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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions red aortas and boards table to 43/11, Brady, embroidery, and a rug. References to goods selection and floor rug, plus phrases about clothing or fabrics and potential items on sale. No clear event or person details.
Anil exviews Hoare planning a Monday start from 10 am. The notice outlines a morning session and indicates a follow up time for later in the day.
The piece warns that purchasing away from home drains local profits as buyers seek cheaper goods in distant towns. It notes risks for buyers and traders, including forwarders bearing risk and the legal term in tran nklin. It laments scalpers underselling locally and harming community businesses.
A garbled catalog style plea highlights a department store offering drapery, hosiery, footwear, toys, and novelties for Christmas. It mentions ribbons, crepes, lace, dolls, meat asements, and various brands, urging shoppers to visit for gifts and a country outing, with emphasis on ready-made items and pastries.
An item reports the sale of a 741 acre river front tract described as Albann a matzo farming area. Buyer appears to be John Gardner, with Byrnes Property Sales representing Manis Property Bale Vid and Manilly. Sale located at Koepit about 16 miles from a named county seat. The broker is J. M. D. MacPherson.
Scattered items from Sydney headlines note Christmas gifts at Roberts Bros and Rudds while public figures debate policy. Mentions include Walter Gardner, the Caldwells, and a push for railway from Broken Hill to Port Augusta. Bishop Moyes was enthroned at Armidale Cathedral as Scott promotes toys and calendar gifts. A boxing day carnival and unrest over the Scullin ministry appear amid colorful notices and ads.
Reports of 7.30 p.m. Eucharist and 8 p.m. Evensong with litany at the Church of England, led by Rev Forster D.D. Archdeacon Forster to preside. Notices request attendance for a single celebration of the Zacharit next Sunday morning at 11.20 a.m., with all congregants asked to heed summons.
A fragmentary summary recalls Hetty a quiet young woman and her aunt, struggles to prove environment can conquer heredity, and a jealous suitor armed with a knife confronts Tredegar’s scene. The piece hints at coercion, threats, and a dramatic ending to be watched.
An assorted, damaged OCR of a newspaper page notes varied items from London and beyond. Mentions a kerosene motor engine claim by J C Jones of Sydney, a double death verdict at an inquest, burned love letters, a car view causing a near accident, and scattered references to politics, crime, and local affairs with uncertain details.
A Gunnedah CWA tour entertained Manilla residents and nearby towns with “The Wedding of the Painted Death” and “Anyolo Town's Talking,” drawing enthusiastic local support. Mr T. Beer thanked performers and organizers, while Mrs Harry Vanessa and O N Scott spoke for Manilla and the CWA.
Royal guest Miss Padgintes enjoys a well earned holiday in Manila at the home of Mr G Penigelly of New Mexico working before the coronation ceremony set for early next year. Sydney papers note Mr W Manning formerly of Manila served as MC at events for this young figure.
A Manila Golf Club social evening for members and Avanciates will be held in the Parish Hall on Monday at 8 oclock December 6th. The season trophies will be presented during the evening. Mr W B Manning will be in charge of the event.
An early 20th century notice describes Ming Wyatt's furniture auction on Rowan Street Manilla and a church pulpit exchange between Rev Wi CO Frangis and Rev By Walkden Brown. It notes a meeting of the Trotting Club enthusiasts, elections for dominions and bearers, and a Mechanic’s Institute gathering on Saturday at 7 20 with mentions of Hampers and goods for sale including French stationery and groceries offered by local merchants.
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