One Week Only Bed Savings Ad
A compact advertisement touts limited week sale on beds with price cuts. It highlights a single and double bed with a ten shilling saving off the usual price. The message emphasizes a temporary, reduced price event.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
2
A compact advertisement touts limited week sale on beds with price cuts. It highlights a single and double bed with a ten shilling saving off the usual price. The message emphasizes a temporary, reduced price event.
The piece argues time and brain are wasted in political squabbling and urges all parties to unite for Australia’s benefit. It stresses constructive criticism, warns against rigid party lines, and recalls wartime cooperation to support decisive, cross party action to lift the economy and nation.
General rain has fallen across the state over several days. Manilla reported about eight inches, taking four days to accumulate. Visitation appears diminished and there is a likelihood of better weather by evening for the Methodist Church function.
The article reports newcomers J. J. Greig and R. T. Greig purchasing F Falconer property, Chan Grieve owning Mylandra Park Station, and J. B. Warner and Sona buying near Durham Court. It notes W. T. Langworthy’s health, Alderman Kanterman’s luck, a fatal incident at a Friday fire, and local farm prospects at Mewre-Covings and Warners. It covers Mechanics Institute leadership, deaths of Ernest Mortis, and Mrs. Lane’s pipe presentation, plus Shire Council sympathy for ex Councillor Donald and W. R. Bingham taking over White Wayner Sta motor business.
Manilla edged Tamworth 15 to 8 in a hard fought game. Bennett scored twice with Martin adding a try and Connelly converting. Kennedy, Moffat, and Baker starred for Manilla while Bantr and Davidson impressed for Tamworth. Easts, though beaten, held their own in a fair display.
Farmers and Settlers Association debated approaching the Federal Government through Mr W C Thompson for a Wheat Pool. Mr Heywood noted the government urged more wheat production and discussed guarantees and state federal cooperation. The vote carried as the group urged a pool and potential federal action if New South Wales Victoria and Queensland agree.
The report notes a near finish for front contenders in a handicap event, with a dead heat for first place and several close results. It highlights handicap trends and the value of playing stronger opponents for improvement, then lists drawn matchups and upcoming fixtures. A golf social evening for Hospital Ball funds was postponed due to heavy rain, with plans to announce details later.
A fire gutted a shop owned by Mr J Smiles after an explosion and collapsing awning. Helpers saved the owner Mr Hamilton's safe and some items. The blaze damaged nearby wooden structures housing Mr Norman Gardner and Manitls Motera Ltd while a brick wall provided some protection. Fair sales of vegetables and fruit were reported at last Thursday's sale with prices listed for cauliflowers, cabbage, beetroot, currants, parsnips, swede turnips, fruit oranges, mandarine and other produce.
A gathering of fire supporters and friends for F A Chaffey MLA will be held at Mechanic’s Institute on Saturday at 3 30 p m to discuss campaign. Ladies are invited. H H Steven is Campaign Director. Acknowledgment of help in warding off a recent fire is offered to workers inside and outside. A ladies meeting at Mechanic’s Institute at 3 pm on Thursday 14 is set to finalize Hospital Ball plans.
A 1930 community notice describes an upcoming Market Texas event with tea, novelties, and a memorial hall gathering on Saturday August 30 at 5:20 p.m. Tickets priced 2 shillings 6 pence are to be purchased from Lucy M. Hartley and Bee. The page also includes varied local ads and notices on sales, dairy prices, and land transport, reflecting a busy small-town newspaper page.
Australia collapsed on a sticky wicket for 93 after a 249 by Northampton on a perfect pitch. Jupp took 6 for 72 as Australia trailed by 156 at stumps, with Jackson 52, Woodful 38 and Imwood 5 not out. Manilla crowd boos noted. issues raised over frees and umpire calls.
Notice under Ordinance 14 of 1919 that the supplementary lists of electors for the municipality will be open for public inspection from August 1 1990 to August 16 1990 at the Court House Ottawa. Citizens may lodge objections or claims using forms available at the office during official hours by August 11 1990.
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