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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
4
A Christmas sales pitch from a men's clothing department promising a free watch valued at 40s with every cash purchase during December. The ad highlights a large stock of men’s suits silk sacs trousers silk shirts and assorted accessories including hats braces collars and ties to attract shoppers.
Monday night regular meeting of the council discussed a Manly municipality resolution asking the council to refuse trade with German and Austrian firms. Ald Wearne moved to reject the resolutions, arguing against judging by birthplace and urging fair treatment for all lawful residents. The chairman noted the nation’s laws prohibit some trade actions and stated the motion couldn’t proceed.
An era of prosperity aided by the real dairying industry is noted in inland New South Wales with Scone Advocate reporting abnormally high prices for local fat cattle intended for export. Buyers from nearby districts attend Manilla cattle sales, maintaining a firm market as mobs secure the offerings. A separate note mentions Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Maori traders in New Zealand for dysentery relief.
A Local Land Board session in Tamworth District will be held at the Manilla Court House on December 10 1914 at 1 pm. Cases for consideration include Charley Gee Percival E E Muggleton Richard G G Thrift and for confirmation Francis Murray J W Ling Albert H Clarkson Albert Shuttleworth George Bell Lydia S Gardner Herbert J Tomes. Also listed are residency, fencing, exemption, and rent appraisal items with multiple names and local references.
A local appeal urges support for wounded soldiers with tobacco donations. One packet of cigarettes pipe or tin of tobacco is welcomed. Donations may be left with Mrs F Mackenzie or Mrs J Kennedy. Mr M Ryan returns to work Saturday near Brown's Picture Palace. Boots and shoes awaiting use. Local drivers warned to steady on amid steady Monday showers and a note to keep stock indoors at night.
Mr McLeod arranges a cricket match between Setie Picnic Team and Glen om to be played Saturday next at 2 o clock on the recreation ground. Visitors to be entertained at Corr ess Hotel at 1 o'clock. Rhodes Scholar news notes a nephew of local townsmen and the successful candidate Walter Ferguson Crawford, with university links and civic regard.
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The council discussed cutting burrs in the municipality and clearing Mexican poppies three feet high found in a street. Alderman Ellis supported, Alderman Bailey noted the need for a full fortnight if all streets were done. They also approved lopping trees interfering with telephone wires. The inspector reported a Mexican poppy in some yards.
E. V. Kremer reports four cattle sales with 46 attendees from Tamworth and Hunter River districts. He sold 307 head from a 315 yarding, with prices ranging from £4 1s to £7 12s for various ages and conditions. Vendors are urged to submit stock details for a Sheep and Cattle sale on December 1.
Private Berlin reports say German forces feel pressured by heavy Russian reinforcements with new troops appearing near Warsaw. Four million troops allegedly pass through the city over five weeks as fighting continues near Lodz and Strykow Tussa regions. Russians seize prisoners and artillery beyond the Carpathians. In France Belgium an attempted assault near Arras is said to have failed with German losses.
In Xmas month, little movement and a cool change Monday. The fighting is terrific and the cry of the little Belgians is heard. Railway hill not included in the town lighting area. Brown's Pictures to show Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights with big programmes. Mr Penn aims to have the engine back in order to dry and screen a first class set of pictures tonight. Thirty points of rain fell by 9 am yesterday.
Lloyd George declares British supremacy in trade and finance in a London speech. He cites £4,000,000,000 in foreign securities, £13,000,000 in other assets, and Bank of England gold at £56,500,000, noting a world leading loan and strong small investor support. He argues confidence and strength despite wartime costs. The United States owed Britain £1,000,000,000 at the war’s start.
Salvage sale to be held Saturday at 3 PM by J. Be Kaulter on account of H. G. Frager. A quantity of kitchen utensils and glassware offered for cash with no reserve.
Wishes to inform old patrons and the public that the business will restart next Saturday at premises beside Brown's Picture Palace on Strafford Street. The notice invites current customers to revisit and shows location details for the reopening.
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