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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1930
Page
2
Large sale listing Kiddies Week items including flannelette night gowns and two piece pajamas in pink blue and mauve. Reduced prices shown for coats frocks tunics and children’s vests with dates and box address noted.
A 1990 discussion argues for establishing a regular market day in Manila to boost trade. Promoters emphasize mutual benefit for sellers and buyers, noting potential growth in produce, poultry, fruit, and other goods. The plan envisions attracting customers from beyond town while ensuring town residents gain access to needed items.
A large attendance at the high house on Monday reviewed the first open golf tournament held on the 8th and 9th. President C. N Scott praised members, thanked Roy Maunder for secretarial work, and lauded the balance sheet and donations from Maunder and Coup land. The meeting announced future bigger tournaments, noted financial soundness, and thanked Mr. CM Linne of the Returned Soldiers League for a silver cup. Plans for the TB Gap event and future competitions were outlined, with prizes, nominations, and social events including a final at Gianedah and a dance night.
A sweeping tribute from The Times and others places Don Bradman at the pinnacle of cricket as he nears age 21 in a career that already smashes records. The piece notes his Leeds innings as near indescribable, compares him to Macartney and Trumper, and cites Bradman’s rapid accumulation of centuries and double hundreds. England faces a stiff challenge to avert defeat as Australia maintains a stranglehold on the series.
The act required all employers exempt from the Endowment Tax to furnish wage returns for the quarter ending June 30. The notice was issued by the Commissioner of Taxation, located at Warwick Buildings, Hamilton Street, Sydney.
Mr C M Lane manager of the Total Bank is promoted to Katoomba. He will be succeeded by Mr Guyat of Dimgog Atoomba. Lane will say farewell to old acquaintances and a Manila native will join in congratulations. A quiz ball is planned for Tuesday July 22 with Roberts Bros. call to learn the Gulf Bat time.
The article lists mixed doubles, gents double, and singles handicap results and entries for Town Wednesday. Teams include Reid and M. Watt, Bowman, Swan, Glover, Embury, M. Bailey, P. Maling, L. O'Neill, and others with scores and recitations of heats and Sunday/Wednesday schedules across multiple events and partners.
Barneys memorial trial proceeds with 640 acknowledged donations. Further gifts will be recognized in a subsequent course as details are finalized.
Thoman Smith of Attunga fractured his leg within minutes of kickoff at the local oval on Sunday. The incident occurred as Manilla’s player chased the ball along the sideline and Smith attempted to dispossess him. He was taken to the local hospital where he remains and a benefit event was proposed to aid the injured player.
The July meeting of the Shire Council considered road resumptions on Halls Creek and a deviation of a road through Sunny Idea property at the 17 mile peg. Debate included co operation against speeding, grants for relief to the unemployed, repairs on Easterman road, and delays in organizing repair gangs for Won Creek Hall and Easterman roads.
Manning Shire councillors study national economics and urge a ban on motor cars and motor trucks to fix Australia’s adverse trade balance. Ald. Kennedy and Ald. Hayward call it political yet favor exchange with France if Australia buys back, while the mayor warns against political meddling. The council postpones action due to political implications.
Readers will compare the Baronese novel The Celestial City with its film version featuring a crook’s daughter and a exiled Russian aristocrat at a party. A famed diamond robbery, devotion, reformation and death unfold as supporting material from The Careless Age appears amid publication restrictions.
Fragmentary classified style notice mentions clothing items and a theatre event and a footballer injury. Includes partial names Roberts Brow Euelire Party and Davee and Palaic Theatre with Thursday night. Also notes fowl sale and talking machines by Victor and Paling's with easy terms.
Town Clerk Connell Clambers of Manilla reports urgent repairs are needed on the Tam Worth transmission line. The notice calls for immediate action to restore service and prevent further disruption to local utilities.
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