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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1929
Page
2
Last week the season finale of The Cup saw RM Smith win 3 and 2. Chapman earned the St Cup honors for the season. Tom Smith celebrated another milestone by making a hole in one at No 4, 205 yards, followed by a solid putt.
Australia has decisively chosen Labor to govern with Mr Scullin commanding sixty percent of the House. The piece argues strong confidence in the new ministry, questions about threats of bungling, and cites voices from Armidale Chamber of Commerce and a New York interview asserting Labor will drive development and finance soundly.
Mr P N Simpson, President of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers, argues that Aus pallets face trouble from the Ecoteeth policy which prevents local manufacturers from competing with imported lines. He notes Australians show signs of a starker outlook amid rationing concerns.
Canon Lacey shocked Worcester Diocesan Conference by saying he could find nothing in the Bible to justify belief it is God’s word. He accused the Bible of disjointed statements and repeated assertions by faith seekers. Lacey, author of several theological works, is joint editor of the English Hymnal.
Thomas Carpenter, recently jailed for 18 months for allegedly causing a mate to die, was found dead in his Tamworth cell. The District Coroner opened an inquest to Thursday morning. A post mortem was performed and organs sent to a government analyst for report. A separate note mentions Kayser four new colours at Roberts Bros.
Detective Kennedy pursues a bank-robbery gang while being suspected in a bank clerk murder. The case centers on Jim Carstairs inventor of a TV projector called the third eye and a lovestruck girl entangled with Henry Fenton. The plot twists lead to a dramatic climax as Kennedy uncovers the truth.
Prize list includes diamonds, cars, fuel, a trousseau and more valued at £1000 plus. Tickets grant a chance to win, with draws on 21 December. Subscriptions urged to Hon Secretary Box 2008, GPO Sydney.
Five members from a 4 Presentation gathering at the Tramway Institute seized trophies after a brief clash. They entered a car, drove away amid碎 riot imagery, leaving a battered foe and trophies scattered nearby.
Concord club shooter Nelson tops the Anzac meeting with 238 of 955. Smith with 385 places second and Stafford with 284 third in the Kings event at the gathering.
A list of N.8.W. players chosen for practice ahead of the Queens land fixture includes Phillips, Taylor, Marksley, Bradnan, Hackwon, Hooker, Fairfax, Ehibe, Dinipnin, Leve and others from the squad. The selections prepare for the upcoming Id Bhield clash.
In two reviews the English and German books dramatize war's horrors. One painting and another titled Grey Dawn Red Night convey a bitter truth of conflict, aligning with Sherman’s famous despatch to Lincoln that war is hell.
Report from Vancouver details the death of Frank Slavin known as Paddy Slavin a famed performer with Jackson and Dooley. It notes his wartime service in Canada and his legendary Yukon river feat surviving a rapid in a frail canoe. The piece recalls his bold parley with danger and his wartime and postwar life.
Partial track and field notes describe Liverpool entries, stages, and scores. Mentions McLeod with a best score of 423 yards at 600 yards, and other uncertain figures including 21, 47, and 34 at various stages. Unable to determine full events or outcomes due to garbled text.
At Ansac Banga in Tamworth J Hill listed as single participant and McKinnon as singleton with Hodder noted from Liangothlin in the session. The fragment references a local gathering and individual entries for participants.
The Mechay On Wednesday screens along with The Giant of the Mountain as two feature attractions. Alias Jimmy Valentine stars as a charming bank thief who uses an alibi to evade a detective while wooing a beautiful woman. He plans another robbery and discovers the bank is run by her father. The program promises love devotion treachery and retribution.
High Cycs won the Caulfield Cup on Saturday by two lengths to set a course record. Prince Viol led into the straight but was passed by High Cycs and Prince Viol held second by over a length ahead of Taisho in fourth. Wagering details show the winner returned at two to one after earlier odds of fifteen to one. Total ring losses cited around 10,60,000 pounds.
Twenty five pure bred Black Poll cows in calf to Edinglassie bulls and three young Black Poll bulls of Edinglassie blood form the high profile entry for the Manils Special Cattle Sale set for Tuesday. Auctioneer is Mr W J Byrnes. Additional entries are being received.
Participants discuss patient payment plans and auxiliary groups to support Manila Hospital. Love argues for survey and voluntary payments with rebates, Waterhouse notes limits of equipment and need for fundraising. Four patient groups defined. debate touches on public support and hospital finances.
Fragmented OCR notes describe injuries to Miss Exwile Hayward and Mr Ted Doak in an incident, plus a range of local items. Mentions jewelry by Roberta Grow, a lodge meeting, and a wanted ad seeking Sun Shine header and horse harness supplier, with hints of a political signature and other local notices. Actions include a Saturday meeting at 4 pm by Veness, and a needs notice for a sulky party in good order.
Manilla cattle sale lists lots booked with bred cows and calves. Durk heifers two years, Herefords and Sh horns from New England, Black Polled bulls and cows in calf, dairy heifers two to three years, pure bred Edinglossie blood. Farther entries invited by Byrnes.
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