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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
2
A reflective piece argues country women bear heavy labor burdens unseen by city readers. It condemns long hours and low recognition, urging action to address motherhood, child care, and economic inequality faced by farm wives versus city workers.
A Methodist service is listed in Manilla at 1 am with Miss Osborne state superintendent of kindergarten work in Methodist schools. Other notes mention Rev Gowkl Ney Mise Oxhorne and aOctober 24 date at Newry Park, plus Presbyterian references and a Manila jam event at Wore Creek.
A church of England school report notes attendance at Somerton and Manilla Anglican services and mentions Rev Powell in connection with local religious duties.
Federal Elections coverage notes Thompson speaking at Mannly Memorial Hall on Tuesday. He defends the Country Party, contrasts with the Nationalists, cites reforms like tax cuts, pensions, and debt reduction, and urges support for Senate candidates. Heywood and local officials praise his efforts for the land and tobacco industries.
Miss Osborne state superintendent of Kin pergarten work in Methodist Schools will conduct special services at TL aps at 7 30 p m and at 3 pm at Up for Manilla. She is an excellent speaker and her demonstrations are very interesting promising an engaging time for all ages.
About six tons of rabbit skins offered with fair competition and average price. Mr Brie Cock CPB at Manila appointed PTS Quivinni to take up duties there in about six weeks. Plow your Xmas suit order now with Reddart's Ltd holding until released.
The Manilla district hospital board held its monthly meeting with president Elswood and eight members present. Correspondence included the NSW Fire Brigades art union request and a decision not to install automatic hot water due to cost. Training approval for general nursing and hospital registration was granted, with five years of training terms. Donations and patients admitted in September were reported, plus plans to replace verandah sails and mosquito nets. An emergency theatre light and a boiler valve issue were discussed amid a shift of meeting day from Wednesday to Friday.
The session reviews water conservation plans for the Lachlan Macquarie River and the Namoi Peel Valley schemes. Captain Chaffey asks if the investigation will be referred to the Public Works Committee this session. Captain Dunn-Taquien notes support but uncertainty. Officials pursue expeditious inquiries and possible committee referral.
A chaotic scoreline shows Diggers and Wango Creek in a close contest with players like Munro, Reeves, Baker, and Hartley delivering key wickets and runs. Team rosters for Diggers, Wongo, and Manilla preparations are listed, along with Saturday fixtures across Strathfield and Keepit venues.
Fragmentary note cites a hospital treasurer from Manila district and mentions additional contributions to an entity named Munks. The readable text is incomplete, and no clear event date or outcome is present. Entities identified include Manila district, hospital, and Munks.
Gazette announces new rules effective Wednesday limiting store opening times to 120 pm on weekdays and closing earlier on Saturdays with no entry after 4 pm This notice requires shoppers and deliveries to observe the updated schedule and comply with the revised time restrictions.
The Cabaret in aid of the B C Church funds on the 15th attracted about 180 attendees including visitors from Tamworth Athlunge and Barrabe. The hall was decorated with serenity and balloons. Performances by Miss Dorothy Deering and Mr Valentine from Tamworth pleased the audience. Music came from Miss Cavanagh of Tamworth and extras from Misney FP. O'Brien Jeffrey Jack O’Neill Doughan Tess Brien Donovan Mekanes W. Adnan Doughan Jun J Pennell and Valentine Tamworth assisted. Winners included Mrs Tirady in the chocolate waltz Miss Vidler and Mr Neemond in the fox trot and No 34 won the lane cap donated by William Moore.
The article outlines methods for voting by post at the upcoming federal elections. It lists how to obtain postal ballot forms, identification cues on forms, and conditions under which an elector may be prevented from voting at a polling booth. It details who may be unable to vote due to travel illness or distance, and explains the submission and witnessing requirements for postal ballots and the need for the voter to sign in their own handwriting.
A quirky town note reports a newlywed woman kneads bread wearing gloves. The piece then hints at other odd habits among locals and jokes about editor’s own needs, ending with a Christmas suit ad from Stoddart's Ltd.
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