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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1923
Page
2
At the Economic Conference, Mr Bruce of Australia argues for imperial trade preference and market creation within the empire. He outlines three market divisions, proposes tariffs, subsidies, and an immort license system, and urges a Royal Commission to study schemes and report to the conference.
The Prime Minister Bruce leads imperial talks focused on opening Empire markets and reciprocal trade. Britain offers a 10/6 per cwt tariff preference for dried Empire fruits, with Australia urged to boost quality and packing. Fires rage in Northern Rivers Kyogle district.
The Church of England reports Bishop Wentworth-Shields will visit Manilla on Sunday during Church Extension Sunday. He appeals to Armidale diocese churchgoers for 2500 pounds this year, with 1000 for St John College training ministers, 1000 for a retiring clergy pension fund, and 500 for bush district grants.
Two district farms are to be submitted to public auction at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday at 2 o clock. Mrs J Reeves well known Wongo Creek farm has 300 acres cultivated and 400 more suitable for plough. Auctioneers A C Veness and Son and W J Byrnes. Next Orawindi near Borah Crossing 326 acres watered by four mile Namoi River frontage with subdivision and improvements. Auctioneers W J Byrnes and J ready.
In parliament Mr Lang asked the cost of fifty railway carriages to be built in England. The Minister for Railways answered the total was £138,000.
The State income tax for the current year will not exceed 1/ in the £ on taxable incomes up to £250. The £250 exemption remains the same as last year and will not be reduced for single men.
In an interview Mr. Bruce speaks with indignation at distress and unemployment across Britain. He warns that a vast Empire stands idle for want of development and asserts the need to improve life and prospects of every British citizen.
A special Municipal Council meeting last night approved pursuing a water supply via a high tank at the foot of Arthur Street with motor power. After discussion the council decided to ask the Electric Supply Company to supply water if they provide the site.
The dissolved partnership of Doak and Coulson sells its concrete picture show plant. Auctioneers C Wilshire and Co. will conduct the sale on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Stoddart's old machinery depot.
Mr J Blair challenges Mr C P Hayward winner of Mechanics Institute championship 1923 for a 500 up game to be played at the Institute on Monday night 22nd instant. The match commences at 7 o'clock. Hayward has accepted.
Mark Seamon of Upper Mana reports a cow with three calves born on his farm. The white faced trio are strong and healthy, and the mother stands in good condition as she nurses the litter in the paddock.
The Hall's Creek cricket annual meeting appointed Patror Mr I Onslow-Thompson as president Mr W Blanch as president and T Ring and J A White as vice presidents. Secretary treasurer Mr Gallagher and selection committee member Mr A E Moore. The season opener saw Wongo Creek beat Manilla with strong scoring by J Reeves and E Green, while Kennedy excelled for Manilla.
W J Byrnes of Mailla Bacon and Co with Garvin and Cousens Tamworth conducted a subdivision sale of the estate noting very adverse weather yet a satisfactory result. Stock and plant largely sold. one pen of Durham cattle and calves excluded. Blocks 5, 2, 4 359 acres sold at £7 per acre to W A Hoem J D Turner and L E Herden. block 4 699 acres to Mrs Horton at £5 6d per acre. 100 acre block bought by Hyem. Private sale of remaining blocks planned with homestead block 540 acres forthcoming.
At the Lascy Manilla rifle event in Sydney the Douglas Aggregate saw J Bignall win £1 with 83. A Keliet of Randwick led the MecAlister match with 49 of 50, while R G at Walgett topped with 97. Dr Thomas claimed £3 in MecAlister and £2 in Brown Aggregate with 135, and Kuhner of Counamble won £1 with 142. Wallace prize went to Loseby and Thomas sharing £1 each.
A weather disaster dominates Attonga with wheat crops ruined as a fortnight of bad conditions grinds yields westward. Kathleen Mavourneen’s departure brings rumor of trouble and a possible arrest, while miner Mr Graham leases a local goldmine for three months with cautious optimism about its prospects.
The Manila Ladies Benevolent Society held its 11th meeting with President Mrs E O T Bowman presiding. They agreed to assist the Nest Girls Salvation Army during their Manila visit on the 18th by providing meals and sleeping accommodation and discussed postponing street stalls until early next year. A new member Mrs Quick was welcomed.
A notice in the columns announces a school social dance at Wongo Creek Hall on Friday. Efforts aim to provide an enjoyable evening with a food service and a musical program featuring singer performers, some with vaudeville reputations, who may be asked to sing again.
The meeting of the association attended by Dr President Rev R A is and several members discussed legal matters regarding the club rooms. Poppy Day fundraising will benefit the Red Cross with full commission. The group planned social meetings with euchre and country centre visits to engage members and their spouses.
The Arncliffe Girls entertainment at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday night is billed as two hours of clean, exhilarating performance. The clever act has charmed a large Sydney audience and the event will be opened by Mr. Scott with Alderman Wearne presiding as mayor.
Friday night brought a cold change as Australia plans progress and visits by figures like Mr. Knoll optician and Mr. Tregenna tobacco expert surface. The North Shore bridge tenders are extended to January 16 while Canberra wheats and Auditor General debates move ahead. The Duke of Connaught opened Australian art exhibition and Norman Lindsay draws sharp criticism for a nudity piece. A Melbourne suburb flood affects homes as rail and fruit growers face support, and a new bridge moniker Upper Manilla submarine rises amid crop attacks.
Mrs E Hall, formerly of Namoi Park, returns from visit to Manilla. J es Lawson, landholder and dealer, has been in Manilla after living in Sydney and recovering from rheumatism. Bishop Wenworth Shields to visit Manilla this weekend to induct the new Vicar R A Harris and celebrate communion with services at 1 am and 3 am, then preach at night. also plans a Sunday visit to Hall's Creek.
A Friday lunch hour crash on Manilla Street involved Miss Muriel Martin being struck by a car driven by E A Bowman of New Mexico. Bowman slowed and braked to avoid greater harm as Muriel and Marie Martin stepped into the roadway. Muriel received head and limb abrasions and was left unconscious briefly. she will remain in bed for a week while Bowman and bystanders assisted until medical help arrived.
The Kathleen Mavourneen rail motor between Tanworth and Barraba suffered a relapse and is now at West Tamworth sheds after a breakdown near Upper Manilla on Saturday afternoon. It was towed by a steam engine and is not expected to be back in service for fans soon.
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