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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary classified item lists bed prices and a note about optician repairs. Mentions Bobst, three quarter bed, single bed savings and a price of 29/6 with 19/6 on a Saturday. Indicates Rox SOP Sydney as address.
The report notes Australia and England spirits in a tense Ashes test with England delivering a strong display. It records Ashes context, key players like Ponting and Peebles, and the lengthy contest ahead as both sides seek eventual victory in the 1930 series.
In the inspey star report on the Market Street planting, Ald Haywars and Ald Clifton claim the Municipal Council has already voted on pepper trees. Ald Kennedy expresses relief they were right, while Ald Adie notes he voted against everything proposed and knows nothing of any decision.
A fragment lists multiple farm sale sites including Me Venens Norris farm Bald win Poulot farm Rushes Creek and Hesper's farm with 11 am Thursday times. It notes inspections last month encouraged hope of a red roll up this time.
Entries closed for Gun Nedah Show on August 27 and 28 with strong turnout in home section and top entries in jumping and trotting. Ringside car stands available, sheep, poultry, boating ground and pavilion space in high demand. side shows from several states. Public ball events set for the 27th and Juvenile Ball on the 28th. Local officials note weather could shape a three day holiday turnout as arrangements continue with council discussions and inspector’s report on drainage and safety.
At the last council meeting Ald Coates and colleagues discussed widening Manilla Street with a 40 ft tar pavement from the bridge to Court Street to Alexandra Jane. The Connell urged a 20 ft limit with costs shared by the Main Roads Board. plans and estimates for the 1931 programme to be prepared by Engineer Jochimson. Austention athletes excel at the Empire Games in Canada.
A charity ball at Heural Hospital featured Mrs A Jochimeen as treasurer and Bridges orchestra. About 350 attended, donations totaled £70, with many directors present. Guests wore vivid georgette and lace gowns in lime, peach, emerald, and ivory, while decor included bowls of wattles and abundant flowers.
Manilla Works Committee met on 18th inst to consider tar surfacing of Manilla Street and Court Street from Rowan Street intersection to Manilla Street, with Southern Bridge approach over 38 chains. Report notes cost basing on 1929 estimates for 20 ft full width, Main Roads Board subsidy at 30 shillings, and possible extra width at council expense. A recommendation urges drawing up technical specifications for Main Roads Board application, with details on pavement width and water mains connections.
The piece lists multiple church services across Manilla and nearby towns with times and ministers, then shifts to weather notes about rain and a sensational unresolved murder story about a jewel theft linked to a girl from Mavana. It mentions a doubtful claim of a jewelers’ murder and hints at romance plots in adjacent pages.
City council considers applying for unemployment relief funds for permanent work projects. Mayor notes plans for drainage work in North Man, with immediate steps to apply once plans are finished.
An old newspaper fragment advertises waterproof coats from Smiths and Crit bys with a price sale at Mackenzies, plus a memorial notice by a wife and daughter for John Mackenzie who died on August 21 1925 at Moree. It also lists Friday and Saturday specials including macaroni peas and canned goods for cash.
Auction and sale notice contains cattle listings including 4 steers aged 1-2 years, 20 steers 2-7 years, 20 steers 9 breed cross, 90 cows in calf to Hereford, 12 vealers, and mixed breeds. Also promotes cash payments and local goods like sugar, jam, peanut butter, and household items. Includes social event notes for Euchre party and Market Tea event with dates and locations.
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