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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
2
A brief notice states that an item is now on display and available for inspection. It urges interested parties to review the exhibit or goods, highlighting the opportunity to evaluate before any sale or bidding.
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century lament urges towns to cultivate sentiment as the engine of growth. It argues prosperity fuels pride, which in turn spurs further progress, and calls on merchants and citizens to boost their home town through sustained, ideal-driven campaigns.
Miny Hiniter, long serving member of the Manilla Rural School staff, has renewed a notice involving the Newcastle District and Jett Manilla on Wednesday. Details remain sparse as the community awaits official confirmation from school authorities.
A local debate criticizes impounded horses and other stock kept for three weeks then sold at auction. Despite minimal bids, costly procedures drain ratepayers as owners remain unknown. Alderman Wearne urges reform to ease handling of worthless imported animals.
Weekend activities in Manilla feature the 7.20 p m film showing with Rey J B Thore Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante, a Woodstock attraction with a male entertainer, and an optician visit by Knoll. Rev P E Berd and Mr Shepherd plan church services and revival discussions, while the community reads about the local journal efforts and afternoon Methodist service.
A fragmented report notes rabbits and fur skins yielding higher month revenue than other exports in New South Wales. Meir values and currency appear garbled, but the text suggests wool and sheep skins are lower, while rabbits provide strong income. statistical year results imply monthly totals near two million.
Local residents tied to the railway yard face interference as an extension master notes several offenders. The report notes roaming stock issues and concerns about the railway sardine stable impacting the area.
Ultimatum to Australian Electric Supply Company expired Saturday with no response by Tuesday night. Mayor Smithers says no word has been received. Alderman Morrix and Wearne press for a decisive council action and a special meeting if a reply arrives. Machinery for another scheme already being prepared.
The poll on changing the half holiday for Manila will be held Saturday September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sergeant Burn is returning officer. Voters may enroll at the police station between September 7 and 19. Rolls open for inspection September 21 to 24 with closing time adjustments under review.
Mr T B Sloman retires as District Surveyor Tor Tam worth and surrounding districts on 31 August 1925. Friends and Land Office staff planned a public function but he declined. A surprise presentation at his home featured a handsome chiming clock to honor his courteous, capable service as he passed the role to Mr L Verrier.
At the Comweil meeting of Teschnicht the tender of Mr SOW Weboss for valuations was unanimously approved. Me Vinvess is a highly experienced valuator with extensive knowledge, assuring the public of a safe and square deal. Mr Cimpbell of the cotieving MAME is currently in charge at the local railway station during Mr Deughan's absence.
Mayor Alderman J. F. Walker leads Wellington efforts to back a country centre conference in this state. A letter from The Municipality of Wellington, The Haven of the West, urges councils to appoint delegates and ensure a fully representative gathering surpassing Sydney benchmarks.
Seonw residents recall a rural school reunion held last week with a banquet and a first county union. Over 200 attendees heard speeches limited to three minutes. Juvenile toasts revealed no new orators, but the event conveyed confidence and cheerful optimism. Ed Tollis MS, founder of the local school system, attended as a visitor.
District notice lists a payment of £1180 10 for Manilla District Hogrtrat, indicating a financial transaction or settlement amount in the local record.
Cricket Country Week extends from November 2 to November 4 across districts from Far North Quirindi to the border area and including Northern River West Far West South Heath Coast. Each team fields 12 players with return fares provided. players must arrange their own transport. Cups with badges awarded to the premier team. players must be free for combined matches on November 6.
The ordinary fortnightly council meeting discussed federal taxation liability for municipalities and reimbursing the pound keeper for losses from an impounded animal. Reports covered Rowan Street and Chaves Street progress, Court Streets repairs, and a road-maintenance budget of 108 pounds plus 250 pounds for main roads in 1926.
A hay shed owned by Bignall Bros at Hayshed was destroyed by fire on Tuesday at dawn, along with a duf cutter and about twelve tons of hay. The loss is estimated at £26 and is not insured. Meantime shearing is underway in the Manilla district.
The Premier Mr Lang insists that even if the Public Works Committee rebuffs the plan the government will continue with the Guyra Dorrigo Railway. He says a special enabling bill will be introduced to satisfy the promise and proceed with construction regardless of committee reversal.
Mr M Hatch suffered a misfortune at Tiscae Bord barn on the New Mexico road Wednesday. The bus initiated at 40 pounds.
The hospital committee member’s alleged over officiousness led to a resignation by the chair and a wave of nurse resignations. One nurse reconsidered and stayed, while other vacancies remain.
The obituary notes Mrs Thea McDonald died in Woolbrook after moving from Halls Creek with family of six children Jack Franc Gordon Eva Rene. Funeral held at Bendemeary cemetery with provision works listed for Portaba Bar tuba Bellatta Bundarra Glen tines Manilla Maxwellbrool Scone Tamworth Narrabri. Police seek a 44 hour week.
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