Magnificent Doll on Display in Large Drapery Window
The Belgian Fund and STODDART & Co. showcase a 3 foot tall jointed magnificent doll with real hair and eye lashes in their large drapery window, along with a sleeper doll.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
13
This Doll Sacrifices Herself for Belgium Widows and Orphans
A fragment mentions a doll sacrificing herself for Belgium's widows and orphans. It asks to name the doll and notes tickets at a drabery counter. the text is garbled and uncertain about the doll's actual name or event.
Social at Somerton Publishes Local Fund Notes
A social at Bomerton on Monday night supported the Belgian Fund. Mrs Wyn Baldwin of Lonou disposed of a doll for £3 10s, won by Mr H Trinder. A miscaption in the supplement lists the champion heavy Clydesdale stallion as Maid of Buta, the dam being Osptsin Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomerton
Osptsin Dale
Welsh settlers to depart for Northern Territory in three weeks
In about three weeks, 200 Welsh people including married men with wives and families will leave Argentina for the Northern Territory under an arrangement with the External Affairs Department to take up land and become settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Northern Territory
External Affairs Department
Tamworth Baker Fined For Light-Weight Bread
A Tamworth baker was fined 80 pounds on Tuesday for selling light-weight bread. Evidence showed 3080 loafs lacked could be weight deficiency. The magistrate ordered seizure and distribution of the bread among Tamworth charities. two months imprisonment was also possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Hall and Co Furnish Sydney Ad Offers Wide Stock
Advertisement by Hall and Co a leading home furnishers of Sydney directs attention to an extensive up to date stock. Catalogues are at the disposal of buyers. They invite orders of all sizes and promise no order too small or too large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall and Co
Sydney
Penn’s Pictures Saturday Show At Local Theatre
Penn’s Pictures presents a Saturday program weather permitting with two major features The Wedding Barque and Leech of Industry plus three comedies including Keystone Vitegraph and Flying A titles. A war special and nine short scenes titled Above the Cloudy offer light entertainment after recent miss steps, with Mr Penn expressing optimism for a strong bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Keystone
Vitegraph
Thoroughbred Yearling Sold at Sydney Sale for 30 guineas
At the Sydney yearling sales Mr D Lightfoot purchased a brown filly by Riding Master imp Moss Rose for 30 guineas. Mounted Trooper Constable Hamilton, a young officer, arrived to take up duties. The King orders an immediate banishment of wines spirits and beer from Royal households. An Inspector of External Affairs, with Sergeant Doren, Wa mworth, is in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hamilton
Toa
Mounted Police
Censteble Delton
Department of External
Doren
Wamworth
Local Vital Statistics For Quarter Ending March 50
The local vital statistics report shows 2 marriages, 31 births with 27 males and 14 females, and 6 deaths including 4 females and 2 males.
Horse Sale Notice By Mears Wilshire and Co
The sale will be held Friday April 23 and is staged in conjunction with Meears H Chisholm and Co of Sydney Entries are now being booked for the event and entries are being taken promptly to secure horses for the sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Mears
Wilshire’ and
Roar of the Guns book praised in local review
The Manilla district hails Hilary Boland's The Roar of the Guns a merit filled verses and songs volume dedicated to his mother. It will be available at local booksellers amid steady demand. A review is expected in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary Boland
Manilla
Iealle
Brown's Pictures Shows Diverse Programme At Brown's
A large audience enjoyed Brown's Pictures Monday night with a varied high class programme. Wednesday night supported the Belgian Fund with a sizable crowd. Saturday promises extra attractions with three big comedies two dramas a war special a Gazette a scenic and a bird life feature. Storm rainMetered nearly two inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Pictures
Brown
Police Court Report From Tuesday Proceedings
A female stranger faced charges for drunkenness and vagrancy before Judge Sheridan and Mr HR Rudd. Herbert Trebileve, listed as 59, was sentenced on a separate charge. Ab Loey was fined £2 for smoking opium after police found him near the Chinese garden above the police paddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
HR Rudd
Herbert Trebileve
Dava
Lanilia
D. Kennedy
H. Rudd
Major Abbott and war service council note
