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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1926
Page
2
Stoddart's Ltd Manilla announces a large new silk shipment for spring and summer fashions focusing on plain and fancy silks. The catalogue includes crepe de chine, georgette, satin, Fuji, satin stripe payl, soie de nero, mouse line imperial, crepe de chine, and full silk options with multiple color ranges and prices.
The Manilla district shows wool and sheep farming expanding as beef prices fall. Reports indicate rising wool revenues, improving flocks, and strong market interest. Local notices include Brady family appendectomy, Molloy’s post office transfer, and illness of Marsden with Sydney travel.
A list of permit officers authorized to issue permits under the Pastures Protection Act in Tamworth and surrounding districts is published. The document names Manilla, Keepit, Halls Creek, Upper Manilla, Warengah, Wongo Creek, Attunga and other locales with officers including Mackanaie, McDonald, Lawson, Nixon, Garland, Carter, Park, and Kemp among others. A meeting for farmers set for Saturday afternoon at 3 to discuss inflows and related matters.
A North West Mail crash near Murrurundi injures and kills dozens as four wool trucks split from a goods train and careen down a steep grade into the passenger mail. Nighttime rescue struggles, hospitals report multiple arrivals, traffic halted, death toll not yet confirmed.
Shire cricket men held an enthusiastic meeting to discuss the 1925 26 season and plans for a brighter future. Officers reported a successful year with eleven matches played and Bendemeer and Watsons Creek trips noted. calls were made for steadier country club representation and stronger town country balance in future fixtures.
In a dramatic move Mr Loughlin announced resignation to oppose Mr Lang in today’s Labor Party meeting. A fellow ALD executive member also resigned, shifting balance of power toward Lang amid late night canvassing and accusations of unfair press use.
Martha Grace McDowell aged 60 died Thursday at the District Hospital after sudden illness. Wife of Jas McDowell of River Street Manilla she came to the district 22 years ago with a young family. Survived by husband, one son and four daughters including Mrs G Dunn Sydney Mrs C Stanton Barobe Mrs M Lyon Sydney Mrs L Morris Glebe Mary Henry Manilla. Funeral Friday at the May Cemetery with Rev Walsh officiating.
A goods train traveling south on War land's Range derailed near Murrille siding about two miles from Blandford. One portion struck the North West mail at 30 mph, causing a fatal crash. Twenty four people were killed and many injured. fireman and driver among the injured. The scene was one mile from Blandford and six miles from Murrowad. Names of the deceased and injured are listed, with several unidentified victims. The train wreck resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive damage to cars and engines.
Halls Creek Parents and Citizens held a Thursday debate on the benefits of the Existence of a Parents and Citizens Association. About 30 attended as seven candidates spoke and Mr Bob Bell won the examination with a speech on improving equipment, recreation, educational standards, and closer pupil teacher relations to ensure equal footing for every child.
The chief local event this week is the Church of England Sale of Work at Memorial Hall. It opens Friday at 8 p.m. with the Mayor officially opening the event and reopens Saturday at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A tea will be served.
A First National feature at Mechanics Pictures Theatre on Wednesday explores a husband torn by tropical fever and a nagging marriage. The young man endures months of rain and illness as a clash with his father’s wishes tests loyalty and love.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals including McKeown Dinzowan Sampson, Mrs Rich, Mrs Ball, and James Roan among others, with scattered references to Seonis College, Dunhir, Maitland Road Narrabet, and hospital deaths at Murutundi and Seone. It ends noting wheels and receipts under review for multifaith benefits.
Wallace Bushell aged 36 died after a sudden collapse in the street on Sunday morning. He had suffered fits linked to a fall from 24 years ago and never regained consciousness, dying about an hour later. Residing in Mania for 16 years he was a well known identity with relatives in Hornsby Manilla and Cabbedah. Funeral was Monday in the Methodist section of the cemetery conducted by Rev Ad Gould.
Reports recount 900 yard rifle shooting with trophies won by Captain Thomas and F Leidreiter. Community efforts against mosquitoes include local inspector J Blair and assistant Wieck Staith using kerosene treatments and tanks while Manilla Golf Club hosts a mixed foursome at the Manilla links. Ambulance street collection raises £6 2s 7d for local fund with flower stalls and plant sales planned next weekend.
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