Unclear catalog fragment with textile items and address
Fragmentary listing of textiles including white sheets pillow cases damask table items and bed linens. Mentions a box address in Sydney and requests repairs or inquiries be directed there.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary listing of textiles including white sheets pillow cases damask table items and bed linens. Mentions a box address in Sydney and requests repairs or inquiries be directed there.
The Manilla Express notes public anger over increasing taxation in Australia and cites economic strain on workers while detailing a special store sale—sheep consignments from the Boggahri district and Manilla Barrahy district buyers—with expected yarding around 3,001 head. The piece critiques government finance and mentions South Australia.
The Ballarat based group honored Mr Lane after three years as their leader, praising his energy and teamwork with the Diggers, while noting the sorrow of his departure. Speakers lauded his contributions to relief aid, sport, and league unity, wishing him success in future ventures and greeting his wife and family.
GE Wilshire secretary argues last week’s article on hospital costs. He notes 1928 was the peak year with high furniture bedding and instrument expenses. The following year the average weekly cost per patient fell as patient numbers rose, urging recognition that upkeep is higher in a well equipped institution serving a small town. Donations provide substantial support without subsidy, he says.
A special cattle sale is advertised to be held at the Manilla yards on Tuesday the 2th invt with selling agent Mr Y J Byrnes. Entries are still being received and early particulars are requested from intending sellers in the district hospital noted in the report.
In a council meeting motioned by Edgar Nixon, the association weighs a wheat crop competition funded half from outside sources. Arguments emphasize education, rivalry among growers, and town benefits. A tiered prize plan of £10 £5 and £2 with entrance fees is proposed, with half the prize money sourced externally to sustain next season’s effort.
Tameforth defeated Gunnedah Rich 2S in a close Barratt mini match at Manwa. Tamworth showed strong form in the late game. Zeala Wot defeated Queensland 191 to 16 in a splendid display as the crowd cheered the finish.
Australia dominated Somerset in the first test style, 121 and 81 in the innings. Grimmett took 7/6 in the second, Bradman made 117, Jackson 118, boosting the tour total to 2,850 runs despite rain interruptions.
A jumble sale will be held in Memorial Hall on 30th August 1930 starting at 2 p.m. Admission is free. A market tea will follow, starting at 5.30 p.m. Admission 2s 6d. A novelty evening will be held in the evening with admission details. Wanted laundry work and cleaning. For Howes Bircat Manilla 7.
The Bed Crom Society will host a farewell tea for Mrs C M Cane this Friday at U. WA Red Cross Society. A special sale of purebred cattle is planned for Manila with entries now being received.
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