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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
2
A 1925 Manilla Express column musing on personal responsibility, societal blame, and national vitality. It critiques cynicism, praises cooperative effort, and argues progress rests on individual integrity rather than sweeping condemnation, urging constructive action for Australia’s prosperity.
A fragmentary account describes a courtroom or public setting where a female witness or defendant contends with interruptions from a sergeant and peers. The woman asserts her calm, defends her statements, and claims a gentlemanly suitor behaved properly, amid contested eloquence and social pressure.
M1 car owners and drivers are reminded to obtain licenses at the police station. Owners should also secure number plates with black background and white letters to avoid likely prosecution.
The Param ers Association carnival drew solid crowds with well contested events led by secretary Reeves and president Bowan. Winners include Mrs. G. T. Cook in sheep guesswork at 85 pounds and L. McDonald beating Pittman in a turkey draw._gate figures and numerous hackney and pony classes awarded cash prizes.
Notices warn that in October and November any capture of fish by any means is strictly forbidden. A social will be held at the Soldiers' Club rooms on Friday evening October 4, inviting all readers to attend.
The ladies of the local RC Church host a Spring Cabaret in Manilla Memorial Hall on Thursday October 15. Ax tables are selling fast and reservations should be made with the secretaries at once. The Metropolitian results list Bard of Avon, Francess Tressady, Potseletan with a winner at 35 to 1.
J A Heiss representative of the New England Electorate Council spoke at Werris Creek on Sunday opposing new states and backing Labor Unification. The optician, selected to contest New England at the federal elections, plans a Manilla visit on Friday October 9 and may conduct sessions at the Mechanics Institute from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Federal elections are in earnest with rolls closed on Saturday and a nationwide rush for applications. Manilla Post Office saw a busy day as people sought enrolment. Penalties of £2 apply for non enrolment or failure to record and vote. Mr W C Thompson MHA visited town renewing acquaintances at the carnival. The Labor Council of New England met at Werris Creek, electing J A Heiss a school teacher in Armidale district as their candidate. Manilla League was represented by W Brady and H Kramer. The next Council meeting will be in Manilla in about three weeks.
Walgett Spectator reports a tongue in cheek tally by the editor of a year’s finances and public reception. The diary lists cash on hand, public praise, fabrications, meetings, roasting incidents, misidentifications, and cost concerns across the twelve months ending June 30.
Advert says Teniers are called for additions and repairs to the Manilla post office with full details in the advertising column Tadics. It announces a model village display featuring linens in various shades and colors including black and white pieces. The Corner invites attendance at Steddach's Lid for the meeting or display.
Mr Townsend editor of the Walca Witness describes a 140 mile drive from Walcha to Barraba via Tamworth Manilla and Barraba. He notes Manilla’s wheat dependence and rain concerns, Barraba’s housing demand and electric light works, a memorial clock tower in Barraba, and Manilla’s gardens hospital theatre site and wide streets despite drought.
Prime Minister S M Bruce lauds the Australian Red Cross Society in a public letter urging renewed support for the war and postwar campaigns. He emphasizes guarding against consumption and notes the Society's statewide reach enables an effective new drive. A later note mentions Halls Creek School damaged by last week’s winds.
A Sydney visitor returns home after observing county matches and forecasts Australia will retain the Ashes. He notes English critics overvalue brittle batting while praising Australian bowling strength and reliance on level headed expert opinion.
A fragmented notes list several race results and placements across events for motor bikes, flag races, and motor cars. Names such as Haymes, Berry, Flett, Moffat, Porter, and Boman appear with unspecified positions, ages, and categories for under 14 divisions and open events.
Selection lists show Diggers O grade and A grade teams facing Church of England B and Wongo on Saturday October 10 at Won, with Manilla district Tamworth Soldiers also set to meet on Monday October 12. Officers and committees are named for the Diggers, with notes on road conditions to the Bangendore Spur and Wetwom’s Creek for a years-long journey.
Mr Harold Geddes formerly of Manilla and now of Dungovan was in Manilla on Saturday and says the country in his part looks very well indeed in contrast to Manilla
The Manilla bridge over the Namoi River is in splendid order. Mr J W McDonald has worked on the bridge for months and is performing excellent work. He should be permanently appointed as caretaker.
The National Rifle Association annual prize meeting begins in Liverpool on Saturday for eight days. Capt Thom leads Mumite, with AOR Mohwad EC Forster Ro Dewhy Lehoseby KGH and P Leidreiter among representatives. The Budge trophy final was fired on Saturday in a Winchester result. Bigiill and McLeod featured in the 300 yard practice results.
A fragmented advertisement note discusses paying 21700 for a single insertion and continuing for 26 insertions over four years. It references American brands like Orange Crush and mentions a fortnightly payment of 17M dollars and a large voter ad in an American paper.
In reference to the Federal Conversion sum of £87,000,000, the reader the Federal Labor Party Mr Charlton expresses confidence that the bulk or whole of the amount involved would be converted before redemption. The Labor policy favored internal conversions of maturing wartime loans. Most depositors were not business people and the 10 percent bonus offered to arrange conversion before December 15 next did not alter small investments. These savers had placed their funds in loans for patriotism and were likely to renew holdings for the same reason.
ALP social night drew a weak crowd due to sultry weather. A follow up event is planned in about three weeks when the New England Tadour Council meets in Manilla. The Swan, a Paramount Picture, is scheduled this Wednesday featuring a tale of love, danger, and a kiss that nearly wrecked a kingdom.
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