Lieut-Colonel Abbott MH recently sought permission to absent for war service as commander of the Light Horse Expeditionary Force. The New England Liberal Electoral Council granted unanimous permission, with Magsey Greene assisting New England electors during Abbott’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New- England
Rain Cancels Trucks Hurt Pastoral Trade
Rainfall across many parts of the country has relieved the steel industry yet caused trouble for livestock transport. Tracts for sheep and cattle to Homerush have been cancelled, and shipments to metropolital markets may drop, squeezing freights and curtailing yard offerings. Operators hope reduced stock will ease congestion and clear Sydney cold stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchtombe, Cargon Ltd
Odd
Ehippers
Labor leaders dispute totalisator view at conference
Speakers argue that Labor’s aim lies in improving workers’ lives through effort, not racecourse winnings. Holman condemns equating success with gambling and opposes making the movement about nationalizing betting tools. Applause follows firm dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eay
Vernon
Lewin
Sullivan
Oph Sre
Holman
Australia
Totalientor
Irrigation plea for Namoi area spurs Manilla meeting
A letter urges Manilla residents to convene a public meeting to push Namoi irrigation schemes. It argues locking streams wastes water, outlines embankment and diversion ideas from Washpool to Barwick through Kelvin and Rongiri, and calls on Mandowa Shire to lead action and send a delegation to the Lands Minister. It also commemorates Mr Dalton and notes a parish social with prizes and farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Washpool
Barwick's
Kelvin
Rongirl
Burburgate
Boggabri
Namoi
Namol
Manilla
Meyer of
Monius
Shire ‘Council
Mandowa Shire
Farewell Presentation For Mrs Dalton at Catholic Institute
The Mechanics Institute hosted a farewell gathering on Tuesday night in Manilla for Mrs Dalton and family. Rev Father Gibbons presented a silver and glass epergne and a illuminated address as the community praised her twenty years of church service and her role in fundraising, leadership, and support for many Catholic causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starcely
St. Michaels
Mr. Dalton
Manilla
N . O'Brien
M. Burse
M. Quilty
Father Gibbons
Beaby
Migs Donnelly
Hillyer
Arthur ‘Chatman
W. ‘Pitman
Mechanics’ Institute
Vandere
Dalton
Labora
Letter to Editor Responds to Wheat Act Commentary
A reader replies to Mr. McKeon addressing the Wheat Acquisition Act. The writer disputes implications of government farmer robbing, notes personal independence from Mr. Hall, and argues wheat prices and middleman roles affected farmers differently in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty the
Farmers in the Wheat Market Debates and Policy
Reader letters discuss wheat acquisition acts and government agents in New South Wales districts. Criticism targets milling companies controlling sales, commissions to Sydney commission agents, and fairness of government handling of farmer wheat during a volatile market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc*Keon
Ian
McKeon
Sydney
Sydney ‘Commission
Sidkeon
Manilla
New, South Wales
McKetg
New South’ Wales
Urport
High Court
South Wales
Youra
Netley Farm
New Commercial Creed and War Time Trade Changes
The article discusses a new creed in commerce prompted by war, arguing butter and beer are essential but prices fixed. It claims a shift from seller advantage to fair dealing, with the Necessary Commodities Commission aiding the public. It notes changes in trading practices and warns against hoarding and profiteering. It also mentions drinking and hotel opening as related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
Presentation For Rev I W Brown At Mount Kem Bla-IMawarra
At Mount Kem Bla IMawarra Methodist Church on Monday a presentation was made to Rev F Walken Brown who is transferring to Manila. Superintendent D Lewis opened the ceremony with praise for Brown’s preaching and leadership. Brown thanked donors, spoke of challenges from a large circuit and imperfect health, and hoped for success and health for his successor and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mount Kembla
I. W. Brown
Manilla
D. Lewis
W. Hay
Brown
Chamberlains Pain Belt praised for sprains
The advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Belt as beating all for sprains, claiming quicker relief and frequent use. It urges keeping it handy for sudden mishaps or accidents and notes sales by chemists and shopkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iter
Iesda
Behalf of the
Widows and_Orph. of
Belgium
Wetczen
Urascks
Somerton
Vital Statistics
Major Abbott
UNION
Ancidentala
Melbourne
Art Unston
Tt Ia
Filndere-lane
Melbourné
J. Brady
Harwarden
Will” Dalton
Bydney
Coogee
Wheat Act and Farmers
Walfand- Hall
Labor Council
E. Holman
Raske
Labor Movement
Sperationa
Norton-Griffiths
Anc
Sideligte
Aeea
F. Walken Brown
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