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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
2
Nice assortment of men s boots and shoes below with prices that appeal to keen buyers. Box calf shoes genuine welted soles fashionable styles. patent leather shoes and tan willow calf options listed with prices. Boots include gample and crepe wear styles, youths boots also offered, with strong emphasis on mileage in Stoddart footwear.
A NSW government skeptical of Federal road funding blocks the plan to build main roads nationwide. Four northern councils urged direct Commonwealth funding via Tamworth, but Dr Earle Page said direct deals with councils are not possible, urging NSW MPs to press the state government to align with national road policy, while country districts see loss and added costs.
Officials report September designated as Dog Month with events and activities listed for residents. Aimed at promoting pet welfare, the observance includes workshops, adoptions, and vaccination drives coordinated by local groups and shelters.
A fragmented political notice urges voters to back a YES on both questions for greater national powers and federal arbitration. It warns against Bolshevism and monopolies and cites support from A R Method and local officials in Manilla. Other town news notes residents moving, travels, and council actions.
The Manilla Council decided to proceed with repairing the footpath in Court Street in front of the school. The Town Clerk reported on main road grants, traction engine fee exemptions, and ongoing works including stone crushing, culvert repairs, and metal screening options. The inspector noted mosquito control notices, weed destruction, and ventilation notices to owners, with upcoming events and a CN final match lineup.
The Northern Tobacco Growers Association met in Denworth to discuss financing through a levy on the current crop. Delegates from Tamworth, Manilla, and other districts considered raising the levy from 2 shillings 1 pence per ton to fund marketing and research efforts. The meeting endorsed seeking stronger industry funds and recorded appreciation for the British Australian Tobacco Company for supporting experimentation and a pounds-for-pounds program up to £50,000.
In a Sunday town court match between TEShis Yhe Awmille and Presbyterian bluts, Tesish Yhe awmille edged out 32 games to 30 pumes 8 nuts. The event featured multiple pairings, including M Roberts with Mrs Roberts and Hartley with Hamilton, with several 6 4 and 4 6 scorelines scattered through the standings.
LLAXLAND OUP Manilla defeated Walcha by 24 runs as Jardine and Woolley bowled for strong figures. Aldfirld and Gregory led with bowling, while Freenan and Calthorpe subsided runs. stumps show a tight finish with one wicket in hand.
The report notes floods demolishing villages near Barcelona Spain with thirty six dead and landslides likely. A Brisbane incident at Roma Street Station ends with shunter Lester Hencliffe torn apart by a train. three limbs severed and no witnesses. The article then describes a Manilla golf match between Walcha and Manilla teams with players Pickerell Vincent and Smith, results and driving highlights.
Election instructions urge compulsory voting with penalties. Absentee and absent voting explained across subdivisions and states. Ballot questions cover Constitution alterations including Industry and Commerce and Essential Services. Post voting allowed for distant or ill electors. applications via post offices with formal witness obligations. Age and turnout details noted with polling hours and procedural directions.
Australia began the match by batting first as Woodfur and Sub dismissed Larwood early. Macartney and Calthorpe both failed to score as England’s bowlers pressured the innings.
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