This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1924
Page
2
A Stoddart’s Ltd sale lists boxed linen and embroidered handkerchiefs for children and ladies. Items include boxed lawn and linen handkerchiefs in various sizes with necklets, armlets, and price ranges from 2 shillings 9 pence to 35 shillings amid boxed sets.
Classified fragment lists boxed lawn handkerchiefs for men priced at 6 shillings a set of six and boxed linen handkerchiefs at 18 shillings and sixpence, dated item shows 76.
A local shop advertises a broad selection of xylonite and tortoiseshell perfumery in top makes with prices to fit every budget.
An editorial piece from Manilla Express urges celebrating Christmas with peace and charity. It contrasts Christ’s humble birth with worldly pomp and highlights family reunions, seaside holidays in Australia, and hope for farmers after a difficult year.
Harold Liord with a swollen head and odd gait paraded the street on Saturday drawing laughter from excited youngsters who chased him through the scene. At night a packed house saw his famous picture Safety Last. Mr Dave Penman good looking after a recent accident that almost cost him an eye.
A Friday concert by Miss France Hiscox's pupils impressed with tight pacing and polished training. Performances included Liberty Bell March on piano, violin, and drums, choruses, numerous piano solos and duets, dances, a drama Gossip, and a lively finale with a Sailors Hermine chorus. Encores were declined until final demand forced compliance.
Management Committee sets the campaign plan appoints L Smithers and W Blair to fill vacancies, assigns McLeod to Popular Girl Competition, and authorises Rayson to liaise with the Stoddarts. Rosenthal may be invited for unveiling. ladies’ committee formed. events include sweets stall, soft drinks, and a Night concert by Manilla Musical Society with 50 percent gross.
Manilla Baldwin Telephone and Mr VC Thompson announce bids for the Manilla to Baldwin telephone line will close January 8 for construction work and related services.
A fragmented note claims no Sydney Mail there was an arrival of the Sydney mil at the test matches in Sytner yesterday, indicating confusion over local cricket developments and attendance.
No Australian writer has gained sudden fame as J. Dennis. His works Sentimental Bloke and Gincer Mick express true Australian sentiment and capture reader admiration. Now comes The Rose of Snadeers, a clever achievement from Anens and Robertson, booksellers Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Boxing Day features A team versus RB team at 11 am with Manilla and Barraha matches set for December 27. The first day results lead to Manilla selection after Boxing Day, then New Year's Day sees Manilla v Tamworth at 11 am. Opportunities arise to restart the district competition in the new year.
The final 1924 meeting of the Municipal Council, with Mayor C F Hayward presiding, grants maintenance employee A Bailey a fortnight’s full pay leave and an extra fortnight unpaid. Reports cover road work on Straf ford street, footpath improvements, lease renewals, council chambers weeds, and public health inspections with notifiable diseases totals.
At a recent Municipal Council meeting the inspector Mr J Blair received praise for improving town health and overseeing slaughtering yards for Manilla. Mayor C F Hayward and Town Clerk Ogden were commended for service, while Ald Wearne and Ald Byrnes lauded local press coverage by the Manilla Express.
Christmas morning services listed for Methodist Church and United Services with Rev J R Thorne, plus other denominations in Manilla and surrounding districts. A long column of local notices, health concerns, cricket results, and business quips fills the page alongside oblique ads and community anecdotes from Hall Creek and MacKenzie stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.