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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
3
Report of two prisoners escaping from Pentonville Gaol in England by removing bricks with a pair of scissors and climbing a 20 ft inner wall then a 210 ft outer wall under barbed wire. They used torn clothing as a rope and wore grey prison uniforms. escape occurred amid a strong patrol and subsequent coverage in London.
The Shire of Mandowa announces the triennial election for two councillors per riding A B and C to be held Saturday December 5 1938 Nomination Day Friday November 13 at Council Chambers Manilla Nominations must be on prescribed form with consent attested witness and received by five pm December 12 Nominations announced December 13 at noon Qualification follows Local Government Act 1919 Section 20. If excess candidates a postal ballot on December 5 1935 will be used for electors.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction the will of Emma Bowman late of Upper Manilla is set for probate after fourteen days. Emma Ann Sneesby named executrix. notices and claims to be sent to John Duncan Kennedy Solicitor Manilla Castlereagh House Sydney. Commonwealth Elections notice also appears with polling details for November 14 1925.
Returning Officer Henry Aston Betteridge lists polling sites across Manilla subdivision including Mechanics Institute Manilla, Public Hall Halls Creek, New Mexico School, Upper Manilla School, Upper Namoi School Winfold, and Wongo Creek at Alex Gardner residence.
The Annual Spring Fair will be held in Memorial Hall on the 30th and 1st inst. Sessions start at 6 pm with opening by the Mayor on Saturday. Listings show entry at 2:30 and 8 pm and a market table at 5:30 pm on Saturday. Also notices Cottage for sale or lease by tender on Manilla Street.
TOM OBRIEN of Blackearth announces the closure of his Blacksmithing business in Manilla and District on Wednesday at 12 noon. The shop will reopen Saturdays, with light horses and ponies shoed. A daily lorry delivery is offered. orders must be placed by 5 pm or set as standing orders. Terms are weekly or cash to the carter. J B Rickards is proprietor, H Collier manager.
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