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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
2
PManiila Express competes at the North Western meet on September 2 1998 facing strong rivals including WADNERINAY. The event highlighted speed and team performance with notable efforts by PManiila Express members.
The piece reviews the Manilla telephone exchange’s rapid growth and calls for continuous service, urging broad access for rural residents. It discusses government support for a railway line from Manilla to Boggabri, with Cabinet submission and public works committee consideration, arguing the project would benefit business and regional development.
Wary en route to Mr George Boland a cart loaded with a tank. Mr Bob Alam fell overboard and was wounded. Police and civic notes cover Sydney visitations, bylaw actions, court fines, and railway town events. Community gatherings include bands, auctions, millinery openings, and rifle shooting resumption.
The excerpt notes possible completion of a railway line from Mapilta toward Boegabri amid rising traffic and calls for a station. It covers council actions on lighting, street improvements, and financial matters, including auditors and works, finance, and inspector reports, plus tenders and local remarks about notable figures and events.
Puitie completes a lengthy voyage to Adelaida after forty traveling days. Portmaster W Thompson retires after four years, with duties transferred. A postmaster’s shift occurs amid distant communications, while a distant philosopher notes the Fring Botanists and scholars from Austenia discuss a peace bond and annual schedule.
A sulky built by H Baker on display at Gunvedah Show impresses local industry insiders. The varnished trap features roller bearings rubber tyres a solid silky oak panel and an elegant acetylene lighting setup. A unique balancing mechanism and a seat that adjusts for one person showcase the design's ingenuity.
Parish schedule lists services at various churches including Church of England and Melanesia affiliated groups. Entries mention Vicar duties at Walln Creek Uppar Hall Creek and New Measow Bow with times at 3.15 7.80 and 7.30. Also noted are leper care, crosswise events, and a wedding reference with Walton and Elmerton? government notices and a stray forecast of activities for September 10 and upcoming weeks.
The ordinary Municipal Council meeting occurred in the Council Chambers in Malay with Mayor Ald Stoddart presiding. Aldermen Whiting Singleton Elliott Kennedy and others attended as minutes from the previous meeting were confirmed and correspondence was opened requesting specifications and full particulars from the Public Works Department.
A deputation led by Dr McKeon urged the Minister for Works to place the Manilla to Boogabri railway before the Public Works Committee as a national project with potential regional wheat line benefits. The Minister and other officials voiced support and pledged Cabinet consideration. a deputy reported the surveyors’ findings and progress.
Local notes report warm sunny Sunday, crops green but needing moisture. Rumors of a hotel move and social at night follow a sports afternoon. Discussed are repairs, sales at Langworthy, a plate glass window smashed, and trees to be planted. Hicks, Mackenzie, and boxing bouts feature among community happenings.
A jumble of names, places, and events from Sydney to Tamworth fills the page with chatter about public buildings, post offices, a farmers carnival, and potential special train services. Residents discuss Admiral Sperry, royal visits, local show judging, street plantings, and highway improvements amid travel quirks and a call for relief funds for bereaved families.
A contested exchange from a recent meeting in New Mexico reveals tensions within the Settlers’ Association. F A Porter of Kelvin urges fair dealing and denounces personal vilification while criticizing public works tactics. Further letters suggest dissatisfaction with leaders and methods.
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