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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
3
Advertises a mixed sale of gray sheeting calico quilts upholstery and fabrics at reduced prices. Items include 7000 yards of grey sheeting 1000 yards calico 100 heavy weight Italian cloth 54 inch and 1000 yards zerphyrs plus window curtains towels flannelettes and ladies dresses in Fuji silk zephyrs ginghams jersey silk with substantial markdowns and sale dates.
A vintage dress department advertisement details heavy reductions on yardage and garments. It lists ginghams crepe sponge cloth twill tweed and wool trousers shirts socks hats and more with sale prices and original worth, including quantities such as 2000 yards and dozens, plus variety in colors and materials, promising good value and fashion items.
National and Labor leaders discuss timing of an early State election as preparations proceed for both state and federal polls. The National Association signals active organizing across electorates with delegates, platform talks, and regional meetings while party workers urge readiness and candidate selections.
The piece notes vast liquor consumption in the United States under prohibition and cites Washington concerns. It references the federal permit system and claims enforcement officials acknowledge unprecedented enforcement efficiency. It mentions bootleg operations and widespread lawless activity complicating counties with liquor.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launches a protest drive on March 2, labeled Unmane Sunday, urging better treatment of stock. An influential delegation urged the Chief Commissioner to take action amid reports of serious losses and neglect.
The Society improved long distance stock journeys by inspecting stock trains with Railway Department help. Travel times to Bourke Wallangerra Sydney Moree were reduced by up to twelve hours, ten hours, and eight hours respectively. Injured animals arriving at Homebush dropped by eighty percent. The ILS P C LAS promotes humane treatment of domestic animals, with traveling inspectors touring the state. The Society handles thousands of dogs and cats yearly, runs kennels in several suburbs, and houses horses at Little Bay and the King Edward Home for Dogs and Waterloo. Be Kind to Annual Week opens March 3 at Sydney Town Hall with leadership from Lady De Chair Irene Vanbrugh and officials. a Prince of Wales message will be broadcast. The Society seeks greater support, office at 114 Pitt Street, Sydney.
A thoughtful American remark ties immigration to economic power, arguing European emigration fuels U.S. growth while warning of decline if the stream stops. The piece cites regional disparities, noting the Midwest’s reliance on immigrant labor and contrasts it with other areas.
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