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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
4
Auctioneers Licenses And Convent Concert Notice
Auctioneers reminded that Tuesday next is the last day to lodge applications for renewal licences. St Joseph's Convent School sets its annual concert for Tuesday November 24. A correction: Mr Jack Morri soh Tstch was omitted from the Upper Manilla Red Cross League donations. total contributions were £20 7s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Convent School
Upper
Manilla Red Cross League
Jack Morrisoh
Expeditionary Force Mobilizes Local Men in War
Last week Otto Smith of Ben'le roner left Mania to join the Expeditionary Force. Charles Dowe of Millwindi departs for Sydney to enlist in the forces, signaling broader recruitment and regional participation in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Smith
Ben‘leroner
Mania
Ade Traham
Charles Dowe
Millwindi
Sydney
No morning services at Manilla or Somerton afternoon
Due to the continuedness of Rev Mr Anderson there will be no morning services at Manilla nor afternoon services at Somerton. A choral service will be held at night. Rev Giles Moore, a promising young minister, will preach at the Methodist Church Manilla Sunday next. He will also address the children in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Moore
Methotiat
Manilla
Bext—mornip
Evenine
Red Cross Social to Aid Red Cross Learne at Meehan Institute
A social in aid of the Red Cross Learne will be held at the Meehan Institute on Tuesday night next. Tickets priced at 23rd. Ladies are preparing a debt supper and good music will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crags
Meehan
Fragmentary note on harvest and wheat career
Unclear OCR fragment mentions wheat, harvest, and a person’s career. The text is garbled but implies a discussion of a harvest season and a potential first year of some activity related to wheat. Names, places, and concrete details are not readable.
Narrow Escape From Snake Near North Broos Tm
Mr Gordon Veness narrowly escaped stepping on a snake at North Broos'TM on Monday night as he climbed the front steps. the snake fled under a house. Baldwins School will hold a picnic and sports in Mr Thor McKeon s paddock on Saturday November 7 with a strong committee and preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Veness
Northbroos
J. Sullivan
Baldwin School
Atove
Thor. McKeon
Hushes
Cameron Appointed Manager Heads State Wheat Scheme
Mr Donald Cameron, appointed manager of the State wheat growing scheme, visited Dune den on Tuesday. He said the Government selected an area of about 500 acres near Totterhav for the scheme and plans to harvest next year. A thousand men will be employed to clear the land, with ploughing to be done by traction engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cameron
Duneden
Totterhav
Sharp Storm Deluged Town and Countryside
A sharp storm swept the town on Wednesday evening with 25 points registered at the post office and heavy rain at Upper Vanilla totaling 00 points. Storms were local near town but hailstorms hit the north and north-west, with Sut Borah and at Mr J Geddes Glenant reporting the largest hailstones in years. Borah Crees banner hailed down as Upper Manilla notes hail taller than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Vanilla
Borah
J. Geddes
Glenant
Upper
Manilla
Cart accident injures boy William McKenzie in New Mexico
A cart accident left William McKenzie and his brother from Mr. Stengert’s at a New Mexico hospital. The badly mouthed horse upset the cart and wounded McKenzie in the chest while bystanders struggled to lift the cart off him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKenzie
New Mexico
Blurred Scene Reports Brief Abdominal Incident
A brief blurred passage notes a person retrieving the abdomen area after a stumble. Initial concern of internal injuries appeared unlikely, avoiding the need for surgery. The item hints at a minor medical scare with a positive outcome.
