16 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
1
Public notice announces J Stephenson opened a tailoring business at 4 Manilla Street Manilla next to C W Boott's. The small notice records the new shop location and adjacent landmark for public awareness.
The Treasury reports uncertain subscription prospects for the conversion. No definite closing date is set yet. At least seventy thousand applications were received today, with estimates reaching up to one hundred thousand.
The Manilla and District Shire Council presents its 1930 report detailing twelve meetings, council attendance, a vacancy filled by M Park, and a year’s finances. It notes overdraft reduction, net income over expenditure, works on culverts and roads, and employment relief grants. It praises staff, outlines plant purchases, farm weed control, public health, pound operations, hospital support, and discusses future funding pressures and rate considerations.
Goods arriving by rail received and forwarded. Wool and wheat consigned for despatch per RAL Keypie Fly O11. A safeguard against fly and maggot trouble used. Despatched to Sydney on open market. Agents for Yorkshire Life and Fire Insurance.
The Canberra Cafe advertises low priced ILNMM raw or cooked items and urges early orders. It claims stock of cooked meats nuts hams butter and more with phrases like ALL BREAUTIFULLY FRESE and ALL kinds of CORDIALS frozen from Kelvinator. A large supply of CONFECTIONERY Chocolates for gifts and ADAMS CAKES always in stock with phone number 161.
A note from the council president expresses gratitude to staff officers and colleagues for loyal service during the term. It mourns the passing of Councillor Mc Donall last September and notes appreciation for The Manilla Express for regular attendances at meetings. The report also covers a Sheffield Shield cricket match where Queensland narrowly defeated New South Wales, with highlight performances and weather delays.
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