Popular Corner Dress Goods Sale Promotes Deep Discounts
Local sale runs 14 days featuring natural Fuji silks and pure silks at reduced prices. Large selection of Figured Voiles near florals offered near half price, with striped Fuji silk and plain de lune fabrics discounted. Tricotine, mercerised twill, and woven striped shirting Zephyr fabrics also marked down, with yard prices listed as low as 1 shilling to 1 shilling and 9 pence. stock varies by width and pattern, great value for dressmaking needs.
Manchester Goods 4s Pillow Slips and Towelling Bargains
Local retailer advertises reduced prices on white twill pillow slips 80 inches, striped towelling, and heavy linen fabrics. Offers include 2s 6d to 3s 6d yard reductions, with mentions of red or blue striped towelling and special lower rates for bulk purchases. Multiple items emphasize savings and limited stock.
Attorney and solicitor office hours and services listed
A garbled notice lists legal professions and hours of operation from Monday to Saturday, with scattered references to sight testing, spectacles, and several person names. It mentions Manilla and Sydney addresses and hints at fees and attendance, though many words are incomplete or misspelled.
Rochfort area public notice mentions financial terms
A fragmented local notice references public amounts and terms involving entities such as MANTICA and ST MANGIA. Details are unclear due to damage, but the notice names public amounts and specific party identifiers.
Manilla Express Urges Lawful Action Amid Miner Strikes
The Manilla Express cautions against mass formation and violence by tairikers in the Northern Coal fields. It asserts the law must be obeyed and urges amendment only through proper channels, noting the government’s supreme power and the potential use of police to maintain order.
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Constitutionel
Cricketers from Bowral Grenfel and Lreton Shine
The piece notes Bradman Mc Cabe and Allsopp emerging from small towns Bowral Grenfel and Lreton as notable talents and comments on English players and early cricket development. It reflects on talent gaps and observations by Winders about English eleven and new players abroad.
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Bradman
McCabe
Allsopp
Bowral
Grenfel
Lreton
Markes
Vince Peel
Einglish
Australia
Local News in Manilla and Surrounding Areas
Notices list promotions and travels of residents including John Hill promoted to Sergeant Third Class Claude Taylor holidaying at Bendigo Miss Clare Liddy and Mrs McGill visiting Manilla for Xmas families of Turner Lowe and Mrs Lowe at Manilla Rural School headmaster left for holidays G E Bowman G D Martin new school inspector in Tamworth district promotions for P K Wond and Waterhouse taking holidays families McDonald Wond Francis reporting mother ill in Sydney.
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John Hill
Manilis
Sessgeant
Claude Taylor
Bendefour
Clare Liddy
McGill
A. J. Liddy
Manilla
J. C. Turner
Lowe
Manila Rural School
Srr
G. E. Bowman
Metropolis
A. Blanch
Charles Blanch
Rayson
G. D. Martin
Tamworth
le di Tt
Dr. Waterhouse
George McDonald
W. C. Francis
Sydney
Kaye Don Aims For 230 MPH In Silver Bullet
Kaye Don pursues a new speed record in his Silver Bullet with a goal of reaching 230 miles per hour in an upcoming run.
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Kaye Don
Main Roads Grant Sought by Mandowa Shire Council
Mandowa Shire Council seeks the 1930 Main Roads grant at the earliest, writing to Capt. F. A. Chaffey MLA to press for funds. Governor Baviz reports no successor to Sir Dudley de Char and no appointment before April. Property transfers include Lot 2, Section 21 Manilla from Hayward to Philip Feros and Lots 5,9,10, Section 26 Manilla from Resch's Limited (in liquidation) to Tooth & Co. Lud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandowa
F. A. Chaffey
Baviz
Dudley de Char
Manilla
Hayward
Philip Feros
Resch’s Limited
Tooth & Co. Lud
Clergy Say Churches Neglect People Not People Neglecting Churches
Some Sydney clergy argue the issue is the churches neglecting the people rather than people neglecting the churches. They counter the view that parishioners ignore church needs and call for renewed engagement and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Minister Fenton in Paris Seeks Mutually Beneficial Britain Talks
Mr Fenton Abi Mr Fenton the Minister for Customs has reached Paris and is quietly sightseeing He hopes his visit to Britain will lead to understandings mutually beneficial to Australia and the Motherland.
