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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
4
Good news from our tailoring department for the gentlemen of Manila and district. Special arrangements have been made for spring and summer tailoring at prices to suit all pockets.
The dance planned for Tuesday in aid of the Red Cross Fund has been postponed to a later date.
Onslow Thompson of Usko Oshaw introduces a Suffolk Punch colt of Dengar's famous breed. The chestnut colt arrived by train Wednesday for a mission opening at the Homan Catholic Church Sunday after 10 a.m. led by Very Rev Father Casimir P., noted as a preacher of deep feeling.
Owners of cattle sheep and dogs are reminded this month that paying the registration fee now may avoid a higher fee later. The notice urges timely compliance to prevent penalties and ensure proper records.
A Wednesday evening dance hosted by the ladies committee of the Congregational Social drew a small attendance due to weather and prior events. A splendid supper was served, and proceeds reportedly did not exceed expectations.
The Red Cross League held Thursday afternoon meetings with several ladies present. A short programme was planned and attendees were urged to bring comfort items for soldiers and Belgians. tea will be provided.
A minister preached that every blade of grass held a sermon. The next day a parishioner spotted him mowing the lawn and quipped that the preacher was cutting his sermons short.
Captain Johnstone receives a letter from the enrolling officer about the expeditionary force. It notes that men from the district are the best and urges reinforcements, as the ranks are filling quickly. Captain Johnstone also holds tailway passes for men who wish to go.
A copy of The World in Arms by the author of The Burden of Empire arrives from Denton and Spencer Sydney. The work promises abundant historical insight into empire danger zones, navies and armies, and global military topics. A colored fortress map accompanies the volume, displaying entrenched European camps docks naval bases and arenas.
A L H promotions have been approved on probation including Trooper HB Cumming to corporal and Trooper K C Langworthy to orderly room corporal. Corporal Cummins will act as sergeant during Sergeant Gibson's absence. Recruits are wanted at once for the Manilla troop of Australian Light Horse with applications urged promptly as other towns seek to fill vacancies.
State Electoral Office Sydney informs that Henry Ard? J.P. is appointed Returning Officer for Bingara and Manilla is named chief passing-place for the district. Notifications appeared in the Government Gazette of 9 September 1914. Letter signed by G. H. King Under Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer to G. R. W. McDonald M.L.A.
The Attorney General announced that the government would seize 140,000 bags of wheat in Darling Harbour by police, to curb holders trying to drive wheat above four shillings per bushel. Miller shortages forced flour prices up as buyers could not obtain wheat. Evidence at the commission raised questions over ownership by shippers, merchants, or farmers. An Executive in Council meeting was held to implement the decision.
The committee chaired by Mr A C Veness discussed university extension lectures, cancelled this year, and the resignation of Dr Catchlove. New appointments included Mr K Briscombe to fill the vacancy, with Mr J Kennedy noting loan terms. Shooting gallery use was refused as a nuisance, billiard tables insured for 200 and new building insured for 1500. Accounts of 59 13s 4d approved. local newspaper procurement debated. sinking fund question noted.
A Saturday sale led by J E Kauter and presented by Mrs Haldwin lists fat sheep valued at £2 7s and other offerings such as turkeys eggs pumpkins and fowls. Donations come from multiple locals with mention of Glenwart and Steldart Co. and a note on a white spirit claimed recoverable for motor traction from prickly pear.
The minutes show plans for an official opening including a dinner for the Minister for Education and local officials, with a three week construction finish, a billiard room ready soon, a recreation committee funding a billiard tourney, library shelving, and fence plans. Also notes on electoral results and public sentiment about wartime issues.
Cripps of Newington College shows promise by sweeping the 100yde 220yde and 440yde, plus second in the 120yd hurdles and high marks in other events. In cricket, Hearne tops batting averages and Blythe leads bowling. A 25 mile walking championship at Parramatta features WN McLaren winning decisively in 4h 11m 12s, with Sheaves and Donehoe close behind.
Oges forecast for September predicts a mix of warmth and cold waves across the state. Expect strong winds, local mists, thunderstorms, potential hail, torrential rains with flooding in some districts, snow in mountains, heavy frosts elsewhere, and occasional earth tremors. Rains delay Wallsend races to Tuesday or Wednesday.
Ces, Dad, and Herb fished from a boat, reeling in silver bright cods. A boastful tale follows of the mighty catch with neighbors watching, Pat Devlin paying nine bob and wishing for more bites. The fish tasted real government for breakfast on Thursday.
Weather and public notices fill the page with scattered items. Cadets finish runners up in football, and university lectures are canceled. Property sale today by Mr A Veneas. a hotel transfer shown, and local philanthropic notes praise the paper.
Daily Telegraph abc leaders report the Booraby business inquiry exonerating the Minister and departmental officials from malpractices. Special meeting of the Precinct Council notes fixed prices for wheat flour coke and bread across New South Wales as the Attorney-General discusses price increases with the Communities Commission.
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