Pigeon Versus Horses In Manilla Pigeons Triumph
An Australian pigeon keepers excerpt extols pigeons over horses as a noble sport. It contrasts the feathered champions with thoroughbreds, noting pigeons’ century‑long fame and their role in culture. Omitted space hides Miss Lowther‑Crofton’s speech to appear Thursday. Forecasts mention isolated thunder shower then southerly change.
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Manilla
Wilverley Wood
Australian Pigeon Keepers' Magazine
Randwick
Pigeon-Dom
B.C
Miss Lowther-Crofton
Entombed for 40 Hours in Lake Coleridge Mining Disaster
Latest details from New Zealand report two miners were rescued after being entombed for 40 hours at Lake Coleridge. Foul air hindered breathing, and rescue teams faced dangerous conditions as they worked to reach survivors.
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Lake Coleridge
New Zealand
Wollongong Labor League Protests MPs Salary Increase
The Wollongong Labor League strongly protested against the increase in salaries for state members of Parliament. The action stems from concern over public spending and the perceived gap between representative pay and cost of living.
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Wollongong Labor League
Forged Race Books Arrests Follow Randwick Scheme
Six men have been arrested over a faked race book circulation at Randwick on Saturday. Jack Mandall, a prominent bookmaker, was robbed of £2000 at Randwick last Saturday after leaving his bag unattended while surveying his betting book. he later discovered £1600 had been lost, making a ruinous day.
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Randwick
Jack Mandall
Mandafl
White Sheep Sheds Light on Family Dynamics
An incomplete dialogue depicts a white man criticizing Uncle Mose for a wayward young relative. The speaker claims the boy is “the white sheep of the family,” contrasting perceived weakness with expected conduct and implying a conflict over identity and worth.
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Mose
Quaker Lottery Returns Distribute Record Profits
The Queensland Golden Casket posted a net profit of 168000 pounds for last year. Since the lottery began, 918000 pounds have been distributed to hospitals and various charities.
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Queensland
Man Seeks Bread on Trust in Quirindi Tale
A local baker gave two loaves to a man who claimed poverty but promised eventual payment after securing a job. The man later left town, sending stamps and thanks for the two loaves. The anecdote highlights pity for a man described as of questionable character yet in need of employment.
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Jme
Manilla Blacksmith to Close Wednesdays and Open Saturdays
M O Brien Blecksmith notifies the public that his Blacksmithing business in Manilla and District will close on Wednesdays at 12 noon and stay open all day Saturdays. Light homes shoeing priced at 6 shillings. The Tweed Daily notes a champion cigarette smoker at an Empire Press luncheon in Murwillmbah and a 60 plus year old visitor outpacing a Lizzie. Lausanne v Resch breach case ends with settlement and £2000 paid to withdraw. Justice James presided.
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M. O'Brien
Manilla
District
Half Holiday Cricket Club Meeting Notice
The Half Holiday Cricket Club marks a meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday October 8 at 8 pm. Important business will be discussed and members are urged to attend. D A Coote.
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Half Holiday Cricket Club
Mechanics’ Institute
D. A. Coote
Diggers Club Event Set for Friday Evening
The meeting will be held in Diggers' Club Rooms on Friday October 9 at 8 p.m. AM Diggers are cordially invited. W Gannon, Acting Ser.
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Diggers
W. Gannon
TENDERS FOR MANILLA POST OFFICE ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
Tenders with deposits close at noon on Monday October 26 1925 for additions and alterations at Manilla Post Office. Plans and forms available at Commonwealth Works Inspector Armidale and Manilla Post Office and Works Director Sydney. Tenders endorsed with work name to be forwarded to William C Hill minister for works and railways.
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Manilla
Commonwealth Works Inspector
Armidale
Commonwealth Works Director
Customs House
Sydney
William C. Hill
For Sale Touring Cars From Jaffney Co Manilla
For sale several late model touring cars listed with prices in pounds. Ford £125 Chevrolet £166 Dodge 7 seater £295 Oakland £265 Studebaker £295. Cars newly painted and offered with good terms. Inspection recommended. Next Mansey Depot Manilla.
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Chevrolet
Dodge
Oakland
Studebaker
Jaffney & Co
Mansey
Manilla
Memorial Hall Aid Meeting Details
In the Memorial Hall an aid event for the Catholic Church Funds is noted with October 15 as the meeting day. Mrs Tom O'Brien and Mrs Simpson serve as Secretaries, while Mrs Byrne is listed as Treasurer.
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Catholic Church
Tom O'Brien
Simpson
Byrne
Mos
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