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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented report details factional splits amid progovernment and opposition forces. Mentions ministers, regional leaders, local associations, and forthcoming elections shaping the political landscape.
A garbled report outlines plans for renting a local roller and a public works project tied to a president figure. It mentions fees of £2 a day and a seven month duration, with references to a council, engineers, and potential fines for nonpayment.
The Shire Council notes September and September 2 celebrations invitation accepted. Reports cite audit completion, endowment receipt, Commonwealth grant application, and roads program with Boxgale Munidia Hall's Creek projects. It records revenue of August, outstanding rates, and noxious weed notices and council responses.
Spring horse sale to be held next Saturday in the focal yavils. Mr Viol Byrnes runs the annual event featuring 200 horses including horses and ponies. Yarding set to begin about 10 o clock with truck loads arriving by rail and 15 farm horses offered from Mr Mamder’s property.
The report describes a chaotic film event mixing actors Gloria Swaupe and Wiebe Zitna at a Paramount screening with audience reactions. It notes Migs Swanen Beshe File cole as a headliner in Ste Elion and references various names, a public turnout, and a backdrop of competing shows.
The annual Catholic Ball at Memorial Hall drew a large crowd with Stone's orchestra providing swing. The hall featured pink and blue decorations, balloons, lanterns, and electric lights. Prizes included chocolates and perfume donated by local residents. volunteers assisted with doors and setup. supper was prepared by several ladies. The event raised expectations for significant expenditure.
Dr Coote moved to authorize building a shed in the Shire to house machinery. The notice described a local builder and shed plan and sought approval, with discussion continuing on the motion at the Satire meeting. The chair noted the motion was acted upon and the shed will be constructed.
Local notes recount flu concerns and social chatter as residents travel and attend events. Mentions Hartley, Burrell, Davis Cup, Smith Cup, Madsen, and a seaside holiday, plus railway progress and wool trade updates.
Mr George Aitken chairs the Nations Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia. He notes confidence in the season opening of the Brisbane wool sale with expectations of stable prices and strong demand from leading buyers. The council supports prudent quantity allocation after Christmas and urges open competition at auction to realize favorable prices.
A garbled social roster lists numerous individuals and pairs, including several Misses and Mrs. names, with scattered initials and numbers. The text reads like a shaky parish or school social column with names such as Grantham, Coates, Pen wan, Miss Weland, and Mrs Vines, interspersed with unclear figures and locations.
A local church announces a service on Thursday at 7.00. The event includes a memorial and a fair at 4.00 pm on Tuesday. Details reference a display and activities near West of 1b with mention of a framerage and files.
A bottle recovered by an Lawrence company employee bears a 1923 Sumatra distress note. It states the ship foundered off Port Macquarie with all hands lost. Captain Bell and Chief Mate Fewertell signatories. The crew is presumed drowned and cause of loss remains unanswered.
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