Manilla Bullock Offer Declined at Homebush Auction
At Homebush last Monday the Manilla bullock sale saw values fall to 10s per head with supplies near demand. Export buyers stayed away while bidders waited. Mr E Bowron of Rod Villa Manilla secured 29s per head for a draft sold by Winchrombe Corson Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bowrsn
Rod Villa
Manilla
Winchrombe, Corson, Ltd
Brown's Pictures Presents Two Star Film Program
Mr Brown staged an excellent show on Wednesday to a good crowd. He plans another two star program for Saturday with Mrs Kelly on piano and Mr B North on the aeophone. Wednesday night will feature a set entitled From Manger to Cross, depicting scenes from the life of Jesus. The pictures are described as very beautiful and produced at some of the Savior's life scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Wefrieada
Synecia
Kelly
B. North
Manger
Croas
Earth
Flr
Mechanics Institute Opens New Building For Town and Country
The Mechanics Institute celebrated its official occupation evening with large attendance from town and country. A reading room, library, lounges, billiard and games rooms impressed members, while a musical programme featured local performers. President Veness outlined reasons for the function and thanked contributors, noting plans for increased membership and support to clear the building debt. Mr North received a silver baton for his contributions as conductor, with hopes to sustain a high musical standard in Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Mechanica” Institute
Manilla
A. C. Weness
K. Briscombe
Roulston
Miss Ryan
Mias Henderson
N. Scott
Messrs. Shuttleworth
Cahil
B. Miller
Scott
Houlston
Shuttleworth
D. Sutherlen
N. North
E. North
A. C. Veness
McDonald
M.L.A
Carmichael
Veness
Vences
H. North
North
Arsaneims
Institute
Fong
Australia
Penn's Peel Pictures Draws Rain to Tamworth Show
A record audience attended Penn's Pictures in Tamworth on Wednesday night with Pipe Major Murray performing on the pipes and Master McFarland performing the sword dance. Highland costume dancing and a brief Highlord Fling were featured before a sudden heavy rain halted the programme and prompted a hasty exit. A special Spencer programme is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn's Pictures
Murray
Tamworth
Moforland
Methodist Synod opens pastoral sessions at Tamworth
The Armidale District Synod met Tuesday morning in Tamworth with Rev William Stewart presiding. Elector secretary Rev J B Penman and assistant secretary Rev YT Jenins. Revs Starr and Moore urged for regular church work. Parr recommended for ordination. Revs McKibben Coleman Robbins advanced a year in fellowship. Penman Jenin Woodhouse seek new appointments after relief of their removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale District
Tamworth
William Stewart
J. B. Penman
YT. Jentins
T. M. Starr
G. T. Moore
N. H. Parr
Methodist Figures Report From Tamworth Synod
The secretary for General returns presented a highly satisfactory report at Tamworth Synod noting increases. In the district there are 51 churches 19 parsonages 10 ministers 4 preachers 1 home missionary 2 circuit missionaries 54 local preachers 1629 members and 3 on trial plus 26 junior members 7 communications other than members and 780 adherents. Sunday school shows gains with 4 schools 149 teachers 1723 children 1008 average attendance 433 pledged abstainers cradle roll Young Worshippers League 353 members and 10 Christian Endeavour societies with 383 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feneral Returns
Methodist Synod
Tamworth
Christian Endeavour Societies
War and drought in wartime Britain plea for shared sacrifice
The Presbyterian argues that war and drought will bring hardship to the nation though less than those near the fighting. It urges fellow citizens to sacrifice and aid the weaker, praising Australian relief efforts while stressing care for domestic needs and equitable burden sharing to minimize suffering as drought breaks and hopes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fossinls
Mae Digmignals
Australia
Oura
Drought Measures Urged by P P Boards Across Regions
Amid ongoing drought concerns the P P Boards push for better railway access and stricter management of routes and reserves to move and protect stock. Calls include stock removal from drought areas, rabbit control, fodder conservation, and tighter supervision of camps and T S R reserves to prevent abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P
Tamworth
Manilla
T.S.R
T.5.r
PLP
Manilla drives fodder, rail lines and faster stock trains
Manilla advocates conservation of fodder and cross country railway lines to improve facilities and speed up stock trains for transporting starving livestock. The movement argues for better railway access to feed and move cattle efficiently across regions.
