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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
5
A reader testimonial touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a immediate cure for colic and diarrhoea and claims general health improves with use. The note mentions Mia and Julia Wakely, with ads from Piper & Co Ltd and a private hospital in London with nurse Gramenhalgh and a telephone number.
Mrs Hawkins Barnes Tuttley transfers premises to Mr Kennedy and then to Mr Harold Venese. sequence of conveyances noted in sparse property record.
Rev C Anderson is confined to his room with a severe cold. Mrs Mackensie of Glen Innes visits Mrs F Mackenzie. Rev Norman Parr to preach a fourth year test sermon at Manilla next Sunday. Rev J B Penman of Tamworth will be present to hear him. Mr J J Kelly, stock and property clerk with V J Byrnes, joins Mr J Westne in a similar role. Mr West, Assistant Engineer, Armidale, (Postmaster General's Dept) plans to visit Manilla Tuesday the 27th to discuss protection of Electric Light Company wires and Postmaster General lines.
Mr. R. M. Mellrath of Castle Vennon New Mexico had a severe accident while loping trees for stock on Monday. He was missing until about 4 pm then found beneath a tree with a broken thigh. He was taken to hospital by car driven by Mr. Odell and remains in a grave condition.
Transactions by private treaty on the Sydney wool market since auctions opened include a line of 21 bales ewes fleece from Mr W R Geddes Hobden clip Manilla. The wool changed hands at 1WJd per th, Winchcombs Carson Ltd selling agents.
A crowded congregation witnessed the wedding of Vera Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Smith of Rowanetrest to Donald McMillan son of Mr. D. W. McMillan of Glasgow Scotland in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony featured lace and shadow silk, lilies of the valley bouquets, and gifts of gold and jewelry. Alma Smith served as bridesmaid, with R. M. Smith as best man. The choir sang The Voice that Breath'd O'er Aden and The Wedding March played by Miss Chapman. A reception and breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple then departed for a honeymoon in the New England district.
A Wednesday wedding at Holy Trinity Church united Bessie Macdonald and Malcolm Firn Set. Rev J N Phillipa officiated as relatives filled the church While Miss Pearl Macdonald was bridesmaid and J S Martonaid served as best man. After the ceremony guests adjourned to J Patorams Funeral Room for the wedding breakfast and toasts. The bride wore cream lace and a long train with pearls and roses and the couple left for Sydney after the festivities.
Mr D Lightfoot has secured the front part of Mr Nugent's pillard room as temporary premises. He presents two show windows filled with new stock and is ready to carry out all repairs for his customers after the recent fire destroyed his business place.
October 25th Twentieth Sunday after Trinity lists multiple services. Attenda nce at Manilla and nearby towns includes 11 am at Manilla with Rev N Pact from Barraba. 3 pm services at Upper Manilla and Attunga Springs, and evening gatherings with various ministers in Somerton and Tholan.
A sale by V J Byrnes Salvage Goods is set for today at 2 30 pm with cash no reserve. Tenders offered by 2 80 pm on November 7 1914 for erecting a telephone link between Bingara and surrounding towns. Details available from Armidale Office and Upper Bingara Post Office. Whyball Deputy Postmaster General.
Notice to stock owners calling for buyers of bullocks steers or any well conditioned cattle including crossbred sheep fattening age wethers at a fair price. Auctioneer invites owners to send particulars for sale consideration.
The Manila Milling Co. announces new wheat offerings in any quantity. Secretary A. B. Coupland urges supporters to back local industry and buy local wheat products.
Price notice from James Baker of the IXL Produce Store Manilla states wood will be charged at 12s per ton on and after the specified date. Small quantities half ton or less available on demand.
A historic notice describes rapid relief for child illness with Woods Great Peppernint Core. Parents faced with deadly croup find hope as a smiling morn follows dark nights. The text frames the remedy as swift and effective, urging prompt use for anguished children.
Penn's Peel Pictures presents a night program featuring Marion Leonard in In the Watches of the Night a 3000 foot drama with Cab Calloway style? It includes Coward or Hero The Girl Who Dared Beauty Bowery Boys Ion Shores of the Black Se a piong's Dream Kalem Scenic Guaranteed Rainproof Lubin comedy and a piano accompaniment by Mr Fy Graves. Coming Wednesday next Scotch Piper and Beoteh Dancer join the bill to draw audiences.
H Lorenz of IMT Kingustreet Newtown thanks Manilla residents for their strong work saving his buildings during a recent fire. Their coordinated efforts helped minimize damage and showcased community spirit.
Garvin and Cousens and Mahony and Co announce a Munster Store and Cattle Sale at Tamworth Yards on Wednesday November 18. Yard expected 1500 to 2000 head with strong demand for all store cattle. Stock owners invited to provide particulars promptly.
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