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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1925
Page
2
An aging dialect heavy essay urges suffrage and social reform through better education and healthier home life. It warns that vice and indifference erode families and national character, calling on women and men to pursue practical improvements in domestic happiness and public policy.
The Gunnedah Show listings detail entertainment for September 22, 23, and 24 with a stand ball on birth night, fine music, supper and decorations. Special news from Narrabri Quirindi and Tamworth, good weather anticipated, and a proposed Royal Commission in Norfolk Island approved by a large margin. A half holiday is planned for September 26.
Shire Council plans to impound stock straying on roads citing public road misuse and trespass. Discussion covers which roads qualify, fencing standards, and who bears impoundment costs. golf results noted locally with H B Lane winning a bogey handicap.
At Saturdays Shire Council session Mr W C Thompsons letter urged Pontil Department to erect a telephone line and establish a recertal office at Mr W K Kirks residence. The department plans branch lines two miles from the post office and subscribers should enrol early to save costs. Dr Gardner noted department staff had examined the proposed route last week. The President stressed public urgency and expected immediate enrolment.
An urgent appeal by Manilla Parenty and Citizens Anoviation calls for funds to support educational development of children. A children’s continental is planned on school grounds in November with a display of items and attractions in a local showroom, featuring various wares and crafts.
G A C Pall of Glenbarra complains to the Shire Council about the Numoi River to Glen Barra road and Red Hill section. Dr Coote notes earlier passable condition outside Red Hill. council votes to repair Red Hill when staff pass that way.
Mr J D Skewes asked the Tallowfetter to address the badly worn Watsons Creek Bungendore road. He warned heavy rain would worsen water tables if not repaired and urged action before the next meeting. The engineer was tasked to attend to the matter.
The Shire Council informed that the Main Roads Board has noted the request to proclaim the Manilla Boggabri road a main road for development. The board will consider the work and advise Commonwealth authorities for approval, and the Council will be notified.
A dated letter reveals the Department denies making the Manilla bridge a national work and asserts Government funding only. The piece notes ministers lose control to departmental officers and includes a pigeon request and a hospital committee meeting notice for September 11 at 2 pm.
The Mamdowshire ordinary monthly meeting discussed adult franchise stance, appointing Mr Garland as noxious weeds inspector subject to board approval. The council examined Tarpoly Bridge plans, granted a rabbit gate project, protested Prickly Pear Board changes, and agreed to buy a Remington typewriter while noting revenue, rates, and main road grant figures and requests for £300 in construction and maintenance funds for 1925.
A Saturday rifle match at the local range saw 13 shooters reach 40 plus of 50 as Captain Thomas led with 47, McLeod 46, and Loseby 38. A five-way shoot off followed, Thomas winning by a narrow margin amid keen contest.
At the Shire meeting on Saturday Dr. Ratliff urged changes to narrow causeways including the Hospital Hill foot and the Tamworth road Front of Bignall’s residence. The Shire will enforce regulations for a 20 feet approach from either side, a move Dr. Gardner backed. The plan aims to reduce accidents amid sharp dips and risky vehicle hoods.
The recent shift in the price of spirits will see all nip measures standardized from yesterday with no overall price rise. Bar towns like Burraba have increased to one shilling, and several northern towns reportedly follow suit.
Mane ils District selects twelve players to face Alfinga at Alfinga on Saturday next, 19th inst. Cars leave Clifton's garage at Byrnes. Players include S Thompson, R Allen, Moffat, Sherweirl, C Byrnes, P.O Conor, A White, White, W Coupland, H Rogers, J Munro. Any player unable to travel should notify the Secretary promptly.
Tiwan urged filing an application to the Forestry Department for a road through the reserve, conditional on residents' willingness to cover costs. Dr White flagged a bad spot on Halls Creek near the ten mile peg. Engineer referred. Dr Coote proposed a £50 vote to remove the obstruction between the Iddeside and A Jones properties on the Namoi River road. Motion carried.
In a rainy opening, J. C. Turner defeated Scott 42 to 45 for the second round, clinching the Stanilie championship after a closely contested match. Turner led early, stretched his advantage to three, and sealed the win with steady approach play despite a few misdrives.
Sixteen bright Australian girls from the Salvation Army gave a practical demonstration of their training before an interested audience at Memorial Hall. Alderman Byrnes praised the work of 800 motherless orphans in Salvation Army hostels in the state and urged support. An appeal by Major Richards for funds raised about £5 in the hall.
The annual school effort to aid hospitals proceeds this month with Manilla Rural School planning a special effort to raise funds for the Manilla District Hospital.
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