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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
2
Sale notice for Osman sheeting items offered at Popular Corner on February 11. Heavy weight unbleached herringbone fabric described as wide 2/11 yard with price per yard and pack options. Includes rest Osman details and POR 2/3 yard quantities.
Mr Chas W Knoll of FIO (hond) MOS vsyd Ind Floor 321A George Street Sydney announces an appearance by the Master Optician of the Neeth and Northavent for demonstrations and repairs. All correspondence should be addressed to Hox S3324P-P Sydney.
Public Accountant and Auditor J A Rochfort located on Manila Street Apia Fi. A firm offering income and land tax contracts and filing services.
A district finance plan by Dr F B Heywood's committee would tax shire and municipal ratepayers to fund Manilla District Hospital, proposing a rise of two pence in the pound for municipal and shire rates. Critics call it unfair, predicting hardship for low income property owners and those with mortgages, and argue for a universal, area based levy with assessor oversight.
Mr Norman Venens visited his parents in Australia then embarked on a world tour starting in Sydney. He traveled via Suez to Cairo, then Manchester, Malta, Southampton, England, Rome, and Frankfort Germany, meeting locals despite wartime tensions. He returned through the United States noting parallels with Australia and its population.
Church services across denominations listed for Manilla district with times. Council discusses Hill Park grazing lease, power charges, and temporary staff. Small Debts Court verdicts on rate nonpayment. local ads for fencing posts, footwear, and fabrics. hospital meeting planned and municipal repairs following a car collision. sanctions for kerbing and guttering funds.
Four Devonport young men visiting Penguin were prosecuted after being deemed not bona fide travelers by the magistrate. Police contended they were on a drinking expedition beyond the distance limit. They were fined after the after hours incident at the two hotels.
The Municipal Council was notified on Tuesday of a Crown Lands purchase of portions 178 and 219 in the Parish of Manille by Manas 5 and V. Sing. The council ordered the information recorded and a valuation of the properties to be made. The lots form part of the old pound yards site north of Manilla Town.
At a Manilla meeting the Lifesaving and Amateur Swimming Club learned the Municipal Council declared its area a bathing zone and asked for honorary inspector names. C Anderson C Forster B Veness and Hindley Bennett were nominated. Harold Glen donated four silver cups for club competition. The treasurer reported a cash balance of £17 7s 5d with total expenditure of £27 15s 7d including printing advertising and land purchase. Receipts included gate takings dance entrance fees and net proceeds of £39.27. The secretary thanked members and the public for support at the carnival and the refreshment booth. The paper also notes state meteorologist Mr Mares about favorable vin prospects in Northern New South Wales and various local ads and notices including a Manilla Cricket Club challenge to Mackenzies.
The annual meeting of the Manilla Business Men's Association will be held Friday night at 8 p.m. in the Council chambers. After formal business a convivial evening will follow. All business people are invited to attend.
The article warns against attempting to remove stock from the pound by breaking locks or gates. It states the poundkeeper may retake any escaped stock wherever found, can seize horses from riders or teams, cows from bailments, and enter enclosures to recover them. Owners may face illegal rescue prosecutions and similar authority is drawn to police powers.
A Wednesday match between the Diggers and Mechanics' Institute featured Snape and Green opening for the Diggers. Gannon and Green led a tight second-wicket stand, with the Diggers posting 189 as Wood and another built a late partnership. HL Roberts claimed 4 for 29 for the Mechanics and several Batsmen fell to coordinated bowling as the innings folded.
A summary of the upcoming program at Picture Land includes the film Betrayal about a young artist and a peasant girl with a tragic love story. Earlier notices mention community items and sales from Hoberts Bros and Manilla Cash & Carry, plus running ads for local goods and events. The page references local figures and businesses, including members associated with rifle clubs and a illlness update on Mrs Daffy.
Mackenzie and Bone Ltd invites subscribers in the Marilla District to the Mechanic Institute for its annual meeting on Friday 24 January 1930 at 6. All persons contributing 10 shillings or more in one sum during the preceding year may take part in the business, including consideration and adoption of the committee report and balance sheet for 1928. General business.
At a December 17 1924 meeting the Manilla Municipality approved estimates for general rate and street lighting. Details include unimproved and improved capital values, proposed general rate set at 6 1/4d and street lighting at 4d, with a council meeting to consider a formal resolution on February 4 1880.
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