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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
3
A court considers when a person becomes a lodger by paying for a room and having exclusive possession versus a casual guest. The judge notes a case where defendants attempted to evade the liquor act by staying at a hotel with lemonade, dismissing the information but warning against similar subterfuge.
Tamworth defeated Armidale 4 to 3 to retain the Blaxland Cup after a tight final at Uralla. Armidale players Cottrell Vader Backhouse Johnston Ritchie McKenzie Peake faced tough matches with several going to the 19th hole and one ending on a stymie.
Mr. Charlie Byrnes of Upper Manilla loses 14 sheep after a stock train overruns them as they crossed the line. The department cites the engine rounding a bend and unseen sheep as cause. no compensation awarded to Byrnes.
Farmers face wheat surplus prospects and poor yields with many crops fed off. Advice promotes break up of stubble land and sowing Sudan grass with a wheat drill or maize dropper, using light surface seed covering. Rural Industries Board supports the plan and Mr Reeves offers seed information services.
Weasley Barry stars in Rags to Riches at Coulton's Picture Theatre on Saturday. The Warner Brothers Master Picture is adapted from the famed stage play and promises universal appeal with fast action and nonstop humor from start to finish.
The Government Savings Bank of N.S.W. reports September 1923 data for State Savings Banks. Deposits received reached £121,154,434 with £11,772,005 repaid, balance rise £373,378, and total depositors at 30 September £130,863,994 15 11. Over the year deposits rose £5,856,753 0 6 and depositors increased by 102,196 to 2,597,345.
Handbills announce running trains to Sydney and stations for excursion travel. Dated notices urge order details from Dart’s Ltd with Xmas suit offers to save disappointments.
A warning to woolgrowers about selling fleece locally instead of Sydney markets. Brokers and selling agents argue a higher local price, but buyers mop up skirtings cheaply. Auction at the Sydney market, with brokers ensuring fall values, offers transparency, storage, and access to world buyers.
A limited quantity of Fresh Cleaned Fish will be on sale at the Manilla Freezing Works between 8 and 11 a.m. on Friday the 26th instant. Customers are asked to bring their own wrappers or peels. Collier, Manager.
Immediate sale advertised in good order with no reasonable offer refused. Details provided by M. W. Broome of Hall's Creek Manilla.
New South Wales Government Railways announces an excursion from Manilla to Sydney and intermediate stations on Tuesday October 30 1923. Tickets are single fare for the double journey with class based rates and a return coupon. Return validity varies by distance with time limits of 42 days or one calendar month. Only specified trains may be used for return. For timetable details obtain handbills from Station Masters. W J Morris Secretary.
The eminent sight testing specialist from Sydney will visit Manilla on Thursday November 15 and may be consulted at the Royal Hotel from 9 am to 6 pm. Mr. Stevenson conducts consultations personally with no representative, and is contractor to Federal and State governments. Glasses prescribed only when necessary with guaranteed satisfaction. Do not suffer headaches from defective eyesight. proper treatment can help.
Roy Elliott announces reopening of General Car R ilr water and wood orders in Manila. Prompt delivery of water and wood available. Mail address care of Mrs. Pirie, Rowan Street, Manila. Phone 90.
Small bag with clothes went missing on Wednesday afternoon along Rushes Creek Road. Clifton's Motor Garage offers a reward for return.
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