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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented opinion piece argues that poor relations and regional producers cling to charity, urging country towns to unite. It criticizes centralisation, calls for collective effort in industry and transport, and questions taxation without local solidarity.
In Manila Briay October Mitte Tast meeting of the Northern Tahiero Growers committee of tires appointed Messer Walter WOM Haydon and Jensen to formulate evidence on herale. The meeting before the Tariff Hour reported general satisfaction with returns and warehouse fees. Growers express hope large areas will be placed under crop as the wheat season falters.
The Methodist Sunday School held its anniversary on September 13 with three services led by Rev. P. L. Block. Music by the Children’s Choir conducted by Mrs. Colin Veness, and afternoon events for children and kindergarten classes under Miss A Heywood. Attendance prizes awarded. annual report shows progress and a credit balance. New year aims for full teaching staff under Wesley Heywood. school recruiting new scholars after removals. Handicap results noted in Saturday stroke event with scores listed.
Thomas Meighan stars in Coming Through adapted from Bethea Jones's Bed Rock for Mechanics Pictures. Lila Lee supports opposite Meighan with Wallace Beery and Laurence Wheat in a romance set amid Alabama coal mines and a strong supporting cast.
Australia to enforce compulsory voting in forthcoming federal elections likely within eight weeks. All naturalized residents of the Commonwealth will be required to record a vote, ensuring active and responsible participation in government.
Publications received notice announces Chuck Stenforie’s Labr by Mary Bruce. Published by Eagle Press Waterton, available from Messry Angus Robertson Sydney newsagents or publishers direct. Described as Simply told and suited to both young and old readers.
The District Rural School held a Hospital Week featuring class projects and activities including stalls concerts and flower displays to raise funds. Donations totaled £10106 with £100 from Mrs Hudson. the mayor and the community responded to the appeal.
The Manilla Cricket Union meets Saturday at 7 30 to draw up fixtures for the season. A weekend match saw Manilla bowlers Kelly and Coote fare well as Attanga chased 157. Snape 50 not out and Thompson 40 steadied Manilla while Rowland and White shared several wickets.
Me V tc Thompson notes the election decides who will govern Australia for three years, with Walsh and Hellen as main contenders. Federations looming November 14, the Country and Nationalist groups unite to oppose Labor. Twenty two of 96 senators retire, most Nationalists. Campaigns underway as Parliament adjourns. English press urges Hunre to seek a fresh mandate amid a looming shipping strike backdrop.
In a recent campaign, the Manilla Red Cross Society earned a distinction by placing Manilla ahead of Tamworth and Armidale on the honor list for the aid fund effort.
On Friday October 2 the Manilla ALP branch hosts a social at Memorial Hall to augment their election funds. The active League aims to use the event as a regional medium to raise finances for forthcoming campaigns.
The Manila Rifle Club will hold a prize meeting for members with shooting at 500 and 700 yards and 600 yards. Seven shots will be fired at each range with prize money allotted for base and handicap totals. Captain Home is appointed handypper and a season record roll is expected as the last shoot of the season. The competition begins at 1 30 p.m at 700 yards and a new manual training room at Main Rural school is completed.
A rough windy Saturday affected the Wifle shooting events with low scores. J Hill won the Brat event in a contested shoot, while the UW team led by Blanch VL and Bignall Wright placed, with J Brown and Losey noted among competitors.
The Treasurer states Rev. R. A. Harris medical specialists are hopeful that after a month's rest Harris can resume duties. J. D. Kennedy leaves today for a holiday. Nancy Paterson recovering after serious operation at Manila Hospital. Leo Grantham broke wrist in motor incident. Five men seen on a single solo motorcycle. Bates from Ford Co operation in Manila today. Mrs Townsend of Me Wasvhat Witness called on the way to the North West.
An excursion train will run from Manilla to Sydney on Tuesday September 29. The fare from Manilla is 1st class 35/4 return and 2nd class 15/ return. Tickets are issued for the round trip.
The Baldwin School hosts its annual picnic on Saford October 10 with a hall dance at night. A public demonstration of a McCormick Deering oil tractor will take place Friday near Southbrook Station by the railway.
The local Red Cross branch met on Thursday 17th inst with Mrs R Allen chairing. They finalised efforts for the TB Homes campaign following a street stall and button sale, clearing £63 for forwarding to head office. The branch thanks all who assisted.
At the Manilla courthouse on Thursday before Mr BL Corks, Harold John Chap Wan was charged by provisional warrant with a serious offence alleged at Remove Darvel, Queens land, on or about 24 August. Accused remanded to Thursday next, bail fixed at 100 pounds with one surety of 200 pounds.
Bert Loubert ran over a large brown snake emerging on a sunny day. The lively reptile caused a brief, humorous struggle before being killed. Also mentions Fuji silk textiles at Stoddart's Ltd and a rugby score from Queenstown footballers in New Zealand.
Manilla and Moree area readers learn that the North West Champion reports a forthcoming electric supply pact. The council grants the company permission to lay wires and pipes in council approved positions within the municipality and other areas subject to annexation under the agreement.
The document outlines a ten year permit for electrical supply with possible written extensions, council purchase rights at five years, depreciation based payment, and safeguards for public safety and street works. It details lighting charges, lamp reserves, penalties for non repair, arbitration, plan submissions, and contractor performance conditions, plus restrictions on assignment and contract attachments.
The town lay deserted on Sumilay as most residents spent the day along the river seeking the "funy tribe" and leisure.
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