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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
6
A dated notice warns that trespassers will be prosecuted on D. MacDonnell’s property in Clydesville. The text mentions shooting or harming persons, references to 1/7/29, and notes about prior cancellations and unspecified permissions. The garbled OCR retains names like Brady and Huu Peshbeu with unclear roles.
The article chronicles Vacuum Oil Company Pty Ltd in Melbourne starting in 1895 as lubrication specialists introducing mineral oil under the Gargoyle brand. It notes rapid expansion across Australia and New Zealand, the shift from simple crude methods to refined lubrication, and the company’s role in boosting machinery efficiency and national production.
A lengthy reminiscence recounts H. 8. Gullett, minister of customs, recalling his reporter days as among his happiest. The piece extols journalism’s power, praise for good reporting, and the evolving freedom and responsibility in modern newsrooms.
Propaganda predicts further wool value declines while US and Australia stress postwar expansion limits profitability except in top areas. Japan’s buy bids keep overseas agents stretched. cautious optimism prevails as sales resume next month. Early wool arrivals show adverse conditions, with much of this season’s clip likely to be "hunger fine."
A mother and father with two small boys lived in a roadside tent six miles from a South Coast town while the mother prepared to give birth in Sydney. Twealwood Rest Home took the children in as the mother traveled to St Margaret's Hospital. The FPB funds aid country homes like Dalwood Rest Home, and an Art Union fund with £1255 in prizes supports this work. Tickets for the draw cover 2nd floor, 21 Mar Place, by return post. A toothbrush, toothpaste, fountain pen, and other prizes are offered with the tickets.
A report details widespread car thefts with 1600 vehicles stolen. Many cars were stripped or abandoned, with 1924 models prone to ignition lock removal. Theft often left vehicles damaged, engine overheated, and upholstery ruined.
Classified notice lists guaranteed Ford Tourer Essex Six Tourer and Essex 81% Tourer with cash deposits and 12 monthly payments. Advertises White Way Manilla location and payment terms including cash, deposit and weekly or monthly installments. Indicates multiple models available for sale with prices and terms.
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