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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
2
A compact shopper guide highlights a discount department store offering broad apparel selection at low prices. The piece notes wide range of garments for men and women, frequent sales, and convenient location. No individual names or dates are given.
Prices listed for summer clothing items include Bengal Tweed Trousers at 10 shillings 6 pence, Secs and Trousers 32/6, and suits 43/. Other items feature Brown Holland-Trousers 12/3, Saca and Trousers 35/, suits 15/. Striped Crash-Trousers 13/6, Sacs and Trousers 35/, suits 4/. Additional listings show Striped Tussortts-Trousers 14/6, Buca and Trousers 37/6, suits 47/6. Striped Silk-Trousers 21/, Gace and Trousers 55/, Suite 75/. Plain Silk-Trousers 25/, Sacs and Trousers 67/6, Suits 77/5. Black Alpaca Sacs 25/ and Striped Alpaca Sace 25/.
Absence of a quorum prevented the monthly Shire meeting from proceeding. Attending were Drs. Shields, president, Macdonald, and Woolfe. A parade of Manila senior cadets featured Lieut. W N Bertritt-Taylor conducting an NCO appointment examination, naming several sergeants and corporals. Public School Council selections for December quarter highlighted leadership roles and training efforts in citizenship education. Manilla Methodist Circuit reviewed finances and planned ministerial changes with Rev. F H Walsden-Brown eyed for next term.
Messrs Smith and Forster, Manilla agents for the Melbourne High Hour Art Union, report a donation of £1 17 6 from the union profits to Manilla District Hospital. They request handing the sum to the institution treasurer and retaining any donation privilege. The note also mentions low official receipts since May and shifts in Royal Show dates from March 30 to April 7.
Public Works Department Sydney reports a proposed water supply plan and accompanying report for the town of Manilla has been forwarded to the Town Clerk for the Municipality of Manilla for Council consideration. Director General J Davis signs the letter to M L A McDonald Parliament House Sydney.
Mr H Ross received word of his grandfather Mr T Crotty of Uralla and attended the funeral. Mrs D Penman’s father died at Newcastle. Mr McKinnon learns his brother R McKinnon, naval reservist, is back in Sydney. A Glen Innes gaol case recalls death of William Lachlan Cameron and Jane Cameron from septic pneumonia. two daughters in Wollombi hospital. Dr C Bluett, London Hospital, enlists as lieutenant in Royal Army Medical Corps. Port Macquarie News notes war’s reach into church and community. Mr Robert Pountney leaves for war with Queensland contingent. L Pountney joins light horse. German bands barred from Sydney streets by Inspector General of Police until further notice.
A fervent wartime poem by Hilary Boland addresses Australia calling to serve in global conflict. It proclaims duty to fight tyrants, laments mothers' sorrows, and seeks divine blessing for those marching to battle as nations clash. The piece emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and national resolve.
Penn's Peel Pictures in Tamworth now controls the picture palace with Mr. L Penn at the helm. Opening night drew a good crowd as Mr Graves performed on piano and Mr Penn sang Nail the Colors to the Mast and a patriotic verse. Tonight features a star programme with two stars and a Keystone comedy 1200 ft. The Wednesday show featured The House of Temperley with strong attendance. Con Garlin wins the Caulfield Cup amid rain debris cleared from the fire site.
During a fire on Tuesday morning, Miss Ryan was taking down paintings when she slipped and sprained her ankle, though no further injuries are reported and she is receiving care.
The annual meeting on Thursday night elected officers and adopted the fourth annual report. Five clubs competed Namoi Independents Halli Creek Adjutunga Grenevon Saturday Half-Holiday and Upper Manilla. Namoi Independents won the season with Mrs Swain donating medals and the Union supplying three more. Matches were played against Tamworth Union and Barraba with Barraba prevailing. Part of the cricket matting burned. funds stand at £4 12s 3d. The death of Tom Brophy cast gloom over sport. Officers include President H Stoddart Vice presidents W M Trenerry and A R McLeod Secretary Treasurer W W Hartley Auditors H Dimmock and B C Miller.
The treasurer Mrs F 8 Mackenzie lists contributions to the Red Cross League Manilla branch from R C Convent Social Mrs R Allen Mrs Coupland Mrs Langworthy sen Nicholas Mrs W Feartley cottiered Cakes at Gift Afternoon Mrs Roulston Mrs Phillips Mrs J Moore Mrs W Coulton Master Mac Smith Mrs Hartley collected Mrs J D Kennedy 100
October 18 service times listed for Church of England and Presbyterian in Manila with morning and evening worship 8 a.m. 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev J N Phillips Hall’s Creek Rev A G Pearce Rushes Creek 3 p.m. Rev J WN Phillips. Presbyterian Manila 7:30 p.m. Service of Praise Methodist Manilla 11 and 7:30 p.m. Rev T Jenkin Upper Manilla 3 p.m. Quartet Party Rev T Jenkin New Mexico 3 p.m. Mr J N Chick.
In the blaze Mr. A. Wilshire reported a roller desk given by his late father as lost. Also among Mr. M. Ryan’s effects was a prayer boot passed down in his family since 1756, noted among items damaged by the fire.
Off Scotland a German submarine waited for a supply ship but ran out of fuel and surfaced to engage a British patrol. The sub was sunk by destroyer gunfire. A German spy was captured near Port Burwell wireless station, escaped prison, then later a French German air duel yielded a Legion of Honor for the French victor. Portugal may have declared war. claims remain unconfirmed. The Kaiser learned Australians had defeated Britain, and officers noted their record.
Reported battle results say Servian and Montenegrin forces defeated Austrian troops between Tusla and Viasmitna with many soldiers killed and captured.
The Namoi Independent reports the Independents meet and announce no Wednesday matches this season. An incident at Northcote, Victoria saw a player injure a spectator with a penknife edge as he deflected a ball. The Namoi club reorganizes as Independents, fixes subs at 5s, joins Manilla Union, and outlines officers and plans for a cadet style competition and a pending match schedule.
The Caulfield Cup is run today with possible victors listed as St. Carwyne Garlin or Greek Fire.
His Lordship Dr. Cooper Anglican Bishop of Armidale visited Manilla on Thursday. A crowded Holy Trinity Church heard two thoughtful addresses, with 29 confirmands including several from Hall's Creek. Bishop Cooper spoke on citizenship in the City of God and duties of church members before departing for Bartabay.
A fire erupted in the hospital laundry shortly after 11. Nurses and patients aided by Maron Miss Moffatt directing a fire extinguisher and water supply. The blaze threatened the main building. washing and nurse clothing were destroyed. Matron and Nurse Brady suffered minor scorches. a horse tied outside died in the incident. Ten patients were in the hospital at the time.
Values in the cattle section at Homebush last Monday were well up on prior levels. Yardings reached about 2000 head. Beef demand remained keen and competition prevented any curtailment in bidding. Mr Thomas Bowman of Woodville Manilla won steers sold by Winchcombe Cursan Ltd for 8 guineas per head.
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