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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
2
The Corner Store advertises Australian and English down quilts and blankets with prices from 16/11 for single beds to 55/-, plus grey blankets and bush bug blankets. It touts direct imports, low prices, and winter stock, urging early purchase.
The piece honors Anzac Day as a tribute to all Australian soldiers of the Great War inspired by the original Diggers. It argues the enduring spirit transcends individuals, urging pride in collective national effort, while acknowledging flaws yet praising the Diggers’ sacrifice and impact on later generations.
Sargeant Ferris Bergeant G Ferrie, well known to Mumnillaites, died after a serious operation. Native of Camden district, survived by wife Mia and two daughters, one in Tamworth Commonwealth Bank branch, the other in Moree. Funeral at St Andrew's Tamworth Wednesday led by police officials. Pallbearers named from Tamworth Manilla and nearby towns. Rev J Faulkner conducted service at St Andrews and grave.
Mr. SG Hartley returned home last Saturday very much improved in health. Rev K Grayson conducted ministry on Sunday. Mr J Doughan station master is on annual holidays. Mr C Rodgers C P 8 leaves today for holidays. Mr RB Strachan father of Norman Strachan spent Easter with his son in Manilla. The visitor was formerly an Inspector of Police.
Several stud cattle sold at the Sydney Show Ground head north to Barraba Myall Creek Singleton Armidale and Barisha. Purchases include shorthorn heifers at 150 and 85 guineas, a Golf Hill bull from Shelford Victoria, an Aber deen Angus bull for 200 guineas, and Upsall Champion Welsh shorthorn at 500 guineas. An Australian Malwa rra shorthorn bull from Raleigh is also bought for Barisha.
Douglas MacLean and Mark Prevost star in Divorce Made Easy on Saturday with a plotted scheme to rid a wife that backfires for comic effect. Trent Gibson will support with his horsemanship as Winged Horseman. Monday screens A Woman Redeemed and Dame Chance.
A large crowd attended the Anzac Ball of 1930 in Manilla with 300 guests enjoying stylish gowns and a brilliant hall decor. Union Jack canopy, battleship silhouettes, paper aeroplanes, and Singleton's Orchestra highlighted the event while Mrs Elevate and Mrs Cameron organized a grand supper for the dancers. The evening concluded with broad public praise and plans for a juvenile ball next Thursday.
Mr Lowe of District Rural School has been notified of his promotion to Clase TA the highest grade attainable by any teacher.
Manilla has named players to face North Tamworth at Tamworth tomorrow Saturday April 26. Full back R Gilroy. three quarters B Furzer P Gilroy Jack Coxtelloe J Bennett. halves D Kennedy J Moffat. forwards D L Highfield H Bennett C Bennett W Ger 8 Anthoney R Baker H W Norrix and D Perry with two to be admitted. Leather cost 6/5/0.
The Anas Day Service memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday in Memorial Hall under the same conditions as in the past.
The next sheep sale at Manilla is set for Tuesday April 29. Selling agent is Mr W J Byrnes. About 3 000 young sheep already booked from breeders with further consignments invited by the auctioneer.
The notice cites that the deceased’s father was contemporaneous in Mudgee with the late Decoure Brown known as Bolf Boldrewood, but clarifies these Browns were distinct individuals. The comment highlights the error in equating the two.
A 1929 price and wage analysis shows output costs rising for bakers while bread prices fell. It notes per ton costs for flour and other inputs increased from 1920 to 1929, absorbing wheat price declines and squeezing baker margins. It cites loaf prices as low as 3d and references McKeon leather coats at 6s 5d.
John Taylor and Josiah Lovejoy of Tamworth were travelling by motor truck on the Task worth Weabonga read when control was lost and the vehicle down an embankment. Taylor was hurt and Lovejoy badly injured. Etrephon doubtful for Jubilee Handicap due to cold. Geneva demand noted. Mr P Coleman MAR Reid to represent Commonwealth at League of Nations Labor Conference. Senator Dooley to cover duties in Coleman's absence.
Nationalist Parliamentary Party to vote next week on a proposal for a two percent salary reduction for all public servants. If the party rejects the plan, many civil servants may be dismissed according to reports.
Sir William Cullen, Lieutenant Governor, declares bush families worthy of imitation by the metropolitan area for their ability to do without things they cannot obtain. A study abroad prompts Mr BG Harkness, assistant Director of Education, to state Australians show stronger intellect than other nations.
Representatives of Britain, the United States, and Japan signed a three powered pact on naval armaments reduction. The text urges Australia to adopt and foster the Anzac and Digger spirit to avoid lingering scent and avoid questioning the stink.
The Federated Engineers and Firemen's Association leaders urge members to accept a four to five shilling per ton wage cut and sign on for mine employment. They warn it is a gamble whether the coal price drop will raise or lower the standard of living.
The district exhibits wowed visitors with rural production from the North Coast and Tablelands leading the field, narrowly beating Central Coast entries for the coveted honor. Fouls, Pigx, and many rural industries were well represented, with machinery taking a prominent place. Rain dampened day one but clearing skies brought hundreds of thousands to the show.
A Monday blaze at the Ohio State Prison in the United States left many inmates severely burned with at least one noted for heroic actions by occupants of the most troubled section known as Company E. The fire affected about 1500 inmates and resulted in deaths.
The Cricksters Bootal Manilla cricket club social committee have arranged with the judge to run the waltzing competition on May 9. Advertised in the Tamworth paper with several inquiries already. Entries close by 9 PM dance night. Few pairs large white double beds advertised for Saturday only. Mackenzie & Sons promotes hats at McKeons for 10/6, others from 10/-.
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