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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
2
A 1925 Manila item notes near term plans to expand the city and improve residents life. Mentions electric power lines, potential water supply additions, and negotiations with outside bodies as drivers of a larger Manila. Outlook suggests a forthcoming announcement within days.
Fragmentary report notes Manilla as a stock sale centre with comparisons to northern districts. The text references Hasmine and Arial yenu with unclear actions and a recap by Novheen agents.
Rangiri Station midway between Manilla and Gunnedah was disposed to Mr. Carter late of Grenfell. Afterward a chase, Mr Carter plans a trip to Baglamdaml and expects to return by November 10. About ten days prior, a sale of about 20 stockmen and 1000 cattle occurred without reserve. a local firm and a Sydney firm will manage the sale.
Mr Geo Pirie, long time secretary and caretaker of the Mechanics' Institute, plans to resign due to health. He was wounded in the war and reports ongoing problems with his injured leg. During his tenure he proved invaluable. Harber and patrons will regret his departure.
Mr. Turner has sold his chemistry business to Mr. FOWL Ducal of Sedney. The new owner takes possession immediately and has resided in the town for seven years. She has previously worked in a similar, prosperous business and intends to continue the enterprise.
The Manilla Municipal Council asked the Department of Federal Treasury to pay rates on federal properties in Manilla, including the Stanitia post office. The Treasury replied that the government does not pay municipal rates on federal properties, detailing War Service Homes arrangements and council–commission cooperation for future rate payments.
The Department of Local Government informs the Municipal Council of a government gazette proclamation dated August 7, 1925, amending Ordinance LOA under the Local Government Act 1919 to make it an offense to climb any portion of a bridge. The change follows a public safety note after a youth was electrocuted on the Swan Will bridge. The proclamation copy will be sent to the Council. A new clause prohibits climbing a bridge including towers and weather portions.
Von Byrnes reports a large sale at Manilla with 230 sheep and about 10 head cattle, details include merino rams and ewes, hoggets, and dairy heifers. Prices per group range from modest to higher figures, showing strong buyer interest despite uneven conditions.
Wires report 7 tons of rabbit skins offered with varied quality noted as fair and falling. shipments to camps and exhibits show moderate Pelty and outgoing costs. Prices range from threepence to fivepence per lower unit, with other small charges listed.
Manilla Borough Council met Tuesday with Alds Hayward Savile Kennedy Wearne Veneers and Morris present. Gannon urged recreation grounds for cricket. Golf Club permission granted for a new bunker. A stock registry was approved. land transfers between Hayward Blair McDonald Loseby were authorized. Public health and road works were reviewed, including footpath cementing near Sunilland Market Streets, bridge kerbing, and a Works Committee report detailing street repairs and drainage.
The council debates funding to clear land from prickly pear infestation. An inspector cites about £50 needed now to remove the menace and warns the council could face persistent expense if not acted. Local originators push for reuse of the land and question ratepayer benefit, with talk of transferring control if the land is abandoned.
Church notices list service times for Church of England and Methodist mission locations in Manilla area. Rev. A J Gould and Rev Thorn scheduled along with Mr Heywood and Mr J R Heywood names appearing in Presbyterian and mission notices with afternoon and evening times.
The Council of Manilla awaits official rainfall figures. Arrangements now include regular reports from Armidale Hingara Vetabilla Hoarke Coonaind Inver Mote Mungindi Nev rar Tamworth Walgett and Warren to be posted at the Will post office.
Report from Somerton recalls a vehicle mishap caused by deep road ruts. Mr Reiter suffered a broken nose and facial injuries while traveling in a bumpy automobile in Big Rifle Mostine. The incident accompanies a note on road hazards and local travel concerns. The NSW National Blue Association holds its annual event in Liver Pool starting October 1 for a week with Manilla Chile sending delegation led by Cap TS. Thomas and officials including F. Losehy and Forster.
Fragmentary report shows Ald Morrh motioning to inform the Board the Council has no further use for land. An application to build a cottage in Manilla Street near Church Street was granted time. Names Ali, Weare, Nelson appear in the garbled text.
The passage describes Porter a worker from Meepit who led a three week strike with fellow laborers Miniature Atribe. They refused to continue work until Porter was dismissed, a tactic viewed as narrow minded and inappropriate in smaller towns like Manila. Porter was subsequently relieved of his job.
A Saturday event at a New Mexico school grounds featured pupils from Man ila and surrounding districts. The program included numerous races and awards, funded by about £17 from parents and the community, with Mr J Rigmey and a strong committee organizing the day. Weather briefly interrupted after 1 pm but the latter events proceeded. Noel Rigney led several races and many pupils won prizes, while funds will buy new books for each pupil. The event closed with about 4 pm prizes and local notices follow.
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