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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1932
Page
3
A note reports escalating stock activity with mentions of buying powdery crystals and a suggestion to use a bunny decoy for best results. The text implies dealer pitches and market moves around a rabbit poison context.
Readable text lists back to school items with prices including fibre school cases, lunch cases, grey Zephyr blouses, poplin dresses, white oxford shirts, cream poplin sports, athletic singlets, garbardine hats, socks, and overalls. Prices per item range from 1/6 to 3/9, with multiple sizing notes and gendered apparel terms.
A small workshop operation was located at the rear of the Massey Harris agency as indicated by a terse entry in the local notices column. No further details or dates accompany the brief item.
Community updates note the Business Men’s Association meeting set for Monday February 1 at 7 30 p m with a Farmers and Settlers Association deputation. local residents Mr and Mrs Arnold Coulton are in Sydney. Mr F Rochfort of Papua New Guinea dies age about. Tamworth Ambulance will attend Manilla Show. several locals mention holidays and civic activities including picture rights acquisitions, needlework judging, and Back to Manilla Week preparations.
Dr Heywood denounces sale tax on primary production requirements and requests ministerial action to remove taxes on all primary goods including power oil. A motion backed by Mr B G Ratliff at the F and S Association meeting echoes the call. Town Clerk L J Smithers, praised for long hours, is proposed for a £5 honorarium when funds permit.
A brief note extends thanks to clients for support and sends New Year wishes. It mentions orders for the men being taken and expresses goodwill for the season.
The following prices will rule for the event: sulky horses at 5/-, 6/-, and 7/-. Draught horses to be shod as part of the service.
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