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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1915
Page
3
The Rome earthquake devastates eighteen towns near Late Fucino. Two thousand killed and forty thousand injured. Buildings collapse due to dry building methods. Surviving residents describe widespread destruction, with many towns razed or damaged and extensive debris in the affected region.
Mrs C L McCathie, superintendent of the Ladies College of Health, announces relocation of the Lect ure Office to newer premises due to growing business at Newcastle. She warns against door to door canvassers offering remedies, urges letters and orders to be sent to her in Sydney, and notes a free book offer today.
A notice from V. J. Byrazs announces removal and transfer of his business interests while a Manchester Unity event in Manilla details Br Brady Grandmaster's visit. Reports cover a lantern lecture on the state lodge, membership, benefits, profits, and safety funds, plus receptions, toasts, and formalities with local members and press responses.
R H Hall of Cotst-strest offers plain winging for all descriptions. Charges moderate.
Jas Baker Bee announces he has transferred his engine and wood cutting plant to town and is ready to supply wood in any quantity from two shillings sixpence per load up to six tons. Weight and quality guaranteed. Orders promptly delivered. James Baker, The 1xl Produce Store Manilla.
The Tamworth Building Society lists principles for borrowing members. Advances secured by approved Freehold property. Repayments via monthly investments over 2 4 3 10 and 12 years on the first Thursday each month. Applications accepted anytime with no entrance fees for borrowers.
Brown's Picture Palgser presented a lively Saturday programme with popular stars and comics that had the audience roaring. Tonight a new two star programme advertises Nine of Theatre and Ider Husband along with more comics and topical scenes including Lord Robert inspecting recruits and a Belgian soldier chairing a wounded Belgian who killed fifteen Atlans.
A large Wednesday program features Captain Dawson mystery and euro ta acts with a Keystone setup. Mr Penn plans generous support for Manila sports and brings in a full Sydney vaudeville company to Tamworth and Manila for Saturday. The ensemble includes singers dancers acrobats musicians and a full orchestra. Pictures will be shown alongside other attractions.
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