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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
An advertisement lists damasks and linens by the yard and roll. White and cream damasks, broadcloths, and gerviettes priced per yard with wide borders in pink, mauve, gold, and cyclamen. Includes 60 inch wide damask and 48 inch lengths with sample line quotes and bulk discounts. Also linen tablecloths and lunch serviettes offered at various fractions and prices.
The notice sets weekly hours Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4:30 pm with repairs and correspondence directed to Rex SMP Sydney. It clarifies service windows and points to Rex as the contact for all communications.
A NSW article notes Sherk Fisher ies Ltd plans to use prickly pear as a public utility while pest control lags. It highlights Queensland efforts with the Cactoblastus bug, Donnelly’s visit, and forecasts cleaning land within five years. Also mentions Sydney Parramatta water diversions and local council debates.
The council discussed maiming and piping questions, stating that the Baginter favored the matter with Alderman. The Works Committee was instructed to inquire into reticulation and report for a special meeting. An accident injured four youths due to indecent diving, with one diver sustaining a deep gash.
The Chelles and district Mechanics Institute faces continual deficits with annual revenue around £40 and insufficient funds for upkeep. Councillor Roberts and Hartley urge a relief donation to sustain activities, while Alderman Kennedy questions external help. The Council agrees to consider a grant of £20 to balance income and expenditure.
The document lists clergy moves including Rev. W. C. Francis to Mayfield Li. O.M. and Rev. H. Green to Tamworth, with Rev. B. Grayston also noted among the transfers.
Council adopted the engineer report noting a problematic corner at Wenesa and Broddart Street that would become a bog hole in wet weather if left natural. The French Ministry faces defeat and will delay proceedings to properly condition the site. St James Naval Conference action by the mayor referenced alongside broader wartime and economic notes including American wheat trends and a bank robbery sentencing.
The 45th anniversary of the Soudan Contingent voyage, the first Australian troops aiding Home forces, was noted as a Indy missionary prepares to address talks on the Soudan island. Local council debates traffic obstruction report and marks on temperance tent permissions while honoring donated pictures depicting the British Empire’s rise and progress.
The Tariff Board told the Acting Minister for Customs that free admission of certain chemicals will cut production costs. It recommends an 8 shillings per ton reduction to farmers by removing 3 shillings per ton for agents and by cutting 5 shillings per ton in manufacturing costs.
Old Bill locks the bottle and the bowl as Manilla posts 195 with Green 47 and Kennedy 44. Barraba’s McKay and Ridge take bowling honors, while Reed Kennedy and Crowley contribute in a tight chase. Other scorers include Bent, ONeill, and O’Connell as Dig gers reach a competitive total.
Bowling-McKay scored 3 for 53 as Ridge bowled 3 for 38 and Wood contributed 3 for 16. Ryan, Clifton, Reed, Tooth and Sherwood added singles as the innings wound down. The report cites Engpeeter's summary and Moore's Almanac at Scotts for 1930 with Governor noted.
Fragmented notes report several yachts saved when a rigging incident near Corella sent moorings loose. Referee signals and medical stops mark the event as boats avoid disaster. further details sketch a chaotic scene with multiple vessels in danger.
An old style ad from Manilla announces price reducers at Mackenzie and Sons Ltd. and a sale entry closing March 10. It lists groceries like prunes, sardines, flour, jam, pickles, sugar, vinegar, and other items with coded prices, in a Busy Bizarre format typical of rural shop bulletins. The notice also mentions a CWA euchre party and a local box address with phone details.
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