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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
4
A damaged text passage warns senders of letters to prisoners of war to clearly address envelopes with the prisoner’s name in block letters and to limit to one average size sheet of notepaper. It instructs that writing may be on both sides and that the sender’s details should be included.
Final round of wool appraisements in Sydney concluded on the 24th. Catalogues of fees-wools submitted. clipping adjusted under the Central Wool Committee. Western and Far Western lots, crutchings and caldments featured. dust in weeks and light boron observed in skirts. no heavies with dust. Notable bids include Nott Gibline bone 16s 0d, Mrs. M. A. TurdsMovee 12s 4d, Proctor St George 4s. 4d.
War era growth boosts India's munitions industry with rising output across at least 20 items. Production expands from shells to cartridges and anti tank components, while notes mention historical figures and a Nova Scotia fort clock voyage into past conflicts.
The advertisement promotes HEENZO cough remedy claiming it meets four points of a good remedy: quick cure, safety for all ages, economy, and ease of use. A bottle priced at 2 shillings. diluted with water, it supposedly yields a pint of remedy for coughs, croup, bronchitis, sore throats, and influenza. The claim of 100 percent on all points accompanies the sale through stationary stores or chemists.
The British House of Commons remarks of March 24 stress the value of brands and trade marks. Manufacturers fear losing public trust if their trade marks are obscured. Brands protect reputation, and neglect risks eroding customer recognition and long term value.
The pamphlet explains rickets in pigs from faulty feeding and lack of minerals. It warns of weak bones, potbellied appearance, chewing indigestible substances, and nervous issues. A daily dessert-spoonful mixture improves treatment, with details on bone weakness and sulfur compounds. Free information on proper feeding is available from the Department of Agriculture.
The article notes tin sources in Southern Africa, detailing historic workings in Rodibrg and near the Swaziland border. It discusses potential in the Union and mentions local labor, with ancient mining sites said to yield thousands of tons. It references Malaya as a key former supplier and cites European and native labor in early tin production.
Armidale faces a severe firewood shortage as winter peaks with woodyards unable to deliver. Labour and fuel shortages hinder supply. some yards urge customers to arrange own deliveries. A local estimator puts 100000 tons of good wood within 19 miles, prompting calls for government action to compel landholders near populated areas to sell wood.
A case at Penyith Police Court concerns three defendants charged with unlawfully shooting a dog. Eyewitness testimony notes the animal was shot and failed to fall. The dog’s collar and owner’s details are to be produced, with the dog restrained and mouth secured for safety.
The article notes the spread of rubber from latex trees grown along coastlines in Africa and Asia. By 1933 a group of Malayan and East Indies business leaders formed a company to exploit the trade, envisioning millions of trees yielding thousands of tons of rubber for paints, glues, and industrial uses.
The excerpt portrays William G. James, head of music for ABC, detailing the uphill climb of a young pianist. He recalls Sir Henry Wood inviting him to Promenade and Sunday concerts, overcoming nerves with guidance, and facing rehearsal challenges. James notes Melchior’s London recital and mentions fellow artists and his prolific output including Bush Songs.
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