CPR Park Anne Update
Fragmentary notes reference CPR Park Anne with unclear details about events or dates. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names or concrete actions.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference CPR Park Anne with unclear details about events or dates. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names or concrete actions.
The piece discusses Bir Mark Harter and Mr. Porter in Manilla, praising dairying as a growth sector and noting decent returns from crates and livestock sales. It cites May Gibson’s grazing experience, ensilage costs, and calls for a butter factory to reduce stock losses amid drought, urging preparation for future lean seasons.
The piece reports a Sunday afternoon WiC programme led by J. Blackwell, with scattered notes on deaths from Bright's disease, recent funerals, and weekly weather. It also mentions railway timetable changes and forthcoming operations affecting ferries and the Monita la Barrelee line.
The report notes Burns and Johneon- Lawrivors preparing for a championship clash with Bitna and Soubney Whott. The event marks a start in Thecember with a pulse of ZT 5. Lomlan traveled to Sydney by the Ortonny yesterday.
A cow owned by Dr. Flaytes of Rangiri Manilla produced a calf with two bodies a head and eight legs after examination reveals a bizarre deformity. The strange creature was ordered destroyed following veterinary assessment.
A wedding was held at Christ's Church Falls Creek on Wednesday uniting Mr. John Dookin and Miss Hrntha Watts in matrimony. Best man was Mr. W Dovlan and bridesmaids were Miss Olive Watts and Miss Loy Roberts. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H Barnes at Mr W Roberts residence.
Racing notes list Opening and Spring Handicaps with horses such as E K W Alice Court Celerity Ble Foam Dicle Kilu s Daggmer Winsome Lady Havoc Refiner Simuiloquist Ennisball Chrissie Wildgirl Dick Arch and Publicans Purse entries. Also a health tip describes an old hotry cure for horses using molasses milk and salts with a veterinary brief.
The audience praised MacMade's Electric Bioscope for its clear, realistic pictures. Highlights included a moonlight Loch Lomond scene and the African Beet pictures with a clever collie dog, promising more in Manila on The Heights with a promised programme change.
Ty Angual Social in aid of Sir Joseph's Convent in Manila drew many couples, with music by Miss Ethel, Raly Marshall, Reeves and others. Funds after expenses show a balance of £95, with Mrs Marshall, Mrs Simpson as secretaries and Mrs J King, Mrs Terry O'Brien as treasurers.
A new firm of auctioneers has started in Tamworth with principals TOW Lamers and M A Cantrell. They have opened an office next to the Post Office Hotel in the shop formerly occupied by Mrs A Harcourt. Sanders and Cantrell are well known in the district and bring extensive business experience.
Foothell Holiday and Standants met on the recreation ground Wednesday afternoon. The thrower led by 20 points. Purlie wins and Ners scored with Russ two, Doughin two, Rowlands, Ble. Russ converted one, Rowlands converted another. Bert Greer cited for the Standards. All Holiday players were short-handed with 11 men. Mr Hudson refereed. Rifle shooting results follow.
The Mechanics Institute outlines tax variations for crib euchre whist and bridge events starting September 1. Four handed games require four nominations. two out of three wins count. Entrance 6d each event. tournament dates to be announced to the caretaker.
Retired sight test expert J. W. Beeman of Gibbard Beeman Li and Consulting Opticians of Hunter Street Sydney will conduct a Sept 21 examination at the Royal Hotel from 10 to 6. He has long been known to Unstown readers and will continue monthly visits to address detective eyesight and properly fitted glasses for all cases of eye trouble.
Local report states the Barraba extension will open to passengers on Monday the 21st with daily service linking to the Glen Innes mail. The summer timetable will shift the Glen Innes mail earlier, adding transfer times reduced and a through car service to Barraba announced, easing past cold changes at Tamworth.
Readable fragments describe church events in Manilla with Holy Communion, evening services, matins, and prayers. Names and locales appear in scattered form including Mr Woke and The Vint with references to VIEWR and Selnorum.
The Mechanics' Institute fair run by local ladies opened Friday and closed Saturday with four stalls and a busy market. Prizes were awarded including a quilt won by Mr H Veness. a maypole dance entertained attendees and stalls offered produce, sweets, and refreshments. The event drew 100 participants and supported by many helpers. it raised £85 for the organizers.
The Junior Cricket Club meeting held at the Imperial Hotel under W D Hartley notes a financially sound season with 18 matches played: 3 won, 10 lost, 2 drawn. Records include O Forster’s hat trick and W D Hurley’s century and batting average 22.8. F Moore took 54 wickets at 6.6.
Wednesday featured a meritorious win for Mr. A. My Gabriel in a close associates match with Mrs. A. M. Gabriel winning the trophy final. The club bid farewell to Mrs. Wickham, presented with a golf bag and silver shield inscription, as Mr. Wickham received a send off at the Court House Hotel with best wishes from members.
Netley Farm and Stratford Street clubs played on Wednesday afternoon at Wheatlands. Stratford Street won 5 sets to 1 with 34 games to 19. Tea by Mrs Sippel noted and match scores show mixed results for pairs Hall Trinder Worth Smith Priest Chapman Bross A Hall.
Golf Club members farewelled Mr and Mrs Wickham. J A Malcolmson of Sydney to preach tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian Church. Down granted two months leave at council meeting. Moran celebrates 78th birthday and 25 years in NSW service. Burgess received a silver wallet in a post and telegraph office presentation.
Jumbled OCR text references a late night event, rail trade and dates, with scattered mentions of places, names, and actions. The readable bits point to a chaotic historical notice about schedules, deliveries, and a public display, but concrete facts are minimal.
Members of the Masillo Town Band assembled at the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening to present a gold medal to Mr. F. Thompson in token of esteem for his energetic service as secretary. The presentation was made by Mr. Billott with thanks from Bandmaster Mr. Blackwell and remarks by Mr. Elliott and others. Songs were sung by Mr. Whiting and Mr. Gardier, and a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Atherson who arranged the event.
Handicapping update from Me C Mitchell lists weights for principal spring races at OvEwing Haxoscar. Six furlongs feature Bine Foam and Celery with weights. seven furlongs include Sironilogist and Celrity. one mile shifts show Gemini, Refiner, and Toronto Leis Heyoe among entries.
At the Labour Council meeting last night a motion to penalise unions for ignoring the Councils recommendation to ignore the Industrial Disputes Act was defeated. Sir Frederick Darley marks his 78th birthday with reflections on his career and duties in the legal profession.
Burns discloses Johnson signed articles for a boxing match and wagers £1000 on Johnson to win in twenty rounds. Johnson counters with £1000 to claim a knockout and £1000 to prove victory, citing easy money if he can prove it. The exchange hints at a high-stakes title bout.
The Sydney fortnight sale featured a range of goods with mostly quality craftsmanship but no standout rare items. Prices stayed modest due to dusty conditions and variable stock, though the cow clip lot drew attention as a catalogue highlight amid broader offerings.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Guide to Mining of New South Wales, a shipwreck event described with unclear wording, and a report that the Nivetell Band collected over £200 to cover Ballarat travel expenses. Entities include New South Wales, Ballarat, and The Nivetell Band.
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