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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1930
Page
2
The Corner Store announces a winter dress goods display featuring new figured velveteens in 27 inch width and plain colored velveteens in raspberry reseda henna mid brown and more. Black all silk ring velvet suitable for evening frocks or cloaks, crepe satin shades, and new tweeds in light weights and patterns. Also beaver cloths teddy bear cloths kusha art weaves two tone creams greens blues and circular woollen jersey cloths with two new browns and saxe.
The item praises new Bunny Rugs as exceptionally delightful and unique, noting they may not reach Australia again soon due to last week's tariff and prohibition. Describes them as boxed separately and marketed for sheer beauty and soft cosiness.
A sharp critique argues Australia has become dependent on borrowing for two decades, inflating external debt and sustaining a fantasy of growth. It warns of rising prices, reduced meat value, and a widening trade deficit driven by constant debt service while calling for reduced borrowing and broader economic tightening.
The report notes varied rainfall from Dunmot and Narara with Massile and Headvale recording substantial totals, plus remarks on agricultural prospects. It shifts to a critique of U S and British trade, arguing tariffs, unemployment, and debt shape Australia’s economy and wool and wheat exports. It warns England may face retaliatory tariffs as Australia risks debt and job losses.
The event featured a catered evening with canopy streamers in colour, decor by Mr Bert Brown and his team, and music by the Nettle Branch orchestra from Gunnedah. Notables such as A. G. Kelly and various district masters attended, a display of marching in fours and man formation impressed guests, and the crowd enjoyed a well arranged ball noted as a social success.
The March meeting of the Manilla District Hospital Committee was held on March 1. Present were President Menai G. Bowman and members including C. Byrnes, W. C. Maunder, A. White, L. J. Clifton, H. V. Down, and others. Mr. C Wilshire was welcomed back as secretary and Mr Clifton was welcomed back to the Committee after illness. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £9 4s 0d after February accounts. Works Committee found noxious weeds in the hospital grove, a man was hired to remove them at a cost of 15 shillings, and the action was endorsed.
A hard edged tale follows an American gangster nicknamed Thunderbolt fleeing a robbery and murder charge to escort his girl Ritzy to a nightclub. Ritzy rejects him as his gang tailors their movements, while rumors link her to Morgan and his bank kin Bob. Monday’s feature is The Constant Nymph and the plot hints at separation and death amid tangled love.
A local note details sports funding and gate discussions for Tamworth. Medals donated for primary and meet winners. H Bennett named coach for Manilla Club. Allen leads weekend work at Recreation Ground. Groundworks include electric light poles and ground preparations. Players urged to train on Tuesdays and Thursdays to boost the club.
The adjourned inquest into Thomas O'Brien’s death, found on a Barraba bridge, resumed before Acting Coroner J D Kennedy. Norwegian Emil Bakle testified about the night, saying O'Brien and he had been drinking, with three unnamed men seen at the camp. Dr McKell described fatal palate injuries and bleeding, noting suffocation from throat obstruction as the cause.
Fragmented OCR notes show multiple community dances and fundraisers. References name Bushre Party and manee, Nami Trotting, Gastar Meeting, Wongo Creek Hall, Balls Creek Hall, a church fund dance, Rifle Club, and Catholic Ball, with dates in April May July and a noted sum of 200k.
Buyers gathered in Upper Manilla for skin and wool pricing as Mr B and Mr G Berrebell moderated sales. The event featured Mr Hey wood and Rev. on A Geevum, with Geo Woodley as manager and Riley Newman Lt overseeing seating and organization.
An April 20 dance in aid of church funds at Halls Creek Hall with music and refreshments. Tickets priced 3d. Includes notices of condolences for Lem Chapman died April 10 1928 and messages from family members. Also odd catalog line about condensed milk items and tins.
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