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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
2
The policy to provide more frequent cheap excursion trains continues with 57fem trains announced to serve nearly all state lines by the end of October. Fifth extensive series this year aims to aid farmers and others harvesting later in the year. Tickets: single fare for double journey with return within one month up to 300 miles and six weeks for longer distances. Details in district handbooks and at railway stations.
St. Margaret's Hospital chairman Mr. Donald H. Bourke notes two strangers in different parts of the State shared the same thought. Local donors Mr. M Hayward and Mr. T J Stewart each sent ten Christmas cards for babies, with hopes others join the Aussie Babies Christmas Appeal to gift ten cards per baby during Christmas week, prizes valued over £600.
The piece argues for pooling as the best system for primary producers, citing Australia and the United States as examples. It notes the NSW Voluntary Wheat Pool’s role in stabilising prices, reducing storage and handling costs, and enabling earlier forward sales. It urges widespread grower support to prevent exploitation and boost profits through collective action.
Sudden death of Stephen Astl a ganger and serious injury to a settler occurred near Erskinville station after a locomotive strike on Wednesday. The town reports a Bathurst wreck injuring driver Ernet Naylor and engine damage. Public meetings, charity socials, cricket and tennis results, and local business relocations fill the Manila district notes.
During the 16 week wool season from July 1 to October 21 the Railway Commissioners report very heavy traffic on the New South railways. A total of 404 559 bales reached Darting Harbour by rail and onward to wool stores. This marks an increase of 84 905 bales versus last year and suggests the season is well advanced with efficient handling. The season’s total was forecast at 767 913 bales, up from 713 114 bales a year earlier, an increase of 54 799 bales.
Presbyterian services at Manilla 11 am and 7.30 pm led by Rev J B Thern with Wonga Creek 1 pm unknown time. Methodist services at Manila 11 am 3 pm New Mexian 7.50 pm led by Rev J Good. Upper Manilla 3 pm with Mr Walt. Church of England Manila 7.30 am 3 pm and 7.30 pm led by Rev T A Uyrite.
The oldest resident of Lithaaw district, James Cole aged 94, died after a period of good health. Hours later, George Coates aged 84, a district pioneer for decades, passed away nearby. Neighbors and friends note their long companionship and near-simultaneous deaths.
Through courtesy of Mr. Smithers the paper presents wireless news from Farmers' Broadcasting Service, outlining recent developments and broadcasts in agricultural communications and related weather and market updates.
Reports from the North Coast note a rapid quieting of the disturbance. Political circles estimate a loan of about £9,500,000 for the next financial year as discussions progress.
Due to record rainfall the City Water Board lifts restrictions and urges conservation during summer. The State Cabinet backs Royal Commission rail and tram recommendations for NSW. PMG warns unlicensed radio users to license within 14 days and threatens action. A new wireless phone record is set as an amateur broadcasts to England and receives a London reply.
A German visitor in Sydney claimed there is no unemployment in Germany at present but warned that without increased manufacturing the situation could become acute. The remark emphasized potential vulnerability in employment tied to production growth.
Last Saturday on the Prec on Court, Thrift's Court defeated its opponent by three games. The list of mixed doubles pairings shows Ms Dosk, Miss Bele, and Mrs Gardner among competing players, with Mr Gee, Mr Todd, and Mr Thrift among the winners and participants.
Toinetta, known as The Humming Bird, longs for love while police seek her. The Farisia underworld romance unfolds in The Humming Bird featuring Gloria Swanson at Mechanic's Institute on Saturday.
At the annual New South Wales Country Press Association conference in Glen Innes, Mr. Sommeriad from Glen Innes argued that flour millers can land flour at two shillings fewer than local mills can produce. He criticized the railway freight system as unsympathetic and pernicious, while others cited victimisation of country producers. One speaker suggested cartage at 15 to 16 shillings a ton for 600 miles is not harsh. The conference urged government to equalize metropolitan and country fares and urged consideration of rail war freights by the new executive.
First National presents Flaming Youth based on Warner Fabian's daring novel. Colleen Moore stars as Patricia Fotriss, in a tale of reckless youth and awakening romance, supported by Myrtle Stedman and Milton Sills among an all star cast.
Pitt, Son and Badgary report from Durham Court Manilla that the Fino fleece sells at 344d with a 44d comeback. Strong demand for wool of good quality and styles signals a buoyant market despite the late wire from Chas Baldwin and son.
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