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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
1
Mr E Nixon heads a local woodchopping event with 5 percent of first prize to members and about 12 inches fee for non members. Standings show underhand and standing events with three last performances and state qualification.
Paul Cheyne argues in the Press that land hunger in Europe and Asia, Britain’s colonial entanglements, and rising navies threaten Australia. He warns the socialist creed could block immigration and urges immediate action to populate the continent before races with numbers overtake white settlement.
Arthur R Baird of Box Hill faced charges after alleged theft of half a pound note. Detective A Lee testified that half a note has value equal to ten shillings, with bank officials noting it can exchange for a ten shilling note. The case cites how torn notes were handled by banks amid goldfields era references.
A fragment notes a shift in public awareness toward prudence in handling notes and financial instruments as society becomes more cautious about value and transparency. The line suggests readers recognize present-day innocence or ignorance in financial conduct.
The January Everylady's Journal features fashion abroad and at home, stories, two travel articles, knitting and crochet directions, four free patterns, beauty hints, stage news, and mothercraft notes. Publisher Fitchett Brothers Pty. Ltd. lists address in West Melbourne. Bruce Park warns trespassers that all previous permissions are cancelled and that law will be enforced.
A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons for stealing stock laying poison or trespassing on ELOURA or HNAZELDEAN. The reward is available to anyone except an accomplice.
The notice states that any person found shooting hunting or interfering with fences in Willamby will be prosecuted and all previous permissions are withdrawn by R H Hudson.
Publication note mentions Alton with names like Helmend WOT and Ady VMonily. It appears to record a printing or publishing event by a Newarenap company and lists individuals tied to the notice.
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