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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
4
The world sculling title will race along the Thames from Putney to Mortlake on Monday west. Champion Barry and challenger James Paddon prepare for a stiff contest. Early odds favor Barry, with bookmakers at 6 to 4 on the Australian, though English experts doubt his prospects.
Speaking in Melbourne on Monday night the Minister for Defence Mr Millen praised Americans for facing civil strife and still voting. He said if the American people could go to the ballot box with dignity and deliberation, Australians could cast their ballots in the waiting booth, making one cross on a piece of paper.
The district reports 57 512 acres under wheat this season up from 32 413 last year. Baan Baa covers 16 90 acres and Boggabri 40 559 acres, with Baan Baa used for hay and Boggabri for similar purposes. Tamworth leads with 64 418 acres, followed by Boggabri Manilla and Gunnedale. Some district figures are uncertain due to boundary misplacements.
Henry Charles Brierley sues Hegel Slate Roller Floor Mills over 500 pounds claim for breach of contract related to a proposed share issue and formation of a milling company tied to the Fielder and Regan interests. Litigation features evidence from Mr Malsten KJ and Mr Windeyer with A A Munro King for plaintiffs and Kai Dace for defendants.
In Sydney on Monday before a commission investigating living costs, G. A. Nankeris of Tamworth and president of the Country Traders Association said he could not link war to price hikes in specific goods. He noted flour rose £2 per ton and oatmeal its ton, blamed dry seasons for the latter, and suggested cream of tartar shortages could lift baking powder costs. He denied country estate prices rose 10 to 20 percent and said traders wait to raise prices until they incur higher costs. He argued Australia is self-contained with little justification for inflation of locally made goods.
NSW revenue and receipts for the first two months of the financial year totalled £2,702,857, showing an increase over the same period last year. The report notes a substantial rise in earnings and outlines preliminary figures for comparison.
Manilla residents gave a large send off to departing local soldiers Driver Jace Moore Driver W Berman Charlie Winess Cliff Haydon and Doc Hall as they head to Sydney for final acceptance in active service A procession led by the deputy mayor Ald J T Wearne paraded to the railway station with the A L F and a large crowd cheering and singing patriotic airs Mothers sisters and relatives watched tearfully as the train carried the volunteers away The event highlighted strong community support for the Empire and the war effort.
A Bradford cable reports rising demand for New Zealand wool and crossbreds due to government khaki needs, with July prices about a halfpenny to a penny. However Deacon Yorkshire buyers bought less wool last December, stocks look light, and demand is for khaki quality. Cited drought and war troubles threaten wool outlook and supply for months.
A letter urges readers to donate perishable food and other items to the Red Cross Produce Department. Eggs may be sent to Fresh Food and Ice Co at Darling Harbour for cold storage and frontline use. Other perishables and funds go to Bryant and Hayes or Red Cross, with freight rules noted for transport.
The price of flour advanced on Monday by a ton, lifting market quotes to £10 10s amid strong export demand. A writ for £10,000 for libel has been issued by Mr Andrew Fisher against Archdale Parkinl, secretary of the Liberal Association. A New South Wales father praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his son’s croup service.
Large crowds fill the Gunnedah Show grandstand as war and season loom over a well-attended exhibition. The show highlights include strong draught horse displays, prizes to Muswellbrook and Westley families, a fair pavilion showing crafts and maps, and praise for local agriculture while lamenting drought and missed rain clouds.
A united patriotic service is planned at Mechanics' Rooms on Sunday from 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Churches including Anglican Methodist Presbyterian will participate. Shops and prices will close to allow employers and workers to join. Reverend leaders will deliver prayers and readings. Town residents and country people are urged to attend in unity.
The Country Party tennis team toured Tamworth and district for four days, winning six of seven matches against Hillside Tamworth Teachers Manilla and others. Watts Bros Doyle and Abrahams stood out. several players from Sutherland Edwell Scully Poppenhagen proved supportive. A President’s Trophy round featured C N Scott G Oakes R Smith A Jenkin Wilshire Coupland Miller and more, with final rounds upcoming. Dr Arnie Robertson conducted medical inspections of public school children and addressed parents on dental care tonsils adenoids and lungs.
The final rallies by Liberal and Labour are held as elections occur today with polling booths open all day. About 1,100,000 voters are on the roll. many may forget due to wartime excitement. Citizens are urged to vote, including women, who have duties at home and in service. voting is described as the country’s one day of power. The Chief Electoral Officer clarifies lawful use of candidate cards in polling booths with penalties for misuse.
A WWI era verse from Upper Manilla dated 3/9/14 expresses Australian resolve to answer Britain’s call. The poem, titled Australia’s bold coo ee, pledges to defend the Empire, with lines about leaving home to cross the sea, marching under a battle cry, and hoping for a glorious return with honors.
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