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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1944
Page
2
A letter blasts Prime Minister Curtin and his government over coal policy, arguing Australia should fully exploit its coal deposits to meet domestic needs and support the Empire and Allies. It urges decisive action to end union resistance and pressure Churchill and Roosevelt with manpower and coal.
The Bowls Tie Committee meets Friday night after two earlier decisions. Results include C.N.D.B.A. Singles Dyson defeating James 81 to 21 and Consistency Couplahd beating Wearne 150 to 128. Belford wins over W. Biguiall 152 to 149. Gannon defeats Blanch 159 to 8. Pittigan beats W. Bighall 31 to 19. Stall over Byrnes 81 to 13. Boomerangs Rich and Swain beat Brady and Byrnes 27 to 14. Other matches Ayling and J. Bignall beat L. Bignall and Simpson 22 to 17. Rowlison, Rodgers and Witts beat Cooke, Still and Binix 32 to 9. Remaining games: Dale v Swain (Con.), Ayling v Hartley (Con.), Sampson v Rowlison (Con.).
fragmentary notes show Gowman £2 and Mr A H £5 5 with other entries totaling £166 1s 6d. Byrnes mentioned in passing. Unable to confirm full context or dates from the scattered OCR.
A list of collectors for the Manilla Patriotic and War Fund is given with names across districts and communities. Donations reported include multiple small sums from residents and local businesses such as Messrs Macleod, G. F. Grill, J. Chats, and Mrs. Bell among others, totaling varied amounts to support the fund.
Sir interviewed Senator Ashley with three senior Postal Department officers about establishing a regional wireless station in the North. Ashley said the Manila location is definite, with equipment being manufactured and installation to proceed. Also mentions a Japan news note and a dubious Australian Forces broadcast claim regarding “Ray and Arnie.”
Notice warns that any trespasser or wood thief at Clontarf after the stated date will be prosecuted without regard to persons. It cancels all prior permissions and is signed by L Bignald and Miss Donnelly.
A note states that any person fond trespassing, rabbiting, and shooting at ten wooden in Brooklyn on a specified date will be prosecuted. All prior permissions are cancelled. Signed by G. McDonald.
Richard G Thrift died Sunday evening at Manilla District Hospital. A well known resident of New Mexico, his funeral was held this morning at Manilla Cemetery.
The ABC Weekly shows a loss of £21,108 on a turnover of £21,586 with expenses at £24,694, marking a near doubling of the prior year deficit. The report notes a challenging period for the publication and its impact on national finances.
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