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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text lines discuss government departments and verification, mentioning Diahdie and Tek tape. It references a ministerial minute, requests for teapots, and uncertain claims about property, time spans, and authorities. The passage is garbled and unclear, lacking concrete events or names.
The notice outlines upcoming school examinations at the Royal School and other local schools. It explains that less than full attendance may affect eligibility for the Pras jeewipel examination and that entrance exams are set for intermediate and high school candidates. Information about dates and procedures is offered by teachers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Masonic installation at the Manila temple with Grand Lodge officer presence, metallic medallions, and names of local brethren and officers listed in a ceremonial list. The text details participants, ritual roles, and honors rendered during the event.
A Manilla District Hospital meeting records approval for temporary support until two years of average funding is met. The Public Accounts inspector noted accounts in order with £500 kept in Commonwealth savings and weekly petty cash controls to be introduced. The board considered auditing needs and revenue from subscriptions, donations, and patient fees, confirming staff appointments and hall arrangements.
Local notes report an October 4 horse sale by Kremer Advertisements invite wool buyers amid rising prices and announce an annual meeting at Mechanic Institute. Town updates cover police staff changes, road improvements in Lloyd Street, weed growth delaying golf, and new wheat sheds becoming busy again. Weather and fishing prospects look good as inquiries into fruit damage and aphid control are noted. The new minister J B Thorn from Gladstone will arrive. induction planned next Tuesday.
Church listings show multiple services across Rushes Creek Manila Upper Manilla and Hall's Creek with times including 11 am and 7 30 pm plus Sunday School anniversaries. A cinema notice promotes Phandergate First showing featuring a culturally diverse cast amid sensational chatter and a backhanded review.
The fair's rents are tallied showing receipts after payments to Alex Maven with clear net ranges between £970 and £380. Stall-by-stall tallies list Wumble, Guild, Flower, Fish Pond, Produce, Sweets, Refreshments, and Side Shows with named stall operators and contributors, plus notes on a recent fencing of the land in Court Street and proposed cementing of footpaths as community works.
The Attunga Hospital sports event held on a bleak day, presided by Ma Th Wiseman, raised a net £17 12s 5d after expenses from a 50 pound weekly donation pool. Attendance included several ladies, with all visitors contributing to charitable aims totaling £211 for the month. The president praised the effort, and thanks were given to Mrs. C. B. Bivat for organization and panel announcements.
The report lists numerous pairings and results including Mrs Whinler, J El Dutt, Mrs Grantham, Miss Penman, and J Elliott among others. It notes Presbyterians 2 and 81 games, plus 7 sets and 48 games, with references to Salith's Weekly and a $40,000 writ.
The Majorca District Cricket Union holds its annual meeting at the Mechanica Institute on Saturday at 7.00 pm. A focal match will open the season with Byrnes, H Boland, Baker, Moffat, Barwick, Byrnes, Watts, O Conor, Swaz, Brady, Geddes, Abberfield, Winter, and Heeves. A town team will play a country team on Saturday the 20th with Gannon, Chave, Harns, Kennedy, Munro, Waddingham, Chapman, N Kennedy, Green, Coup land, Snape, Ralston, Sherwood, and Allen. Players should inform J N Kennedy if unavailable. Nitila Cricket Club matches Friday at 7.30 pm.
The Annual Hospital Ball is set for Tuesday September 28 with the hospital committee reporting strong support and a hopeful public turnout. The juvenile hall event will run on Werl Howlay opening at 4 pm, as finances remain tight and public response is anticipated.
At a hospital committee meeting on Wednesday the appointed inquiry committee reported the application of Mr Clive Wilshire for the clerical secretary post. The committee recommended the appointment at a salary of £52 per year and the report was adopted. The appointment will take effect from October 1.
At a Hospital Connaitive meeting on Wednesday the Secretary spoke of a supposed vhogelate wheel in town and a request to operate it at the Hospital Rail Mr Coote. The President doubted legality and preferred not to subsidize the wheel. AO Veness warned it could spoil the ball’s mood. most agreed the wheel should be on stage or not at all. no action was taken.
Mayor Pined criticizes street wheel games in Granville while Henry A Membrey alderman pleads to breach of the Lotteries Act. Evidence shows Granville efforts to fund Auburn Cottage Hospital raised £150 via wheel and chocolate wheel. Attorney-General seeks nominal penalty. case notes reference to Auburn Hospital drive.
A chaotic wire service brief reports rain in New South Wales and Sydney disruptions while City Council votes on civil action. It notes a bridging project, a builder with carpentry experience, and mentions a transport update with a ferry punt towed to Sydney Harbor. The piece includes scattered railway and shipping updates and references a South Pacific transit and petrol usage on a Melbourne to Sydney trip.
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