misadventure. The horse suddenly dances in circles, wrecking some harness as the team splits. The scene ends with the horse tearing toward a lawn, the man following, and a forlorn bogey by the roadside two miles from town. Further details await the chronicler at the hospital.
Tobacco growers are reminded of Mr Thompson's meeting at Mechanics Institute tomorrow afternoon at 3. A demonstration and lecture on wool classing will follow. The Rushes' revival hall committee has erected a fence around the property.
Reports indicate a general wheat failure in the district due to prolonged fierce winds drying the fields. A single sheltered patch along the Namoi River on Mr. M. Park’s property at Dunmore shows a healthy three to four foot high ear, but it is the only crop of its kind found.
The Mbah Municipal Council selects asphaltum for a road from the office to the bridge and procurement is sufficient. Tweed Shire Council approves bitumen for part of the Tweed Heads Murwillumbah road. Work to begin soon.
In a Taree Methodist service Rev Edward Youngman visiting from Sydney urged the congregation to keep the lights on to see faces. A church extinguisher quipped that they would not be allowed to, leaving the lit area a point of humorous tension during the sermon.
Miss Mary Prenter, renowned in New South Wales and beyond as an energetic political worker, plans to establish an Sydney agency to assist country friends. She aims to shop for them inspect houses secure maids arrange education for children and help with various needs during sea breezes and holidays. Her 25 years in rural towns give her unique experience for the task.
Coulton's Pictures presents Love Never Dies tomorrow night under new management. Star performers Madz Bellamy and Lloyd Hughes headline the program, with the cinema promising top quality entertainment for all movie fans.
The Rev. A. M. Ogil live, once a local church minister about fifteen years ago, was warmly welcomed by both longtime and new members. Services were led by Mr Ogilive with sermons rich in thoughtful content.
Former East wood town clerk S G Small sent a bill for feeding the municipal horse for three and a half years at ten a week. The minutes record the arrangement but the clerk failed to bill periodically or include it in annual estimates, prompting the council’s solicitor to advise resisting the claim. Efforts are under way to dispose of the horse, which the municipality does not consider worth his feed.
Minister for Works R T Ball told Euchaea that the NSW Ministry will honor the Riverina development agreement to the letter and in spirit. They will not merely open 125000 acres for settlement but will double or quadruple the area if necessary.
The Manilla registry office records show births 21 with 66 males and 15 females, deaths 8 including 3 males and 5 females, and 6 marriages.
Two well known farms will be offered at public auction at Mechanics Institute on Saturday October 20. J Brady's Orawindi and Mrs Reeves' property at Wonsgreek will be sold.
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