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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1923
Page
2
Local report notes boisterous winds Sunday, dust swirling and drying paddocks. Wheat prospects look poor as growers face extended dry spell. one farmer started feeding cattle on 300 acres amid deteriorating conditions. Separate items mention Harold Ray Milner’s troubled movements and a London money lender link, plus a parliamentarian letter on wheat policy and a memorial service at Mill Chapel.
Mir D Clifton af Berrwya partook in the interstate Motor Trial between Mudgee and Barrabas. The White Essex completed 220 miles in six hours and fifteen minutes, averaging 2 1 05 1/5 miles per hour. The report notes the economy and briefly mentions Kalif benzing as a nonessential detail.
Lusky Alvica and Jack Kaufmann walked Hobart when a tin can bomb was hurled from a tram. Kaufmanny touched the device, noticed a burning fuse, kicked it away and stepped back, avoiding death. Police later credited his quick action and noted a reward of 110 pounds in connection with the incident.
The review describes a photoplay featuring Miss Dalton riding a fashionable hearse and a dramatic plot about a sever spinal injury and an Egyptian doctor. Victor Flemines directs the stage pageant at Coulton's Play Theatre, with Ellis leading the opposing force. A second screening promises The Five Dollar Po.
Barraba Shire Council discusses Tarpoly bridge grant under the Development Act, road works on two sections of boundary road, and maintenance plans for Ellis, Johnston, and Bilis routes. It approves cooperation with postal and telephone line matters, footages on fire and drainage, and considers acquiring gravel pits for road making.
A Temworth children's theatre performance titled Cartload of Villains impressed with lively acting and strong training under Courtney Hood. Key roles included Harry Hood as Shorting Stephen, Billy Callophan as Saphir, Bob Falkenmire as Jasper Murer, with notable performances by Edward and Beeson. The production featured song and ballet, ending with audience praise for music and staging.
The Parents and Citizens Association held its monthly meeting noting a hall use request for a picture lecture from the Mechannes Institute committee and a Bank of N&W notice confirming guaranteed funds closure. Discussion covered water supply costs for an farm plot including electric motor and pump, plant installation, and 1000 gallon tank. proposals to request ministerial and department action. hedge irrigation needs for young plants. shed completion. and committee appointment to approve payments.
Afr. A. Mebasae currently visits fanilla amid a warm welcome from old friends. Local officials Mr. Wilm Taspecto and Mr. Tollis discussed rural schools. Master Gef Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Allen, has joined the Bank 1 W. Wales branch, starting duties. Sydney hosts the Conference with Mr. A. Riley Leeds attending. Mrs. Tuihnd Mro and Mrs. Harry Burrage enjoy the old home. others travel to Kensington. The Commercial Bank announces a North Sydney role for Roulston amid staff changes. hospital recovery updates include Mrs. Tessein.
A 1923 tribute in Sydney, honoring Dame Margaret Davidson DBE as she resides there. An appeal launched for a home-tribute movement with donations from one shilling upwards. An executive committee including Lady Mayor, W_is Holm, Lady Knox, and others was appointed to organize the fund and invite contributions via the Town Hall Sydney or Mayoresses of municipalities.
An obituary notes the death in Sydney on Friday of Mrs. North formerly of Quirindi, where her husband served in the Commercial Bank. She was about seventy, native of Ireland, arrived in Australia as a child, and predeceased her husband. Survived by her children Mrs. E Maguire and Mamilla, and other relatives.
At the monthly meeting members including Menama, Langworthy, Coote, Gardner Wough, Ratliff and Reeves discussed irrigation crops like Funk's Yellow Dent and Town Silvermine. They sought postal line improvements, a new telecommunication trunk, and a talk by a tobacco expert on curing sheds in Manila.
A report summarizes Corella school teachers attending a major education gathering in Tamworth this week. The piece notes a national congress for returned soldiers debating pension rates and a three year parliamentary term proposal, with other political and labour developments including liquor law changes and an emergency Trade Union Congress meeting.
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