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Fenton
Paris
Britain
Austr
Motherland
Australia to direct motor trade spend homeward
Assistant Minister for Customs Carl Mr. Porde warns Australia spends about £15,000,000 yearly on motor cars and parts, mostly abroad to the United States, effectively mortgaging Australia. He argues Australia would be justified in any action to keep that money spent domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Porde
Australia
United States
Tax on Employment Tax due prompts prompt wage returns
A dated notice warns employers that a continuing tax on wages is now due. To avoid penalties, employers must submit payroll returns by mail immediately.
Tamworth Hospital Insurance Scheme Launched
Hospital I Mr W H Clutton announces a Tamworth District Hospital insurance plan. A 6d weekly contribution entitles the contributor, their wife, and children under 13 to free hospital maintenance. Subscribers guarantee free treatment in any hospital under the scheme. Contributions may be paid quarterly half yearly or yearly.
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W. H. Clutton
Tamworth District Hospital
Surance
Crsum
Tamworth
Bill Aims Liquor Reform Introduced In Parliament
One of the earliest measures to be introduced when Parliament reopens will be a bill aimed at liquor reforms. The Justice Minister said the bill has been drafted and will be submitted to Cabinet for consideration soon. The proposal covers hotel opening hours, license grants, resident polls, and earlier opening for markets, seeking to curb alcohol temptations among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lée
Cabinnet
Siunic Council Meeting Adopts Sympathy Motion
The Siunic Council met Tuesday night with Ald. Clifton absent. Acting Town Clerk Ltdee oe received a resignation to A. R. Dunbar. A motion of sympathy with him was passed. Reports of the Electric Engineer and Inspector were revised and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siunic Council
L Tdee
A. R. Dunbar
K. J. Clifton
L.G. Act
Ald. Adis
Premier Warns Northern Miners on Law Breaches
The Premier warns northern miners that breaching the law will bring reprisals from the Government. He states all demonstrators will be denied government relief, expressing confidence that only a small militant minority violates order while urging police to act decisively against outbreaks.
Municipal Council approves temporary committee appointments
The Mayor proposed filling the vacancy by interim committees. Aid. Kennedy urged temporary appointments until an extraordinary vacancy is filled. The council adopted the plan designating Works with Mayor Coates Adie. Electric Light with Mayor Hayward Kennedy. Finance with Mayor Deputy Mayor Asa Clifton. Sale Yards and Health by the whole Council.
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Kennedy
Ald
Coates
Adie
Ald. Hayward
Ald Kennedy
Asa Clifton
Sale Yards
Whole Council
Sunday Cricket Ground Use Application Considered
Sunday Picnic Club sought Recreation Ground use for Sunday cricket. Alderman Kennedy urged merit based council action while Alderman Adie emphasized condition. The grant hinged on Manilla Cricket Club not occupying the ground on the proposed date.
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Ald
Kennedy
Manilla Cricket Club
Adie See
Ald Hayward
Adelaide Court Hears New Year Drunkenness Case
A young woman in Adelaide Police Court on New Year’s Day faced charges for being found drunk at 3 a.m. The court questioned her in slang as she exclaimed her name. She admitted being intoxicated, and her cheers of “Sourlind for ever” echoed as she pleaded in a drunken, old country manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Seoteh
Rifle Shooting Hosts Notable Aggregate Wins Near Armidale
At the New England Rifle Association meeting in Armidale B Young delivered splendid shooting in several matches, securing an aggregate and £14 in prize money. He tied A S Spencer of Moree for first in the 200 yards and performed strongly across 300, 500, and 600 yard events, totaling 98 with £5 10s winnings. Bettison won the Tyro sharp shooting match, while Manilla O B TM Tam tied for second in the Tyro cup, taking £3 10s. Other scores included V Young 65, Cy Hurcum 64, Bettison 64, and F E Fureum 54. The club plans Inverell on January 27 as training continues.
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Armidale
New England Rifle Association
Articular
B. Young
A. S&. Spencer
Moree
Laer
J. Wae Therm
L. Maunder
T. Bettison
Inverell
War sermon calls war plain murder organized
Padre MacDonald told an audience of six thousand on Sunday that war is plain murder so well organized that no party has a chance to be a hero. He referred to Caine during the sermon on "The purity and."
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Padre MacDonald
Caine
Dr Peltzer Declines Social Invitations Amid Training
The German athlete visiting Australia values discipline and cannot train properly if drawn into social engagements. He therefore quietly declines any invitations that could interfere with his sporting schedule.
