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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
2
Stoddart and Co presents values on boys and men's clothing at their house store. Includes range of jackets, suits, shirts, and trousers with emphasis on durable fabrics and classic styles for daily wear and formal occasions. Local shoppers advised to compare prices and seek fitting guidance.
The Court for granting rev iewals of auctioneers licenses was adjourned on Wednesday by Messrs Wemess and Rudd Js. More Ran. Another wet day with steady rain. November total 6.52 inches, year to date 27.30 inches. A body was found in Manila River Monday described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, stout, grey chin hair, no head hair, clothes as listed. not identified. Swann. Arms Black. A development in dismissal of ten from Small Arms Factory Lithgow. union stopwork meeting, factory declared black. no coal, factory closed and 1100 out of work. At installation of ex Private Ross Penman as assistant town clerk an alderman praised his soldier service. Wonda Times notes heavy cattle loss from lightning at Wouroon. 49 head killed, 37 breeders among them, cattle found piled.
Sydney reports Roumanians have constructed defences southwest of Bucharest as the war news from Roumania continues to unfold.
The document lists prices for Dodge Brothers spare parts and gears illustrating the value of standardized components. It cites speed gears with several fractions and notes various parts under repair pricing.
Monday night meeting adopts Works Committee report detailing drainage and road works across Arthur Street North Manilla and surrounding areas. Proposals include cleaning water tables near Arthur Street, grading work to the river, and a culvert plan for Hushe Creek Road. Debate over priority and health risks ends with defeat of a motion to prioritize North Manilla works.
In a council discussion, Alderman Rudd highlighted the soft condition of the footpath to Railway Hill while Alderman Bailey confirmed a new formation was not yet set. Stoddart quipped about his own neglected lane as the Mayor recalled a church trip on Sunday.
Sydney Thursday report says at the coal tribunal conference Judge Edmunds conceded eight hours bank to bank for miners this afternoon. Further details to be decided later.
The column notes coal strike disruption threatening Sydney with stagnation and hardship while reporting on milder war news. It mentions letters from front line relatives, a second intercessory service, mail delays, and rail service cuts affecting passengers. Also cited are the Super Tax Will second reading, a cafe using wood stoves, and a Melbourne Cup anecdote about William Slack.
Lost gold bar brooch engraved with Lucy. Reward offered at Express Office. Seek return to owner. inform Express Office authorities if found.
Garvin and Cusbens Ltd announce a Special Galile Sale at Tamworth on Friday December 8. The sale yard will hold about 50 bullocks ages 3 to 5 years, mostly Durhams with some Durham Hereford cross. 390 cows mostly Durhams aged 3 to 7 years with calves at foot or in calf. 270 steers 18 months to 2 years. 280 heifers 15 months to 24 months. Lots drafted to suit buyers, good quality stock in good order, drovers in attendance.
Auction notice for a large mixed farm at Manilla District offering 729 acres with residence complete. Auction details and full terms not specified in the readable fragment.
Langworthy has been instructed to sell his well-improved property at the Mechanics Institute on December 9. The estate includes a four-room cottage with sheds, a wheel yard, and a 2000 gallon water tank, set in a well-kept district near Manila with a daily market and a nearby school. The property is subdividable into three cultivation plots and features a good well and strong outbuildings.
The notice lists events including Flying Handicap Maiden Stakes Hospital Handicap and Ladies Bracelet with prize money 7, 6, and 10 pounds respectively. Distances range 5 to 7 furlongs with nominations and weights noted. Horses must paddock in Manilla on December 7 and depart December 28 after nominations close. Amateurs and riders weights included. secretary Chas Reeves provided contact.
Fragmentary listing details July drop from 3 ME by Lait and AngSept with wool delivery dates 1st March and mixed items such as crap frown and Croasted. Mentions LR and M, Lamis, BS, Septet and a snap. For offers apply F WEARNE Auvetimeers.
Next Saturday December 2 Byrnes will sell cattle at the Real Yard yard. The ad highlights top quality cattle including 70 head of well bred cattle aged 2 to 4 years, strong cattle with good bloodlines, and heifers. Buyers are urged to attend for value and reliability, with emphasis on direct farm breeding and reliable stock.
Fragmentary auction summary notes animal lots and prices. Mentions three-quarter Tin cut items, Swen, lambs and ewes, line of wethers, steers and cows. Includes weight figures, dates, and prices such as 7/6 and £8, with unclear consignor and location details.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear about admiralty promotions and translations. Mentions Beatty, Jetliow, jailive and Foret Sea dard with general approval noted. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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