Letter to Premier Bavin on NSW economy and employment
A Manilla Express excerpt from May September 1928 letters urging Premier Bavin to act decisively. The writer criticizes two years of governance, calls for job creation, mentions unemployment concerns in New South Wales, and argues for legislative reforms to boost industry and individual initiative. The piece references political figures and governance contrasts, urging urgent action for prosperity.
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T. B. Bavin
Stat
Lang
Jarvie
Ople
Fineice
Ash
Nisw
Obituary notices from Manilla district residents
Obituary notices report the deaths of James Huth biand at Cobar on August 0, long time Manilla resident born in Edinborough Beot land aged years. He leaves a widow and four grown children in Manilla grade names: Ali Prassing Grane V. Perrin McDonald McDowell Henry Wagga Guerngine Vincent Cecil. Also J Swiston resides in Brisbane. Other obituaries mention a baby girl dying in infancy, G Woolaston of Kee inch Somerton aged 71, survived by his wife and one daughter and a son, and W Woolaston of Upper Manilla as a brother. Reuben Grano died at 87, native of Windsor, long Hawkesbury lifer, came to Manilla in the 1870s, funeral held Monday officiated by Rev. T Hunter Barratt. survivals include son Joseph and daughter Mrs J A Blackwell.
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Cobar
James Huthbiand
Manune
Edinborough
Beotland
Sutherland
Manilla
Vince
Mra V. Perrin
D. McDonald
Tamworth
Iy J. McDowell
Mesare Henry
Wagga
Guernginebo
Vincent and
Cecil Land
A Ene
Ae J. Swiston
Brisbane
G. Woolaston
Keeinch
Somerton
Mra Woolaston
H. Bignall
W. Woolaston
Upper
Reuben Grena Ee Neler
Grono
Windsor
Hawkesbury
Reform Agenda for a Struggling Nation in Six Proposals
A citizen urges sweeping reforms touching unemployment, child endowment, workers compensation, railroad governance, and water conservation. Critiques the existing system, calls for state-backed child welfare, end of endowment incentives, a funded workers scheme, and business-led railway management modeled after Canada. Warns the Upper House to be reformed promptly to avert political trouble.
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Hay
Canada
Namoi Valley
Fnr
Lang
Sven
Queensland
Tobek
Canterbury Stakes Upset and Ackowledges a Post Win
A crowded track saw Amounis beat Pagenall in the Canterbury Stakes after Munro’s late finish. Earlier notes mention sleepers for sale between Manalis and Barraba, and a British air supremacy claim with Schneider Cup results.
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Britain
Italy
Greg
Mrs view accompanying daughter on hospital visit
Mrs view accompanied by her daughter Irai visited the hospital on Thursday for a routine checkup and to be with the patient.
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View
Har
Irai
Ura Hospital
Wil Juin Thane
Manilla benefit concerts raise funds and notices
Generous public response to Thursday benefit with 200 tickets sold and more inquiries. Banday Echoo and Sve aarti Charen plan a concert at Palais Theatre on September 26 after a postponement due to illness. Entry close for trotting events on September 16 with nominations already strong. club aims to boost Manilla Trotting Club status. Local council updates include ordinance changes on motor vehicle chains and a War Memorial exhibit funding plan, with proceeds aiding Returned Soldiers League and mentioning a Menin Gate reproduction sale.
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Banday Echoo
Sve
Aarti Charen
Banday School
Manila
Palais Theatre
Manilla
W. AL. Murphy
St Manilla
Monin Cate
Australian War Memorial
Canberra
Lengstaff
Menin Gate
War Memorial Council
Returned Soldiers League
Ald Dunbar
Ald. Coates
Refund of raise on Memorial Hall rate dispute
Council debate centers on refunding rates for the Mechanics at Memorial Hall. Aldermen Alt. Adie Coupe, Dunbar, Wearne and Contes discuss power to grant rebates, noting the Mechanics run a trading concern and the Returned Soldiers provided funds. The council ultimately votes no rebate, citing lack of authority and the institute’s finances.
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MeLwod
Ald
Wearne
Ald Dunbar
Iers
Rales
eEeat
Cbs Cecmtet McLaod
Mechanica
Contes
Hew Roller Develops New Seamer Near Inverell
Dr Bowmen reported on Monday that the Hew Roller, a new kind of combined seamfler, was working on the road near Inverell. He said it was not ready for service and would need strengthening alterations before council approval to purchase.
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Mandawa Shire
Seat
Inverell
Bowmen
Postponed Menangla Races Amid Weather Delays
A weather disrupted day causes the Menangla Races to be postponed as snow and rain dampen the scene. The event, linked to Nadew Display and 80NS Ltd, faces delays and logistical adjustments.
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Nba
Maryitt A Benefit Dancer and Euchre Party Card
Benefit event at Memorial Hall on the 12th to aid a local cause with tickets priced two shillings. Proceeds likely support community group, with emphasis on social dances and euchre.
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Andi Hon
Bee
Unclear livestock sale notice at Manilla details
A damaged notice from Manilla dated August 28 describes cattle brands and horses to be sold at a public sale. The text lists mare and gelding brands, descriptions of ponies and a brown pony mare, with mentions of a pound sale at noon on August 26 and references to local landowners and places.
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Manilla
M. J. Land
TSR
Paserts
Gareland
North Ourindi
A.J
Blair
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