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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
2
Winter dress goods featured with new velveteens in 27 inch width, plain colored velveteens in raspberry to black, black all silk ring velvet for evening wear, crepe satin shades, and rich coatings in 32 inch bear cloth. New tweeds, light-weight options, and all-wool circular woollen jersey cloth also offered with multiple color selections and yardage prices.
Local businessmen face drought and weak money circulation amid low wheat prices and poor markets. Yet Manilla remains hopeful, urging sober action, courage, and amateur traders to seize opportunities and sustain enterprise amid widespread financial strain.
The Barraba CWA branch opened a Rest Room with floral tributes and a welcome by local officials. Mrs M. Mackay presided with Mrs Lancaster and Miss Gardiner representing branches. Guests included Ald W. Smith and Mr Capel. Mrs May Kay demonstrated Betta Lite and spoke of the seaside home at Bar Beach. Sincere thanks were offered to Ben Mackay and the CWA in general.
A Wongo Creek Hall social held on Thursday featured Bridge’s Orchestra from Gunnedah and praised smooth dancing floor. Despite low patronage, attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening. a well served supper by the committee, with plans for another Easter Monday event to support the Hall funds.
The South Australia general election results show a pronounced swing in favor of Labor amid market gloom. A financial lull prompts business leaders to cut stocks staff and advertising, while resilient entrepreneurs pursue opportunities, energy, and decisive action to overcome adversity.
Anzac Ball arrangements are listed with tickets 6/ 4/ for ladies and 2 for reserve seating. A children’s party will precede the ball from 4 30 to 9 with children admitted at 1 and accompanying adults at 1. A memorial service for Anzac Day is set for 11 am at the Memorial Hall.
Births 24, deaths 3, marriages 2 reported for Manilla in the quarter ended March 8 1930. Furnished by Mr C Rottgers C P S.
The accumulated deficit of N. 3.W. railways totals £2,795,381. High charges on railways with limited routes and the use of motor transit to avoid higher rates have largely contributed to the deficit.
Student Mina Edna Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs W V Roberta earned multiple prizes at the Tamworth Show for water color still life poker work stenciling pastel work fancy work listin cross stitching and other variants, with first and second place awards noted.
The department proposes a water scheme to dam the Namoi near the Battery end of the Police paddock and pump to Ven esse property. Water would be reticulated by gravity along Court Street to Stoddart, with six inch pipes on Easter and Western sides, and eight six and four inch mains to serve Southern Railway Hill. Council approved for estimate drafting and detailed plans to follow.
A sensational accident occurred at the Rowan Street level crossing when a passenger train from Manilla to Barraba approached at speed. Motor cart driver W Lancaster swerved to avoid collision, the engine struck the cart, smashing it. Lancaster escaped with minor injuries.
Mass will be celebrated at Manilla on Sunday next April 13 at Ream and Upper Manilla at 9. Rev J K Collender of Goonoo Goonoo conducts. On Monday the sale of the Goonoo Goonoo subdivision occurred in Tamworth, realising £52,551 for 14,797 acres. Prices ranged from £4 15s per acre at the top to 2s 6d, with an average of £3 11s per acre.
Rumors from New Zealand suggest Sir Joseph Ward, prime minister, remains frail and may never be able to withstand the pressures of government even if conditions improve.
The St James Naval Conference has abandoned any aim for a result beyond a three power pact. American delegates will return home on Easter Monday. A Britain Japan United States pact is expected to be finalized in the meantime.
Orent News Dalgety & Co. state their reserves of whiskey vigors and cigarettes for which they act as agents are ample to outlast the expected restraint period. They add no extra duties have been paid and there will be no charge increases.
A vivid scene centers on a haughty society lady frustrated by life’s constraints. She elopes with a yacht-loving suitor, prompting gossip as sisters and peers react, while the narrative follows her marriage to Tommy, motherhood, and the yacht man’s return to other relationships.
Local notices list a teletext machine party on April 11 and a social on April 15. Sam and Ball are associated with catheale and Pueeday Mganilla, with a focus on community gathering and a trotting meeting as the headline event.
Greenling wins by a neck at Rosehill in the Railway Handicap division one. Night March dominates the Rawson Stakes on Saturday. Income wins Nursery Handicap division one in a 35 to 1 start. Second Railway Handicap division goes to Sir Onptoner at 12 to 1. London praised as a good future prospect. Clark McConachy faces nerves and a court squabble over a prior remark. Newman defeats Lindram in Ireland with close scores. Doncaster favourite Gee and Pride of Place discussed. Guumedah starts a red fishing club. Barraba Rifle meeting set for Easter. Tamworth on Easter Monday. Manilla expects strong participation.
About 250 mixed store cattle to be yarded for sale at Manilla on Friday the 11th. Auctioneer V J Byrnes says yarding consists of small consignments from local breeders, good quality cattle offered at right out sale. Also notices warn of uncollected work left at shop to be sold after 14 days.
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