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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
2
Opinion piece warns Australia faces a growing influence from communism as strikes threaten global stability. The author blames apathy and selfishness, urges disciplined action and stronger government to avert socialisation and expropriation.
The Federal Government pushes a new deportation law with special police to aid enforcement. Tow Walsh and Jacob Johannsen are called to show cause, while Premier Lang resists NSW police arrests. The House passage concerns the Senate, and the Deportation Board awaits Walsh and Johannsen Thursday.
G M Cash promotes the Commonwealth Conversion Loan highlighting safety backed by national resources and a 3 to 4 percent interest rate. Sir Samuel Hordern notes benefits for new and existing holders and probate value, with overseas borrowing possible and no second offer planned.
A series of fatal accidents strikes northern towns over the past week. At Ardglen station near Mutrurundi a wool bale detached from a goods train, fatally striking Herbert Jurd of Moree and injuring another boy. A youth, Ree Taylor, died near Wooljoin after a motor vehicle collision. A 2 year old child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maxfield, was run down by a wagon at Dangothin. An 18 year old boy near Aberdeen Devil Day died when a boulder loosened from a hill toppled onto him. The country faces growing peril as governance appears unable to control events.
Manilla and Tamworth contested the Blaxland Cup on Tamworth links amid rain and breeze. Peters and Smith led Manilla with tight play, Peters winning 2 up after 11 holes and securing the match 2 up, while Gill and Turner also produced a hard fought duel.
A large turnout at Rackham and Paul’s rooms Tamworth heard Mrs Bitz report donations reached £255 for the Northey appeal. Funeral costs were £30 10 0, reduced to £19 after director donations. Manilla representatives contributed £84 6 6, and plans include an official opening when the memorial is complete with Mandowa and Cockburn Shire Women to be invited.
The Manilla District Cricket Union review notes a weak season with little club participation and few interdistrict matches. The secretary urges more clubs, praises the Manilla club for winning the Melcot Shield, and reports a satisfactory financial balance. Election set for September and nominations to be considered at a general meeting.
The colloquial clash pits Ms Walsh against Mr Johannsen and Mr Walsh over shipowners mediation and labor policy. Lang is urged to fund strikers with free meals while questions arise about empire policy and government stance on labor strife.
Bert McDonald has assembled a notable shearer team this year and their presence is felt in the sheds. At Brabri on Friday last the all male team of W. Osborn, W. McDonald, W. McDonald, TH. McDonald, and 7 Williams sheared 910 sheep. The day’s top tally was 210 and the lowest 154.
Attracting clients from Tamworth Barraba and Gunnedah J C Turner runs a thriving car painting and hood trimming business in Manilla It boasts high quality finishes with Mediterranean blue accents and apricot wheels drawing praise for a Buick job and raising hopes of steady outside-town business.
On Saturday long range 800 yards and heavy wind hindered scores with many misses. J Bignall performed best earning the badge though Leidreiter won the weekly trophy in a shoot off. Seares F Leicreiter and Dr Thomas also noted in results.
Mr Hourigan, a patient at Manilla District Hospital since January 14 with a crushed leg, left for special treatment at Prince Alfred's Hospital in Sydney. Miss Austin has returned to Sydney after visiting her sister Mrs W Hall at Swanbrook. The Local Hospital currently has eight patients, the lowest in days. Nationalist MP for Newcastle in the last Parliament, Mr Cromarty, died in his Newcastle home on Sunday at age 30. Mr Henry Baker Jan wed Miss Mel Ritchie of Tamworth last Saturday.
A weekend weather change brought rain across the state with the northwest receiving little. Manilla reported a quarter inch while some early districts saw no rain. Borah Station and upper Nari noted good falls. overall the weather remains unsettled.
Arncliffe Girls and 16 Army Home girls will perform drills cantata eurythmy and more at Manila Memoria Hall on Thursday September 10. Admission is 3d and seats may be booked at Mr ON Scott s. The Arncliffe Girls bring a strong reputation and promise a pleasant and instructive entertainment, with further showings announced at Woodstock on Saturday.
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