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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
2
In Manilla Express the December 12 1924 issue highlights seasonal preparations as crops have rebounded, boosting Christmas trade. Local merchants showcase ample provisions and bustling activity with staff at full pressure, reflecting strong commerce and community support during the festive season.
Mackenzie and Sons Ltd present a commodious Manila showroom showcasing apparel for men women and children with hardware chinaware and Tuscan children’s ware. The firm emphasizes friendly service and broad stock while Jack Smiles Ref r egament Rooms expand with two refreshment shows under the motto Promote local industry.
The headmaster announced a welcome donation from Mr A Coupland for the school library. Staff and the Parents and Citizens Association express gratitude as funds from Friday’s concert and other gifts push the project toward completion early in the New Year.
A bustling Xmas display at the Arcade drifts into festive shopping with books xylonite ware cards and gifts. The note highlights local firms A Veness Sons Arcadia Tea Room and Adies. civic history records a long line of shire and municipal leaders from 1900 to 1929 and current officers including Clerk J Coates Engineer A Roberts and Inspector J Blair.
Macdonalds Motor Garage invites you to hire a car for four Christmas holidays on the river. Call 102 to arrange and one of its up to date and comfortable vehicles will quickly be at your disposal.
An old advertisement extols Wood's Cycle Depot as a popular shop offering a wide range of motor bicycles and accessories. It celebrates riding on the road and suggests embracing travel with vehicles, mentioning Manila Freeline Works and local makers as rivals or collaborators in the growing motor culture.
Fragments show a note on Swanhrosk milk delivery aiming to minimize costs by transporting milk from cow to home with few items. Details are incomplete due to partial text and continuation noted for next issue.
The late Dik Enaton Smith a Manilla resident for 15 years and former Warralah Station worker died in his sleep after a sudden illness. He leaves a widow and children Dive Easton William Tom Nelson Manilla and several relatives. Funeral held Saturday with Rev Harris officiating. box plan opens Saturday at Selott's.
Manilla Council discusses postponing a decision on the Waterloo Fire Engine, considers a sign permit for a premises on Manila Street, and debates joining the Jack River hydro scheme. The meeting covers road work, footpath graveling, sanitary and depreciation matters, and a proposed mayoral election in December.
The Hospital Committee selected Miss Jean Bowman and Miss France Hiscox as country representatives in a popular girl competition for the Hospital and War Memorial. Both come from prominent local families active in hospital support. Final details to be published in Tuesday’s Express.
The harvest speeds into Manilla with 60,000 bags crossed the weighbridge. Klein Siding reports 606g arrivals while other sidings stay busy. If weather stays fine another week, the harvest backbone will break. Many farmers have stopped cutting and others finish daily. Indicators point to a record harvest and a record average.
A public auction led by Mr Vot Revines will offer the encottrace on Manilla Street near the poststation recently erected by Mr EB Andersen and the vacant allotment of Tondadivinine plus building materials. The well built property is in a convenient position and attracts interest from potential buyers and brewers.
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