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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
4
A draft outlines a system advancing the value of shares to borrowing members against freehold security. Repayment is by monthly installments over 2, 4, and 12 years, with payments due on the first share each month. Fees are charged to borrowers who cooperate with investors and the society.
In a letter to the Saturday Herald, Manilla resident Arthur Wilshire defends divining rods against Gibbons Cox’s conclusions. He cites a Queensland well test where the rod correctly indicated water after a dummy result, argues many bores succeed using diviners, and calls for thorough testing and acceptance of honest diviners. The piece also notes a busy local sports agenda with racehorses and ponies heading to Sydney and Maitland, plus upcoming Armidale Cup and local track activity.
Sporting Mersina 9 won the Flying Handicap at Newcastle where Volsbane 11.5 was second and Matt Mary 11.1 third. Dalmene jueen won the principal race at Newcastle. Canterbury Park double Handicap and Canterbury Park Handicap were won by Whimble and Willow Green. Truxtom King won at Canterbury Park on Saturday and is set for a bigger race soon. Whimble finished strongly in the Canterbury Park Routte, validating the prior tip.
An eclectic newspaper fragment features Baird’s store offering bargains on prayer books Bibles and autograph books with cash-back discounts and a rush sale for cricket bats. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. B Neill praising Chamberlain’s Tablets and notes about heavy depressive feelings and health relief.
Mr Baser, a Vienna trained ophthalmic optician, will test sight free of charge at the Royal Hotel Manila on Monday February 10. He holds credentials from Vienna Berlin Dresden London and New York and is a Master of the British Master Optical Association. No charge for consultations or tests.
A Parramatta grocer Mr R Harrison on Catherine Street Leichhardt NSW says he suffered diarrhoea for 20 years. He reports doctors prescriptions failed to help but Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved him. He keeps a bottle at home and in his store. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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