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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1924
Page
1
The 1924 market survey notes strong buying interest in merino and combed wool, with limited supply keeping values upward. Buyers like Fors and peers push the pace as mills anticipate further gains. expected catalogues and firm prices cited, amid cautious outlooks for next sales.
A broad policy issue follows the end of the Acting Prime Minister Dr Page term, aligning with Commonwealth and Premiers Conference aims to tax all new state and federal totals. The move targets tax free interest on government loans and opposes wealthier investors benefiting from tax free bonds, arguing revenue loss and unequal burdens on taxpayers. A separate note mentions a Wollongong tournament where Thompson and another player suffered head injuries.
The London Morning Post notes the temperance movement gaining ground among American women while Prohibition falters due to cross border smuggling and global enforcement challenges. In Australia, a dairy farmer linked to the German Army returns to Tuckombil and ousts a tenant after demanded rents, halting cream supply to the local factory amid shareholder resistance.
Public notice announces a broad stock including Westlake serges and tailored suits offered by a local tailor named Taylor, promoting factory-made free options and stressing custom quality in Manila.
The advertisement lists numerous apparel and textile items with clearance prices. Includes ZANE 36 inch WHITE CALICO, 86 inch WHITE LUNGCLOTHA, bordered curtains, tea towels, towels, ladies and menswear, and boys clothing with steep discounts. Items show varied yardage and price points across fabric goods and ready wear.
Visiting Manilla H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians will professionally visit Manilla and consult on all defects of eyesight at the Court House Hotel between 10 am and 5 pm. Messrs H A Barraclough Ltd are famed as Australia’s leading qualified opticians and urged if glasses are needed to consult them.
The Country Residents Agency offers shopping, house and station supplies, house inspections, school recommendations, boarding accommodation, maid services, and related references. Miss Prenter, manageress, 15 ing Street opposite Supreme Court Sydney, handles inquiries. A notice to Manila residents cites penalties for unauthorized shooting or hunting on Willamby and withdrawal of permissions.
A £50 reward is offered by Mrs. B. Dowe for information leading to the eviction of any person or persons stealing sheep from Milliwindi paddocks. Authorities urge residents to come forward with details to stop the thefts.
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