National Insurance Commission Begins Melbourne Sittings
The National Insurance Commission appointed by the Composite Government has begun its sittings in Melbourne. It will investigate unemployment, old age, invalidity, casual sickness, accidents and maternity, gathering evidence from friendly societies, industrial bodies, and medical groups. The panel will map Australian conditions and plan state by state social condition investigations, drawing on British and European information.
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National Insurance Commission
Melbourne
Great Britain
Europe
The Cotton Industry Visit to Bond and Co Mills Wentworthville
Country Press men toured Bond and Co Ltd spinning mills at Wentworthville near Parramatta. They observed the process from raw cotton to yarn, including opening, refining, spinning, carding and twisting, with yarn wound onto cones for shipment. Mr Bond was praised for pioneering this new secondary industry.
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Geo Bond
Bond and Co., Ltd
Wentworthville
Parramatta
Bond
Manilla Ride Club Members Share NRA Prize Meeting Winnings
Members of the Manilla Ride Club attended the National Rifle Association prize meeting in Liverpool last Saturday and returned home with £25 in prizes. E Forster won £8, Thames £9, Hill £4, R Lose £3, and J Bignall £1, among others.
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Manilla Ride Club
National Rifle Association
Liverpool
Ing
Thames
E. Forster
Hill
R. Loseby
J. Bignall
Trescopa
Gene Sleet Spaceturtis
Visit of Bishop Wentworth-Shields to Manila Parish
The Right Rev. Bishop Wentworth-Shields visited Manila parish on Sunday. He instituted and inducted Rev R. A. Harris as Vicar amid a large congregation. The day included a morning prayer service and a stirring address on Luke 22 12. The ceremony saw the Vicar licensed with Bible and Book of Common Prayer and the keys presented by the Vicar's warden A. G. Pearce. The Bishop preached at Hall's Creek and Manila later that day, discussing Theosophy Christianity and the causes of suffering. A week of heavy rain followed, improving water supplies after 65 points fell in the district and 116 at Upper Manila.
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Wentworth-Shields
Manilla
R. A. Harris
A. G. Pearce
A. (. Pearce
Hall’s Creek
Jesus
Tamworth
Salvation Army entertainment draws good crowd in stormy weather
The Salvation Army staged a pleasant Thursday night show in a good house as Mayor Wearne chaired. The welcome emphasized the Army’s life work to aid those in need across creeds and classes. Bonny girls performed through songs, mandolin, dialogues, recitations, and tableaux while Benevolent Society ladies supplied beds and meals.
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Salvation Army
Ald. Wearne
Army
Walcha Visitors and Local Notices Around Manilla
Mr and Mrs Pursehouse of Walcha visited Manilla on Monday. Frank Dowe broke his arm in a horse accident. Rev F M Oliver son of W A Oliver of Muswellbrook now at St James Church Moora. Before theology college Mr Over was junior staff at Manilla Commercial Bank. Mrs W Lockyer senr of Mall's Creek is in hospital. On eve of marriage Edward Hurcum entertained by Freezing Works manager H Collier and staff and received a salad bowl and well wishes. Oscar Curtis sent a cheque. Hurcum’s health and other toasts were given with enthusiasm.
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Manilla Commercial Bank
W. Lockyer
Mall’s Creek
Edward Hurcum
H. Collier
Collier
Hurcum
Oscar Curtis
Hureum
Farm Auction Draws Crowd at Mechanics Institute
A large crowd gathered Saturday at the Mechanics Institute for a farm sale featuring Mrs. Viveves’ property submitted by Veness and Son and W. J. Byrnes. The opening bid of £2 10s rose to £2 13s before being awarded to Joe Reeves for himself and his sisters, keeping the property in the community. Brady’s Orawindi farm drew no bids, while later sales included plant stock by Wilshire and Co. and Doak and Coulton. The hammering proceeded briskly, with Kremer and Doak drawing strong audience interest.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Storm Sparks Fire Alarm At Arncliffe Concert
A Friday night storm caused electric wires to fuse at Mrs. J. Elliott’s home. The fire alarm sounded during the Arncliffe Girls’ Concert prompting crowd movement. Helpers climbed to the roof and resolved the issue. Mrs. Elliott, alone in the house, received a shock. Public farewell for Mr. C Vincent set for council chambers tomorrow at 7:30 pm.
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J. Elliott
Arncliffe
Elliott
Mr. C Vincent
Council
Telegraphic Plea for Kelvin Manilla Telephone Link
New England official reports that a direct Kelvin Manilla line is not justified now. An improved Kel vi n Tamworth Gunnedah Tamworth Manilla network is being built to provide a satisfactory service, with completion anticipated this year.
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V. C. Thompson
MLELR
Postal Department
Manilla
Kelvin
New England
Manilm
Gunnedah
Tamworth
Obituary of Rev C Wesley Former Manilla Minister Dies at Cowra
Rev C Wesley born 1859 died in Cowra on Friday after an operation. English Methodist minister who served in Queensland circuits including Brisbane West End and Fassifern before moving to NSW in 1908 to lead Quirindi Grenfell Junee Dubbo Manilla and Cowra circuits. Survived by widow two daughters and a son Wesley of Balmain.
