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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
2
Owing to the reconstitution of premises the store extends a fortnight longer offering deep discounts across drapery clothing and home textiles. Many items reduced include all wool Australian blankets down quilts towelings sheets blazers flannel teddy bear rugs and Fuji silks with prices slashed from usual figures to Reconstruction prices.
Barraclough Ltd. located at 385 George Berest reports a meeting where representatives speak for the company in a formal session. The text is fragmented but indicates corporate proceedings and official statements.
A Victorian era article argues for a national shift to wool, warning that falling wool prices threaten employment and wealth. It urges a public advertising push under "Wear More Wool," criticizes synthetic foods, and stresses need to boost demand through campaigns targeting women and the broader economy.
The July Mandowa State Council meeting lists members and actions. A rabbit gate permit is withdrawn on Crow Mountain road. A ten man gang will work on the Gicu Barra road in about four weeks. Old Halls Creek road will close after the deviation is finished. Geddes seeks subdivision of property. Bell’s division allows sale of property.
Readers learned that the thanksgiving service in London would be aired across the Dominions and Manila residents heard it clearly by air. In Manila a local service followed the London form with hymns, prayers, and the Te Deum concluding the observance. The note ends with sale specials from Roberts Bros for the weekend.
Friends of Misa Ivan Langworthy gather at the Palais Theatre where over 300 guests honor her approaching marriage. A bouquet, cheque, and gifts are presented as Master of Ceremonies C N Scott speaks. The Younger Set thanks attendees and a photo-essay frames upcoming Mechanics Pictures Tim McCoy film.
A Manila Manilla Business Men's Association meeting debated a show proposal in Ila. After discussion the group decided to appoint a committee led by J Rochfort i eeie Aikiekenzie, G Anderson, C F Hayward and A mm ATched to gather data and report back at a special meeting with recommendations.
In Newcastle a memo says railway employees oppose carrying goods to country towns by road. If trade persists the wholesale loss of railway staff is seen as inevitable. Workers plan to boycott stores receiving goods by motor transport and will seek support from unions in Tamworth Goulburn Bathurst Orange Narrabri and Gunnedah to join these actions.
News notes growing concern as Sunday rugby and football move toward professional leagues. Critics warn Sunday games corrode youth morals and ambition, turning sport into a money driven venture. Bishop Dr Norton lauds Bathurst League for opposing Sunday fixtures and cautions the spread of the trend.
Endowment tax due Monday next July 15 and a complete statement of wages from April 1 to June 30 is required. Boggabri Road Mandows Shire Council plans to complete road construction to the boundary and seeks £8,000 from the Main Roads Board. Manins Poultry wins at Armidale show with A J Liddy collecting multiple honors. Death noted for James LH in Bannwick. Mrs V Young seriously ill in Manilla District Hospital. Returned Soldiers Relief fund trustees announced as four, with two ex officio.
The Prime Minister and cabinet ministers met with mine workers and owners to discuss miners conditions and the future of mining organized along industrial and commercial lines. The meeting addressed miner welfare, productivity, and broader industry organization.
The Palais at the Palais hosts a Wednesday program featuring Bella Bennett in Sporting Age a tale about a man torn between his wife and racehorses The second feature is The House of Shame starring Creighton Hall and Lloyd Wintlocke
The Shire Council finds its roller and scarifier workload excessive. Engineer Jochimeen pushes an Armstrong-Holland Multipurpose oil machine with a 4 seven-tyne scarifier and a wide planer blade for front grading. Dr Bowman and the Engineer are authorised to inspect one unit at work and report back.
Australia defeated New Zealand 9 to 8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a hard fought rugby match. Gordon scored the winning try and is the son of Rey G A Gordon of Manilla. Over the weekend North Tamworth beat Manilla 10 to 3 in a friendly contest witnessed by a large crowd. Manilla’s sole try came from Eric Fury zer. Barraba and Manilla set to meet this weekend in Manilla.
The Shire Council reviewed a petition by Mesary M. E. Thrift F C Doyle B J Hatch W Cooke E Carter W Hardcastle Bennett and J Hooper to block further licenses for Hall's slaughter yards at West Manilla. The site will be inspected Monday afternoon and a six month license issued before a full review.
The report summarizes a busy week of golf at the Manilla club with hidden hole competition proceeds benefiting the annual hall event on August 20. Notable results include Miss O Neill and associates winning qualifying rounds, with various pairings in the afterglow of the weekend’s events. The piece mentions forthcoming mixed foursomes, member notices, and a Grand Master’s lodge visit with remarks on youth involvement and community service.
Pender in The Turn of the Wheel asserts Australia’s first test side was the best faced Chapman's team despite a heavy defeat. He predicts Wall and Oxenham will rise as bowlers, lauds Jackson as the era’s finest batsman, and notes Fender modeled on Kippax, already surpassing his sensei. Elder’s umpiring earns praise while Tones’ receives cool enthusiasm.
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