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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
2
A three week sale features deep price cuts across tailor made suits, ready to wear menswear and boys wear. Highlights include reduced men's shirts, trousers, socks, hats, and accessories with specific sale prices and sample items, urging shoppers to act quickly.
Three persons were prosecuted at Walka Court on the 25th instant by the Division of New England Returning Officer for failing to secure enrolment under compulsory provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Roll for Walcha subdivision. Fines of 2s 0d and costs 38 were imposed in each case. Mr H Simms, agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society in NSW, will speak on The Origin Aims and Purposes of the Society at Church of England on Wednesday at 8 pm. Proceeds support supplying New Testaments for Our Boys of the Expeditionary Force.
The Merry Widow Opera Company under D. B. O Connor will present at Mechanics Institute hall on the coming Saturday evening in February. Local theatre goers recall the troupe from their previous visit and anticipate a popular return performance of The Merry Widow.
Presented by special arrangement with J. C. Williamson Ltd the Acadians offers melody and revelry with catchy songs and brilliant choruses box plan at Scotts seats reserved without extra charge
The Government Savings Bank announces that the Amend ing Act of 1913 changed the bank year end to June 30 and December interest is no longer added. Depositors needing prior six month interest credited should update pass books, as July 1 will carry full yearly interest thereafter. Some depositors misinterpret December as a deferred payment.
A long local list praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for cold symptoms. Mothers claim one or two doses at first signs ward off severe colds and its use spans all ages from eldest to youngest. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Report covers Mechanics Institute half year to December 31 1914 detailing membership fluctuations financials and building progress. New building completed with social evenings opening delayed. library expansion equipment and volumes listed. Subscriptions totals and expenses for books billiards and recreation space noted along with committee attendance and staff changes.
The document records fund transfer and balances from 04 12 01 with totals around £127 5s 2d and a larger asserted value £4050, noting continued appeals for member donations to swell institute funds. It shows a January 15 adoption of a general meeting resolution and a June meeting date reference, with signatures of ALP VENESA and others.
A cricket teni traveled to 1 Thon for a friendly against Ukulan, narrowly losing 6 1. Mitchell Wit Lucmwing top scored 12 for Ukulan, while Mikiee for Maulils added 9. Bosward and Doolan delivered key bowling, with Moblin hit by Allen and Bosward totaling for 10 in the innings.
Local notes reveal a clash over Arthurstow drainage and river works. The Works Committee reviews Langworthy's application for pumping oversight while bar towns consider halt on riverfront dredging and tree removal affecting streets and tram lines.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets to freshen breath and prevent stomach and liver disorders. It claims the tablets stimulate the bowels to cleanse the system and prevent bad breath when taken regularly. Sold by chemists and hardware stores.
Venena and W J Byrnew in conjunction advertise sale of slaewhera wo aod tale for Raturdans February 12. The notice lists partners and promotes the February 12 sale event with details readable in the fragment.
A hospital report outlines annual revenue of £1792 19 7 with ordinary expenditure and specific allocations for the water supply, a wind-powered pump, and repairs after a fire damages. It notes staff changes including Matron Molfate’s move to Tamworth Hospital, Nurse Nicholton’s appointment, and Dr Birch replacing Te fateh Jove. Indoor patients averaged around Manilla? and 65 outdoor patients, with notable charity and insurance adjustments.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Monin and Ren dahl Helper Manilla and Ita Junin New Mygirin 1 Dt Foyst Oe Uegwinnd, offering no coherent event or context to summarize.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Solie and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for cholera and stomach ailments. It urges readers to buy a bottle now for 1s 6d, claiming swift relief and wide availability through outlets.
Imperial Commissioner H A Tewin will inspect horses at Manila Municipal Yards on Thursday February teth at 1.50 pm sharp. Light horses 4 to 10 years, 33 to 16 hands, suitable for remounts, spring cart and active draught sorts. no greys cream s or bald faces. Owners must have horses ready for display to a Dominion Government rep. account sales to follow. Auctioneers William Inglis & Son Sydney Wilshire & Co Manila.
Land sale by mortgage order listing a plot in Baldwin County with 71 acres and subdividable blocks. Specifies a large cultivated property with water, windmill, and toll roads nearby. The sale occurs February at 2 o clock in Durham Court Subdistrict and promises a profitable estate investment.
A lecture titled Origin Aim and Purposes will be given by Me He Sims at the Church of England on Wednesday next the 3rd instant. The event invites all interested to attend and supports a collection to aid sending the Scriptures to the Expeditionary Forces.
By order of J Johnson Rev one saddle horse aged about 12 hands high branded F over 4 rear shoulder shod all round small white on hind foot. If not released will be sold at Manilis Pound on February 11 at noon. Poundkeeper WTL Laxworthy.
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