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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1926
Page
2
A fragmented price list shows fabrics with usual and half price figures including MOROCAIN Sain Dress Material Osella ORYETALLINE Crepe Broche Crepe Josephine Crepe Georgette Crepe Satin Min Conway Shot Silk Jersey Silks and Brocaded Cambrics. Items list yard pricing, typical discounts, and stock notes.
Manilla District Hospital notes a favorable year with 242 inpatients and 40 outpatients, a high patient fee income of £585 13 11 and a year end credit balance of £900 14 4. Subscriptions and donations totalled £471 13 5, while entertainments raised £782 9 1, including £563 6 3 from a fancy fair. The hospital became a Training School amid improvements, and fundraising events by the community supported staff salaries and operations.
The report outlines yearly revenue and expenditure with a net gain of £397 18s 7d and notes the hospital will need about £400 annually from special efforts to balance the ledger. It records staff changes, donations, and acknowledgments to medical and nursing staff, auditors, and volunteers. The document also covers patient numbers, daily average, discharges, outpatients, and x-ray activity, plus needs for isolation facilities and improved sanitation.
Strathfield traveled to play the Independents and won by 89 runs though late fielding errors marred the game. Byrnes brothers opened with 20 and Reynolds added 30 as Strathfield posted a substantial score while L Coote took 4 for 10 in ten overs to lead the bowling. Independents started poorly with Coote top scoring at 11 as the chase collapsed to 52 all out with Byrnes 24 and Reid 2 for 10 securing the bowling honors.
A reader rebuts an earlier issue accusing small holders of being harassed by the rabbit problem. He describes fines for failing to destroy rabbits, netting subsidies, and differing rates for large versus small landholders. The Board offers concessions and long-term terms, while inspectors focus on overall control rather than punishment.
Brisk bidding marked last Wednesday's Sydney auction by Winchcombe Carson. Items including a Mr W Chick Manilla lot drew attention as pieces described as sleeze and other items fetched various bids. Other buyers named: Thomas Bowman's Woodville, Manilla consignments, and agents AG Avis Sau Ay with groups from August through September.
Report covers batting figures for Strathfield and Independents teams, upcoming matches at Strathfield and Manilla, and local educational news. Notes new teachers at Manila Mural School, staff changes, and Manilla pupils winning entrance to Tamworth and Sydney High Schools. Includes mentions of local residents and historical cricket scores.
The record outlines hospital expenses for the year ended December 1946 at Manilla District Hospital. Items include fuel and light, bedding, furniture, printing, sundries, funeral costs, fodder, and minor additions. A bank balance and a Peace Saving Certificate investment are noted.
VJ Byrnes reports nearly 4000 sheep guarded at Manilla on Saturday with a large crowd present. About 3000 sheep sold at an average 13 shillings 6 pence per head. Inventory includes 16 fallows with prices listed, 181 Merino ewes and lambs, 429 bred lambs, 186 bred hoggets, and numerous comebacks and weaners among others.
Mr Donald Grant buys the Tower Manila Tiltn from Mr T Z Roland and Mr Arent has conveyed the Name River Mall for ten years, signaling a flurry of property transfers in the Upper Manila area.
Cricket fixtures list shows Diggers Wongo at Manilla and England teams at Manilla No 2 wicket. Strathfield hosts Churcd at Strathield with endland Independence noted.
A report notes Optician Knoll will pay his regular monthly dues in Manilla. On Saturday he consulted at Meehan's Tetitate.
The piece lists player averages and bowling figures from recent English and Australian selections. It notes Kelleway leading batting with 81.5 and Kippax, Colling, Macartney, Woodfall, Ponsford, and Taylor among others with lower marks. Bowling tallies show Macartney 20 wickets at 20 runs each and Sveritt 25 at 21, with others around 29 to 41. The article argues Mailey’s form flags him for the coming tour.
Public notices in Rushes Creek Hall report a farewell event for community members on Tuesday January 5. The Manils and District announce Broddart's Store will close next Saturday February 6 with half price goods in all departments. A storm disrupted service on Monday night.
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