Slow cricket clash at Glenevon tests local mettle
A midweek match in Manilla style as Glenevon hosts Half-Holiday with O’Brien and Boland leading a 200-run tally. Hilary Boland top scores for Glenevon with 52 while Geddes and Abberfield found moments of form. Fielding by visitors was lax though local batsmen secured some gains in a 113 to 77 display for Glenevon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismiy
fSa
Rin
Glocier
Nemel Tiver
Marx
Dgocmes Saticay
Manilla
Gleneon
Lenevon
O. H. Tall
Colling
W. Smith
Glenevon
Hilary Boland
A. Geddes
T. Abberfield
German Youths and Belgian Wounded Mark War News
Report describes Belgian wounded reaching Sass hospital and German losses along the Yser, with youths aged 17 and 18 among prisoners arriving in Paris. Allies continue on the offensive across fronts in France and Flanders amid heavy combat and high casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Colds on the chest and other local notices
A mix of short notices: a Seymour VIC mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for rapid relief in her choking child. a Yellow Rock dairy farmer Charles Faulle killed by a tart shaft accident at the station. Victoria Barracks recruiting saw 400 volunteers with 350 accepted and 181 sent to Liverpool. Muswellbrook snakes removed after warm weather. sheep losses cited at Laura Station and Bundarra districts. libel verdict Watt v Melbourne Age awarded £10 damages. A Coonabarabran riding disqualification for 13 months. a nursery egg labeling experiment with Kaiser and Kitchener names yielded mixed results. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Mrs Julia Wakely of Wanganui NZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gronow
Station St
Seymour
Vic
Chamberlain
Victoria Barracks
Liverpool
Muswellbrook
George Law
A. Cribbs
Railway Hotel
Uralla
A Wiseman
Laura Station
John McHugh
Bundarra
Watt
Melbourne “tAge
Evening Whispers From a Ghost Season and Town Gossip
A jumble of items from a local paper notes ghost stories heard by a weary wife and watching residents, hospital patient counts, a Cross Social lawn drinks fundraiser, and various small notes on local life. It mentions a private boat on the river, stained glass at Mechanics’ and other town curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westley
Ited Cross
Mechanics
Sherry
Ilmisso
Manilla
Namoi-river
Battle Along Belgian Coast Continues Fiercely
The front near the Yser River and areas between Middlekerke Nietport and Ostend remains hot as Belgian British and French troops clash with Germans. German losses are heavy with reinforcements rushing in while Allied artillery targets villages reducing and retaking positions amid fierce bayonet charges. A new British gun disrupts a Taube bombing raid as the struggle persists along the Ain and at the mouth of the Scheldt with reports of harried retreats and significant casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yser
Smiich
Middlekerke
Nietport
Flanders
Unemployment in New South Wales Tops 14,700
Minister of Labor reports 14,700 unemployed in New South Wales including 6,050 in Sydney and broader country totals. The release highlights regional impact and ongoing joblessness across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Labor
New South Wales
Sydney
Young Woman Jumps Overboard Aboard Osterley Voyage
A passenger on the R M S Osterley bound for London from Sydney Melbour ne in a semi-demented state leapt into the sea on Sunday. A boat was lowered and she was rescued within eight minutes, slightly worse for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M.S. Osterley
London
Sydney
Melourne
Pianoforte Tuning Visit to Manila by Singleton
Mr BH Singleton of Tamworth, successor to the late John L Singleton, will be in Manila on or about Wednesday 28 October. Orders left at the Manila Post Office or Court House Hotel will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh, Singleton
Tamworth
John L. Singleton
Manila
Manilla
Court House
Violin Tuition Offered for Home Visits in Vanilla
A thoroughly qualified violin teacher proposes weekly home instruction in Vanilla, contingent on a sufficient number of pupils. Apply to the press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ix Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Panama
Panamas
gXanilla
News and Notes
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
RED Cross Boctal
Baldwin
State Wheat Farm
Manilla Bulloche AT
Homebush
Mechanics Institute
Penn
Cricket
O'Brien
B. Johnson
Hall, Co
B. Boland Scott
C. G. Johnson
Gardner OQ. Collings
C. Urquhart
H. Green
B. Gardner
E. Johnson
B. Baker
F. Burrows
Richardson
Soest J. McKeon
B. Geddes
N. Abberfield
H. Boland
B. O'Brien
A. G. Johnston
C. Green
B. Collins
B. Green
Baler
Waywood
St. Scott
B. Rich
W. Gardner
E . A. Prenee
M. Weygood
B. “Richard Jones W. Johnson
C. Hall
B. O’brien
J. Reeves
Ccec Ee Sundrics
Dave
Sass Hospital
France
Charles Faulle
Yellow Reot
Coonabarabran
Kitchener Ez
Julia Wakely
Vail Street
Wanganui
Heaith
Ain
Gertrane
Belcuin
Ocalnet
Allies
Tinday
Ostend
Fercely
B. Aves
Seagen
Teri
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