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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
2
Post sale bargain notices advertise woollen fabrics at drastic reductions. Large pastel check tweeds, Wright colored striped tweeds, all wool armures, and plain colored armures offered from 1 shilling to 1 shilling 6d per yard, with several items at half price and other discounts on dress flannel and plain wool fabrics.
Reports from a leading English financial authority say the worst may be over for Australia’s finances as confidence returns to government stocks. A stable loan policy, restrained nonessential spending, and credit maintenance are cited, with expectations of wheat market firming and renewed trade prospects. The other note observes Commonwealth capital inflows near five million pounds, indicating cautious investment at low risk rather than speculative ventures.
A hunter named Sykes finds himself trapped in a hollow log after a sudden storm drenches parched land. He contemplates death from thirst and hunger before recalling he neglected to pay a newspaper subscription, which motivates him to squeeze free and escape. Also noted are oblique items about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s death and local farming meetings on imminent dates.
General meeting at the club house invites all members to back the wheel of pleasure for the July 22 golf ball. A special floor mixture will be prepared with top music and Indies catering. Social evenings now held each Monday to encourage members and friends to join and enjoy the event. The fixture list for Wednesday features second qualifying rounds for A and B championships concurrent with the Mackenzie Cup third round, with a long draw of matches listed.
Australia defeated Yorkshire by 10 wickets as England batsmen surpass 1000 runs this season. Freeman leads English bowling with 102 wickets, while Sutcliffe remains top English batsman with 63 average. English selectors drop Hendre n, Woolley, Robins, Allen and White for Leeds third test. new selections to be announced.
In a discussion led by Hon. P. A. Chaffeyre, concerns over license fees and the demand for storage depots under the petrol act were aired. A reply indicated the act is mandatory but possible amendments may ease exemptions for farms producing petrol for primary production. Participants noted the need to await amendments while following the current law.
The article lists England’s Third Test squad including Tyldesley Leyland Sutcliffe Larwood Geary and others with Chapman Hobbs Suteliffe Duleepsinhji Hammond Duckworth Tate and Henley as 12th man. It also notes Australians resting Grimmett Bradman Woodful and Oldfield, and a Nottingham match where Richardson's team were all out for 296 with Ponsford and Kippax among scorers.
At the FSA meeting a local wheat competition was postponed due to a small turnout. EK Nixon urged good attendance and hinted at a petition. The next meeting date was set for early August to resume discussion. Also noted was tonight's annual ball for the Roman Catholic Church and a mention of Ming Brown, a flyer from Eng Janet, winning the King’s Air Cup.
In a brisk match at Canberra transport grounds the Manilla team overwhelmed Bar Baraba. Led by J Contelloe the Greens moved fast and kept pressure. tries by T Costelloe, J Contellog, and Crowley plus a goal by J Moffat secured a 14 to 5 win for Manilla.
September 1930 marks a gala day as Sunshine No. 3 Art Union awards are published. First prize is a diamond necklace valued at £500, second prize a diamond bracelet worth £200, with forty other prizes totaling £1,000. Send 1 shilling postal note to Bessie Bughes Box 4151XG P.O. Sydney to assist needy children and enter by post.
Marianne stars in a wartime village tale set after the Armistice. An American private bureaucracy, a pig theft, and a love triangle unfold as a French village shelters troops and a missing French lover returns, in a seaside holiday spectacle.
The article notes Wi Smit! soon facing loss to Australia as Smithy plans to close a machine sale. It mentions San Francisco authorities weighing purchase of the famed plane, with Lindbergh and other aviators cited. Also references radio and wireless ads, meetings and nominations for local institutes, and Paling’s Sydney parts offerings.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction an application will be made after fourteen days from publication that the last will and codicil of Mary Jane Venew of Manilla New South Wales may be admitted. Executors George Albp ness and Arthur Thomak Ven ess are named. All claims against the estate must be sent within fourteen days at the undersigned office. John Dunncan Kennedy solicitor for applicants Manilla Abbott and Allen Castlereagh Street Sydney.
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