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Dr. Peltzer
Australia
Saga
Fire disrupts Arcadia Theatre audience in Sydney shown
Last Saturday night at the Arcadia Theatre Pitt 51 Sydney the audience enjoyed the programme until a fire broke out in the building. The fire brigade were actively fighting the blaze as patrons attempted to evacuate and the show was disrupted.
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Arcadia Theatre
Pitt 51
Sydney
St. Sydney
Clash at Kurri Kurri as police arrest activist
William Laidlaw, an anti Rothbury protest speaker, is seized by Kurri Kurri police during a charged address. The crowd jeered, threw bricks and bottles, and pelted the prisoner car. Laidlaw is in custody and to face Police Court on charged offences.
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William Laidlaw
Rothbury
Laidlaw
Picture Land Presents Karl Dane and George K Arthur at Palais
A bygone cinema item notes Karl Dane and George K Arthur in China Round at the Palais Open Air on Wednesday. Plot hints include Eustace, a shop assistant, daughter Joan, her maid Sarah, and stoker Sharkey in a revolutionary China setting. Also promoted is The Homeowners with an aging millionaire and a beautiful young woman.
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Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
China
Eustace
Joan
the Palais
UMNUBED ROADS AND SHIRE SALE PROCEDURES
Shire Council debates sale of surveyed roads endlocked by landowners with charges for access. Applications flood in. each road must be mapped to show position. Brady estate case discussed. one parallel road may be granted if inspected by engineer. Also notes a historical ship incident and January weather data from 1879 with temperatures recorded.
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Renle
Brady
Ratliff
Manilla River repair plans discussed at local meeting
A garbled report from a Tuesday January 14 meeting notes efforts to hire workers for repair works on the Goiread wood near Upper Manilla, with references to Boxwood House and Manilla River, and references to miners wives and local stores.
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Goiread
Manilla
Boxwood House
Death of Pia Bike Mra Bryans at Wakroongs Station
Pia Bike Mra Bryans wife of the Station Master at Wakroongs has died in a spider incident. The reported species is not regarded as venomous.
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Mra Bryans
Wakroongs
Fragmentary notice on meeting and orders in Wh Creek area
A damaged fragment mentions a swimming club meeting and an assertion that employees must obey lawful orders. It references Vesnes and Hon. A Soclae, with a note of February dates and a location around Wi Creek Newabum. The readable text is scattered and unclear.
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Wi Creek
HL Newabum
Irese
Private Sale Goods with Will Notice in New South Wales
Inventory of sale items includes furniture brassware and paintings and a list of items such as beds tables and a wireless set. The notice records probate actions for the estate of Mary Ann Geddes of Glen Oak Manila New South Wales with a court filing and a deadline for claims and objections. The executor and solicitors are named with a court date set for January 1990 in Sydney.
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REME
Mary Ann Geddes
Glen Oak
Manile
State of
New South Wales
Supreme Court
King Street
Sydney
J. M. Addison
Roce
John Duncan Kennedy Proctor
Manila
Abbott & Allen
Castroveagh
Bydnay
Wheat prices show firming in special sample offer
Wheat prices firming as a special sample parcel is offered at Sf. The report notes a limited quantity and tentative demand, with traders watching markets closely for further confirmation and price movement.
Weather report notes rain limited to state regions
The Weather reports that rain is expected within a week over most of the state while central North and North-West areas are less affected. A Saturday storm caused minor damage near a certain point with standing water. Roads in Shire districts are to be repaired as works resume, and reserves will be reduced. Senians notes the first four miles of road are in poor condition and referred to the engineer for attention.
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Apnelling
Serle
Senahee SO Seman
Bolts Require Tightening After Dry Weather Shrinks Hale Bridge
At the Shire meeting on Monday Dr MrDonald warned that dry weather has shrunk paving in the Halee bridge causing bolts to loosen. The council resolved to have the issue attended to immediately.
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Hallee
MrDonald
Ones
S— Winisters
Shire Council Invites Deputation to Inspect Manilla Requirements
The Shire Council decided on Monday to invite Hon. PF A Chaffey and Hon. 3 Bruxner to Manilla soon to inspect shire requirements. The application will be made through State member Capt. F A Chaffey MLLA.
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A. Chaffey
Bruxner
Manilla
F. A. Chaffey
MLLA
Lost monkey sighted near Attings on Langworthy property
Mr Eric Langworthy and Mr W B Campbell found the body of a full grown monkey on Langworthy's Attings area property near a limestone formation. The animal was recently dead and the origin remains a mystery, likely from a travelling circus that visited the area about a month ago.
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Eric Langworthy
Attings
W.B. Campbell
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