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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
An aged fragment reports a deal of 300 pounds for selling a person or item, with notes on improved wheats and oats. It mentions Mr Masters and a transfer from China, promising a good yield. The text compares to wheat grain free from husk and heavier per bushel than common varieties, implying agricultural context.
The account describes widespread betting corruption during a Lords match where players, including both teams, traded fair play for payments. It notes bookmakers influencing three days of play, with bets around £35 per outcome and calls for dishonesty in batting and bowling, portraying a farcical and betrayed sport.
DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT Ltd consulting opticism of 6 Huntersst Sydney, a late sight test expert and manager for H A Barraclough Ltd, will be in town Sept 2 at a Royal Hotel from 10 to 6. Ill continued visits monthly. Patients with eye troubles urged to consult this well known specialist for correctly adapted glasses.
Data fragment notes exports of whn se by Geeth Bits coal. Mentions 147 251 cases from last season and a share allocated. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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