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Cowra
Charles Wesley
Manilla
C. Wealey
England
Australia
Queensland
Brisbane
West End
Emerald
Pine Hill
Leichardt Street
Fassifern
Heberton
Cooktown
Howard
Long Reseh
Crow’s Nest
Peak Downs
Ravenswood
Roma
N.S.W
Quirindi
Grenfell
Junee
Dubbo
Wesley
Balmain
Death of an Eminent American Scientist Hoy in China
Charles MacAulay Hoy an eminent American scientist died in China after a Smithsonian Institute assignment. Born in the United States he served in the navy during the great war and spent years collecting specimens in Australia Tasmania and India before returning to Washington. He was 26 and regarded as a rising world figure in science.
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H. Burrell
China
Charles MacAulay Hoy
Hoy
Australia
Smithsonian Institute of Washington
Washington
Smithsonian Institute
May
Rushes Creek Hospital Ball Reported Profit Expected
The balance sheet for the event is not yet complete but a clear profit of 50 is expected. Prizes were awarded to Watch by Mr. H. Russel Razor to Mr. Marshall and Bag of Wheat to Mr. W. Boman.
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H. Russel
Marshall
W. Boman
Hospital committee dispute over instrument lending explained
At a Hospital Committee meeting Mr. Collier clarified a misunderstanding about borrowing instruments from the public hospital. He noted a private hospital loan case and related actions, including a 1919 table loan and later return, while stressing that medical staff promptly return borrowed items and sometimes lend personal instruments when needed. He regretted any hurt caused and urged no personal attacks.
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Collier
Publc
Thom
Baldwin and Harvarden School Picnic and Dance Planned
Baldwin and Harvarden School will stage their annual combined picnic on Thursday next with special preparations for a day of enjoyment for the young folk. A dance will be held at Rushes' Creek hall that evening.
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Baldwin and
Harvarden School
Katoomba Health Mecca Draws Nation’s Journalists
The Blue Mountains town of Katoomba stands amid rugged scenery and a thriving tourist economy. Officials highlight its untouched credit, modern utilities, and healthful climate that draws 300,000 visitors yearly, while hosting a Country Press Conference led by Sir Joynton Smith.
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Blue Mountains
Rye
Mstooe
Ti Tee
Australia
Katoomba
New Zealand
Joynton Smith
Fauleconbridge
Henry Parkes
Carrington Hotel
Joynton
Turon Mare Triumph Alters Race Result
A dramatic race report notes Tunon winning by six lengths over Wynette with Easingweld and Yacamunde in close pursuit. Bookmakers paid out after a 5 to 1 start as the purse, around £35,000, was reportedly ringed away from the track in a sensational finish. Papyrus Zev was said to have harbored the mare prior to the race.
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Tunon
Wynette
Easingweld
Yacamunde
Wee
Mney Liven
Quiet wedding at Church of England Manila
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Church of England Manila on Saturday October 20. Rev R A Harris officiated for Miss L Vanderburgh daughter of Mr and Mrs Vanderburgh of Robertson and Mr A E Coote second son of Mr and Mrs John Coote of North Cnerindi.
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Church of England
Manilla
R. A. Harris
L. Vanderburgh
Football Dance Set To Close 1923 Season
The committee plans a dance on Tuesday October 30 to present medals and the Doak Cup. The club appeals to Menilla enthusiasts to help make the entertainment a success and stabilize finances after a debit balance. Watch for advertisements.
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Menilla
One of the season's great photoplays shown Wednesday
The featured romance My American Wife is praised as a great photoplay of the season and will be shown at Coulton's Open-Air Picture Theatre this Wednesday night.
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E Swanson
Coulton
Public Gates Application Noted in Liverpool Plains
An application by Mr. Geo Coote to Liverpool Plains Shire seeks permission to erect public gates. Objections must be lodged within 28 days.
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Geo. Coote
Liverpool Plains
Upper Manilla Dance at Mr Weats Barn
A final reminder for a social to aid Upper Manilla Roman Catholic Church will be held in Mr Weats barn on Thursday next October 25. Good music will be provided and refreshments are arranged by the ladies. Hon secretaries are Mrs Iliffe and Mrs L Boland.
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Manilla
F. Weat
Iliffe
L. Boland
Nelson Tribute Remembers Trafalgar Victory and Nelson
Last Sunday marked the anniversary of the Trafalgar naval battle where Lord Nelson defeated a larger French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. The immortal signal to his fleet and the momentous occasion remain a deep part of British maritime tradition and national memory.
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Nelson
Cape Trafalgar
England
Scenic Australian tour highlights at Katoomba and Leura
Visitors motor through charabancs to Gordon Falls and Eeho Point Mount Solitary near The Three Sisters. The National Pass winds into fern shaded valleys as cascades refresh the cool air. Tailoring cheaper than ever at Stodeart's Ltd. place your Xmas order now.
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Katoomba
Leura
Famoua Zitz
Gordon Falls
Eeho Point
Mount Solitary
Three Sisters
Stodeart’s Ltd
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Kremer
Hammer
Rev. C. Wesley
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