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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
4
Gentlemen of Manila and District receive special spring and summer tailoring arrangements with low prices. Large stock of materials available. Prices shown include teeet trousers 10/6 and various suits from 15 to 77/6 with fabrics in striped silk and plain silk options.
News and Notes recounts a quiet election on Saturday with a large local poll but little outward enthusiasm. It notes calm during wartime and contrasts with peacetime vigor, stating no signs of excitement as results were posted.
The annual social to aid the Manilla Convent building fund will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday night. Ladies committees are actively preparing and the event is expected to be highly successful.
A meeting of the Wednesday Hall juonday Cricket Club has been convened to take place at the Imperial Hotel on Thursday night next. Club members and others interested are requested to attend. The hall-Holidayies anticipate that the forthcoming season will be a good one.
A Manila notice announces changes in meat prices at various establishments effective September 24. The advertisement emphasizes prices are for cash only with no credit and that the reduction is shown as ld per th all wound, noting the alteration applies until further notice.
Attention of dance is directed to the civic fund social promoted by the Country Party Football Club held in Ne, FL Tifie's barn, Wongo Creek, on Friday night. It promises first class music and an excellent supper, aiming to be a big affair and assist a good cause.
In the Australian lint market, vacancies are listed for several recruiters. Applications should be made to Captain Joksstone at the provided address.
Cardinal della Chiesa elected pope Benedict XV at age 59 by the College of Cardinals succeeding Pius IX. A member of an ancient noble family he was Archbishop of Bologna and earlier linked with Cardinal Rampella the Vatican Secretary of State. The election surprised but was warmly acclaimed and signals a shift from Leo XIII policy toward church political formation.
The Toowoomba Brigbane Standard reports farmers in the Downs saw cattle at several farms, from Crows Nest to Oakey district, exhibit fear and unusual behavior. Cows faced west, bolted, and attacked paddocks after mild exposures, with all age groups affected. A Warwick resident also saw a northeast sky flash, heightening mystery.
Mr Stan Roe writes to announce Hawarden school picnic set for next Saturday the 12th in Mr Ted Porter's paddock Keep it. A very enjoyable day is guaranteed with a dance at night.
A front line letter from a British officer describes ten days of continuous fighting with no rest. He states odds of five to one against his forces and emphasizes the need for reinforcements after enduring through the Ulbanli brown paper.
On election day, Misses Jessie Macdonald Nita Veness Eva Baldwin Pearl Worth Myrtie Langworthy wore Red Cross badges and collected for the Red Cross League. The group’s efforts yielded a total of 9 pounds 6 shillings 7 pence.
A heated discussion concluded with humor as Dr Shurovit retorted that the statement about that/that that that that that managed was not an adverb, highlighting a linguistic jab.
Next Monday night a benefit entertainment for the Patriotic Fund will be given by Mr. G Brown at the Popular Picture Palace. Tickets are already in circulation and are selling rapidly. Mr Brown will include tonight a special film To the Front. Worth seeing.
A delegation including Meesra Vincent D Costelloe and J Kelly waited on Mr Kennedy on Monday to get an opinion on cup ownership. The Country Party Club believed three consecutive or three overall wins would grant ownership, but Kennedy said the minutes require three wins, guiding Union action.
A NSW case reports a ninety eight year old man fined for not controlling rabbits on his farm. The piece questions the fairness of punishing the elderly and argues for common sense over harsh laws, noting the impracticality of reform and the aged offender’s unlikely prospects.
Mr McNicol of Kiy McNicol and Co electrical engineers for Falkner Electric Light Co met Manila aldermen and the mayor to discuss installation plans. The firm hopes to have the plant ready by year end and switch on electric light and power early next year. All wires and eyes reportedly arranged.
Commercial Nathan Cohen and Co. Ltd Tamworth report a moderate supply of medium to good cattle chiefly cows, heirs, and bullocks. Market brisk and firm, bullocks up to £9 15, cows £8, heifers £7, replers £1 1/. Sheep yarding includes shorn ewes and woolly lambs with Merino wethers to 16 shillings and others to 12/6. Buyers present from local trade and North.
The annual Corellia Ball hosted by Wongo Creek residents and nearby districts raised funds for Manila Hospital. A cloakroom expansion and refined decor improved the ballroom ambience. Music by Norman Gardner and North entertained guests, with many volunteers coordinating admissions, security, and the supper service. The event drew praise from hospital officials and featured a speech by the President of the hospital committee. The Minister for Works notes 20,000 men unemployed in the State.
A combined interdenominational service was held at the Mechanics Institute on Monday from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Local businesses closed to allow workers to attend. Rev. J. N. Phillips, Rev. T. Jenkin, and Rev. C. Anderson led prayers, hymns, and readings including Isa 40 and Matt 5. The large congregation, about 510, prayed for rain and peace amid wartime.
Dr Ponte accompanies Australian troops and others from Manilla enter active service or depart. Doc Hall, Haydop, and Rev Dr Digges La Touche join expeditionary forces. The Mayor Ald Kennedy votes, Connor collects for Patriotic fund, and Dr Catehlove leaves for England to join Army Medical Corps. Also tributes to Little Jack Walters and Castlemaine elders mark the week.
The Manila Senior Cadets plan full effort to defeat Tamworth L Company in the cadet football final. Training is underway as they seek the premiership for Manila. Date of the match is not fixed but Wednesday is suggested.
Letter urges support for the War Food Fund raising £19,787 to supply Australian foods to the British Government for troops and relief in London and elsewhere. It lists early ship freight and asks subscriptions via the Chamber of Commerce in Sydney. The writer signs as F.O. Winchcombe, President, Chamber of Commerce, Growenor Street, Sydney.
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